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rnlately

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  1. I PASSED at Grady!!!

    rnlately replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for posting this DreamNurse. I work at a small hospital in south Georgia and am a little intimidated by Grady's size; although I'm sure it will be easier to get a date there than at Memorial in...

  2. Penn Foster Information Literacy?

    rnlately replied to lisamc1RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi all, just checking in to let you guys know that I just completed Info Lit through Penn Foster; possibly the easiest credit I've ever earned. I literally took me all day but I'm glad to have it...

  3. Excelsior College and Georgia. How are the Precepted Clinicals Working?

    rnlately replied to Pmdc's topic in Excelsior College

    Do you currently work in a hospital. I'm not up to that point yet but I called EC and was told that since I already work at a hospital that more than likely my preceptorship could be completed

  4. Can an R.N. just be PLOPPED into ICU to work???!??

    rnlately replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital it's not uncommon for medsurg/acute care RN/LPN to float to ICU or other med surg floors. As you stated, they are assigned the most "stable" and lowest acuity of patients. I work in...

  5. Medication Error..total sadface : (

    rnlately replied to NightNurse876's topic in General Nursing

    Not making light of the situation but many nurses have made the exact same mistake; and yes it is something to be taken seriously but not to the point that you continue to beat yourself up. If...

  6. Need encouragement. just discouraged today

    rnlately replied to nurse_mo1986's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hang in there. I've been enrolled since 2007 and have faced problems from state board issues (I live in Georgia) to my dad being diagnosed with cancer. I'm now CPNE eligible *yay* and I only have...

  7. CPNE this weekend...

    rnlately replied to TLSpaz's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations.

  8. Thinking about moving down

    rnlately replied to crodriguez's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You also have to consider the cost of living. The pay may be lower in different areas but probably because the cost of living is

  9. LTC to Med-Surg

    rnlately replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    I can't offer any advice because I am in the identical situation as you. As a matter of fact seems like I could have written your post...lol. I am currently in the process of transferring to a...

  10. Humanities Credits for Excelsior

    rnlately replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior College

    I joined Instantcert.com and used the REA study guide. I also drew on prior knowledge of music and

  11. Humanities Credits for Excelsior

    rnlately replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Excelsior College

    Just took the Humanities CLEP literally about 30 minutes ago. Believe me when I say it is a broad exam. Wasn't as bad as I expected though but in the end I kinda had to push myself because I had...

  12. So... have I burned my bridges with this hospital or can I recover?

    rnlately replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    At our hospital nursing applicants are routed through the nurse recruiter and then the nurse manager. At best, like someone else said, make nice with the nurse managers because they make the ultimate...

  13. Some Nurses too Almighty?

    rnlately replied to EbonyBorn2Succeed's topic in General Nursing

    Yes it is hard but the fact remains; are you going to leave a patient in jeopardy just because toileting them isn't YOUR job? Or would you rather an unstable patient fall attempting to ambulate to the...

  14. Some Nurses too Almighty?

    rnlately replied to EbonyBorn2Succeed's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in nursing school my instructor told me: "Anything a CNA/PCT does YOU can do also". Almost 4 years later and this statement has stuck with me. Does it make any sense to wait for assistive...

  15. Could employers judge people by their names?

    rnlately replied to MsbossyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Hardtimes?????? Are you kidding me. Well I just ran across one better and I'm sure you are not ready. How about

  16. Could employers judge people by their names?

    rnlately replied to MsbossyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I actually know a girl named Chardonnay and a boy named Alize; 'Nay is my daughter's age. When my daughter started school 13 years ago it seems like the names of all of her friends ended in -quez. I...

  17. Could employers judge people by their names?

    rnlately replied to MsbossyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    On a lighter note; I can honestly say my name hasn't hindered my employment. I've had 5 interviews with in the past 2 months and was offered all 5 of the jobs and was able to pick the one that I...

  18. Could employers judge people by their names?

    rnlately replied to MsbossyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I never considered the generational name theory; although when reading the birth announcements in the newspaper I will often comment something like "Why did they give that baby such an old...

  19. Could employers judge people by their names?

    rnlately replied to MsbossyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you serious???? I was just pulling a name out of a hat, so to speak...lol. Yes I was advised to give my child not so much a white sounding name but not one of those "made up names" as my parents...

  20. Could employers judge people by their names?

    rnlately replied to MsbossyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I think there have been studies done on this exact thing. A lot can be assumed about a person's name such as their nationalilty or cultural group. For example, my name is Spanish and all through...

  21. Nurses, do you immediately take bath after duty?

    rnlately replied to ms.pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    Ashamed to admit it, but no. The last 12 hr shift I worked beat me so bad that I just crashed on the sofa as soon as I walked in the door. Didn't wake up until about 1:30 pm to take a

  22. Excelsior-North GA/Chattanooga, TN

    rnlately replied to Mickie83's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You may want to post this in the Distance Learning forum. I'm curious. Did you talk with someone from Excelsior or did you speak with someone from one of the publishing companies (RUE/College...

  23. Can't even get an interview!

    rnlately replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. When I managed a physician's office we also wanted someone green--so that we could train her OUR way. Not all experienced employees are difficult to train but you will have some to come in...

  24. Can't even get an interview!

    rnlately replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    I've been following this thread since this morning. OP, I am/was in your situation. I have been working LTC since I became a nurse and worked a few months in dialysis. I have also applied many...

  25. LTC vs. Hospital, good move or not?

    rnlately replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I was in a situation like that (hired on the spot) once. Scared me half to death; I left the building and never