5228shamrock

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1. Do hiring managers ever re-interview candidates?

   5228shamrock replied to Aliceozwalker's topic in General Nursing

   If I felt after the interview that you were not a good fit for my organization and for my team, or that you just don’t have the skills that the job requires then I would not interview you again. However, if you were one of my top five picks and I pos...

2. Case Management vs Care Coordination

   5228shamrock posted a topic in General Nursing

   I’m wondering what everyone thinks- How are Case Management and Care Coordination different? How are they the same/similar? (I work in an outpatient setting,) Thank you in advance for your comments!

3. WGU

   5228shamrock replied to 5228shamrock's topic in Western Governors

   This is helpful information! I'll give them another look. Any comments from anyone else?

4. WGU

   5228shamrock posted a topic in Western Governors

   Can someone tell me what WGU is really like as far as their RN to BSN program? I tried an online RN to BSN program and didn't like it. I hate the discussion boards because I think they're busy work and I just BS through them anyway to get points. And...

5. Poor selection of plus size scrubs

   5228shamrock replied to 5228shamrock's topic in Uniform/Gear

   These are both great ideas. Thanks!

6. Extremely Sore Feet!! HELP

   5228shamrock replied to TenerifeSea's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Vionic!! I'm overweight and have all the joint pain that goes along with that. Plus I've had an injury to my left ACL and meniscus, followed by surgery. I frequently have pain in the left knee. Vionics are the only shoes I wear. There are a little bi...

7. Poor selection of plus size scrubs

   5228shamrock posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   I've read several posts from nurses looking for plus size scrubs, but most of those are about folks looking for 2x or 3x. I admit that I'm larger than I would like to be. I typically wear size 4X. I'm extremely frustrated that most scrub companies (e...

8. Pain Scale

   5228shamrock replied to 5228shamrock's topic in General Nursing

   Lots of things to think about here, and a really good discussion. It's true, sometimes patients don't get appropriate treatment for their pain. Sometimes patients under report because they feel that they should be able to tolerate it. Sometimes patie...

9. Pain Scale

   5228shamrock replied to 5228shamrock's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you KindaBack. I agree100% and you stated my point much better than I did! I was looking for something that is more useful than faces or numbers. Maybe it doesn't exist.

10. Pain Scale

    5228shamrock replied to 5228shamrock's topic in General Nursing

    Well said, JKL33. Thanks for sharing.

11. Pain Scale

    5228shamrock replied to 5228shamrock's topic in General Nursing

    The faces allow us to communicate with non-English speaking people who might not understand the English numbers, even though we have it translated in multiple languages.

12. Pain Scale

    5228shamrock replied to 5228shamrock's topic in General Nursing

    Sour Lemon- you made me laugh! Our scale has both faces and numbers on it, but I find that folks can't really come up with an answer on the spot. I don't care if their pain is 2 or 8, but I need them to report it accurately so I know how to treat the...

13. Pain Scale

    5228shamrock replied to 5228shamrock's topic in General Nursing

    So thanks for the comments but I'm really just asking what pain scale everyone uses, in hopes that I can find one that better meets our needs. I'm not really interested in explaining our current company policies, or why my statements are pertinent to...

14. RN to BSN online or on campus

    5228shamrock replied to 5228shamrock's topic in Western Governors

    You do put a twist on it. Online classes were helpful to you, but I'm afraid that it will be the opposite for me. I hate the logging in, making comments to simulate classroom discussion, etc. You have definitely given me something to think about!

15. Pain Scale

    5228shamrock replied to 5228shamrock's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that the faces work remarkably well with children. I do not work with children. I'm also not trying to second guess someone else's pain. I work in occupational health. I often see people who tell the nursing staff that their pain is 8 or 10 ...