Red Shirt 6 CNA

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    Need advice!

    I have read a lot of posts here with Nurses stating that they ban not find jobs that pay the same or more as the LTC's. I have also heard that for new grads that work for a LTC/SNF get stuck there after 6 to 12 months. In other words hospitals etc......
  2. Make friends with the Housekeepers; if you lose a pen, a stethoscope, etc... they are the ones that will have it or know where it is. Take a lunch that does not have to keep cool or heated until you figure out the lunch and refrigerator and microwav...
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    Relocating but can't find a job!

    Recently I was looking for work out of state. I had similar challenges. Somebody from HR that I was able to talk because "they made a mistake in calling me" admitted that the were not interested unless I moved into the state. They are unwilling to of...
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    Pursuing Nursing - Need Direction

    Start shadowing the areas of Nurse careers that interest you. Then figure out the education level that is best for that specialty.
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    Doctors offended by TV show about nurses

    There are four US shows that have a PA or NP as a regular or lead. The two that are currently airing is the Resident (2018-?) that has an NP, and Virgin River (2019-?) a NP and Midwife the two from the past are Royal Pains (2009-2016) and St. Elsewhe...
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    Where can i work?

    Your copy of the contract you signed will have the conditions and obligations. The HRSA website and your college have contact information for the people that can answer your questions.
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    The Stigma of Men in Nursing

    Aquakenn if you have already tried this then sorry for wasting your time. If not then this might work for you. First click on account by the bell. Then click on account settings in the drop down menu. On this page click on account options in the ...
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    Where can i work?

    With out knowing the details of your agreement so check with that. However you do not have to work for a VA, but you will have to work in a HRSA area. Negotiating pay is possible and entering a specific field depends on your level of education and ...
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    Gifts for the Office?

    For the people I am not close to; I usually give Martiniles Sparkling Cider or a similar product, Chocolate covered cherries, a small appliances like a toaster, if policy allows wine.
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    HELP! Need to make decision!

    It can be very challenging to get a hospital job as a CNA so getting additional certifications will give you an advantage.
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    Jobs for RNs

    Public Health for the City or County, School Nursing, Teaching like ata community college,
  12. Employers do like it when you have training and certification they do not have to pay for but having it will not guarantee a job or even an interview. I will suggest that you see if any of the professors or alumni will be willing to help you meet the...
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    Any good "nurse" shows on tv? Netflix?

    St. Elsewhere is streaming on HULU
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    CA New grad job market- seeking honest feedback

    It is very difficult to get a job within at least 30 miles of a Nursing School. It gets even more challenging right after graduation and NCLEX. So if you do not want to move or have a long commute waiting for a position might work if you can afford i...
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    Any good "nurse" shows on tv? Netflix?

    I know this is an older post but I will add some titles not listed yet. (Some are better than others) China Beach (1988 – 1991); ANZAC Girls (2013); Nurses (1991-1994); Charite (2017); Nurse (1981-1982); The Crimson Field (2015)
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    Relocating

    You can try 3RNET.org or USAjobs.gov
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    Exciting possibility...

    Are your student nurses going to be a part of a federal work study program or hired thru the district?
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    Can't get into nursing school!

    If LPN is not an option or desired become a Paramedic then do a Bridge to RN.
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    Trying to switch to ICU

    If there are any specialty training, certifications for NICU and ICU that you have you could present as needing less training and will integrate fast.
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    Nursing shortage is BS

    I read that there was a projected nursing shortage that has been taken care of. I have also talked HR people and they have told me that want nurses that are trained, certified, rather than training and certifying an employee that might leave for some...
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    RN career development path

    Oriental Medicine is an area that may be of interest.
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    Movies/TV with rural healthcare as part of the plot/setting

    I did forget about Medicine Man and Contagion (2011) is the name of the movie you are thinking of. I own the China Beach DVD's although I think of that as a war/military rather than rural. I am writing a paper on myths and realities of rural healthca...
  23. I am looking for Movies/TV with rural healthcare as part of the plot/setting for a personal project. I have found a few Movies/TV shows they are listed below; In alphabetical order. Arachnophobia (1990)Christmas Under Wraps (2014)Country Remedy A.K....
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    Movies/TV with rural healthcare as part of the plot/setting

    I do not believe that this is going to get anymore commits so I wrote a brief synopsis of everything I found. For the people that are interested but do not want to look up a bunch of stuff. Thank you for reading . Arachnophobia (1990) A Doctor tired...
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    Movies/TV with rural healthcare as part of the plot/setting

    I found three more movies for the list. The Indian Doctor (2010-2013) The Royal (2003-2011) The Clinic on the Sea (2013)