ReinventingMyselfAgain MSN, RN

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I've done a lot in my 30 years as an RN. Looking to do more.

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    How to write a reference letter for student?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to kcangel's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Vicky, as usually, that is great. BUT: what if they were not a great student. I have a couple of form letters that I tweak for each student. I have the excellent student, the satisfactory student and...
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    failed clinicals dismissed from RN program

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to beverlydianne's topic in General Students

    Are you in a university setting (sorry, my question mark key doesn't work!!). At any rate, there should be a policy from the school or the department of nursing that clearly delineates what...
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    Private nursing schools NYC area

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Lurdes777's topic in New York Nursing

    Yeah, I totally screwed up m thoughts on that (but I think you guys knew what I
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    Are all pre-req's transferred post a non-related BA?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to 1lollipop's topic in New York Nursing

    You have to ask each specific school. Some of them will take all pre-reqs, as long as their course description matches the one in the program you'll be entering. Be careful with your sciences (try...
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    Hi I am new here and would like some help

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to NeedhelpinNY's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes, I am curious about this as well. Was this your only failure in the program? (be honest ). When you say you failed 5 days before graduation, does this mean you were doing well the whole time...
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    Private nursing schools NYC area

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Lurdes777's topic in New York Nursing

    I am going to say this in the nicest way possible.... All nursing schools have requirements and standards as far as admissions go. Naturally some are more lenient (or, forgiving, if you will) than...
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    Retaking Classes for Better Grades

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am involved in the admission process at my school. We do not look too kindly on people retaking classes to get a better grade. My theory is that everyone deserves a second chance, that sh*t...
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    Keeping up with clinical practice while teaching

    ReinventingMyselfAgain posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    This thread is not intended to be a discussion about the importance of keeping current in clinicals. I am well aware of the importance of it. But, as a full time instructor, I am having trouble...
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    nursing faculty jobs

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    With the shortage the way it is, I would imagine you can go right to the source, meaning the schools themselves. I can't think of a school in my area that is fully staffed right now. Go to the...
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    Attention all clinical instructors, would you do this??

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to RN_2_B_5/2004's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    warning!! original post was oct of 2003!!! god willing, the op graduated in '04 (as her name suggests :) ) i cannot resist a couple of comments, tho, for newbies who are reading this, as the same...
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    Is it true fail two classes and you`re out!

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to sar4tee's topic in General Students

    I don't know the specific #s, but yes, a school can lose it's accreditation if they cannot successfully get enough students to pass NCLEX. Sure, if you fail 101 and take it again, you'll most likely...
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    Ever notice this about allnurses?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I know this thread is 2 months old (ha ha ha), but I love the original question. It is so true!! You're damned if you do, and damned if you don't. I really don't come here mucj any more, but every...
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    Is it true fail two classes and you`re out!

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to sar4tee's topic in General Students

    Where I teach, we have that rule too. And yes, Nursing school is tough!! So is the NCLEX, which is why it has to
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    Nursing Instructors Pet Peeves

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to beachbum3's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Beachbum, I had to laugh when reading your list. A few of them are soooo true. I presonally don't mind the attack on test questions. My theory is, if you can defend why your answer is right (when it...
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    Camp nurses, help me out!

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to amberdawns1's topic in Camp

    As Wendy mentioned, one of the things you definitely want to know is the ratios: number of nurses. I work one week in the summer at a camp where I am the only nurse. While the kids that attend the...
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    nurse manager salary

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to JennyMac's topic in New York Nursing

    I am not (or have never been) a nurse manager, but I could not imagine that one would make that much money. Definitely not starting out. Not even
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    New Grad jobs in NYC?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to rigbyk's topic in New York Nursing

    Seriously, do whatever the people in HR tell you to. many place do not accepted hard copies of resumes or walk-in applications anymore. I know for a fact that NYPresbyterian does not. You must fill...
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    Can you answer this????

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to gt4everpn's topic in New York Nursing

    I believe it depends on the institution, and it's policies. I have only worked in a couple of places that utilized LPNs and I believe one of the places let the LPNs do
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    Interviews at Stony Brook & North Shore

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to DC2RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Just a bit Things have changed in three years time. There are many more opportunities for new grads
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    Magnet Hospital Status

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to 1Tulip's topic in Nurse Management

    Sorry to hear about your new job, unhappy. It's a shame that you are working for someone who seems to be on a power trip and is so inflexible. I'm guessing your stay on that unit will not be a long...
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    I have finally had it-I'm giving up

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to ER-RN2's topic in Pain Management

    I cannot say for sure whether the phrase 'pain free' was uttered, but I think there's a huge difference between 'pain free' and being dependent on oxycontin. I have a feeling that, since all this...
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    I have finally had it-I'm giving up

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to ER-RN2's topic in Pain Management

    I have to say, reading these 'pain' threads are a bit discouraging to me, both as a nurse, and as a family member of somoene who is in pain. I came into this forum looking for some insight. Sorry...
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    would you do it?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    School nursing is way different than peds LTC. Like you said, those are healthy kids. These are chronically ill kids where many of the norms do not apply. I'm not saying your friend should aceept...
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    Interview dress code and hair length

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to LoveNursing1's topic in General Nursing

    It's an interview for a professional job, not an audition. No one cares how nice your hair is down. Your first impression counts for so much. if you are too done-up, I would question your...
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    Any advice on dealing with homesickness?

    ReinventingMyselfAgain replied to kdmcook's topic in Camp

    I had quite an experience this year. My daughter is 7, and I was the nurse for the week. She was in a 'domino' homesick unit: they got more homesick each day (nights were the worse, they were pretty...