DJrn

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1. Graduate degrees as entry-level for other healthcare professions

   DJrn replied to dianacs's topic in General Nursing

   dheerfuldoer, I'm just saying that that image is some of the stigma that we are dealing with. Others do not see us as we see ourselves.

2. Graduate degrees as entry-level for other healthcare professions

   DJrn replied to dianacs's topic in General Nursing

   Regarding unionization, I agree with Mark25. I also am a male RN but I don't believe that gender is an issue in the same context that he does. I think that this is the glass ceiling concept in a female dominated profession. Many in society still ...

3. Graduate degrees as entry-level for other healthcare professions

   DJrn replied to dianacs's topic in General Nursing

   This is truely an intersting thread. My personal journey in nursing and education has given me a different perspective than I had when I started in the profession some 20++ years ago. I was an LPN for 12 years, ADN for 10 more years, an aid for sev...

4. I think I have an ethical dilemma here...

   DJrn replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with everything everyone says about documentation. Don't let anything slide. I would also look into if LPNs can give blood in your state. In my state, they cannot. She may have functioned outside of her scope of practice and if so, could ...

5. I didn't know the shortage was THIS bad

   DJrn replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

   What bugs me the most are the nurse administrators that have forgotten (or never knew) what goes on on the nursing units. They sit back and do nothing when administration wants to make nursing cuts or decrease the staffing ratio. They seem to run t...

6. How much does your state charge for your nursing license?

   DJrn replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

   I just renewed in Colorado and it cost $85. We renew every other year as well.

7. The Top 25 Witty Things to Say to Your

   DJrn replied to Andy S.'s topic in Humor

   FREAKING TOO MUCH!!!! THIS IS GOING TO EVERYONE I KNOW!

8. military time

   DJrn replied to sharann's topic in Humor

   NORMAL!!!??? I for one am not normal. And have no desire to be normal. Its too difficult.

9. Need Career Advice

   DJrn replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

   Hi Suzy, I'm new 'round here. Its nice to talk to you. I've read your dilemma and find it ineresting. I've worked in education before and enjoyed it for a period of time. The repetitive nature of the job was why I decided to go a different direct...

10. Does your company pay for CPR certification?

    DJrn replied to melissa24's topic in General Nursing

    My facility pays for CPR, ACLS, and anyother certification that is required for the position for which you are hired. We can also attend one local seminar per year and they will pay for the cost, but not hourly wages. I think that other than licens...

11. Help Me Get Job As Unit Secretary!!

    DJrn replied to latebloomer's topic in General Nursing

    Do you know that this is probably the toughest job on the unit? You should realize that before taking the position. Organization, prioritization, flexability, communication and telephone speaking skills are the 5 areas that come to my mind when I t...

12. Regents College

    DJrn replied to NightOwl's topic in General Nursing

    Debbs, I too am an Army trained 91Charlie. I actually retired from the Army. I completed the NY Regents ADN program in the last couple of years before retiring. My Army experience was the only reason that I passed the program so easily. I would n...