Darlene Jones

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1. foreign nurses

   Darlene Jones replied to omawunnmi's topic in General Nursing

   I never heard of any foreign nurses gaining access to this country.In fact, I have worked with alot of nurses from foreign countries who have not obtained a permanent residency but are getting their work permits renewed over and over. I know one nurs...

2. QUESTION: Are we the only one's?

   Darlene Jones replied to askater's topic in General Nursing

   In reference to Jennifer D's comment. RN's don't have much of a voice either. I am sorry to say but even RN's are disrespected and poorly regarded health professionals. Why would you expect LVN's be treated any differently?

3. How long did you stay on your first nursing job?

   Darlene Jones replied to Linda J's topic in General Nursing

   Just to tell you that you are not alone, My first Nursing job was on a busy Med-Surg floor which lasted 4 & 1/2 months. Second job on Telemetry,ICU stepdown unit,lasted 5 months. I have been with an Agency ever since doing prn assignments with no...

4. BSN vs. Associates

   Darlene Jones replied to askater's topic in ADN/BSN

   To the Four Student Nurses, Thank you very much. Very well stated in your last post. I have detected a trememdous amount of hostility from some ADN and Diploma Nurses who imply that a person is a fool for obtaining a 4-year degree for the same pay an...

5. nursing salaries

   Darlene Jones replied to natbrat's topic in General Nursing

   The salary in San Antonio, Texas is $13.25 per hour for a new graduate $14.00 per hour for a year of experience without any shift differential. Differentials are $2.85 per hour for 3-11 shift, $4.50 per hour for 11p-7a.

6. BSN vs. Associates

   Darlene Jones replied to askater's topic in ADN/BSN

   I have a BSN and have received alot of negativity from other Nurses when they find out. If I had to do all over again, I would not have spent the amount of time pursuing such a degree to only find myself with the same pay and respect that ADN nurses ...

7. What is the purpose?

   Darlene Jones posted a topic in General Nursing

   Of having a BSN. I work around a majority of ADN and Diploma nurses who are excellent nurses and seem to have just as much opportunity for advancement as BSN Nurses do. Many facilities are even hiring 2-year orless RN's in management positions. I wou...

8. Do you feel that Nurses are underpaid and overworked?

   Darlene Jones replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   The only time I have seen real results happen in any profession,is when the workers go on strike. I think that is about the only thing that will change things for Nurses. It's unfortunate but many of us cannot afford to strike. Just an idea....Darlen...

9. Question?

   Darlene Jones posted a topic in General Nursing

   Can anyone tell me what kind of Nursing is Rehab? I hear it's comparable to working in a Nursing Home and is not a specialty in itself. Is this correct?

10. Employment options

    Darlene Jones posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can anybody tell me what you know about working with closed head injury patients in a rehab facility? What is an observation unit in a rehab facility? Are closed head injury patients difficult to take care of? How so? Thanks for information.....Darle...