Rockstar81

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1. 9 Newbie Nurse Mistakes to Avoid

   Rockstar81 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in New Nurse

   I've seen his almost happen by a new RN in LTC. I screemed No...wrong hole...lol.

2. I was bullied out of my job

   Rockstar81 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Also learn how to WORK management to your benefit. There are MANY management styles & personalities. Some don't like being challenged & may not have good management skills.

3. I was bullied out of my job

   Rockstar81 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   "You can always write a letter of explanation, and request that it be placed in your file, which may or may not help-but can't hurt." I like this idea. Why didn't you prove your self sooner? Why fight after the fact? You could have transferred to an...

4. LPN credits to RN Completion

   Rockstar81 posted a topic in LPN-RN

   Why aren't LPN coursework being given credits toward RN completion? Why the redundancy in repeating courses already taken?

5. New Grad - I don't want to burn any bridges.

   Rockstar81 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   You have INTERVIEWS not OFFERS. Thread carefully.

6. The Truth About Nursing

   Rockstar81 replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

   I do think that NEW nursing students should work all shifts in a Nursing home for a good month, then 12-hour shifts at the hospital shadowing nurses to get the real of what Nursing entails.

7. The Truth About Nursing

   Rockstar81 replied to LorieStesk's topic in General Nursing

   ***Cost of living*** Different states pay different wages in a lot of fields.

8. Passed Nclex the Fourth Time October 2014!

   Rockstar81 replied to Jpinkney14's topic in NCLEX

   One of the best ways to prepare for NCLEX, in my opinion, is to WORK in a hospital or SNF to get hands on training and to start thinking as a nurse. You will be exposed to so much, by virtue of just being there. You'll see intubation, NG tube, PEG tu...

9. Left horrific SNF job; struggling to find another job. HELP!

   Rockstar81 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Hook up with a career coach who can help you tailor your resume' appropriately for the job that you want. #NoNursingShortage.

10. 3 Months Orientation: I Want to Quit.

    Rockstar81 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    I say your health first. You don't have to list EVERY job on your resume'. This is 3 months it can be omitted. You took 3 months off for health reasons. Now, based on postings about nurse treatment I read on these sites, It sounds like Management, P...

11. Can I have my CNA certificate in more than one state?

    Rockstar81 replied to ilikecorgis's topic in CNA/MA

    Moving to another state? Request CNA reciprocity. Small fee. $50 in some states. How to request reciprocity 1. The first step is to contact the Nurse Aide Registry in your home state and request a Application for Enrollment By Reciprocity”. Ask ...

12. What is the worst case of bullying you've seen in your nursing career?

    Rockstar81 replied to Guest878640's topic in Relations

    Joe might be on something. Stay away from him and do your work. He's got issues, not you.

13. Bullied

    Rockstar81 replied to Ruthangel1970's topic in Relations

    We need to "grow a pair" in Nursing. FOCUS ON YOU . What are your goals for yourself? What shift do YOU want to work? If your desired shift is not available on this unit, transfer to another unit. Speak to HR. Or leave. Don't be afraid. You are givi...

14. What is the worst case of bullying you've seen in your nursing career?

    Rockstar81 replied to Guest878640's topic in Relations

    We have to address issues head on as they come up. So that the behavior does not continue.

15. Swedish institute

    Rockstar81 replied to sharmshy2's topic in New York

    Be careful with very expensive ADN programs. St Pauls in Queens is also about $44k. The problem is if you don't become licensed, you will still owe this HUGE DEBT.