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1. Observant Jew Cannot Work Saturday Shifts

   tarapom replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   There is actually an Orthodox Jewish Nurses Association that is totally geared toward helping Orthodox Jews navigate issues such as these. You can find them at http://www.jewishnurses.org or on facebook and linkedin.

2. New Grad Battery Nursing exam (georgetown university hospital

   tarapom replied to connolkm's topic in Washington DC

   it's not just for new grads, it is for all new hires. i had to take a test when i applied there over a year ago. i was totally not expecting it. the answers are not in the same frame of mind of how they teach you to think in nursing school. it's not ...

3. Think I made a mistake

   tarapom replied to CircleSlide's topic in CNA/MA

   I kind of think you are dealing with an acute injury and need to take some time to let your body heal. Once you are better, it sounds like you can do this job, based on your experience with cleaning. Get well soon!

4. leaving job when pregnant?

   tarapom replied to tigkaskit's topic in Career Support

   from experience, finding a job while pregnant can be quite challenging. just something to keep in mind!

5. OB certification recommendations?

   tarapom replied to breanne6887's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am planning on becoming a certified childbirth educator to help me break into the field. And well, because I am genuinely interested in teaching about childbirth! :-)

6. Which program to choose- RN or BSN

   tarapom replied to apoppyfield's topic in General Students

   that's how it works in your school, but you can also become an RN through a certificate program or an associates degree program.

7. Which program to choose- RN or BSN

   tarapom replied to apoppyfield's topic in General Students

   go for the BSN. I don't know how I can stress it more. It's becoming preferred and sometimes required in some places. Especially if it's not too much longer, get a BSN. Just trust me on this one. After reading through job descriptions and seeing "BSN...

8. Who will care for the patients?

   tarapom posted a topic in Union

   I don't understand how hiring agency nurses poses a pt safety risk. If agency nurses don't work and staff-union nurses don't work, WHO WILL CARE FOR THE PTs???

9. Breaking a strike line...Scab Nursing

   tarapom replied to mopsi's topic in General Nursing

   It's all about patient care, and strike or no strike, there are patients in the hospital that need to be cared for.

10. looking for online MSN/FNP program

    tarapom replied to nakida20's topic in Post Graduate

    thanks for the resources!

11. NP Programs

    tarapom replied to LifelongDream's topic in Post Graduate

    I am going to suggest becoming a Family NP, to keep your options open. You can totally work in pediatrics as an FNP. I looked into that already for myself ;-)

12. I want to pursue...but can't afford to

    tarapom replied to star19129's topic in Pennsylvania

    search online for scholarships

13. Getting the "Back to School Itch"

    tarapom replied to HeatherISU's topic in New Nurse

    I got into the masters program at Temple with a similar GPA because I had good scores on my verbal GRE.

14. Fall 2009 Graduate school roll call!!!

    tarapom replied to love-d-OR's topic in Post Graduate

    No official acceptence letter yet, but I am registered for classes at Temple University MSN-FNP working part time school part time :bby: My daughter is almost 9 months, so she's demanding a lot of attention too, but I figured it's not gonna get easie...

15. Trouble with getting a job

    tarapom replied to fxg002's topic in Pennsylvania

    I think it's definitely due to the economy. We still have a shortage of nurses, but the hospitals just cannot afford to pay more nurses. Also, some nurses who were working part time increased their hours if their spouse lost their job.