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    How do new nurses cope with the stress/fear of their first few months as nurses?

    Rose_Queen replied to karenshc1's topic in General Students

    Welcome to AN! You may want to check out this article from the first year after licensure subforum. And here's another article that generated a fair amount of dialogue. Nervousness is perfectly...
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    Another reason unions suck!

    Rose_Queen replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Actually, once the FMLA is exhausted, the nurse is no longer guaranteed continued employment. Federal law does not require a facility to hold a position indefinitely but only for the 12 weeks. If the...
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    Another reason unions suck!

    Rose_Queen replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I think there are a lot of facilities whose focus is completely on recruitment with zero focus on retention. Yes, those who have been there for years deserve some perks. Too bad loyalty doesn't get...
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    Another reason unions suck!

    Rose_Queen replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Differing opinions does not necessarily equal judgment. It's a discussion forum, not a yes man
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    Another reason unions suck!

    Rose_Queen replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    And yet, you ignore the responses from those of us who are non-union and still have a facility policy that vacation time may not be requested more than 1 year in advance. It's not BS; it's a policy....
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    Study Tips?

    Rose_Queen replied to HotMess17's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Welcome to AN! Answering NCLEX questions will take time to get used to, and one of the best ways to get used to them is to simply keep answering questions. You can purchase various NCLEX review books...
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    NCLEX

    Rose_Queen replied to Jesse_619's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Welcome to AN, and congrats on the
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    2/6 What I Learned This Week: If you annoy them, they will order

    Rose_Queen replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    And tastes disgusting while doing
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    PA nclex results?

    Rose_Queen replied to Reds5588's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I thought PA didn't participate. At least, they didn't when I took NCLEX. My license appeared 47 hours after I finished my
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    MSN Nurse without clinical experience please help!!

    Rose_Queen replied to Sspino's topic in General Nursing

    OP last logged in on the morning of 2/4. So it doesn't look like
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    2/6 What I Learned This Week: If you annoy them, they will order

    Rose_Queen replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    You gotta get your mom to join and post. Hi, Far's mom! Hint,
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    Can an International Student apply for the Nurse candidate program?

    Rose_Queen replied to Winwin96's topic in Government, Military

    Welcome to AN! I am not familiar with Navy nursing, but have you tried talking to a recruiter? They would probably be the best ones to answer your questions
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    Guess what I got to do today. Hint: lice related

    Rose_Queen replied to rbytsdy's topic in School

    Next time, just refer them to Lice E.R. - Emergency Lice Removal (those are two different
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    Previous work injury prevent new job?

    Rose_Queen replied to rarebear's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to AN! Typically, there is a pre-employment physical requirement. As long as you meet the stated requirements, there should be no need to even disclose the previous
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    Lvn job interview question!

    Rose_Queen replied to justjosy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't know if they'll call or not, but I would not be cancelling interviews until I had a firm job offer in
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    2/6 What I Learned This Week: If you annoy them, they will order

    Rose_Queen replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Just today, I've learned that even families with health care people in them are not immune to Dr. Google. My sister is trying to get a family summer vacation together, and throws out that we should do...
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    2/6 What I Learned This Week: If you annoy them, they will order

    Rose_Queen replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I think I'm to the point where my teeth are more fillings than actual teeth. Maybe that's why I didn't have any cavities at my last cleaning? There's no teeth left that haven't already had
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    Respiratory Tech admissions 2016

    Rose_Queen replied to HDChopefulRT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Welcome to AN! Since this is a message board geared towards nurses and nursing students, I don't know that you'll see much of a response. However, there are a couple forums for respiratory therapists...
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    Att authorization

    Rose_Queen replied to sunflower1101's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you made sure to check your spam folder in your email? Sometimes email filters will send important things with unfamiliar return email address to a spam or junk folder instead of the inbox. If...
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    2/6 What I Learned This Week: If you annoy them, they will order

    Rose_Queen replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Numbs the nose, too. Use it in some pretty invasive nasal/sinus surgery. It's a pretty shade of blue. For all of those dealing with losses, hugs. Cheerios, glad things are going well with the new job....
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    Confused with schooling path

    Rose_Queen replied to GregoryGeczi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First, let's clarify some terminology. ADN, BSN, MSN, and all other degrees are degrees. All of them can take NCLEX and become licensed as RNs. So, those facilities that only hire BSNs are hiring RNs;...
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    Another reason unions suck!

    Rose_Queen replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Then why on earth would you work in a unionized facility? If you disagree with unions, it makes no sense to even apply for a job
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    Another reason unions suck!

    Rose_Queen replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I'm not union, and it's the same where I am. Limit is no more than 1 year prior. Summer vacation is selected by seniority. The perfect job doesn't exist. You'll have to either take what you've got now...
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    SNOW!!!

    Rose_Queen replied to 100kids's topic in School

    S(tuff)- other S word usually appears here N(o) O(ne) W(ants) Me no likey snow. Want to go home and get there in one
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    Too soon to leave?

    Rose_Queen replied to %D#2's topic in General Nursing

    First, verify that the facility policy is only 2 weeks. Mine requires 4 to keep off the do not rehire list. Second, is there a reason not to go another 4 months? Making that first job last at least a...