BernieRN

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1. Hearing impaired RN wants to work but------

   BernieRN replied to stilquilty's topic in Disabilities

   Hi again Momof6, One thing you have to do is tell people...lots of people you are hearing impaired! It really isn't fair to them to not know. I have been hearing impaired all of my life, so I do well with lip reading while listening. If you haven't a...

2. Hearing impaired nursing student

   BernieRN replied to AFwife727's topic in Disabilities

   Do know that there are also visual stethoscopes out there- you would simply have to learn how to use one! More or less like learning to read an EKG. It might be possible for your employer to buy a bluetooth phone/pager for you. Or get a bluetooth cel...

3. Hearing impaired RN wants to work but------

   BernieRN replied to stilquilty's topic in Disabilities

   Hi to Momof6! The first thing I would do if you haven't already, is go to a hearing doctor and ask if it might be possible to try having tubes put in your ears. It might increase your hearing substantially. He/she will know if this might help. (If yo...

4. money, time, expierience

   BernieRN replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Indiana

   Hi IdianaCNA1993, As far as working as a PRN CNA while in school, you might be wise to go ahead and do that. You would be surprised how many call off "sick" in the health care field, and could very easily end up with more hours than you actually wan...

5. Difference in Acute and Chronic

   BernieRN replied to BernieRN's topic in Urology

   Thanks Marshall1! That's pretty much all I needed to know. I have read things of that nature on here and wanted it clarified. Not even going to mess with them. I just wish I could find a job...I feel like I am running out of time, with over 1.5 year...

6. Difference in Acute and Chronic

   BernieRN replied to BernieRN's topic in Urology

   Thanks to all for the replies!!! I appreciate it VERY MUCH! Bernie

7. Difference in Acute and Chronic

   BernieRN replied to BernieRN's topic in Urology

   Tish 88, Thanks for your response! The possible job interview is with FMC- and I am reading a lot here...and it worries me that they are going to send me many miles away for training and/or the job. I do not like driving at all, especially in the win...

8. Difference in Acute and Chronic

   BernieRN posted a topic in Urology

   Hi, Could some of you please explain the difference in Chronic and Acute dialysis in respects of travel and hours worked per day? I live in the north and don't fancy driving long distances- and have a dog to worry about if I have to work long hours. ...

9. another new grad that can't find work.

   BernieRN replied to missLissRn's topic in New Nurse

   I never regret posting to Allnurse, always feeling a bit better after doing so. It's good to not feel alone. Thanks! and good luck to you Miss Liss!!!

10. another new grad that can't find work.

    BernieRN replied to missLissRn's topic in New Nurse

    Diva, That actually makes me feel a bit better. Still, after 15 months out of school and new nurses being generated in the area every Spring and Fall, it is looking pretty grim. Self supporting and no unemployment...and Fazoli's won't even hire me! V...

11. another new grad that can't find work.

    BernieRN replied to missLissRn's topic in New Nurse

    Thank you Miss Liss!

12. another new grad that can't find work.

    BernieRN replied to missLissRn's topic in New Nurse

    I graduated May 2010, passed the boards in June 2010...not a typo...and no job!

13. Hearing impaired RN wants to work but------

    BernieRN replied to stilquilty's topic in Disabilities

    Hello AF Wife, The first thing you might want to do if you haven't already is to contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation Office. Instead of looking for jobs not requiring the use of the stethoscope and phone, look for tools to help you use them....

14. Ivy Tech South Bend Nursing Program

    BernieRN replied to itccsbnurse's topic in Indiana

    Those numbers are usually blown pretty well out of proportion for the South Bend ITCC. Rumors.

15. Ivy Tech Valpo

    BernieRN replied to thestacybunch's topic in Indiana

    I can't speak for Valpo, but in South Bend they do make your schedule of any classes that are nursing. They will tell you what days of the week and what hours you do what. As far as your day starting at 7, yep- or earlier! Depends on the clinical ...