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  1. Is this a bad idea?

    colleen69 replied to Lavachicken's topic in School

    I am part time school nurse. Many places waive the BS requirement b/c of the shortage of RNs willing to work for 30% less than hospital pay. I work in a large urban district with online P&P...

  2. LPN back in the game

    colleen69 replied to Hippiemama79's topic in General Nursing

    Take a refresher course. It will get you up to speed and show potential employers, you are serious and

  3. Is taking a night shift NICU job worth it

    colleen69 replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Night advantage is you get to learn the unit when things are slower. You can have more focused time with pts. Once you are on the unit, it is easier to get the next day shift opening. Can you get...

  4. High BP in High Schooler

    colleen69 replied to nurse__ab19's topic in School

    Old fashioned school nurse here..... The child needs to go out 9-1-1 with those VS. The ER will have to see her, will have to refer her for follow-up. Then she comes back with a MD order for...

  5. Does ageism exist in nursing?

    colleen69 replied to chilipepper79's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There are 2 reasons competent nurses who are full adults are not hired : they have to pay more for your knowledge and skills which are greater you are less likely to be pushed around....

  6. Job Quandary

    colleen69 replied to RATMLPN's topic in Nursing Career

    NURSING SHORTAGE. Negotiate, remind them of your soft skills, excellent attendance, team player, well regarded by patients, & peers etc..... You are much more than a new grad, you are a...

  7. New director is saying we don't get paid for taking "required classes" at the assisted living facility?

    colleen69 replied to felixthecat99's topic in General Nursing

    Has the DON heard of the nursing shortage? Is that the goal ? I worked for AL briefly, new DON came in with crazy ideas, disrespectful tone, started denying time off ..... within 60 days almost half...