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    Military vs civilian nursing curicculum?

    RNPATL replied to Weebils-Wobble's topic in Government, Military

    As the moderator for this forum, I have found that the military folks here are very helpful if they know the answer. Perhaps many of the views were regulars passing by and, like you, were wondering...
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    Military vs civilian nursing curicculum?

    RNPATL replied to Weebils-Wobble's topic in Government, Military

    Why would you think that you would be banned? I have been on this forum and board for several years now and know that members post their views on many different topics and don't get banned. There...
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    Daughter Talking About Military Career

    RNPATL posted a topic in Government, Military

    So my daughter entered as a freshman in high school and decided she wanted to join the ROTC .... I was very happy that she wanted to do this .... she has just completed her first year and will be a...
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    CE BROKER - Help!

    RNPATL posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Can anyone please explain to me how this CE Broker thing is suppose to work? My Florida license comes up for renewal next year and I need to get my CEU's done .... but I am also a full time BSN...
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    CE BROKER - Help!

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thank you Monica. Now I understand
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    CE BROKER - Help!

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thats the way I feel too. Ignor them. However, all the information I am receiving from the State of Florida, almost makes me think that joining CE Broker is required. I am happy to just do my CEU's...
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    Calling All Nurse Managers/Clinical Directors

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    First - congratulations on your new position (I think) .... being a Director of Nursing for a long term care facility can be and often is a very big challenge. Sounds like you are very excited about...
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    Calling All Nurse Managers/Clinical Directors

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    Wow - you should be very proud of the fact that you have been able to stablize the unit and fill your positions. In this day and age, that is a very big accomplishment. If you have the time, please...
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    Question for Educators/Program Directors

    RNPATL posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have almost completed my BSN and am considering my next direction. I will be teaching locally when I am finished. I want to finish my Masters degree and need to have some guidance from those of...
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    New Moderator for Nursing Management Forum

    RNPATL posted a topic in Nurse Management

    Hi all .... just wanted to let you know that Brian appointed me as the moderator for the Nursing Management Forum. I frequent this forum often and asked Brian if it would be ok to moderate the forum...
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    New Moderator for Nursing Management Forum

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    Mark - you cetainly sound like an individual that has a mission and understands how to move forward with that mission. Bravo to you! It sounds like you are in a skilled facility? If you are, then it...
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    Question for Educators/Program Directors

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I think you really hit the nail on the head. If it ain't broken - don't fix it .... exactly! I am going to stay with UoP and then finish a post graduate degree locally. By the way - are you finished...
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    Duke University Recruitment........

    RNPATL replied to CardioTrans's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I really think that the shortage itself is in qualified critical care nurses. I know that in Western North Carloina .... there is clearly a shortage of qualified critical care nurses, yet the other...
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    Daughter Talking About Military Career

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    Judi - I think I remember you telling me that your husband ran the JrROTC program in your area. And, thank you for clarifying ... it is not tuscany, rather Tuskeegee Airmen Award. I was thinking I...
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    Daughter Talking About Military Career

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    She has already had converstion with some of the "staff" in command right now ... they say they are grooming her to be commander. I am certain she will do fine in this area as she really has...
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    Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    Just a quick note of welcome to some of the new members that have recently posted. It is great having you here on the Military/Government Employed Nurses forum. Hopefully, you will enjoy your time...
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    lpn pay rate

    RNPATL replied to singer's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I know that monster.com has a salary calculator ... that might
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    new grad M/S nurse looking for mentor

    RNPATL replied to RNAnna's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi Anna - I like the idea of a mentoring page for new graduates. I think you are correct in that many new nurses wish they had some experienced nurses they could just bounce off ideas and receive...
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    Med Error

    RNPATL replied to starcandy's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Star - I am so sorry that you are going through this struggle. Being a first year nurse can be and often is very tough. But, in time, it will get better and you will have a better handle on things....
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    Need Cna Job Advice - Please Read

    RNPATL replied to Cococure's topic in Florida Nursing

    Sometimes hospitals are reluctant to hire a CNA that has no experience right out of school. I would suggest getting involved with assisted living to get some experience. It is not as bad as the...
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    We need a N.C. nurse get together

    RNPATL replied to nicenurse911121's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    That is a great idea. Perhaps we organize two of them ... one for Eastern Carolina and one for Western Carolina .... what areas are the most central located? Or we could arrange one in the middle of...
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    lpn pay rate

    RNPATL replied to singer's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    It might be helpful for you to go to salaries.com and conduct a salary search for North Carolina. Most employers pay up to 90% of the mid-point in the salary range. So, if an LPN makes $16.50-19.50...
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    Question for Educators/Program Directors

    RNPATL replied to RNPATL's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Kris - thanks for the reply. I totally agree with you and do plan to continue on with UoP for my Master's degree. I guess there are a number of reasons. First, I love the 6 week accelerated...
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    Staff morale / targeting

    RNPATL replied to porsch65's topic in Nurse Management

    Thank you for the kind words and good luck ... I hope that HR reads this and helps with some good action. I hate that your manager is not approachable ... that is simply a shame! Let us know what...
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    Staff morale / targeting

    RNPATL replied to porsch65's topic in Nurse Management

    First and foremost .... have you reviewed the overall unit operations to see if the nurses have frustrations that might be taking valuable time from care and causing them to work harder? This is...