Veteran Nurse

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1. Interviewing with IPN restrictions

   Veteran Nurse replied to KD CVICU-RN's topic in Recovery

   I did not divulge my status to HR, but when interviewed by Nurse Managers I did. IMHO, being honest with the person hiring me went a long way toward my success with the position. If they did not hire me, I didn't let it get to me, because I felt it w...

2. Please help. Need job SOON!!

   Veteran Nurse replied to lance197728's topic in Recovery

   Try LTC facilities. I have had a great experience with an accepting DON, and nurses who passed my narcs for me. I go above and beyond to help the LVN's in any way I can.

3. Requirements of TPAPN?

   Veteran Nurse replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Recovery

   Congrats on 60 days! Here is the link for TPAPN. If it does not work, go to texasnurses.ogr, and there is a link from there. Stay sober, no matter what. http://www.texasnurses.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=107

4. need help with employment in Ohio

   Veteran Nurse replied to jim53's topic in Recovery

   Keep 'em coming, and you will have enough posts soon. I laugh so much, it hurts at times. This occurred when I had my "Spiritual Awakening", and realized that I never had to take another drink of alcohol if I followed the suggestions of AA. 20 months...

5. need help with employment in Ohio

   Veteran Nurse replied to jim53's topic in Recovery

   LOL. Happy to see that your sense of humor is intact! Rock on.

6. need help with employment in Ohio

   Veteran Nurse replied to jim53's topic in Recovery

   Hi Jim53. Click on his name, and you can send a message or email him.

7. A month ago I felt like crud..

   Veteran Nurse replied to BlueRidgeHomeRN's topic in Recovery

   Good for you! Thanks for posting. I remember so well the first 30 days. Keep doing what you are doing, it is working. I found what I always felt I was missing in AA 19 months ago, and I have never had it so good.:wink2:

8. student needs advice PLEASE

   Veteran Nurse replied to vastudent09's topic in Recovery

   I went through something similar, but with my husband at the time. What helped me was a book by Melanie Beatty, "Codependent no more". I started caring for myself, and sought counseling. I also recommend Alanon meetings. You will be better off for th...

9. Starting over

   Veteran Nurse replied to Gypsiekate's topic in Recovery

   Gypsiekate, please come back to this thread to post updates as often as you can. These threads are so important in recovery, and give so many hope. I wish you the best. You can do it. I also want to ask if you drink diet sodas, or ingest anything con...

10. Just When You Think You've Seen It All....

    Veteran Nurse replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

    I post signs at the HOB . As long as there are no names on the sign, it is ok.

11. difficult co-workers

    Veteran Nurse replied to knockandhello's topic in Geriatric

    I have only had to go to the 3rd step twice in my career. Having a reputation for this means that they respect me for my comittment to my patients.

12. difficult co-workers

    Veteran Nurse replied to knockandhello's topic in Geriatric

    I have a reputation at my facility that serves me well. A CNA gets one chance to be insubbordinant. The 2nd incident is a write up that goes in their file. The 3rd time they are sent home.

13. Wound Expert

    Veteran Nurse posted a topic in Wound

    Has anyone used The Wound Expert for documentation at their wound care center? If so, what do you think of it's ease of use for POC charting? Pro's or con's? We are going live with this in June. So far, I have very little imformation. Thank you for a...

14. Help...ER Interview tomorrow!!!

    Veteran Nurse replied to ally_rn's topic in Emergency

    Relax, be yourself. Your cardiac skills are already strong. They don't expect you to know everything you are going to encounter. play up your strong cardiac background, your ability to work as a part of a team, and your willingness to ask questions a...

15. group one? someone please help me

    Veteran Nurse replied to BSNmay13's topic in Texas

    TYo anyone concerned about your GroupOne report. Call them and request a copy. That wat you will know what is on the report before applying or interviewing for positions. This gives you an advantage, in case there is something in the report you have ...