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  1. receptionist taking vs?

    ms_orion replied to ms_orion's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    yep, it's already happening (back tracking). My issue is pt privacy. Not only is the receptionist not DIRECT HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL (reception is a supportive healthcare role, isn't it?), but she will...

  2. lpn or rn in office setting

    ms_orion replied to nursewannabee's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Go for your RN...it's only one more year of education but there is a difference in pay. LPN's where I work: $16.00/hr, RN's: $20.00/hr to start. Yes, different parts of the country offer different...

  3. Re: chill65's Medical Terminology Thread?

    ms_orion replied to tanner523's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i am currently taking an on-line medical terminology class and am using the textbook ..'medical terminology systems' fifth edition by authors barbara a. gylys and mary ellen wedding. it includes the...

  4. Nursing shortage? What nursing shortage?

    ms_orion replied to manna's topic in General Nursing

    I can empathize with you. I let my lack of confidence as a new nurse direct my decisions. Looking back...I would have been more persistent. The place I wanted to work for initially, "had filled...

  5. First rotation hell!

    ms_orion replied to older_grad_nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I precepted a new nurse we were to have weekly meetings (ideally)...and discuss the good-bad-ugly... objectives were written and a plan of action was documented. Was there not any...

  6. Why Does It Seem That RN's Hate Us and Hospitals Don't Believe In Us??

    ms_orion replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    amen!!! (in response to nrsjena's

  7. Why Does It Seem That RN's Hate Us and Hospitals Don't Believe In Us??

    ms_orion replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    amen!!! In response to post from Nrs Jena (above

  8. Why Does It Seem That RN's Hate Us and Hospitals Don't Believe In Us??

    ms_orion replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    And that's okay too...just dont complain about the pay difference. You know what has to be accomplished to get it, thats all I'm saying. Any of us can be whatever we want to be...go as far as we want...

  9. The Beautiful, Beautiful Pacific Northwest

    ms_orion replied to Foxfour's topic in Washington Nursing

    The grass is always greener over the septic tank isn't

  10. Why Does It Seem That RN's Hate Us and Hospitals Don't Believe In Us??

    ms_orion replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    NO EXCUSES!!! I earned the RN. I could have stopped at LPN. Its ALWAYS an individuals choice...depends on your

  11. Why Does It Seem That RN's Hate Us and Hospitals Don't Believe In Us??

    ms_orion replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I must have missed the original post....RN's hate LPN's? As far as I am concerned we are all just a part of the 'TEAM'. I have worked with some lousy RN's and some really great LPN's. I have...

  12. Moving to Fort Campbell area

    ms_orion replied to stevenking's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thank You for your service!!! I also am a veteran (US Army). Have you considered applying for a civilian job at the hospital on post at Ft Campbell? I don't know the requirements there but...you...

  13. RN duties in outpatient setting?

    ms_orion replied to work4choc's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I agree with bestblondeRN.........I have been working in Family Practice for 13 years. I love the relationships that are formed with our patients and their familys. I also assist with procedures;...