Red Shirt 6 CNA

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    CNA + Phlebotomist + Medication Aide?

    Red Shirt 6 replied to MichaelG88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    While the additional training and certifications will make work easier however depending on the position and employer it won't get you higher pay. From my experience are higher you for this position...
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    Patient compliments and feedback

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Success89's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen management keep quiet or not let nurses know about complements or recommendations for some employees while being vocal about others. I can only guess why management do things like this, so...
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    Non medical person observing in OR

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Norfin's topic in Operating Room

    Hierarchy Schedules and the amount of time things take; what is expected vs the
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    25 Funny Nursing Memes

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Dwights_Bobblehead's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have delt with the dementia no pants
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    Where to find mental health nurses?

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Kyndel Clark's topic in Psychiatric

    What levels are you mainly looking for LPN, RN, NP? Higher pay than other employers, paying relocation expenses and bonuses work however I expect you are looking for other ideas. If...
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    Is Nursing worth it? (a rant)

    Red Shirt 6 replied to JSSR108's topic in General Nursing

    I am curious Where are you looking to find Public Health Nurse employment? Like what employment sites? School placement? (if available), something
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    Curious about loan repayment programs- serving in maternity care deserts

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Richelle Paoli's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I would suggest using 3RNET.org for help with finding employment in a rural
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    What do hospital nurses want/need?

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

    These are some things I would like and would make things better More paid holidays (every holiday that a bank and or school acknowledges), even if I have to work them the extra helps make up for...
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    Research project

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Breanna Cosentino's topic in Nursing Career

    Student Doctor Network There are more Doctors and medical students on
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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    How long should I stay with my first nursing employer?

    Red Shirt 6 replied to PizzaNurse2023's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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    What are the things that make you want to leave nursing?

    Red Shirt 6 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What are the things that seriously make you want to leave nursing and healthcare? To start a career doing something
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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