houndnurse

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1. I volunteer at a hospital & am wondering what the patients call the unit secretary on

   houndnurse replied to ladylulu's topic in General Nursing

   Unit Coordinator where I work.

2. Ohio requirements for School Nurse

   houndnurse posted a topic in Ohio

   Does anyone know if Ohio requires a BSN to become a school nurse? Can you work in a school with just an associate degree?

3. No job for new grad RN in Cleveland area

   houndnurse replied to eclipse2975's topic in Ohio

   EMH Regional Medical Center in Elyria, Ohio has postings on their site for new grads.

4. Safety and protection while working....

   houndnurse replied to luvmy2angels's topic in Home Health

   You say you can't carry a concealed weapon. Why? Who's going to know? If I were in those kinds of neighborhoods, I would either refuse to go, be packing heat, or find another job. I would not risk my life.

5. LPN vs RN, anyone pursue a Bachelors in non related field and change their mind

   houndnurse replied to michelle2369's topic in General Nursing

   I was an LPN for 6 years before going back to get my RN. After graduating, I was humiliated by being offered LESS money than I was making as a LPN. My years of LPN experience "didn't count", so I had to start off as pretty much a "new nurse." If yo...

6. I am burning out..

   houndnurse replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse several years, and I am burned out too. I am currently searching for a new career in order to keep my sanity. I have changed jobs frequently, thinking it would be better elsewhere. I have finally come to realize that it is the nur...

7. Phasing out LPN's?

   houndnurse replied to liberty_bell's topic in LPN/LVN

   As a previous LPN, and current RN that works in LTC and Hospital, I think that LPN's are great at the LTC facility that I work at. Most really know their stuff and are great nurses. On the other hand, when I work the hospital, I am actually caring fo...

8. Do I really hate nursing?????

   houndnurse replied to litebrightgirl's topic in New Nurse

   I feel exactly the same way. I got my RN degree thinking things would change. Nothing changed, and I only make a couple dollars more, with more responsibilities. I should have stayed an LPN and they could have kept those couple dollars! I have work...

9. RN to RD. What do you think?

   houndnurse replied to HURN's topic in General Nursing

   I think it is a great idea. Do something you are going to enjoy. I am going back to school too, for a different degree. Nursing is just not the same as it used to be. The more you ponder, the more time is wasted that you could have put toward your...

10. Getting hired at the Cleveland Clinic

    houndnurse replied to nicolegrow's topic in Ohio

    you are not alone. i applied at lakewood and emh online, all part of the cleveland clinic. i applied on saturday and was rejected on the same sat. i got the same automated messages from both places. obviously, no one was working on sat. to personally...

11. Jobs advertised but can'

    houndnurse replied to houndnurse's topic in Ohio

    Thanks for your input. I just thought, since they are always advertising, I would have no problem getting on. When I call human resources, I always get their voice mail, I left messages and no one ever calls me back. So that gets to be frustratin...

12. Jobs advertised but can'

    houndnurse posted a topic in Ohio

    I am going to vent here. Why are there so many ads in newspapers and flyers, as well as on the internet for RN jobs, but I can't seem to get an interview for any of the hospital jobs advertised? I live in Northeast Ohio and have put in apps at the ...

13. Big dilemma, advice??

    houndnurse posted a topic in Ohio

    I was offered a position at a long term care facility about 2 yrs. ago as a RN Supervisor. I failed my employee physical due to frequent migraines. I was honest and upfront about them during my physical. I was being treated by a neurologist at the sa...

14. Start school on 3/16/09 need advice

    houndnurse replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Nursing

    I remember my first day of class, the instructor stood up and said "only half of you will graduate". I found this intimidating and cruel on the first day of school. You will have good and bad clinical instructors. Some will like you and others wil...

15. How do you keep your hands in good shape?

    houndnurse replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

    I use Vaseline then put soft thin gloves on. This helps with your feet too! This is the best and cheapest remedy.