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    New Bush overtime bill

    RNPATL replied to PHM's topic in Florida Nursing

    Kat - excellent point that you make - however the ANA has their own agenda and unfortunately, if you look at their position on issues, their representation of the working class (ADN/BSN) nurse is very...
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    The BIG word - RETENTION!!!!!

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    Thank you so much for sharing this post .... I am thrilled that there is an environment like you described out there. There are several questions that I need to ask, so please bear with me: 1. How...
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    loan forgiveness

    RNPATL replied to djsrn's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, see my other post on another thread in this
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    Got a letter from BON

    RNPATL replied to Ortho_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Strange that you were selected for audit already. All you need to do is complete the paperwork that they send you. As a new graduate, and newly licensed, you are not required to have any CEU's for...
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    How are the waiting lists to get in to NC RN schools?

    RNPATL replied to Maggie in NC's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    i know that in western north carolina - the community colleges have at least a 1 year wait, if not longer. the university system ( western carolina university) does not have a waiting list that i...
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    Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Marla - outstanding post! This information will go a long way to helping new grads in med-surg ... thanks .... ok, let's keep this going .... what a great thread for our new M/S
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    How does your unit handle new graduates?

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think you make some very real and valid points..... from my experience, I think less and less experienced nurses are applying for jobs simply because there are less experienced nurses actually...
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    Newbie in Med Surg

    RNPATL replied to dimpsogre's topic in Medical-Surgical

    First of all, welcome to allnurses! We are thrilled you are here. In relationship to your question, as a new grad RN (regardless if you were an LPN or not), you should be afforded an orientation...
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    CockyICU,CockyER

    RNPATL replied to Dinith88's topic in General Nursing

    He was already on blood thinners, but your point is certainly well accepted and I would have
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    CEU's online

    RNPATL replied to hospicenurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    There are plenty of CE providers in Florida that you can use for CE for endorsement. I would recommend a goggle search for Florida CE Providers. There is MedCeu, CE Broker, and several other very...
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    Anyone do Graceland College?

    RNPATL replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Deb - when I was doing my research for online programs, I checked out Graceland. If I remember correctly, they had a great program (pricey, but so is UoP). However, I thought they had some residency...
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    CockyICU,CockyER

    RNPATL replied to Dinith88's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is perfectly acceptable to teach a family to suction a trach - especially if the patient will eventually go home with the trach and suctioning is going to be a part of their home care....
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    How does your unit handle new graduates?

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    First thing I want to say is BRAVO! to you for even asking such a question. I think the best way to prepare for practice (regardless of what area of nursing you work) is to seek out clinical...
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    nursing positions

    RNPATL replied to lillady24_24's topic in Government, Military

    Excellent post - thanks for doing this
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    nursing positions

    RNPATL replied to lillady24_24's topic in Government, Military

    Medical Assistance are licensed in most States and work in a variety of places. Most of the CMA's that I know work in physician's
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    nursing positions

    RNPATL replied to lillady24_24's topic in Government, Military

    Actually, a Medical Assistance has the same standing as an LPN
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    Help Me Relax - Did I DO Something Wrong?

    RNPATL replied to LuvLotB's topic in Medical-Surgical

    From the information you provided, it sounds like you did everything you were suppose to do, except the charting. Of course, the charting would have provided information about the actions you took in...
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    The BIG word - RETENTION!!!!!

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    I agree with you on flowsheets and making the life of the nurse a little easier with a documentation system that is simple, yet provide dcumentation proof that care was rendered. What drives me nuts...
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    The BIG word - RETENTION!!!!!

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    Thank you .... this is the direction I really wanted the thread to go in ... we need to share these kind of ideas and perhaps nurses can take these ideas back to their management team and see what...
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    Letter Carrier or R.N?

    RNPATL replied to FutureNurse2006's topic in General Nursing

    I am not so sure that inquiry is a bad thing here. Young people need to explore their options. There is certainly nothing wrong with looking at professions that are going to bring you a secure...
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    Letter Carrier or R.N?

    RNPATL replied to FutureNurse2006's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, take the letter carrier position and then apply to nursing school after you have worked for 1 year. The government will pay for you to become a nurse. In fact, I think with the postal...
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    The BIG word - RETENTION!!!!!

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    Your post certainly talks to the way things are going in nursing. Standardized charting is crazy. It leaves little room to communicate what needs to be communicated, I totally agree. Hospital...
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    The BIG word - RETENTION!!!!!

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    I really try not to nag my staff. However, I have charting and clinical expectations that must be achieved. As a professional nurse, you are truly accountable for making sure the care you provide...
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    The BIG word - RETENTION!!!!!

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    When I read your post, I have to say that I am shocked that there is not at least a little thanks or recognition for working the overtime and helping out the unit. For my nurses that work OT, I...
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    Education Debt Recuction Program at VA Hospitals

    RNPATL replied to 2003grad's topic in Government, Military

    Yes, you are correct, the VA does offer a debt reduction program for RN's and that program will pay up to $40,000 in student loans toward a nursing education. If you are currently a BSN and are...