Ned the Red

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1. Looking for a list - distance ADN, self paced schools

   Ned the Red posted a topic in Online Learning

   I'm trying to put together a list of schools that offer distance learning for an ADN. In addition, the school will need to offer it in a self paced format. I'll need to continue working full time and need a school that will allow me to take six credi...

2. Husband wants to be a nurse????

   Ned the Red replied to harley_fan's topic in General Nursing

   I'm doing exactly what your husband is thinking about. Difference is that I'm taking some night courses to get ready. Took A&P I with the intention of getting into an ADN program. I still want to do that but discovered that, even if I never go fu...

3. Less pay if I accept contract?

   Ned the Red replied to TXMomRN's topic in Agency

   And there may be a difference in benefits. That may be a cost the employer now has that they didn't when you were with the agency.

4. Because I am a man

   Ned the Red replied to nursebedlam's topic in Humor

   Because I am a woman I am different from a man. We may look like the same species, but there are different "rules" for each of us. Because I am a woman, I need to spend 20 minutes outlining my lips before I put on lipstick. Even though you say I hav...

5. South American Nurses?

   Ned the Red replied to Ned the Red's topic in International

   I really didn't have any particular questions. Just hadn't seen any posts from any down there! I lived in Brasil for a couple of years. Visited Argentina and Paraguay and have always kicked myself for not getting to Uraguay.

6. Is English required to be an RN?

   Ned the Red replied to Jailhouse RN's topic in Safety

   All I'm trying to say is that there are many things that make a good (or bad) first impression. I'm not the most "snappy" dresser, for instance, and sometimes show up for work a bit on the wrinkled side. I know that this works against me when meeting...

7. Is English required to be an RN?

   Ned the Red replied to Jailhouse RN's topic in Safety

   At an open house at my daughter's school one night, one of the teachers kept asking "Is there any more questions?" At least she wasn't an English teacher!

8. South American Nurses?

   Ned the Red posted a topic in International

   Just realized that there's no thread for nurses from South America. What's the deal?

9. Is English required to be an RN?

   Ned the Red replied to Jailhouse RN's topic in Safety

   I knew this would happen. Let me clarify my position a bit. Think of it this way - right or wrong, it's more difficult for a person to be taken seriously if they don't look the part and sound the part. I know you take care to make a good first impres...

10. Is English required to be an RN?

    Ned the Red replied to Jailhouse RN's topic in Safety

    I almost hate to get involved in this but as an ex-English teacher I find I can't help myself. My concern/gripe isn't the occasional typo or the fact that folks "talk" in a forum differently than they would in a formal document. What bothers me is th...

11. Trying to get into a hospital - not as a nurse

    Ned the Red posted a topic in Management

    I'm currently working on the pre-reqs for a local nursing program - trying to get out of my current field of contracts, sourcing, procurement. What I'd like to try to do, as a bridge, is land a position in purchasing at one of the local hospitals. Do...

12. Career change-teacher to nurse

    Ned the Red replied to cowgirlup's topic in General Students

    Y'all should be great. I haven't started the program yet (but have two nurses in the family) but did teach for a couple ofyears. But, you'll have a lot of transferrable skills that you can take from teaching to nursing. Keep it up and don't lose site...

13. About a LTC MD who is BAD NEWS

    Ned the Red replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric

    I can tell you that the FBI takes a VERY dim view of people who say they're affiliated with them. It would only take one call to get their attention!

14. Anyone else having trouble getting work?

    Ned the Red replied to rasberryblonde's topic in Agency

    Do you stay in touch with your contact at the agency? A friendly phone call from time to time wouldn't hurt. The sqeaky wheel and all that... Besides, the recruiter is more likely to place you if they know you and are comfortable with you as a person...

15. Any advice on helping my wife's hurting feet? She is a nursing school student...

    Ned the Red replied to Roland's topic in Holistic

    Way back when I enjoyed hiking. After carrying a 45 lb pack for a few hours I'd pull the boots off and spray my feet with some spray powder made by Dr. Scholl's. It dried and cooled them and felt really good. New, clean, socks and ready to go for ano...