ArrowRN BSN, RN

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    5 weeks notice for a transfer?

    ArrowRN replied to Lulubeans's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm in process of applying to another hospital in my system as well. There should be a policy on it. Mine basically says time leaving and starting the new job transfer is at the discretion of both...
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    Over 60, seasoned nurse, fired for not being a "Robot RN."

    ArrowRN replied to Wise Woman RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This country treats nurses like they do their vets, possibly worse if it can get worse. Sorry about those circumstances. I would not want to work for anyone else. Start your own business, do private...
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    I have a real problem with ancillary staff and am at my wits end. I need help.

    ArrowRN replied to dec2007's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital implemented something called "Crucial Conversations" to deal with situations like this. Basically a company came in a "trained us all" on how to use the technique. It's an old...
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    Already make $42/hr. Is travel nursing worth it?

    ArrowRN replied to Elbajista's topic in Travel

    gssss! allnurses taking all these salary surveys...doesn't take a genius to see average nurse pay has not gone up in 20 or 30
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    New Grad rejected from First Hospital

    ArrowRN replied to LindseyLou14's topic in General Nursing

    I tried that whole new grad thing and it didn't work out either. Not even working at a facility as a PCA/CNA helped me after nursing school. I'd forget about applications. Focus on actually passing...
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    Already make $42/hr. Is travel nursing worth it?

    ArrowRN replied to Elbajista's topic in Travel

    few years back I interviewed with ORMC as new grad, there night diff was closer to $4.00/hr weekdays and $8/hr weekends. Maybe it was all weekend work? anyways let me in, guess its who you know but I...
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    Advice for men in nursing!

    ArrowRN replied to francoml's topic in Men in Nursing

    you sure you posting this to the correct forum? Men Sensitive? oh no a female won't let me do her foley? "weep, weep, cry, cry" I'm so
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    How much a CRNA really makes ?

    ArrowRN replied to superking's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I dont buy that quote. I can easily make that as take home pay with 1- 2 days overtime as a staff nurse, and I'm in florida. How many hours is that for $3000 biweekly is the question. Maybe you should...
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    Already make $42/hr. Is travel nursing worth it?

    ArrowRN replied to Elbajista's topic in Travel

    Like how people says these things without saying specifics. where in florida one can make $42/hr? Florida is known to be one of the lowest paying states in all careers including nursing. In central...
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    Pharmacology - best way to learn

    ArrowRN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Pharmacology is coming at me fast and furious... I'd like to know what are some helpful tips to get medications learned. I realize most textbooks use the body system approach, however I feel like I...
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    Free CNA Training...Can a CNA verify this?

    ArrowRN replied to mistersmuve's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Because some States practice varies, it's really best to take a course from an approved test center. Because most CNA programs are under 6 months, most will not qualify for financial aid. However if...
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    CNA to RN through Employer

    ArrowRN replied to Danielschwager's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Diploma programs are all but none existent. Why not just apply for federal financial aid? Home - FAFSA on the Web - Federal Student Aid Employers do not pay you to go to school anyways. Then REIMBURSE...
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    Hep B vaccine schedule question...I screwed up.

    ArrowRN replied to PhillyRNtoBe's topic in General Students

    FYI many Hep B titers produce false negative results so don't waste you time. Did my research on that after I paid for the titer (being former EMT) cause i knew I had it done. End up retaking the...
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    TEAS!!!

    ArrowRN replied to Kaytee12's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    The TEAS test needs to be done AFTER completion of some prerequisites, if you just do it blindly without that background knowledge you will fail. You putting the wagon before the horses. Step one is...
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    Volunteer experience / Job experience

    ArrowRN replied to Oxygenforeverybody's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are already an EMT, don't do anything else. Its already great
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    Debating on On-Campus classes vs Online

    ArrowRN replied to RainbowHead's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most of my classes were online, part time and 2 classes per semester while I worked full time. Here's what it comes down to in making your decision, how far do you plan to go in nursing? Why? Because...
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    Nursing Student with a few questions

    ArrowRN replied to Nurse2bQuestions27's topic in Male Nursing Students

    What's the purpose of your "friend in nursing" saying that? If you want to be a nurse, be a nurse and don't let anyone discourage you. People were saying the same thing when I got into nursing school...
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    Best men's watch for male nurses

    ArrowRN replied to binggrad's topic in Male Nursing Students

    What's a
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    What do you think of 12 hour shifts?

    ArrowRN replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    There is noway I will ever go back to doing an 8 hour job...leaving the house 5 days a week and just 2 days home? I love 12 hrs shifts and 4 days
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    Do women find male nurses attractive?

    ArrowRN replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    OP, not really a question to ask in an "allnurses" forum, because you will get a lot of backlash...like you did. Being male nurse myself, I was married before even going to nursing school, so I can't...
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    OR nurse to ER nurse

    ArrowRN replied to survivor1970's topic in Emergency

    Im a med-surg floor nurse, I have floated to our ER before, its a level 1 trauma center. You not necessarily need to do thing quicker, just smarter. First thing you mentioned was "complete...
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    What is MSN - leadership and management track

    ArrowRN posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I'm exploring graduate degrees and I'd like to know if anyone has done the MSN leadership and management track and what areas will a degree like this help me in my career? Management? most manager/DON...
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    Do crnas deserve that much salary?

    ArrowRN replied to jasy's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    With comments like this and us putting down ourselves its no wonder nursing salaries have been stagnant for the last 30 years. OP you got no idea what CRNAs do.Did you even ask if the people you...
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    Help!!!!....I'm lost......

    ArrowRN replied to jmathieu1105's topic in School, College Programs

    Community or state colleges and PUBLIC universities!....your list has lots of private schools....why pay the Phd price for a bachelor degree? Get your ADN. In addition most hospitals will pay you...
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    I don't have time to pee!

    ArrowRN replied to bossman's topic in General Nursing

    Tell your CNA you really need help with those blankets or else you will pee all over the floor...or if you desperate use the bedside commode while holding that patient"s hand....there is always...