worldtraveler

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1. Pennsylvania RN with first dui help with PNAP

   worldtraveler replied to Jhope41831's topic in Nurses Recovery

   If you went through a Lpn-Rn Bridge program and held or now hold a Lpn license, believe yiu can work on that license. Or if you had/have a Cna license, likewise you can work on that license. The DON...

2. Going to Nursing School at an Older Age

   worldtraveler replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I heard the same thing (from my own father believe it or not) when I started Nursing school when I was 44 and it didn't deter me one iota. He said "You'll be the oldest person in your class" . Well 20...

3. Largest Nurses Strike in US History - Replacement Nurses Arrive - Your opinion

   worldtraveler replied to girlvet's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   You may want to read the Info in the below link. The Nurses Union(seiu) at Jackson Memorial Hosp(largest public hospital in Miami, fl.) has not been there that long but has come a long way in a short...

4. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

   worldtraveler replied to CNAkt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   CTaylor--An interesting fact about SAS Brand is that they are handmade in America in San Antonio Texas(aptly named after the city) I often wondered what SAS was an acronym for, if anything so I...

5. Nursing Unions-what is the good,bad, ugly?

   worldtraveler replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

   Steelydanfan---Truer words were never

6. Lost job over HIPAA violation, what is employment potential?

   worldtraveler replied to RockyMountainHigh's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   Roser13--I feel your frustration as well. That is why in my post a few posts back I wrote anyone finding themselves in a life changing situation as the OP's relative, seek Legal Advice before making...

7. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

   worldtraveler replied to CNAkt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   After 8-12 hours on a hard floor, you'll swear they were the best investment you ever made. A lot of waitresses in our area wear the SAS brand as well and nothing

8. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

   worldtraveler replied to CNAkt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   For over 20 years, I use nothing but SAS brand shoes. Not the cheapest(approx $70) but the Gold Standard of Nursing footwear in my area. I have yet to find anything as comfortable over all the

9. Lost job over HIPAA violation, what is employment potential?

   worldtraveler replied to RockyMountainHigh's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   First off and if your RN Relative has not already done so, she needs to consult with a Competent Labor Law Issue/Rights Attorney. That should have been done from Day One before she resigned.There...

10. Nursing Unions-what is the good,bad, ugly?

    worldtraveler replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    Union dues vary but on average, figure around $1.00 + change per day. $30-$40

11. Largest Nurses Strike in US History - Replacement Nurses Arrive - Your opinion

    worldtraveler replied to girlvet's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Pageant--Historically this Apathy has been a Big Problem in the Nursing Profession. Nurses over the past have refused to speak up in a collective voice for the most part. They complain amongst...

12. Nursing Unions-what is the good,bad, ugly?

    worldtraveler replied to johnson0424's topic in General Nursing

    Hey BamaBound and for other unhappy nurses as well who dislike unions--if you aren't happy with the hard earned Benefits Union Nurses enjoy why not simply refuse the benefits(higher salaries,...

13. Do you think the job market for nurses will improve by the time you graduate?

    worldtraveler replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Students

    Joies1--Just to hijack the thread for a second for clarification on your statement "healthcare becomes more 'socialized' (yea! because I feel very much as someone noted above that greedy corporations...

14. Do you think the job market for nurses will improve by the time you graduate?

    worldtraveler replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Students

    For starters, there NEVER was a Nursing shortage. That was the Kool Aid some wanted prospective nurses(students) to believe. College admission recruiters, Major News Media Outlets, nurses in current...

15. I fainted today in the ICU!

    worldtraveler replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

    First, Glad you are OK. As far as those Floor Nurses saying "Its a common thing" I vigorously disagree. In all my School clinicals and 20+ years as Nurse, I never saw a fellow Nurse pass out at the...