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    Where can i work?

    Red Shirt 6 replied to melvink's topic in Advanced Practice

    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
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    The Stigma of Men in Nursing

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General 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...
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    Where can i work?

    Red Shirt 6 replied to melvink's topic in Advanced Practice

    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...
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    Gifts for the Office?

    Red Shirt 6 replied to OncRN2015's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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
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    HELP! Need to make decision!

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

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

    Red Shirt 6 replied to NewGradRN96's topic in General Nursing

    Public Health for the City or County, School Nursing, Teaching like ata community
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    Is it beneficial to have ACLS and PALS as a new grad looking for a job in Sacramento, CA?

    Red Shirt 6 replied to dejo1290's topic in California Nursing

    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...
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    Any good "nurse" shows on tv? Netflix?

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

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

    Red Shirt 6 replied to scrubs521's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    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...
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    Any good "nurse" shows on tv? Netflix?

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    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...
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    Relocating

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

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

    Red Shirt 6 replied to KeeperOfTheIceRN's topic in School

    Are your student nurses going to be a part of a federal work study program or hired thru the
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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...