jtk57

jtk57

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  1. Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    I do feel valued. My manager makes a point of saying so regularly. The leadership of the hospital do the same; it's a great atmosphere in my hospital (I work in an outpatient clinic). As far as CEO compensation, I usually make it a policy to not dwel...
  2. Gun Owning Nurses

    I enjoy my guns (including my handgun), and I am an RN. After active shooter training in my clinic, both myself and a colleague (ex military) were in agreement; we wish we could have at least one armed staff member each shift. It's too bad owning fir...
  3. I hardly notice when I am told a pt is a nurse or has a nurse in the family. So often that "nurse" turns out to be a CNA or similar caregiver. People group all kinds of different jobs and professions under being a "nurse" but that is another thing en...
  4. Male student nurse interviewing for Postpartum..

    Good for you man you will do wonderful things for your patients! Congratulations!
  5. Male student nurse interviewing for Postpartum..

    I did my OB/GYN rotation in a hospital that serves a big orthodox Jewish population. Our clinical instructor arranged things so that no one was uncomfortable or excluded and I had a great experience working with patients doing exactly what the female...
  6. Applying for nursing school on antidepressants

    Your mental health is your business. You may be surprised how many of your colleagues and instructors are on psych meds themselves. If you think others will judge you because you take medication then don't feel compelled to give out that information....
  7. Which online MSN program??

    There are so many different discussions here about online FNP programs! homehealthWCN, RN, BSN; I am also in home health at this time working as an RN/Case Manager and I also am very passionate about wound care. I totally get what you are saying abou...
  8. Abolishing the Pinning Ceremony

    I graduated last year from a school of nursing ranked in the top 10 in the country in US News and World Report. It's located in a large metropolitan area known for fine schools and hospitals, and I am currently working in the hospital "across the str...
  9. burned bridges what to put on job application

    Not trying to sound too high and mighty, but we should all consider the long term consequences of a short term indulgence in "giving the boss a piece of my mind about the way she runs this unit" or "burning bridges", etc. Nursing and healthcare are a...
  10. Admissions during change of shift

    This happens all the time. Even if I get report on a patient at 16:30, I could bet the mortgage payment that patient will not be on the floor until 18:45. My patients who have been off unit getting CT scans, MRI, etc. also seem to magically re-appear...
  11. This thread hits home for me. I work 12 hour day shift on a MS floor with a lengthy commute to and from work. I get up at 5:15 and out the door by 5:50 with my bagel or toast in hand to be eaten while I drive to work. We are supposed to get a couple ...
  12. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Hi Guys, I took the NCLEX (75 questions) on June 21st and tried the "trick" when I got home about 3 hours later. At first I got the pop-up saying that I had an open registration, etc. I checked back a couple hours later and I got the "good" pop-up. 4...
  13. I also had Dr. ***** at CCBC Essex. His class was extremely rich, especially in Neuroscience, which is his specialty. His tests were designed to see if you actually understood the material he presented; if you want to learn by reading a book and memo...
  14. UMB Parking

    Thank you for your input, *ac*. I could cut Lexington Market garage in a pinch but it wouldn't be my first choice. Maybe if I am rolling in my 98 Civic with 170K I could park off MLK with no worries. Thank you for the info about the cafeteria; I know...
  15. UMB Parking

    Wow so I can get a quick workout in and then read up on Pharmo! Thanks for the information.