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Nurse residency-should this be mandatory?

WildcatFanRN replied to linguine's topic in First Year After Licensure

I didn't know that Physician Residencies where subsidized by the Dept of Health and Human Services and taxpayer money. I wonder if the government would be willing to invest in nurses as much?...
Nurse residency-should this be mandatory?

WildcatFanRN replied to linguine's topic in First Year After Licensure

I have a question, how are MD residencies paid for? I know that new MD's have no clinical skills, they learn all that during their respective residencies. A lot of nursing programs students aren't...
A little help?

WildcatFanRN replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

In a place I used to work the policy was this, since we had residents. Can't get a hold of Resident then you call the Chief Resident. If no response you call the Attending over that group, by this...
what do you think about college network online lpn to rn

WildcatFanRN replied to Christine30's topic in Online Distance Learning

I really wish TCN would be honest with people and say exactly what they are, a publishing company. You don't need them for any program the claim to get you into. Excelsior College has their own...
Should second-hand smoke be illegal in a home with children?

WildcatFanRN replied to starzrn's topic in General Nursing

What I would love to know. Where all the children of these suddenly abusive and unfit parents going to go? The foster care system is weak as it is a someone else previously posted. You want to make...
Should second-hand smoke be illegal in a home with children?

WildcatFanRN replied to starzrn's topic in General Nursing

No one can breathe when it's blown directly in your face. I'm just getting tired of all this "your an unfit parent because *insert lifestyle choice". My husband doesn't smoke around me or our...
Welcoming Nurses Committee

WildcatFanRN replied to Delag5's topic in General Nursing

That's such a sweet idea. You could place a stress ball, bandage scissors, datebook/calander, an "emergency care kit" (hershey kiss, life saver, angel pin, band-aid) You can make up the meaning of...
Should second-hand smoke be illegal in a home with children?

WildcatFanRN replied to starzrn's topic in General Nursing

I am getting so tired of the bashing of smokers. I don't smoke, but my husband does. He doesn't smoke in the house or around our daughter but to hear a lot of you he should be classified a criminal...
calling ALL newly licensed NURSES.......[3yrs<]

WildcatFanRN replied to NURSESrMEAN's topic in First Year After Licensure

Graduated with ADN May 2008 in KY Completed 120hr Preceptorship as RNA in October 2008 (then let go from unit as I was told I didn't "fit") Took and passed NCLEX October 2008 Moved to NC for 1st job...
Help? I need to reinvent myself

WildcatFanRN replied to BrookeeLou_RN's topic in General Nursing

Have you checked out the Staff Development forum under nursing specialties on this
Spalding University RN-BSN Program

WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

I'd go for the BSN simply because a lot of the hospitals are preferring it now. I graduated with my ADN 2 years ago and finding employment has been difficult to say the least. I'm going back for my...
Does anyone else feel this way?

WildcatFanRN replied to Seth O Scope's topic in General Nursing

Who I feel sorry for is that lung cancer patient that his nurse assumes smoked and the patient with cirrohsis who never drank. I have heard of non-smoking lung cancer patients get told they had it...
What's Your Stress Reliever?

WildcatFanRN replied to ibinezz's topic in Health, Stress Management

Reading a good paranormal romance is a good stress reliever for me. Also crochetting and learning to
Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

WildcatFanRN replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

re: UGADawg..yeah SEC Anyhoo LOL. I've added up the approximate costs of all the programs I've researched. Spalding University, approx cost $17,625 before fees and books McKendree University, approx...
a relatively new RN get a job working as a civilian with the Army?

WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Government, Military

I know. The only thing having been an LPN gets me now is higher pay if I do find a job as an RN. When I was an RNA with a Norton facility they gave me credit for 4 years RN pay-wise. I worked at a...
who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

WildcatFanRN replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

My state BON actually has programs listed that they approve as far as pre-licensure goes, even RN-BSN programs. I had thought about UOP, but I do not like group work and they are HUGE on group work....
SNAP program at University of Kentucky Hosp. or SPICEE at Central Baptist

WildcatFanRN replied to ky_grl82's topic in General Nursing

LOL I wish they would interview everyone for open positions they have. Good luck with your senior
a relatively new RN get a job working as a civilian with the Army?

WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Government, Military

I'm a former employee of Norton healthcare, but unfortunately they aren't hiring any external new grads. I actually got a face to face with one of the nurse recruiters. Since I don't have RN...
who else is in Chamberlain RN-BSN program currently

WildcatFanRN replied to sunzzi's topic in Chamberlain College

I'm trying to decide between Chamberlain and a few other programs. Chamberlain seems a bit overpriced, but when I checked out one other program class requirements there were 12 nursing courses, plus...
Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

WildcatFanRN replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

Well, I finally got to see how many classes I'd have to take at Ohio University. 12 nursing classes, plus several gen ed courses I don't already have. Even though they don't have a clinical component...
Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

WildcatFanRN replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

I just contacted them to get some basic information. i did find out if I want to apply, the next start date is June 20th and that I have until April 15th to get all paperwork/transcripts in. I also...
a relatively new RN get a job working as a civilian with the Army?

WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Government, Military

I keep looking, but all the positions I find are for GS 10 or GS 6-7 which wants more than 1 years experience in "specialty" area. So I'm out of luck. Even the ones in other states require 1 year's...
Anyone else finding the KY New RN market impossible

WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

There are plenty of openings where I am at, just not for new grads right
Anyone else finding the KY New RN market impossible

WildcatFanRN posted a topic in General Nursing

I'm mean I know the Louisville area is over saturated with nursing programs with what seems like more opening soon, but sheesh. They need to stop with the nursing shortage nonsense, the only shortage...
Are Certified Nurse Midwives needed in ky?

WildcatFanRN replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

I think the more rural areas use them more, I could be wrong. The Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing might actually have more information. http://www.frontierschool.edu/ They are the...

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