TeleNurse2010

TeleNurse2010

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  1. Don't you just hate it when you are scheduled to work on a holiday?

    TeleNurse2010 replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yes I do, particularly now since I have to work the 4th of July and Christmas again this year. I had to work those last year as well. I'd much rather work the other holidays than work these two,...

  2. Which one should I go for in your honest opinion LVN or RN Houston Area?

    TeleNurse2010 replied to medlinemd's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm not in Texas, but I now work for a LTAC that has facilities all over the U.S., including TX, and they are phasing out LVN/LPNs. In my area, they have required all LPNs to begin school for the RN...

  3. No wonder our profession is messed up

    TeleNurse2010 replied to NeuroNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Don't give up. There are many of us that admire you. Learn as much as you can and do the best job that you can, and your patients and co-workers will learn to respect and trust you. I said in an...

  4. No wonder our profession is messed up

    TeleNurse2010 replied to NeuroNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have been treated by several NP and I can honestly say that I have received great care from them. They have been right on the money with each diagnoses for me during my times of illness, and I will...

  5. Need RN's opinion- BIG clinical mistake

    TeleNurse2010 replied to CrazyheadSN's topic in General Nursing

    This was probably your first mistake, but it will not be your last. Take this opportunity to learn from it and use what you learn in your future practice. Nursing is a job in which you will learn...

  6. Anyone hiring for new grad. BSN in MO?

    TeleNurse2010 replied to bluebird_326's topic in General Nursing

    That was 2010. The recession has finally hit the St. Louis area for new grads. I know of a nurse who graduated in May of 2011 and just now acquired her first nursing job at a LTAC. I would suggest...

  7. Bad preceptorship assignment

    TeleNurse2010 replied to tajlemm6's topic in General Students

    Where you do your preceptorship is not always a determining factor as to where you will work during your first job as a RN. What is important is to land a job after graduating, whether it is in...

  8. failed my nclex

    TeleNurse2010 replied to toddk's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A nurse posted on here about a couple of weeks ago that she was depressed because the PVT also took her to the cc page to reregister. She was depressed until her mom told her to wait for the official...

  9. Soon to be Graduate LPN/ St. Louis

    TeleNurse2010 replied to Foreverstl's topic in General Nursing

    Jennieb79, that depends on if you are a nurse with experience or a new graduate with no experience. Nurses with experience generally have more options than new grads, however, there are opportunities...

  10. salary increase

    TeleNurse2010 replied to knoxvillern's topic in General Nursing

    Many nurses that I have spoken to have stated that they have had to move on to other jobs in nursing in order to get a decent raise. You may have to do that. You should just freshen up your resume,...

  11. Acute Dialysis Position

    TeleNurse2010 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hello all, I am interested in getting a position as a acute dialysis nurse. I have never done this before. I have a almost two years hospital experience working on a tele floor with different types...

  12. Please help!!

    TeleNurse2010 replied to k&k'z mom's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry you are having a tough time. My only advice is to keep applying and follow up each application with a phone call to the HR dept to make sure they have received your resume. Maybe try...

  13. Acute Dialysis Position

    TeleNurse2010 replied to TeleNurse2010's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I got it! Thanks for all of your valuable info.

  14. Kindred Healthcare

    TeleNurse2010 replied to TeleRN2010's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your reply Esme12! I was just curious since I don't know of anyone who works for

  15. Getting a hospital job

    TeleNurse2010 replied to IreneK's topic in General Nursing

    If you have no healthcare experience, I would suggest you apply to any position in the hospital that you do qualify for. Once you are accepted into nursing school and finish your first semester, you...

  16. Do any of the nurses here working 40 hr weeks and going to school, have children?

    TeleNurse2010 replied to Glowinthedark's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I do. I have a very good support system. My son just turned 11 and can see himself off to school in the morning, however, I have to drop my other child off to my mom sometimes, who takes her to...

  17. What is your definition of an RN?

    TeleNurse2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I have to ask several lay people, as well as RNs some questions regarding the role of an RN. I would appreciate if a few RNs will answer the following questions: 1. What is your definition...

  18. What is your definition of an RN?

    TeleNurse2010 replied to TeleNurse2010's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently working on the BSN and the whole point of these questions was to use the responses and determine the implications for our field and possibly coming up with ways to alter the public's...

  19. What is your definition of an RN?

    TeleNurse2010 replied to TeleNurse2010's topic in General Nursing

    My definition is what I will put in my paper. The questions I listed above are the interview questions that my instructor has put to us to ask the individuals that I mentioned in my original post....

  20. Credit checks and employment

    TeleNurse2010 replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't worry about it until it is over. If they rescind their offer, then you need to find out why and that will answer your question. In this economy, I don't think that will hinder you as many...

  21. My first job!! How much should i get paid in San Antonio?

    TeleNurse2010 replied to sanurse5's topic in Texas Nursing

    Really? Why is auto insurance so high? And I thought health insurance was dependent on the facility you work for. Do most charge the price you quoted? I pay that now for a family of three, so...

  22. NCLEX taken today HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    TeleNurse2010 replied to Cindy 17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    this is not the pearson vue trick. i did the trick last year and it worked well for me. i passed with 75 questions, but i was a wreck before i did the trick. i found out two days later i passed. if...

  23. Single mom calling all Houston and Dallas nurses-advice and suggestions needed

    TeleNurse2010 replied to 2blessings's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am looking at San Antonio as well, but I have friends and family in Houston, so that may work out better for me with my kids. I'm still undecided. I have two years to decide. What do you hate...

  24. Single mom calling all Houston and Dallas nurses-advice and suggestions needed

    TeleNurse2010 replied to 2blessings's topic in Texas Nursing

    Did you relocate yet? I'm a single mom too hoping to relocate to TX within next two years. I wanted to get some years of experience first as well as my BSN before I relocated. I'd love to know how...

  25. SSM Futures

    TeleNurse2010 replied to MzTayTay's topic in General Nursing

    I was with the first Futures group last year and I know of several people who got hired into ER and ICU, many of them ADNs. However, the above poster is correct in that you will be placed according...