Red Shirt 6 CNA

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Red Shirt 6 has 5 years experience as a CNA.

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    Quiet Unit

    Red Shirt 6 replied to PeachTea7's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe complete the required training for the other units. I would also see if the hospital needs or has a shortage of credentials and if any of them interest me and fit with my future career plans then decide on what to do. What are your caree...
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    Summer Work

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Alexa Cramer's topic in School

    along with what k1p1ssk posted maybe Cruise ship nurse Volunteer Nurse / mission trip seasonal government jobs
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    In Need of Career Advice

    Red Shirt 6 replied to CookieRoo9413's topic in General Nursing

    You will train and retrain as your career progresses so you will gain the skills and experience you really need. Some employers are better with a set schedule but if you like where you are and can deal with the odd hours then I will suggest sta...
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    Free Nursing CEUS

    Red Shirt 6 replied to lab211's topic in General Nursing

    FEMA and the CDC have some free independent study courses that count towards CEU's.
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    Signs of hospital closing?

    Red Shirt 6 replied to slauren's topic in General Nursing

    I have been through a few layoffs/shutdowns. Some of the things I watch out for is enforcement of retirement for those eligible, and offers of early retirement, supplies like paper, floor wax not being replaced or moved to other locations, strict enf...
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    Observations about new nurses and the field

    Red Shirt 6 replied to MoLo's topic in Psychiatric

    subee makes an interesting point the PR and the limited exposure on TV. Psychiatric Nurse TV Series. Wakefield (2021) Ratched (2020) Durdom (2006) TV Series with the focus on the Doctor The Eleventh Hour (1962-1964) The Ps...
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    How long should I stay with my first nursing employer?

    Red Shirt 6 replied to PizzaNurse2023's topic in Job Hunt

    How long would it take to pay back the $4,000.00 staying with current job? How long do you think it would take for you to pay if off with a new employer?
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    Phasing Out ADN?

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Candi Williams's topic in General Nursing

    One time I asked a manager at a hospital about hiring LPN, ADNand I was told that they do not like to hire LPN or ADN because many hires will go for their BSN, MSN, or NP . Then the nurses would have to be paid more or the nurses end up leaveing beca...
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    Caption This!

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    HR to Davey Do Who's going to work this holiday weekend?
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    Is nursing burn out really that bad?

    Red Shirt 6 replied to nursingcand's topic in General Nursing

    If you want high than finance and accounting are better choices. First certain times of the year short staffing (like the holiday season) are going to be a problem no matter what specialty you work in. Second the patients and their families...
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    I HATE nursing school. Now what?

    Red Shirt 6 replied to namaB's topic in General Students

    @ namaB, ADN From the dates on this post, you have graduated and have been working for a few years. Did you make an expensive life mistake? Do You like being a Nurse?
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    Trying to Find a Reason to Stay in Nursing

    Red Shirt 6 replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    You are not alone in being frustrated with how things are and resenting coworkers. However, I think the real problems are foolish and short-sighted decision makers, For the general population a lack of knowledge of the realities of healthcare work.
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    Dolan Scrubs MEME Halloween Contest

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Dolan's topic in General Nursing

    I survived Halloween at Haddonfield Memorial Hospital and all I got was a coffee mug, and a 2% raise. I survived Halloween at Haddonfield Memorial Hospital and I got a DOLAN scrubs shirt.
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    Dolan Scrubs MEME Halloween Contest

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Dolan's topic in General Nursing

    Now Hiring RN's, LNA's, and all positions: Locations include Haddonfield Memorial Hospital The C.U.R.E. Institute Camp Crystal Lake Kingdom Hospital Mercy Falls Children's Hospital
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    Do you regret becoming a nurse?

    Red Shirt 6 replied to jengood's topic in General Nursing

    I sometimes regret working in healthcare when I have to cover an extra shift and lose another day off.