RNPATL DNP, RN

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    Scheduled chat tonight 3/13/04!

    RNPATL replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be there .... love the new sounds .... I think I drove Karen out of the room when I was playing with the sounds :imbar .... sorry
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    Doing pre-requisites for Nursing

    RNPATL replied to alicia1313's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Alicia - congratulations on wanting to become a nurse .... we need you in the ranks. As far as getting into school, you should make application to your nursing program at your earliest...
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    Med-Surg Certification

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety - thanks for the info and when you find the link for the book, please
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    Med-Surg Certification

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

    Barb - thanks for the feedback. I am trying to get certified more for my own personal satiisfaction and also to have my knowledge and experience validated through certification. My employer pays a...
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    Nurses 150-180% .... others maybe 80%

    RNPATL posted a topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever wondered if this is true? As nurses, we give more than 180% everyday. This translates to not getting lunch, sometimes only being able to visit the restroom once in an 8-hour day as well...
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    Nurses 150-180% .... others maybe 80%

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

    You are so right. I guess the original intent of this thread was to see if other nurses recognized that we put forth so much in a single day. When you finish your shift, it is really an...
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    Nurses 150-180% .... others maybe 80%

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

    I really love how you put that! You are so right. We have to smile and be friendly despite the fact that the patient's wife is totally unrealistic and is a royal pain in the a**. I had that...
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    oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!

    RNPATL replied to Auri's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ah .. ya passed! Ok! Now, go on with your life. :) Just kidding .... the stress is rotten and terrible and everyother word you can think of. But have faith. I felt the same way you did and my...
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    What are advantages of BSN vs. ADN

    RNPATL replied to Christean's topic in General Nursing

    been there, done that and could write a very large book about this topic. Look at other threads on this board to see the full discussion and there are many!
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    STR8 vs Gay Male RN

    RNPATL replied to Ah life!'s topic in General Nursing

    I guess the question that would come to my mind, is .... how would you know if the guys in your class were gay or not? I mean, had this been a topic of conversation? It was certainly never a topic...
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    Nurses 150-180% .... others maybe 80%

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

    I agree Tweety .... I do give 100% or more everyday .... but beyond that and I would have not lasted in nursing as long as I have. That is for sure.
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    very nervous about first job as LPN!

    RNPATL replied to shawnalj's topic in General Nursing

    First of all .... being unsure of yourself is totally normal. Second, when you are interviewing, remember to have confidence in yourself and present that confidence to your employer. However, with...
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    Daughter wants to go into Forensic Pathology ...

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Forensic

    I am sharing the posts I see on here with my daughter. She will need to make up her own mind as to whether she pursues a career in this field or not. Thanks for all the
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    Daughter wants to go into Forensic Pathology ...

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Forensic

    Mark - thank you for your post. I have found your information disappointing in relationship to career opportunities for Forensic Nurses. Perhaps as the field grows and matures, there will be...
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    nurse recrution

    RNPATL replied to lucianurse's topic in General Nursing

    You are the exception to the rule. In my nursing management days, I ran across and worked with many recruiters, most not nurses. They were only concerned about their ability to meet high end quotas...
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    Salaries in Florida

    RNPATL replied to HannahRN24's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am certainly not going to flame you. In many cases, nurses make a decent wage. However, when the cost of living is high and the wages are not proportionate to what it costs to live, something is...
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    Don't sit there!!

    RNPATL replied to ThatGuy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh, that is too funny.
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    nurse recrution

    RNPATL replied to lucianurse's topic in General Nursing

    .... thanks
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    nurse recrution

    RNPATL replied to lucianurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am not certain that I agree with #3. I think nurses in general have far more challenges working here in the US. Advancing technology and the role of the nurse has greatly increased over the years....
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    VA Hospitals?

    RNPATL replied to BSN2005's topic in Emergency

    I work at the VA in my area and love it. There are issues, but not anything different from civilian hospitals ... Pay is generally competitive, but the benefits are really the best. Wish I had done...
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    CE Broker????? Help

    RNPATL posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    What is the CE Broker all about? I am living in NC, but want to keep my FL RN license active. I recently received this flyer in the mail with my renewal notice about the CE Broker. Please let me...
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    Salaries in Florida

    RNPATL replied to HannahRN24's topic in Florida Nursing

    Gainesville is a great place. Lots of of stuff to do and a great college town. Dunellon is a very busy place, next to Tampa. However, both areas have a great reputation for their school system as...
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    Salaries in Florida

    RNPATL replied to HannahRN24's topic in Florida Nursing

    NICU wantsFL .... I would not be bummed .... there are plenty of opportunities in Florida and many, many places to live. It just might take you a little longerto find the place that appeals to you....
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    University of Phoenix Doctorate Programs

    RNPATL replied to suzanne4's topic in General Nursing

    Suzanne - I love UoP .... not currently in their doctorate program, but would consider it when I graduate with my MSN from
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    If I Hear One More Time........

    RNPATL replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety ... I can certainly feel your pain and have been in the same situation and do not like it at