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    If your afraid of killing someone, should you not pursue nursing?

    HM2VikingRN replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    Measure twice and cut once is the best advice. If you take the time to work through your med math book you will be just fine by the end of your
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    Texas and area nurses consider pros and cons of unionization

    HM2VikingRN replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Every member a steward Every member an organizer. I have yet to see a convincing argument on balance for
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    Hpsp Navy Medial Officer???

    HM2VikingRN replied to uspride50's topic in General Nursing

    Service is a great opportunity for personal and professional growth. As an HM I thought that the Navy Docs were among the the best both for professional competence and as individuals. An individual...
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    75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    75 questions
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    I hate the NCLEX-RN Exam

    HM2VikingRN replied to NCLEX-RN Sucks's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Suzanne4 has a great study plan using Saunders. I followed her plan and it worked. I passed with 75 questions. I also walked out scratching my head after the test. Tait nailed it with her answer. The...
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    4 : 1 nurse patient ratio for med surg???

    HM2VikingRN replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    Best argument I have seen for safe staffing laws.... During clinicals I only saw one nurse who was holding a 6:1 patient load. Most of the time it was 4/5:1. 2:1 on the ICU floor. I am starting my...
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    I've been hired

    HM2VikingRN replied to Foxy78's topic in Correctional

    Congratulations! (Study up on mental
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    Minneapolis VA Medical Center

    HM2VikingRN replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    Kev, I am starting there next month. Wages are on par with other TC hospitals. Benefits are very good. PM me for other
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    Is There a Nursing Shortage in MN?

    HM2VikingRN replied to andpeggy's topic in General Nursing

    HCMC is looking.............. I had several classmates catch on with Allina and with State Operated Forensic Services. (It seems like Corrections always has
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    St Paul College

    HM2VikingRN replied to Bridgett's topic in General Nursing

    Check out Inver Grove CC and Century College. I would also check out Normandale's
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    When will they change the name???

    HM2VikingRN replied to hand2cut's topic in Men in Nursing

    Plus the numbers of nurses who happen to be male are trending upwards. In my accelerated class it was 25%. The basic class from my (unscientific) observation was
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    *Sigh* How do I tell my family?

    HM2VikingRN replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    And they wear Navy
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    Canada's health system is as good or better than the US new research suggests

    HM2VikingRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It would be far easier to make health care a priority if we mandated funding participation through a combined income/VAT based premium system and junked the current employment based premium
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    INCREDIBLE CNA/NNOC victory in Houston.

    HM2VikingRN replied to Chico David's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    http://www.prospect.org/cs/blogs/beat_the_press_archive?month=05&year=2008
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    Canada's health system is as good or better than the US new research suggests

    HM2VikingRN replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I provided the direct reference to the article. (It is available online...) The research shows that for American children increased class sizes adversely affect performance and learning. There are...
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    Reasons Why YOU Won't Join A Union

    HM2VikingRN replied to SBinGA's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    That is why true union democracy is so important. I fully advocate for members fighting to have their local constituted in such a way that decisions are made in an open small democratic fashion....
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    ADD and social anxiety need advice

    HM2VikingRN replied to wannabeeverything's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have struggled with everything you have laid out. The builtin structures of nursing school will help you through the bumps on the road. I also found that the interesting things in school helped me...
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    "Turnover is good"

    HM2VikingRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As a new grad (and veteran) the VA system has aggressively worked with me to provide a good start. (I start next month.) VA offers: 2 vacation days/month for an RN. (26/year). 13 sick days education...
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    Anti- union, anti- staffing ratio nurses

    HM2VikingRN replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    The website is almost hagiographic in its praise of Schwarzenegger. Funny thing is that Gov Schwarzenegger grew up in a country with strong worker protections, pensions, unions, and universal health...
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    Considering corrections nursing position

    HM2VikingRN replied to everthesame's topic in Correctional

    when in doubt check it
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    Anti- union, anti- staffing ratio nurses

    HM2VikingRN replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    As I wrote earlier today. Members of the labor movement work for changes that benefit all members of society not just the narrow self interests of
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    Job Interview: Check Writing Legibility?

    HM2VikingRN replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    Spelling and grammar indicate clarity of
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    No more internet access

    HM2VikingRN replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    I think it boils down to this. If the policy allows personal use it should clearly spell out "Only during breaks" for internet access/email. If employees know that they are subject to monitoring it...
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    Saint Agnes Medical Center Fresno California says "GO AWAY CNA"

    HM2VikingRN replied to Sherwood's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good..... Taking a political stance based on the votes of the members does not bind the conscience of the individuals. Those individuals who oppose abortion...
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    Reasons Why YOU Won't Join A Union

    HM2VikingRN replied to SBinGA's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    The union is the members. If they disliked the direction being taken then members should get involved by expressing their viewpoint and getting active. Nurses and their unions should be covered by...