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    Interview..no offer : (

    mclennan replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Either it's the ADN/Magnet issue or you tanked the interview. Even one wrong word or answer can get you crossed off the list. Be bold and ASK them why you didn't get the job. It's totally okay to do...
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    Stamps anyone?

    mclennan replied to Carefreeliving's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts are "what the heck is a stamp, we all use EMRs and electronically sign everything now." Stamps? What century is it where you got hired?
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    Normal nursing grades..

    mclennan replied to katestudentnurse's topic in General Students

    "C's get degrees!" I graduated 6 years ago from a supposedly "prestigious" BSN program (pfffft). I got solid B's in the CLASSES THAT ARE IMPORTANT, and C's in the stupid stuff. My culm GPA was...
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    Moving to LA area... advice on hospitals?

    mclennan replied to ekr15's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    L.A. RN here fresh from a job hunt. Been working as RN here for 6 years now. I don't do Peds but have some tips for you: 1. I HIGHLY recommend you have a Los Angeles address on your résumé - your...
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    If you weren't a nurse, what would you have become?

    mclennan replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I was almost a firefighter before I was a nurse. A week before the physical aptitude tests I fell off an unfinished deck and blew out my knee. Even after surgery I was deemed too much a liability to...
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    Home Health RNs: mileage reimbursement?

    mclennan replied to iridium54's topic in Home Health

    BEWARE HH agencies that do not reimburse at the Federal rate. Or reimburse ANY mileage. They usually turn out to be Medicare scamming operations that you will NOT want on your résumé. Tread...
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    Community Nurses - Transporting Equipment Issues

    mclennan replied to H.R.Logan's topic in Public, Community Health

    I used my own tiny car. Believe me, if a bag can't fit in the boot (we call it the "trunk" here in US) then I won't use it! That would be way too large. My company policy mandated that we used a...
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    Community Nurses - Transporting Equipment Issues

    mclennan replied to H.R.Logan's topic in Public, Community Health

    Survey done - please keep us
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    Community Nurses - Transporting Equipment Issues

    mclennan replied to H.R.Logan's topic in Public, Community Health

    Oh my gosh, I was a Public Health Nurse and did home visits for 4 years around a major city. I, too, looked like a pack mule most of the time. One big bag with my most basic equipment. Usually I...
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    Activities to do with residents?

    mclennan replied to Innocentbones's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What kind of budget do you have to work with? Karaoke machines are pretty cheap to rent. Have karaoke and sparkling cider in plastic champagne glasses. Also you can rent a Wii & some pretty cool...
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    Recommendations: Long sleeve shirt to cover tattoos

    mclennan replied to mmills63's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am also heavily inked, and have one full sleeve. I LOVE my tattoos, they are part of who I am and tell my story. PLEASE check out TatJacket. Google it. I own several and wear them to work and they...
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    Alert,oriented LTC patients who refuse routine nightly insulin?

    mclennan replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Interesting interesting interesting convo. As with many decisions it boils down to "protect the patient or protect your license?" On one paw I say follow facility policy and doctor's orders no...
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    Career

    mclennan replied to Keraaj's topic in Nursing Career

    Beneficial to what? Who? Your bank account or other
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    RN Case Manager

    mclennan replied to amy820's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Get your BSN and then ANCC Board Certification in Case Management. BSN is essential to learn the critical thinking, holistic approach and theory necessary to understanding the Case Management model....
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    Commute for Job I would love, or less travel to Job I don't like

    mclennan replied to countrygalrn's topic in Nursing Career

    I had a job in a high-profile, famous name hospital only 2 miles from home. I live in a city infamous for its traffic. Everyone thought it was a dream job - prestigious facility so close to home. It...
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    Venting frustration

    mclennan replied to lepew's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I don't know but after 8 years of teaching I'd think you'd know to document your concerns & take them to the Dean of Academic Affairs or at least your Program Director - not vent to an online...
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    Question for current nurse's about job hours and flexibility

    mclennan replied to mnitsch's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is about helping other people. It is not a field that easily accommodates your needs first. If you have such an entitled attitude this early on, I strongly suggest you re-think your career...
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    Want to be a nurse in Doctor's Office...which degree? ASN or BSN RN?

    mclennan replied to mrspolly's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you want to score a doctor's office/day clinic job you have 2 options: 1. Be an MA because that's what probably 90% of private practice doctors and clinics hire now. Have fun supporting your...
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    RN's forced to do CNA work

    mclennan replied to rnckr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Warms my heart to see so many RNs here saying how much they loved being a CNA and still love it. I, too, miss being a CNA. It's so wrong that the people who do the most intimate work, with the most...
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    Piercings & Tattoos?

    mclennan replied to Champs94's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Some parts of the country and different employers and environments are all going to vary on this issue. Two things to remember: patient's needs are your priority, that should always come first over...
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    Over 60, seasoned nurse, fired for not being a "Robot RN."

    mclennan replied to Wise Woman RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think every nurse aged 55+ who has had this happen should all get together somehow and write a letter/synopsis/report about their collective experiences. Publish it professionally, and send it to...
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    I feel like everybody hates being a nurse!!!

    mclennan replied to hershdawg's topic in General Nursing

    Remember, nursing is not all bedside on units in hospitals. This forum seems mostly populated by shift work nurses in hospitals. I did bedside, LTC and clinic nursing for 5 years and HATED nursing....
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    5 things you wish you knew as a new nurse

    mclennan replied to Bugs20091's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. Not all nursing jobs are on floors in hospitals. There are public health, school, case management, research, clinic, flight, utilization review, home health and private duty nurses. Don't keep...
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    Specific Koi top I've seen but can't find :(

    mclennan replied to StarryEyed, RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I know exactly the one you're describing. I like it so much I bought 3. Koi products are a little tough to come by online. I live in Los Angeles, where the Koi brand is manufactured in Santa Monica....
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    Why is it called "RN to BSN" - not "ADN to BSN"?

    mclennan posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    A friend of mine just told me he assumed no RNs had Bachelor's degrees - because he sees so many advertisements for "RN to BSN" programs. I had to explain to him that those "bridge" programs are for...