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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,...
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    Help.... Can't find a job after nursing school

    Red Shirt 6 replied to nurse54361's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you are still looking maybe you could try looking for a City or County job, the VA (USAjobs.com), religious employers like Good Samaritan Society,
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    Sunday Breakfast Recipes

    Red Shirt 6 replied to Gods_nurse's topic in Parish

    I think you want easy and low in price. Peanut butter toast. If the peanut butter is served heated a it changes the taste and texture which will make it new and exciting to children. Take sour cream...
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    HELP! New grad ADN w no experience.

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

    Include things that your potential employer will not have to pay for. For example where I am a fingerprint card is required to work as a nurse. Having obtained one for schooling including it on the...
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    Need help with manual blood pressure readings

    Red Shirt 6 replied to joytotheworld21's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    While in school I had trouble with some stethoscopes so I would use only one ear and place the other ear piece outside of my ear and was able to get the readings right every time. There was another...
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    army/AF/navy — advice for nursing student needed

    Red Shirt 6 replied to socalnurse's topic in Government, Military

    The big ones Doctors Without Boarders, Peace Core, want people with education a lot higher than a CNA. The WHO does have internships. Otherwise a religious organizations might have something. You...
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    Help with extra class

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

    You can ask your adviser for a class to raise your grade point average they usually have a few that are good for financial aid. A computer class like access and excel, sign language, a physical...
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    Relocating to Arizona

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

    Banner has really expanded in the last 5-10 years. They own most of the hospitals in Tucson and have a large presence in Phoenix and other cities in Arizona. They have a good reputation with patients...
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    July 2019 Caption Contest: Poll - Select $100 Winner!

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

    If one freezes in place and does not move the T-Rex will not see you and move on. However this trick does not work with the nursing student that has come to practice taking
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    New CNA job help

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

    Did you find a job? What was it? How long did it take? What did you do to gain an
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    What books did you guys recommend for the start of career

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

    The House of God by Samuel Shem it is a memoir about a Doctor going though his residency. Medical Journals like
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    Where Do Nurses Look for Jobs

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

    LinkedIn.com, or I preform a general search and go to the companies
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    Is Shortage in Nursing really a hoax?

    Red Shirt 6 replied to mikefilmstudent's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am a recent CNA graduate and there are few if any jobs where I am at. However about 3 or 4 hours from here there is a lot of work. The problem is nobody wants to live or work there. The college had...
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    Florence Nightingale movie

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

    I was able to rent it from Netflix DVD. It was not bad but I felt like a lot of her story was left out I would love to see a linger mini-series about her and everything she