PediLove2147 BSN, RN

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    Such thing as too late to negotiate?

    PediLove2147 replied to Sheika34's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a clinic within a hospital. It is still considered outpatient and I am paid as such. I came from the floor and took a significant pay cut. Are you required to do nights/weekends/holidays?...
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    New job resume help

    PediLove2147 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I haven't posted in a while but I have a question. I am thinking about applying for a clinic job, I currently work on an inpatient pediatric floor. The clinic is within my hospital and it would be the...
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    New job resume help

    PediLove2147 replied to PediLove2147's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's what I thought too,
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    New Graduate RN in Boston

    PediLove2147 replied to FreeMan RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    When I graduated I could not find anything in acute care. After applying everywhere I was finally was offered a job in pediatric private duty. It actually paid pretty well and was full time. They are...
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    Pts doing illegal stuff while in hospital

    PediLove2147 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We found a patient smoking marijuana in his bathroom. We had another patient that was found with heroin in her room, went out front and bought it. Apparently you can buy drugs outside our
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    Should pts w/ + sputum cultures be on droplet precautions?

    PediLove2147 replied to Twisted Nurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Only +MRSA patients at my hospital are placed on
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    Second interview, same manager

    PediLove2147 replied to PediLove2147's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks, I do want to clarify this is not a second interview in the traditional sense. I interviewed back in November for a part-time position. It will be the same manager though so I guess it kind of...
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    Second interview, same manager

    PediLove2147 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have an interview tomorrow! I am very excited, it's only per diem but it would be a foot in the door. Anyways, I am interviewing with two nurse managers, one of which I have interviewed with before....
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    Giving report

    PediLove2147 replied to Caleb_RN225's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am all for preparing for a shift but get there early and do that on your own
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    Full-time to part-time

    PediLove2147 replied to PediLove2147's topic in Nursing Career

    It is a benefited position, more expensive of course than what I pay as a full-time employee but I could make it work. Ideally I would stay with my current facility as per-diem then I could work...
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    Full-time to part-time

    PediLove2147 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I had an interview today for a position in the specialty I have been trying to get into since graduation. It is at a great facility, pay is better, the only problem is it is only 24 hours. I don't...
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    Thank you note?

    PediLove2147 replied to RN-BSNheather's topic in General Nursing

    Send a thank you note first thing tomorrow morning. A thank you note never hurts but could help! Good luck, hope you get
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    Does your SO understand job stress?

    PediLove2147 replied to Tobygo2's topic in General Nursing

    Nope! My husband doesn't understand why I am tired at the end of the day. "You only work 3 days a week" is his favorite line. He is always asking me to pick up extra shifts. He unfortunately will...
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    Are those long hours getting to you?

    PediLove2147 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I work 12s and while they are long the day of, I like having four days off. I occasionally work an 8 for overtime and boy are those
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    What is your Achilles heel?

    PediLove2147 replied to cjdmomma's topic in General Nursing

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    Doc Mad At You?

    PediLove2147 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've had an attending get angry with me, he wasn't yelling thank god. It was in front of everyone which was kind of embarrassing though. It was over a patient's BP. It was reading 7-something over...
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    Odd questions about job postings, etc.

    PediLove2147 replied to mlbluvr's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yup, or already have someone in mind. At my hospital when you change your hours you need to reapply. A girl I worked with went from per diem to 24 hours so there was a 24 hour position open on the...
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    Length of orientation

    PediLove2147 replied to funkyRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I had 8 weeks. I wasn't technically a new grad but I was new to acute
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    Random question: Would you wear a $300 watch to work

    PediLove2147 replied to TXRN44's topic in General Nursing

    I have a swatch that I wear at work, it is plastic and washes off nicely. I also wear my engagement and wedding band to
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    Questions about Children's National Medical Center

    PediLove2147 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey! I live/work in Boston but I recently applied to Children's National Medical Center. I really want to work in pediatrics and have always wanted to get out of New England so I figured this was my...
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    Diabetic issue

    PediLove2147 replied to MrsMig's topic in Camp

    I don't see an issue with the insulin and extra supplies being locked up but the child will need to have testing supplies near by, at all times. Could the counselor have a kit in their bag? They sell...
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    Hospital enforcing "Incidental Overtime"?

    PediLove2147 replied to MyUserName,RN's topic in General Nursing

    This is happening at my facility too. Every other day we get another e-mail reminding us to clock out on time. There are even signs. It's not like I am not clocking out on time on purpose. I am there...
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    Nurses 6:1 Patient Care Techs 25:1 in an Acute Care Setting. Is this fair??

    PediLove2147 replied to KatieCutieRN's topic in General Nursing

    They check IV sites every hour in
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    The Truth..Bone Marrow Donation Painful? Possible?

    PediLove2147 replied to SexyFloridaGirl's topic in Oncology

    I am on the list, have been for probably 5 years and have never been called. I would absolutely do it though if they ever needed me. If you want to be on the list, sign up. It's not your family's...
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    How to Transfer Within the System Without Upsetting Management

    PediLove2147 replied to granimals's topic in Nursing Career

    At my facility you cannot interview without your current manager's approval. I would go to your manager and explain why you want to transfer. Despite them being short handed she will probably be okay...