colleenrnsw

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1. Peers critical of my new grad job choice

   colleenrnsw replied to MissCharlieRN's topic in Geriatric

   Congratuations. Oh, and tell your classmate, that nurses in hospitals.... guess what? we wipe butts too!!!!

2. Weekend Only ADN/RN Nursing Program?

   colleenrnsw replied to looking4wrd's topic in General Students

   Not sure where you live, but Gwynedd-Mercy College in Pennsylvania has a Saturday and Sunday program and you are able to work during the week full time.

3. Non emergent ER visits

   colleenrnsw replied to Guest219794's topic in Emergency

   Was this not an emergency??: my dad brought my mom into an er complaining of shortness of breath, a cough with sputum, change in mental status and lacerations to her forehead as she had fallen the day before. The only thing the e-room staff did was ...

4. Dumbest Pt Family Statement or Question

   colleenrnsw replied to Gabe's GirlLVN's topic in General Nursing

   "No lie...2 weeks ago I was in a pt's room charting when a family member (mid 20's or so) asks me "What are you?"...I say I'm a nurse. Then he's like, "You can't be a doctor because you're a woman, right?" He was SERIOUSLY asking me this. How stupid ...

5. Insurance nurses

   colleenrnsw replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

   Look in the Case Management forum under the Specialty tab. This is for both CM in the hospital and CM at the managed care companies (which is what you are asking about). "Insurance nurses" work at Aetna, US Healthcare, Magellan, etc. Not sure about ...

6. Tips for my first week as an RN

   colleenrnsw replied to Serena211's topic in New Nurse

   Hi Serena. I also graduated in May and am just starting on the floor tomorrow (just finished orientation classes) and I am terrified. So you are not alone. The advice I have been given is to show confidence even if I do not feel it, and to ask ques...

7. Do you carry liability insurance?

   colleenrnsw replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

   I work in one state and reside in another. Does it matter under which state I sign up for liability insurance? Is the only difference the cost? Thanks.

8. should I stay or should I go??

   colleenrnsw replied to labrador4122's topic in New Nurse

   I would question why that hospital is offering the bonus? Why do they have difficulty finding nurses? Are there problems there? I would hate to leave a job that I like to go to one that I end up being overworked, overwhelmed, stressed at and hate t...

9. Unbelievable Family Members

   colleenrnsw replied to southernbeegirl's topic in General Nursing

   I am a previous social worker and new nurse. I would have referred this patient to Adult Protective Services, especially if the patient lives with this ignorant daughter!!

10. Freaking out over NCLEX test results

    colleenrnsw replied to abbynurse28's topic in NCLEX

    Hi. It is 48 business hours, but I think they must count Saturday because I was able to get my results on a Saturday after taking it on a Thursday morning. I would check tomorrow and Sunday just to check (I know I kept checking), but you might have...

11. Alot of SATA on my NCLEX

    colleenrnsw replied to tanny209's topic in NCLEX

    I took mine early August and also felt I had a LOT of SATA questions. I was certain I failed for that reason because in my practice tests, i did not do well with SATA questions. My test shut off at 75 questions and I did pass. I have a strong feel...

12. Training before becoming a Nurse

    colleenrnsw replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in New Nurse

    Hi Bryana, I definately agree that working as a PCT will be beneficial to you. I am a Social Worker in a hospital covering ICU and a Surgical Trauma unit as well as Trauma Alerts. I have no direct patient contact in this role as I perform social se...

13. NJ criminal history check form

    colleenrnsw replied to colleenrnsw's topic in New Jersey

    Thank you very much Momof2nurse and Nursediva08. That information is very helpful, I did obtain the Certification form but did not realize that was the 2nd page of the background check form. Congratulations on passing the NCLEX, NurseDiva08. i ho...

14. NJ criminal history check form

    colleenrnsw posted a topic in New Jersey

    Hello. Does anyone know if I can download a copy of the "Certification and Authorization Form for Criminal History Background Check" off the internet? The NJ Board of Nursing has it in the nursing license application on their site, however it appear...

15. new grad orientation

    colleenrnsw posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I will be graduating from an ADN program in May 2008. "Everyone" keeps telling me to start applying for a job now, or asks whether I have something "lined up yet?". I was intending to apply for jobs after I pass the boards next summer. I...