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    Can't get into nursing school!

    Red Shirt 6 replied to jellybean321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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

    Red Shirt 6 replied to JustAnotherNursemaybe's topic in Critical Care

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

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Guest1130774's topic in General Nursing

    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...
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    RN career development path

    Red Shirt 6 replied to SparkMaster's topic in Nursing Career

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

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Red Shirt 6's topic in Rural

    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...
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    Movies/TV with rural healthcare as part of the plot/setting

    Red Shirt 6 posted a topic in Rural

    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...
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    Movies/TV with rural healthcare as part of the plot/setting

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Red Shirt 6's topic in Rural

    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...
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    Movies/TV with rural healthcare as part of the plot/setting

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Red Shirt 6's topic in Rural

    I found three more movies for the list. The Indian Doctor (2010-2013) The Royal (2003-2011) The Clinic on the Sea
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    Movies/TV with rural healthcare as part of the plot/setting

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Red Shirt 6's topic in Rural

    I found one Hallmark movie, I will have to look thru the Lifetime lists. I do have several non US title, they are Doc Martin, The Good Karma Hospital, The Heart Guy, Hospital Ship, and Summer 2007....
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    Ways to improve?

    Red Shirt 6 replied to mj71's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not repeating what has already been stated. Having a break from the routine, Working the same floor/area can get to you. Cross training or a temporary job swap. Help the staff in releasing physical...
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    Is It Too Demeaning to be a CNA?

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I have read through what has been written and it is obvious that being a CNA does not really appeal to you. So I believe if you become a CNA you will get burned out fast. I suggest that you look into...
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    I am lost

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

    Along with everything TriciaJ advised. If you have not started minimizing your belongings start now. Take care of your mail situation. If you are driving your personal car get a tune up. If possible...
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    September 2019 Caption Contest

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Caught between the Billing Dept. and a PBS Pledge Driver. He could only hope Death would be the next one through the door. This bad joke was made possible by viewers like you. Please Support Your...
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    Where are NPs most/least in demand?

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Aliens05's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have found that cities and the nearby towns with colleges/university's that teach NP, PA, RN and other medical fields are the most saturated. Try 3RNET.org it is a not-for-profit organization of 49...
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    CNA vs EMT for pre-nursing student

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

    If you plan to work in an Emergency Dept. the EMT will be helpful. If you are planning/wanting to work in a different part of the hospital it is not as helpful. If you want to Check out the Student...
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    September 2019 Caption Contest

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    In a world where antibiotics have stopped being effective; the STI got a lot
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    1st Sem. Nursing student: Shaking in my scrubs

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

    They say there is some truth in fiction so You can watch a few movies about Nurse or medical school like The White Parade (1934), Four Girls In White (1939), Gross Anatomy (1989), Patch Adams (1998),...
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    Myth or Truth: The Story Behind the Nursing Shortage

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    The real shortage is a combination of the places nobody wants to live, For the job nobody wants with the low pay. There is no shortage for the great jobs where everybody wants to
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    Student Helpers

    Red Shirt 6 replied to ClashyRN's topic in School

    Have them roll ACE bandages that will never be used and have them re do it as needed. Sort, and fold the clothing bins, first your office then the lost and found; maybe weekly, Empty the recycling,...
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    I don't want to do nursing anymore??

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

    I suggest that you check if the work you have done so far can get you any certificates and Associates degrees at the colleges you have attended. If you have or are close to having a degree Then use...
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    What should I do while I'm waiting on the nursing program?

    Red Shirt 6 replied to mimiee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should check if going through the HCA will help you get into the BSN program. Personally I believe the experience you will gain will not be a waste of time or money. You said you want to study...
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    Need advice about work and school

    Red Shirt 6 replied to cofmgf6's topic in General Students

    Everybody feels unprepared when they start working at a hospital. The first episode of Scrubs (2001-2010) is about this very topic. If you stick it out that feeling will go away. However you know...
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    Help with Staffing Incentives?

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

    Student Loan Assistance, Membership for a year to Amazon Prime or something similar, Maid and or childcare services to help nurses at
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    what should i do to get emergency experience?

    Red Shirt 6 replied to nyanit's topic in Emergency

    Most certifications that you will need are not available until after you become a full nurse. However some things you can do now is phlebotomy certification, FEMA Self Study Certifications ICS 100c,...
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    Thinking about starting pre-reqs this month.

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Isthisright's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If nursing is a back up and you plan on doing something else why not become a LPN/LVN? Where I am at the only pre recs are Reading, Math, and English. Which can be bypassed with the placement test,...