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  1. Advice on Positions to Work While in or Waiting to Attend Nursing School?

    RNfaster posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was wondering if anyone had advice on positions to pursue while in or waiting to attend nursing school. I have two decades of work experience (most recently in a high-paying technical marketing...

  2. Advice on Positions to Work While in or Waiting to Attend Nursing School?

    RNfaster replied to RNfaster's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It was such a long time ago. I just went in and asked about it. I have the impression (not sure if true) that they used to retrain "dislocated" workers to be nurses (and other positions that require...

  3. First Year Nurses, what footwear do you swear by?

    RNfaster replied to NsgChica's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    1studentnurse - it took me three 12-hour shifts to break in the Bastad clogs. At first, I was very worried that they weren't going to work out. Now, they are very

  4. First Year Nurses, what footwear do you swear by?

    RNfaster replied to NsgChica's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I used to prefer Z-Coils with custom arch supports, but I now prefer Bastad / Troentorp with Dr. Scholl's gel insoles (I get them a half-size too big so the insoles fit). You can get them via...

  5. Dental Cleanings in Long Term Care

    RNfaster replied to missjennmb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    See http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/clients/sub.cfm?source=health/dental - "Mouth bacteria can be drawn into your lungs when you breathe and cause a serious type of pneumonia. This is a concern for those in...

  6. Desperate Daddy Needs Advice

    RNfaster replied to IslandDaddy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Reading posts from other folks suggesting LPN at other schools. Regarding attending private schools, which I was bearish on, they may be an okay option if you don't already have a degree as you are...

  7. Desperate Daddy Needs Advice

    RNfaster replied to IslandDaddy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I would pursue nursing school through the Maricopa system and work on pre-reqs and co-reqs while waiting to get in. I would also get with a hospital system like John C. Lincoln, Banner, Catholic...

  8. Catheter Bag Best Practice

    RNfaster replied to nrsstephanie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nickos, where did you rinse the catheter bag? --I trained at a place where they told us to rinse the bags with a solution of bleach and water. We didn't have easy access to the solution and my trainer...

  9. Most Dangerous Part of Nursing

    RNfaster replied to SummitProduction's topic in General Nursing

    The most common injuries reported to occupational health where I work are

  10. Grrr - MCCDNP Wait list

    RNfaster replied to SNIXRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I got in with my second choice. I had been on the wait list since the latter part of June 2007. Back then, way more prereqs were required. I hope you get in with the deferral rounds AZSamantha. It was...

  11. Floating and C Diff, MRSA etc.

    RNfaster replied to magz53's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Reasonablenurse - where do you get your statistical figures? Some items that might interest readers of these posts: "Approximately 32% (89.4 million persons) and 0.8% (2.3 million persons) of the U.S....

  12. everyone is afraid

    RNfaster replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't have taken anything off - even my coat. I would have gone to security immediately. Imagine if she was a scammer and had left the purse as bait... I have lived in cities where I have run...

  13. Have decided not to pursue RN

    RNfaster replied to nursingforever35's topic in General Nursing

    I almost quit my dream of nursing after working at two different hospitals as a CNA. The first had poor staffing ratios that made me feel as though I couldn't do a good job. The second had poor...

  14. non co operative cna

    RNfaster replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    For the poster with the comment about proactive rounding --it is a good idea that works. In my facility, CNAs round on odd hours and nurses round on even hours. I notice that patients hold their...

  15. non co operative cna

    RNfaster replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    All in all, I think you did fine in a tough situation. When you go back to work, keep it positive (sounds like you will) and hopefully the CNA will step up to the plate (and be positive as well). I...

  16. about being harassed as a male

    RNfaster replied to Darklighter's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Any good company should educate its employees and management in gender/sexual harassment, etc. I also believe that there should be zero tolerance for it. I'm glad you got out of that position. It...

  17. Grrr - MCCDNP Wait list

    RNfaster replied to SNIXRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi AZSamantha! I've also been waiting since June 2007. I sure hope we get in this round. It has been very hard waiting. I had no idea it would be this

  18. non co operative cna

    RNfaster replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    "I do not fully understand why the charge nurse did not offer to help the other RN, nor why she allowed the CNA to just stand there. Not for me to figure that part out." In my previous corporate life,...

  19. non co operative cna

    RNfaster replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    I think the charge nurse's lack of response fueled the fire in this case. I like one poster's suggestion that you say to the CNA, I'm going to get X light, will you get Y light? I also think that the...

  20. Grrr - MCCDNP Wait list

    RNfaster replied to SNIXRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Pkkostura - your post is worrisome. I don't think there is a real nursing shortage. I think there is a shortage of experienced American RNs willing to work for certain pay levels and under certain...

  21. Grrr - MCCDNP Wait list

    RNfaster replied to SNIXRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I know someone who got her first choice (Gateway accelerated) in the later admission rounds after people who were selected deferred admission. --I am choosing five schools, too, but I am really hoping...

  22. CNA "assessing" patients

    RNfaster replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    You might consider coaching him in a friendly way that helps him to understand that it is better for him to serve as your eyes and let you do the assessing. --You might try to serve his need to grow...

  23. Our census is very low, canceled right and left

    RNfaster replied to inthesouthrn's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital wants to cut overtime for nurses as it has been hurting their budget. I'm guessing they will need to hire more nurses to cover in those areas. I haven't seen nurses being sent home

  24. Grrr - MCCDNP Wait list

    RNfaster replied to SNIXRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was hoping for Estrella, but it's not on the

  25. I'm irritated. Apparently not qualified enough to be a CNA

    RNfaster replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    Ten applications is not a lot. I have a four-year degree, all my pre-requisites for nursing school, and a corporate background. --I am career changing. For my first CNA job, I had to send in about 100...