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  1. How to become a State Surveyor

    ponderingDNP replied to Awildflower14's topic in General Nursing

    Here in Georgia, the application can be found in the Georgia Department of Community Health website, under the Healthcare Facilities Regulations Division department. Perhaps your state has something...

  2. Caregivers Who Have Experienced An NDE

    ponderingDNP replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    That was.....astonishing! Talk about a well-painted picture. Although these were just graphics in the video, they really helped to bring life to the words as he spoke them. I have not had an NDE...

  3. New Adventure in my nursing Career?

    ponderingDNP replied to NurseLash's topic in General Nursing

    When I was an LPN, my career, money-wise, received a major jumpstart once I got that med-surg experience. I'm not gonna lie to you; med-surg can be a freaking nightmare and one of the greatest sources...

  4. I need a second opinion on ALF

    ponderingDNP replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    Are you currently volunteering? An offer letter mainly discussed salary or hourly rates of pay. How was that presented to you? If you're a current employee, you had to have accepted something....

  5. LPN Starting RN program - Job Offer Advice

    ponderingDNP replied to LJT347's topic in General Nursing

    It's been a while since I was a surveyor (7 years ago). But during my surveyor days, assisted living environments had certified medication aides (CMA) to administer medications. I can understand the...

  6. Being Too Slow

    ponderingDNP replied to delrionurse's topic in General Nursing

    Many years ago, my practical nursing instructor required a pocket notebook as part of the nursing uniform. Back in those days, we had to 'jot down' every little thing, but particularly the notes for...

  7. Manager Set Up A Meeting With Union Rep

    ponderingDNP replied to PsychNurse6083's topic in General Nursing

    Been there, done that. Except in my situation, the patient reported me because I reminded her of her estranged niece. When the charge nurse reassigned her, she pitched a fit because that took away her...

  8. New Grad

    ponderingDNP replied to Notamurse23's topic in General Nursing

    If it was me, I would find out what would be the move should I not pass the NCLEX on the first attempt. With some employers, the offer is contingent upon licensure. I would think that you...

  9. Precepting After 4 Months Off Orientation

    ponderingDNP replied to MDelainy's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP, at least you were four months out of orientation. I was two weeks into an expectant six-week orientation when I was told I was needed to cover a panel whose entire team was out with...

  10. Crusty Old Bats

    ponderingDNP replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    1. Retrieving items from the supply closet and charging those items by removing the sticker and placing it on a blank page in a 3-ring binder containing the patients' room number. 2. Morphine...

  11. VA onboarding timeline 2023

    ponderingDNP replied to RN_BSN_2022's topic in Government, Military

    Update: I just completed my first week at the new location. Finally! If you are still waiting, reach out to your HR recruiting specialist again. Don't forget to contact the credentialing specialist,...

  12. Blood on Shoes

    ponderingDNP replied to nathalie chavez's topic in General Nursing

    When the pandemic hit, I bought 2 packs of 100-count shoe covers. I used them ONCE. After sliding across the floor in them....thought I'd never stop....I filed them. Your experience may be different....

  13. Team Player Gets Taken Advantage Of

    ponderingDNP replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Nursing

    Keep your resume updated with how you've gone above and beyond as a team player, and keep those help-wanted ads open. Before you know it, your coworkers will be taking them ALL for the team. If...

  14. Is nursing burn out really that bad?

    ponderingDNP replied to nursingcand's topic in General Nursing

    ? I personally know an RN who used this technique to get through nursing school. Real-world patient care scenarios wasted no time in sending her running for the hills because of her inability to...

  15. starting Capella MSN in October

    ponderingDNP replied to Riegelbeagle's topic in Online Distance Learning

    For the MSN, there are no exams to take. If you're looking to take only a few classes and not pursue a degree, you may find your answer by looking into each individual course. I did the MSN in Care...

  16. BON NCLEX PN Which State

    ponderingDNP replied to CLamplough27's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think he or she is planning for options should a third attempt meet with failure. I don't think the OP has taken the final attempt yet. But that is definitely something to look into if Florida is...

  17. BON NCLEX PN Which State

    ponderingDNP replied to CLamplough27's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Florida is a member of the compact states, which means that any nurse holding a license in one of those states will be able practice in Florida should you apply for a compact license. So, research...

  18. VA onboarding timeline 2023

    ponderingDNP replied to RN_BSN_2022's topic in Government, Military

    I received an offer on 09/29/2023 with a proposed start date that passed over two weeks ago. I'm still waiting. The kicker is, I'm a current VA employee. This is just a transfer and I am waiting as if...

  19. GEORGIA preceptorship for RN Excelsior graduate

    ponderingDNP replied to 130's topic in Excelsior College

    Hi Bobbi, I'm not sure if this would help, but you may want to reach out to a recruiter at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). They have this Transition To Practice program for new RNs. I am...