WinksRN

WinksRN

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  1. Scrubs to interview?

    WinksRN replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in General Nursing

    Do that, my girlfriend revealed she always wore a real nice scrub outfit to interviews and always was hired,I was shocked I always wore a nice pant outfit, I had no

  2. backstabbers, 2-faced coworkers

    WinksRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    YOu didnt know... this is the American WAy, be wise dont get caught up. hear no evil.. see no evil.... speak no evil and you'll be fine..oh and watch your

  3. attention tall nurses!

    WinksRN replied to mjbsn2006's topic in General Nursing

    RIght, I guess we're suppose to be Models

  4. And... you can call me.....

    WinksRN replied to clee1's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! isnt it the best feeling in the world!:welcome: to

  5. Webster College?

    WinksRN replied to JeepDudeRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    That is such a rip off if you have to go through the medical assistant program first..thta has nothing to do with nursing. I was a deli clerk before I went to the LPN program and new nothing about...

  6. Why do some DON's and Admin's treat nurses so badly?

    WinksRN replied to rehab nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry this is happening to you, I absolutely hate LTC becasue of cases like this, SOOO unpprofessional, file a grievance they can't terminate you under your condition. I worked in LTC the entire time...

  7. body fluids, vomit, feces, smells, etc.

    WinksRN replied to chijon512's topic in General Nursing

    I cant stand to walk into a room and it smells like humidified trach secretions, the room is all moist.Yak,:lol_hitti that is one thing that sticks in my head when i kiss my boyfriend, just knowing...

  8. If they are so worried about my health....

    WinksRN replied to jo272wv's topic in General Nursing

    I can just imagine this. a gym full of off duty nurses,,and staffing harrassing you to come and help out because they're short

  9. NO 2 Weeks

    WinksRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    HEllo everyone I'm new here.This is the Dilema at hand,I was a LPN for 7yrs.I only worked in Nsg Homes and plenty of them. Now I regret hopping from home to home. I was alway highly esteemed and a...

  10. Depaul Hospital

    WinksRN replied to rkrs6673's topic in General Nursing

    I know someone who starts at $21 for med surg but for the step down unit they offered her

  11. Average hourly pay for per diem agency RN?

    WinksRN replied to CowsRGreat's topic in Agency Nurses

    :offtopic: :smackingf this may be a bit off the subject but we as nurses need to wake up and smell the coffee,this is 2007 not the age of Florence Nightingale. You are no less professional than the...

  12. Urgent question needs answering.

    WinksRN replied to tonmarchelli's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I study from Kaplan and Saunders simultaneously. Since you have a body of knowlege from stusying the Saunders.you must know going in to take that test that applying your ABC's and Maslow and the Nsg...

  13. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

    WinksRN replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I dont remember even scoring myself,I just made sure I understood why and when to apply the ABC's Maslow and the Nsg Process, and I also praticed know which Patient is most unstable on the "who would...

  14. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

    WinksRN replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello I passed the Nclex and studied from Kaplan 2007 and saunders DVD. concentrate on knowing critical vs. stable patients and knowing when to applay Maslow, ABC's and the Nsg Process. Know how to do...

  15. ICU Staffing?

    WinksRN replied to RNforLongTime's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I strongly believe that the worse can happen but god is in control and I strongly believe he hand picks people to be nurses, so pray when you're in a situation like this, he is in control, I think god...

  16. 8wk orientation? Hope I'll be OK

    WinksRN replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I heard 12 weeks or more is good, take more time until you know for sure you have no jitters except for getting out there and gettin used to

  17. Breast impants..again..

    WinksRN replied to rnnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is funny, I want implants, because I love clothes and the type of tops i wanna wear would be perfect if it werent for my flat ta ta's but i am not setting a goal to get it nor am I...

  18. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

    WinksRN replied to jstuben's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    there is no experience like a nurses experience,I dont think there is no profession that forces you to become one with the patient like nursing does, why I believe NP are the future in healthcare...

  19. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

    WinksRN replied to jstuben's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I thought NP can open private practices at least I know someone who has, but PA never heard, can

  20. I am 51 y/o, is it too late? (need honesty)

    WinksRN replied to wandaeh's topic in General Nursing

    I would do it if I were 51, although I dont see myself working the floor at that age, I would take advantage of the clinic and home

  21. Breast impants..again..

    WinksRN replied to rnnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    I have nothing against them,I considered them myself,,WHO says we have to give in to gravity,as long as old rich men can buy beautiful young women, Ima get implants when i get old. I love how I look...

  22. ? Incompetent Nurse..(part vent)..long

    WinksRN replied to Schatzi RN CEN's topic in General Nursing

    If she has a mental Illnes an employer cannot fire you for it, only offer help.They could get a law suit big time for it and charges pressed against them if she attempts suicide or something else...

  23. Barnes Jewish Colege of Nursing

    WinksRN replied to kmj1228's topic in General Nursing

    Sanford Brown credits are transferrable to Webster University and Deaconess College.My friend was a LPN, whent to Sanford Brown,transfereed to Webster for her BSn and now is in UMSl Nurse Practitioner...

  24. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    WinksRN replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Maybe the Canadians are so spoiled they dont know they have a good thing, you nnkow how spoil kids act...I hope this were true i would be across the border in a jiffy cause America is trying to make...

  25. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    WinksRN replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    America is looking less and less desireable..I wander bout Canada is that the new