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1. springfield IL nursing schools

   nurse555 replied to tiffiejoy78's topic in Illinois

   A friend of mine just started her pre reqs there and will likely start her nursing program next fall from what her advisor told her.

2. Need to Vent

   nurse555 replied to nurse555's topic in General Nursing

   I wanted to thank everyone again for thier input. Just to update. I have transfered to another facility that will still meet my contract obligations and I have discussed my issues with an attorney and have filed a complaint with HR. The facility I...

3. Need to Vent

   nurse555 replied to nurse555's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks to all for the input. In my opinion I think they're trying to make me quit. I have had absolutely no problems with the 3 previous DONs just this one. Zim where are you located? It sounds as if my LTC and yours could be run by the same comp...

4. Need to Vent

   nurse555 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi. I just need a place to vent. I have been employed at the same place for 5 yrs. I am on my 4th DON. I went back to school for my RN this past year and now my work life is total chaos. I have a scholarship through my employer and have to work ...

5. Experience

   nurse555 replied to nurse555's topic in Travel

   Thanks for your responses and your great advice. I think I'm going to ask about a job shadow experience for both to see it in the real world and not as a student. I truly appreciate your input. Thanks!

6. Experience

   nurse555 posted a topic in Travel

   I have read on this site that you need 1-2 years of experience before traveling. I am a soon to be new grad and need some advice. I have an interview coming up and am undecided as to what area to look into. I am trying to decide between cardiac an...

7. Does Anyone feel the same way about these LTCs??

   nurse555 replied to gt4everpn's topic in Geriatric

   To the OP welcome to geriatrics. Not all places are like this. A lot depends upon your management team and their focus and views. Some of this might seem kind of excessive it happens a lot but remember who you truly work for and that is the reside...

8. Held Hostage By The Schedule!

   nurse555 replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

   I feel for you. We have the same situation where I am. Unfortunately most of the scheduling has to do with if you have came in extra and been a team player(HaHa!). If you haven't been a team player you can go from working a full time schedule to m...

9. MDS Coordinator salaries

   nurse555 replied to Nascar nurse's topic in MDS

   Where at in central Illinois? I am from there also and would also like to get into consulting. Robin

10. High fall risk

    nurse555 replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric

    This isn't a reply but a related question. Has anyone had experience in dealing with fed survey with high fall risk folks. I'm just curious to hear what their take on this is. Thanks

11. Federal Survey Experiences

    nurse555 replied to nurse555's topic in Geriatric

    Nurse Thank goodness they are gone now. The major area of concern for them was falls. Just curious how did your survey turn out? Thanks again.

12. EMT's and how to deal with them

    nurse555 replied to aprilleverett's topic in Geriatric

    Have you talked with your DON or supervisor about this? Sometimes they can help you out with people like that. If not maybe talk with their supervisor. Who knows they may treat others that way not just nursing facility staff and residents in this ...

13. Federal Survey Experiences

    nurse555 replied to nurse555's topic in Geriatric

    Thanks for the tips. I need all the advice I can get.

14. Federal Survey Experiences

    nurse555 posted a topic in Geriatric

    Just wondering if anyone has any experiences they would like to share regarding this. My facility is in the process of having a federal survey done and I have never dealt with this before. Thanks for the input

15. MSN financial question

    nurse555 replied to nurse555's topic in Educators

    Thanks again for all your input. I appreciate the suggestions. Thanks for all your info Trauma. My company has a 2 year employment for their scholarship, just wondering how long your hospital requires and what their prn options are? Thanks Robin