mclennan BSN, RN

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    Does nursing really suck that badly?

    mclennan replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    And, when I tried to reply to your PM it says your account is set up not to accept
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    Tired of discrimination

    mclennan replied to Al.ginger's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey OP. I am a member of one of the smallest and most-oppressed minority groups in this country, with a GLARINGLY OBVIOUS last name just to add to the fun. All I can say is, when I was your age (your...
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    Does nursing really suck that badly?

    mclennan replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yep. It sucks. I had a cushy IT career and previous degree and decided I wanted to help people too. Off to nursing school I went. 7 years later I wish I'd just stayed in IT. This schooling and the...
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    Starting Salary for ADN in CA

    mclennan replied to ScarletDreams's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Both of you please do some more research of this site regarding the SoCal hiring market. Look at my past posts. Look at the hundreds of posts about this, please, there is a TON of discussion about...
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    Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    mclennan replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Geographic location: SoCal Pay rate: $82,000 salaried In which area / specialty do you work?: case management What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)?: RN What type of degree and/or certification...
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    Interviewer didn't like me from the start?

    mclennan replied to MikeDee1234's topic in Nursing Career

    So when you offered a handshake, she actually REFUSED
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    new lpn grad moving to cali

    mclennan replied to taylynnfree's topic in California Nursing

    Those will all require experience, and especially a BSN
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    new lpn grad moving to cali

    mclennan replied to taylynnfree's topic in California Nursing

    I second TheCommuter. I'm in L.A. now and have worked as an RN here for 7 years. The market is beyond clogged. LVNs are largely being phased out in hospitals, and no one - I mean NO ONE - is hiring...
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    Loan Repayment Program

    mclennan replied to Whispera's topic in General Nursing

    What did you come up with when you Googled
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    If we make BSN the entry level degree, we should be paid more

    mclennan replied to runningcrazy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Actually Esme, I *am* in a hospital setting! Where did I say I wasn't? You're reaching very far and very hard to win your argument. Making assumptions and putting words in people's mouths doesn't...
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    Resume critique, applied to over 100 jobs without a single call back

    mclennan replied to Jmira.BSN.RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Your résumé is WAY too long, way too verbose, and way too crowded for a new grad. Don't try to inflate yourself into something you're not! Ditch the objective(s) entirely. I can almost guarantee...
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    If we make BSN the entry level degree, we should be paid more

    mclennan replied to runningcrazy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I make more now salaried than I did as a clock punching BSN, even with overtime. I also come and go within reason, as long as I'm putting in my 8 hours a day and getting the job done. I can duck out...
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    If we make BSN the entry level degree, we should be paid more

    mclennan replied to runningcrazy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well after 35 years of baloney, I am glad change is finally happening! In every other profession, more education = more $. Nursing should be no exception. ADNs in my company make $3-$4 less per hour...
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    If we make BSN the entry level degree, we should be paid more

    mclennan replied to runningcrazy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

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    Tips for Nursing Students also working full time jobs (40hrs/week)

    mclennan replied to IanTeig1982's topic in General Students

    Have contingency plans for everything. Have crisis plans for kid stuff, car or family issues, health problems, catastrophes. Even if nothing bad happens, it's good to have some things in place ahead...
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    Don't go into nursing school if_____

    mclennan replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    Please don't go into nursing if you can't/won't learn good spelling, grammar & writing skills in the English language. Don't go into nursing if you LOVE being defensive, pounding your chest &...
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    Other careers for RN's

    mclennan replied to Nurse0820's topic in Nursing Career

    I've managed to mostly avoid the 12 hour hospital shift my entire 8 year career and stick with 9-5, M-F. I started as a Public Health Nurse with a nonprofit agency clinic, then worked in an ambulatory...
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    Does going to a "top-rated" nursing school really make a difference?

    mclennan replied to pantherfan14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It only matters locally. Really only people who live near or around a "top rated" university will know or care about the importance of you attending there. If you go out of state, no one will care....
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    If we make BSN the entry level degree, we should be paid more

    mclennan replied to runningcrazy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    AAAAAAAAAND this should close the thread, because it's SO. RIGHT.
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    Any NPs that still work as RN?

    mclennan replied to delilahgirl's topic in Nurse Management

    The only way my team would hire you, knowing about your pattern of indecisiveness and obvious issues with commitment, is with a strongly written contract of some kind. And if you got snippy and called...
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    New Grad Relocating from SF to NYC

    mclennan replied to bmdbmd's topic in New York Nursing

    Check out this thread too:
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    New Grad Relocating from SF to NYC

    mclennan replied to bmdbmd's topic in New York Nursing

    I have a friend who moved from L.A. to NYC back in May 2013. She has BSN & 2 years experience, 1 in med/surg and 1 in hospice. She has great references & presents herself very professionally....
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    Confessions of a Job hopper

    mclennan replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Job hopping is pretty common in nursing. Especially these days, when the stress levels are higher than ever, the regulatory requirements for education & certification are more and more demanding...
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    scrubs to fit a 5'8", 105lb. female?

    mclennan replied to caseeeyv's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Buy tall dude scrubs and have them
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    Driving an hour to school there and back

    mclennan replied to SarahStoddard14's topic in General Students

    Just for some perspective, I live in L.A. where it takes an hour to get anywhere! We are used to living in our cars out here. And, with a husband and kid, and being in nursing school, try and RELISH...