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  1. Are Hospitals Checking Credit Reports For new Hires?

    kcochrane replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    I heard one in my area was doing it..but I haven't heard anyone denied either. I got offered a job at the facility as well as the one I'm at now and my credit isn't exactly

  2. Night shift and daycare- ahh!

    kcochrane replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing

    Another thought that came in to my head. See if they have a weekend incentive program. Then you can ask the soon to be ex to take the kids on the weekend. You usually get paid more per hour and can...

  3. Cost of LVN vs. NCLEX score

    kcochrane replied to CAwant2be's topic in California Nursing

    I agree, do you have any tech schools that offer the LPN. At that rate of tuition you could go to a CC and get your

  4. Would this be considered cheating?

    kcochrane replied to computer101's topic in General Students

    I would just tell her that you misplaced them somewhere, but you would be more than happy to help her study for the exam. I think your heart was in the right place, but like me you can see how some...

  5. If nursing is your second degree/career...

    kcochrane replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    I put all my experience on my resume including volunteer. Some of the older ones I just listed the place and job title. Like others have mentioned other jobs do offer experience especially in...

  6. Suspended and Unsure.

    kcochrane replied to VerbalGrl715's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, but she should have given you the reason why. That is BS. And I would be just like you worrying and ruining my whole weekend. Most times than not it will end up be nothing. Keep us...

  7. Night shift and daycare- ahh!

    kcochrane replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing

    Actually the op did suggest that she was thinking about quiting and moving closer to home...so I think that suggesting an alternative to staying at her current job is fine. I know how I am and I...

  8. Have you ever cheated?

    kcochrane replied to JustYouWait's topic in General Students

    I cheated once in high school. And actually I was writing down the answers for my boyfriend. I got caught and was so embarassed. So I have never done anything like that again. I'm one of those weird...

  9. waiting list...truth or rumor

    kcochrane replied to bell47's topic in General Students

    I agree..you might also be able to find it online, on the school

  10. Night shift and daycare- ahh!

    kcochrane replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing

    I agree in this economy it is better not to just up and quit. But I would pursue this from both aspects. Look for good night care and maybe explore another job that doesn't require many nights....

  11. waiting list...truth or rumor

    kcochrane replied to bell47's topic in General Students

    Agree also..every school is different. Ours was a point system based on what prereqs you have done and the grade you got. Again, no waiting list and every semester you apply

  12. Informed Consent Responsibility

    kcochrane replied to Bec717's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    According to the NYSNA http://www.nysna.org/practice/positions/position18_04.htm IMO, unless the nurse felt the patient did not understand the procedure, she was not in the

  13. How does it work in your school when you have to miss clinical?

    kcochrane replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

    In LPN school we were allowed to miss 24 hours of either clinical or class. But it had to be made up at the end. It was a clocked program. After the 24 hours, if you missed, you had to pay to make it...

  14. Is it possible to work full time and go to nursing school?

    kcochrane replied to bn1980's topic in General Students

    I did it. It wasn't easy at all, but it was worth it. I worked full time nights and when to school part time. I got all my prereqs out of the way and then applied to the cc nursing program. It is...

  15. Night shift and daycare- ahh!

    kcochrane replied to MissKitty21's topic in General Nursing

    That's what the RN I worked with did when she was on night shift and had young kids. She put up an ad at the local colleges and had them spend the night. She would then come home and drive them to...

  16. Do you agree that Nurses are on the Worst Driver List?

    kcochrane replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    It will be just another reason for the insurance companies to charge more. Just like they charge more for lower credit ratings. I'm a nurse and my credit isn't the best, but after 30 years of...

  17. What to do with CNAs that sleep during the night shift?

    kcochrane replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I see no reason why someone shouldn't be allowed to bring in something to keep them occupied that is quiet. Where I used to work there was a lot of downtime - most nights. Unfortunately after you...

  18. Coworker talking on cell phone while counting narcs!

    kcochrane replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I would refuse too. She should be counting and that's it. She would be the first one to complain if she found the count off later and try to blame it on

  19. Is it ok for your work to call you after you called in sick?

    kcochrane replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    It could be something as simple as verifying it was you that called in sick. I had them call once when I was in the shower asking if I had called in sick - they didn't quite get the last name of the...

  20. A step backwards: Are you seeing this too?

    kcochrane replied to UnionRN2's topic in General Nursing

    We still have weekend options at my old facility and my new facility. They get extra $$$ for it too. But there are still jobs available here, although not as plentiful as

  21. Really, I don't know where they get their info from..

    kcochrane replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility they may get $1/hr, but they are able to move up higher. We have 4 levels and you can't get to 3 or 4 without a BSN. But we are also a magnet hospital. Better to work and let your...

  22. managements new idea for call-lights

    kcochrane replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    Reason #1 why I think all management should either have experience in bedside nursing or spend a few hours every week. All that time wasted on implementing this idea, making the sign and "educating"...

  23. Scheduled to work called out due to snow--can I be fired?

    kcochrane replied to Wsmith16's topic in General Nursing

    I just re-read what I wrote and it doesn't sound that great. What I meant is that everyone needs to make their own decision based on the weather and their ability to drive safetly in that weather. I...

  24. Scheduled to work called out due to snow--can I be fired?

    kcochrane replied to Wsmith16's topic in General Nursing

    I was told in my old facility that my badge allowed me to drive on roads that were closed due to snow. I asked them if my badge was magic and could keep me on the road. Seriously I live 25 miles...

  25. CNA, graduated as RN 1 year ago, can't find job, difficult to work with

    kcochrane replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible she didn't pass her boards? That may be one reason for her "pickiness" on jobs. But I agree, I would speak with management. That is if you think management will do something about...