sjoe

sjoe

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  1. what's the best ethical resolution?

    sjoe replied to babyjoyce78's topic in General Nursing

    "Originally Posted by BadBird As I see it that nurse could be charged with assault." More accurately, with assault and

  2. any nurses do only perdiem?

    sjoe replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    I worked per diem for over 4 years at a correctional facility (by my choice). I liked being in control of my shifts, hours, schedule, and receiving higher hourly pay, of course. I always make this...

  3. Question about acceptance

    sjoe replied to fltrn2b's topic in General Nursing

    The best advice I can give, is to talk to an attorney who can advise you of your legal rights and limitations BEFORE entering nursing school. I

  4. Do male nurses get discrinimated against in employment?

    sjoe replied to hopefully's topic in California Nursing

    Check out a few threads and you will find that a number of men report they have been discriminated against in ways such as: being given the heavy lifting not assigned to L&D if this is what they...

  5. Help With Renewal??????

    sjoe replied to edib1's topic in California Nursing

    I always use the Nursing Education of America. Their web site is http://www.nursingeducation.com Don't know if this works only for RNs or not, but it will be easy enough for you to find

  6. Good God....You guys make me nervous about nursing

    sjoe replied to gslpro's topic in General Nursing

    Before you decide to flame me or anyone else, you might take the simple step of checking out that person's

  7. Good God....You guys make me nervous about nursing

    sjoe replied to gslpro's topic in General Nursing

    My advice: Don't listen to those who advise you to go into nursing. THEY won't be the ones who have to deal with YOUR chronic back problems (BTW 90% of nurses have back problems at one time or...

  8. A career change -- I need help!!!

    sjoe replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    No way. BTW, I never recommend going into nursing to anyone I

  9. Samuel Merritt interview

    sjoe replied to tenkev's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My advice: Relax; get a good night's sleep beforehand; eat a good breakfast; dress professionally; respond clearly, directly, and honestly to questions; don't apologize or make excuses; have your own...

  10. Are there any VA Nurses out there?

    sjoe replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

    You might try the "government employed nursing" forum, and you might also do a search using "VA" as the search term. My experience was, except the the politics, very positive, as I have posted a few...

  11. I hate that I have to ask this.

    sjoe replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Her best move would be to contact the California BON and find out what she needs to do (in addition, of course, to passing the

  12. What do I do...I witnessed pt. physical abuse

    sjoe replied to abnurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is very POOR advice. You would, rightfully, open yourself to criminal charges (breach of patient confidentiality, for one), as well as to civil charges (slander, for only one) and administrative...

  13. Please Enlighten Me!!!!! Confused!!!!!!

    sjoe replied to gerry79's topic in General Nursing

    "trust me, it will be UP TO YOU TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR RETIREMENT PLANS, not the INSTITUTION." Exactly

  14. nursing career is looking grim!!!!!!!!!!!

    sjoe replied to lildebbie-RN's topic in General Nursing

    "Just thought I would get some thoughts from other nurses." Some thoughts about WHAT? If you have a question, simply ask

  15. IV Tech?

    sjoe replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Nursing

    Every state gets to make its own rules about such things. I would suggest you ask: 1) your school, 2) someone in your state who is already an IV tech, 3) your state licensing

  16. to do or not to do

    sjoe replied to gambit's topic in General Nursing

    I did what you are thinking about and it did NOT work out well for me. Only you can know whether you want to put the time and money and effort into getting your RN license. Read some more threads...

  17. For Sale By Tenet

    sjoe replied to Gomer's topic in California Nursing

    This post could use some

  18. For Sale By Tenet

    sjoe replied to Gomer's topic in California Nursing

    And to "get even," since Tenet bitterly fought staffing

  19. Getting paid to be a fake patient

    sjoe replied to happystudent's topic in General Nursing

    Ha

  20. Somebody help me, please!

    sjoe replied to ChicagolandRN's topic in General Nursing

    "It sounds to me like you could use more talk therapy"

  21. Are NMs privy to their staff's hourly wage?

    sjoe replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    "Why did I not receive a sit-down evaluation before that raise? Shouldn't I have had an evaluation since I worked there one month shy of a year? " The ONLY place I have worked as a nurse that actually...

  22. Nursing student struggling, needs tips on how to pass classes and succeed....

    sjoe replied to Wheaties's topic in General Students

    It seems clear to me that there is nothing in your post that indicates you are willing to make the effort necessary for you to complete this program. Ain't nobody gonna let you "slide by" to get...

  23. Ultram cost me my new dream job

    sjoe replied to KELLYGIRL's topic in General Nursing

    "Ultram did not cost you the job - taking an unauthorized painkiller did." This thread has certainly wandered far and wide! The crux of the matter has NOTHING to do with pain control, NOTHING to do...

  24. I gotta get outta this place, can you help?

    sjoe replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    "Physician's Asst., MRI tech, Ultrasound Tech or Physical Therapist" These positions are NOT comparable to each other. To be a PA, you would have to go to school for probably 4 more years. Entry level...

  25. Tenent Selling California Hospitals

    sjoe replied to Sheri257's topic in California Nursing

    See the thread: For Sale by Tenet.