graceomalleyRN

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  1. Evidence-Based handbook on safety/quality

    graceomalleyRN replied to 3rdcareerRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks a million, 3rdcareerRN. "Evidence Based Practice" is a mandatory course in my nursing program and this will come in

  2. Help with Colorado Relocation and Nursing School

    graceomalleyRN replied to Phoenixlight's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi Lucy! First of all thank you for your service :) Secondly, I do not know of any Paramedic-to-RN programs here in Colorado. Which is not to say we DON'T have any, I just don't know of any. I used to...

  3. 31-yr-Old Needs Advice on Career Change to Nursing

    graceomalleyRN replied to Patchz's topic in General Nursing

    First let me say I'm sorry for your loss. The very first thing that came to mind for you is this really innovative program Yale has going. It's for those with a Bachelor's in an unrelated...

  4. I Need A Job!!!

    graceomalleyRN replied to scrubs2716's topic in General Nursing

    I just sent you a

  5. Officially a Graduate Nurse

    graceomalleyRN replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    :ancong!: You did

  6. Got into nursing school YUSSSSSSSSSS!

    graceomalleyRN replied to IHeartNurses33's topic in General Nursing

    CONGRATULATIONS!! It's a great feeling isn't

  7. I don't understand how Nurses are happy..

    graceomalleyRN replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

    Just did this and

  8. What a sleazy doctor!

    graceomalleyRN replied to traumahawk99's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't what he did criminal? I think you should report him to the medical board, for your patient's sake and the sake of taxpayers and everyone paying exorbitant healthcare prices thanks to frauds like...

  9. curious 4 Colorado

    graceomalleyRN replied to SDNEWGIRL's topic in Colorado Nursing

    According to their website, only BSN grads are hired: http://www.uch.edu/find-a-job/nursing-program/Graduate-Nurse-Residency-Program/graduate-nurse-residency-program.aspx "Our formal, structured...

  10. Magnet Application...Again!!!

    graceomalleyRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Pagandeva, your post is disturbing on SOOOOoooo many levels. 1. A hospital that has video evidence of a CNA assaulting a patient with an infant in her arms and does not a) fire her and b) turn her...

  11. Petrol Crisis in Scotland

    graceomalleyRN replied to danissa's topic in International Nursing

    I hope this is resolved quickly for your sake and everyone in Scotland. And why is it that no one has invented a car run completely by solar?? Darn

  12. 'One year med/surg experience REQUIRED'

    graceomalleyRN replied to trace_element's topic in General Nursing

    Are you looking to relocate within Colorado? Or out of state? Also do you have a

  13. Leaving Nursing...

    graceomalleyRN replied to s1shaw's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot agree with this more. Over the last 26 years, I have worked for: Three Major Insurance Companies One Major Airline The World's Largest Phone Company And I can tell you that the insanity of...

  14. LPN Lactation Consultants

    graceomalleyRN replied to michael79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You don't have to be any sort of nurse. However, the prerequisites in all nursing programs are similar to those for lactation consultatants....

  15. Called in tonight; I know I'm in trouble...

    graceomalleyRN replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    RealNurseWitch, you needed this night off for a reason. Don't let that hag undermine it with her inappropriate laughter and snide attitude. You sound like you have a lot to deal with, hope you are...

  16. Does anyone just work Mother/Baby??

    graceomalleyRN replied to QTBabyNurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My sister's SIL works Mother/Baby at a hospital in the Denver Metro area. It's exactly what you're talking about, RealNurseWitch: JUST mother/baby no rotating into the other areas. Hope this

  17. How long b/w starting pre-reqs and applying to NS?

    graceomalleyRN replied to GaMBA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Look at your target nursing schools' websites or call them. Here in Colorado, the schools all have different but specific guidelines as to where exactly you have to be in your prerequisite journey...

  18. What do you pay for health insurance?

    graceomalleyRN replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    Bi-weekly deduction is $176.31 (CIGNA) for family of 4. No deductibles, no referrals necessary, $25 for Primary Care or Specialist, $100 ER visit. They are the best insurance we've ever had -- they...

  19. BSN vs MSN

    graceomalleyRN replied to biltz's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have a question about the direct entry MSN: After graduation, would you then be a Nurse Practioner? Or just an RN with a Master's? Whichever one you choose, congratulations!!

  20. I need encouragement.....

    graceomalleyRN replied to charlottegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Your mom probably doesn't understand what nursing is in 2008. In time she'll understand and be behind you 100%. We moms usually are! Like you, when my mom doubts me it crushes me -- no one else seems...

  21. nurse reaction to non-nurse involvement with Magnet

    graceomalleyRN replied to still swimming's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you, Pagandeva. One hospital I know of has Magnet status and a new CEO. They're becoming more "customer service oriented" and at the same time not improving patient safety. I can't go into...

  22. New to Er...Feeling a little incompetent

    graceomalleyRN replied to crb613's topic in Emergency

    I'm not a nurse yet, but can someone please tell me that "3-4 weeks orientation, on and off" is not the usual case?!! Aren't there all sorts of new skills required in ER that you didn't have in...

  23. nurse reaction to non-nurse involvement with Magnet

    graceomalleyRN replied to still swimming's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! Talk about money wasted in

  24. Platte School of Nursing

    graceomalleyRN replied to Skiles311's topic in Colorado Nursing

    That's exactly how I felt about Platt, Skiles. As you may have read, I went to their Information session and felt misled as well. Metro's program is only for those who already have an RN and are just...

  25. Platte School of Nursing

    graceomalleyRN replied to Skiles311's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Try searching "Platt" without the "e" and "Denver". There are several posts on this