KarenGeorgeBSRN

KarenGeorgeBSRN specializes in Executive, DON, CM, Utilization.

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1. Is it necessary to be a CNA b4 nursing school?

   KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

   Dear Witchy, If you were a CNA while being "taught to be a nurse" you would realize little of this has to do with "butt wiping" and your Code Brown stigma is sadly degrading to the elderly; the...

2. how are you paying for nursing school? or how do you plan to pay for nursing school?

   KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to mashamontago's topic in General Students

   Hi All! I went on full scholarships and it was a second degree for me. Apply at the University that accepts you if you are going for your BS in Nursing or BSN. Karen

3. Is it necessary to be a CNA b4 nursing school?

   KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

   I did not pay to be a CNA I was a second year nursing student the V.A. certified me... Karen

4. Is it necessary to be a CNA b4 nursing school?

   KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

   Hi All! I'd say do it; I was in a very selective BS nursing program we graduated with a BS due to the higher science requirements (BSN is lower) meaning our clinical rotations were in a highly...

5. empathy vs sympathy

   KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

   Dear Student, Your professor is testing you for truly no one is able to learn empathy; it is a part of your character--some of us have it others do not. Empathy is experiencing what your client feels...

6. Rudeness from EMTs and Paramedics

   KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Dear Casey, Acute care is not going to survive; LTC is we are picking up sub-acute wings and insurability standards are much higher today. You hang in there we need dedicated floor nurses in LTC with...

7. Back Injury-may lose career, help !

   KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

   Dear Fur, I did not see what state you live in but if you have your original medical records then take them to another physician and have them (and yourself) evaluated; they can utilize early test...

8. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

   KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

   Dear Katie, No one is reading what I write period. There is too much negative anger going on here. Everytime I offer solutions, or rationale it is misquoted or misread. Read my first job as a RN in...

9. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

   KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

   To all, My original comment had to do with corporate financial and budgetary restraints affecting those in the T.N. specialty. I agree it went off topic, and that overall this forum is not hateful in...

10. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

    loricatus, catch your breath and read all the posts prior. you might just be surprised! god bless you! karen

11. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

    To all, This is just the tip of the iceburg but it will affect the profession. DOJ suits are popping up all over there should not be a separate method of payment nor should corporate interests...

12. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

    Dear C.C., The answers are in my last post. Karen

13. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

    If you take the time to read my initial response it is to the economic picture to our profession. Furthermore, I do not need to provide statistics that are on the net that each of you has the time to...

14. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

    Good morning Katie! This is not about drug diversion; I am sharing for the last time my experiences, and what the overall budgetary requirements for the entire economy demand (we are talking across...

15. Hospital cancelled my contract!?!

    KarenGeorgeBSRN replied to mrupp3's topic in Travel

    Dear T.Ns, I have had plenty of experience, however, many here who have attacked statistics, and budgetary restraints just "think" from their perspective. By the way for those who want to know "why"...