CP1983, Thank you for your response. I, too, am certified and I found the course very interesting. I was wondering, in particular, about the usefulness of the instrument and how those who need one...
I think you will do fine in school. It won't take you long to get back in the hang of studying, particularly since you are so motivated. But you need to prepare yourself emotionally for a very...
You may be "clueless" now but if they really need you and you want to go the "administration" route this may be a doorway. Medicaid/Medicare regulations are learnable and so is budgeting. If you are...
It sounds like a very difficult transition! Here are my thoughts (for what they are worth): 1. How much does the nursing home need you? Are you located in an area where they are having problems...
I haven't posted on AllNurses for a very long time but I did not know where else to turn to ask for New York State-specific information. (The PRI is only used in NY). I would love to hear from case...
The usefulness of Nursing Theory in nursing practice is like Philosophy in life...most people don't realize they are living their lives (i.e. Practicing) by it but they are. The more we realize there...
Congratulations!! thank you so much for returning to tell what happened. I don't look on this site much but I had this one tagged so when you posted it popped up. Just keep on going...you are getting...
I used to work for VNS (1.5 years full time and 10 additional years contract). I loved it and decided that I would return to work for them Per Diem when I retired. So, 1.5 years ago, I retired from...
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I'm certain that many people will give you tips that will help you get organized. My days of caring for the whole family are past, so I will address a couple of other aspects that will also give you...
You are in a difficult position. You say you were "almost graduated" when you were dismissed. That seems like a real problem to me. Although I do wonder what class you failed, it is hard to imagine...
These days it seems to take weeks between each step! In my experience, the best move is to end the call with an inquiry about the next step and when you should expect to hear from someone. It has been...
Although Beth Israel and St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital are both part of Continuum Health Partners, the nurses are covered under separate contracts. St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital are NYSNA while BI...
getting a bsn is essential these days if you expect to work in the hospital. don't even think about not completing your program if you intend to have a career as a nurse. now, getting to another...
Absolutely right! You do not need a doctor's order to do an EKG for chest pain and, as described previously, one would wonder about an RN who did not do one stat but this is a good example for you to...
I think you are on the right track and I advise you to continue doing everything you can to get into hospital nursing. Your salary may or may not be higher right away but I'm certain that it would...