Red Shirt 6 CNA

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    Quiet Unit

    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

    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

    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

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

    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

    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?

    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?

    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!

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

    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?

    @ 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

    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

    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

    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
  15. What are the things that seriously make you want to leave nursing and healthcare? To start a career doing something different.
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    Do you regret becoming a nurse?

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

    This is going to be managements plan when the facility gets into trouble and is required to make a plan of correction; they will put the blame for various problems on her and fire her. While management will say they were unaware of problems until tha...
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    Ideas for getting out of bed side?

    These are some areas that may have the pay and work you want. Legal Nurse Consultant Nurse Writer Public Health Medical Sales
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    Direction for Rural/Remote Area Nursing

    What type of organization are you thinking of working for? A hospital, clinic, NGO, hanging up your shingle? I have heard that depending on the employer that you will have to work in various departments as needed. Although I would suggest a wil...
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    Advice to get in to Women & children's health

    Ge a CDL-Class B because If an employer has a pediatric bus program or women's health, they will always in need somebody with that license type. To get what they need they will work with you on getting what you want. Otherwise, build contacts a...
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    Feeling lost as a nurse

    Can you make yourself a better candidate for example is there an unfilled need with the ICU such as specialty certifications that nobody has but is needed or wanted? Will obtaining an ONC certification get you a pay increase?
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    Gifts for Nurses!

    Drawling prize reward Extra week of PTO A free tune up Car Detailing Rader and laser detector General Tire Pressure Guage Sunshade ice scrapper/deicer power adapters and cords for phones and p...
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    Nurse career coach

    I think that a nurse career coach would be useful. There are several posts from members that are interested in specialties but have trouble obtaining a position, or worried about messing up careers.
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    School Clinic Door

    The school may be in violation of ADA requirements.
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    Night shift nurse

    I take lunch break before heavy activity times. I found that if I take my lunch break before slower times, during my shift I feel more lethargic however if I take my lunch break before lot of moving and activity like the last part of my shift it is e...