oneLoneNurse

oneLoneNurse

Psych, Informatics, Biostatistics

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  1. need help: what to do while waiting for my nclex results

    oneLoneNurse replied to bachelorgurl's topic in General Nursing

    Read a good book, you have been wanting to read. Visit with friends. Maybe talk to a counselor. Tie one on; only at home. Meditate. Do yoga, exercise, go for a long walk. Dance. Kayak; only if you...

  2. What shoes do you wear at work?

    oneLoneNurse replied to mappers's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    SAS shoes are the best. I bought my first pair at a Thrift store for $4.00 brand new. I bought the second pair off eBay for

  3. RN to BSN online

    oneLoneNurse replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am doing Clarion's RN-BSN starting next week and only have to do 26 credits without any prerequisites. It's a PA state school; I think it's the best, but would like to know if anyone else has...

  4. Does anyone else like working night shift besides me?

    oneLoneNurse replied to Joyfullme's topic in General Nursing

    I love my staff and even some of the patients. I work 3 12s. I love Project Gutenberg's audiobooks, CBC radio overnight, Youtube and Pandora. Next week, I start on a BSN and am planning on doing alot...

  5. Is there such a thing as Psych Nurse Practitioner

    oneLoneNurse replied to b_segal_b_segal's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, there is. Penn has a program. I expect these people are either in demand or will be. Our men/women are coming home from

  6. Union allows discrimination against nurses

    oneLoneNurse replied to Truth66's topic in International Nursing

    Agree with what you are stating on this post and others. I recently interviewed in an OPSEU facility. Seemed pretty nice. I wonder which province you are in. I really think nursing is discriminated...

  7. Psych patients

    oneLoneNurse replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Very sorry to hear about your brother. I graduated as a Registered Psych nurse in 1984 then became an RN in 87. I like psych. I find it's important not to be judgemental. I tend to set the mood on my...

  8. Union allows discrimination against nurses

    oneLoneNurse replied to Truth66's topic in International Nursing

    Yes, I agree, but they kept their

  9. And when I thought the job hunt couldn't get any worse....

    oneLoneNurse replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I like both nights and weekends.

  10. Union allows discrimination against nurses

    oneLoneNurse replied to Truth66's topic in International Nursing

    The union may not have any other choice. Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia laid off all RPNs (unionized) in an attempt to save money about the same time. The system gave many the choice of...

  11. Job market prefers BSN , turns away ADN

    oneLoneNurse replied to aromarn's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Agreed. I thought about working at the University of Penn; the recruiter stated "we only hire BSNs." I think some hospitals will hire RNS working towards their BSNs. While cutbacks are hurting our...

  12. William Paterson

    oneLoneNurse replied to DanEMT's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Interested in knowing anyone who is working at UMDNJ. Are you state employees? And what is it like?

  13. Long distance post RN BScN program

    oneLoneNurse replied to skyQ's topic in International Nursing

    Clarion University ONLY offers an online completion RN-BSN program (http://www.clarion.edu/7387/). They offer out of state students, 102% tuition. I would not be concerned about the exchange rate if...

  14. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    oneLoneNurse replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Change of heart. Starting on my BSN this fall. It will take 26 credits or 9 courses. I think public health is where I might be heading and know that in Canada you either must have a BSN or be working...

  15. License endorsements..pls help

    oneLoneNurse replied to nurse_atl's topic in Immigration Advice

    CT was a walk

  16. Very Confused about first job-cont. of very nervous first job. HELP!

    oneLoneNurse replied to beat2beat's topic in General Nursing

    Orientation sounds too short. At Temple we have one month's orientation on the Psych unit. I can't imagine what it would be like for a new grad to go to an SNF or Med/Surg unit with three days...

  17. At what age do you plan on retiring from nursing?

    oneLoneNurse replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    Me too. I plan on decreasing my hours of work, BUT plan to continue

  18. Lost job april 09 ...need help

    oneLoneNurse replied to indiansfan's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Appeal the UIC

  19. UCLA Interview I have a gray suit

    oneLoneNurse replied to expo4u's topic in California Nursing

    Is a suit too much? My sister (public health nurse) says jacket, dress pants and tie. It has been such a long time since I went for a nursing

  20. What is wrong with me????

    oneLoneNurse replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Nursing Career

    Me too. I sold my house last July with the plan to move back home to Canada and/or back into nursing informatics. But, have not made a decision as to what I am doing. I think as we grow older it is...

  21. pay scale in ontario and quebec...

    oneLoneNurse replied to beausud's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks for the information about vacation. I am awaiting an IT offer from a large hospital in NJ and want to use for

  22. Getting into Nursing Just to Get a JOB!!

    oneLoneNurse replied to allison_lpn's topic in General Nursing

    Me too. When oil went south in the early 80s I went into nursing because the training was free and I knew I would never be without a job and keep my fingers. I recognize that nursing has made me into...

  23. For those considering Canada, read on...

    oneLoneNurse replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in Canada

    Surprisingly, I have had some bites for FT. I am prefering either Toronto or Niagara. North of TO has also responded, BUT not as interested. I see four openings for Correctional nursing in...

  24. Obama may revoke TN nurses visas

    oneLoneNurse replied to kheynurse's topic in International Nursing

    You must pass the Visa Screen through the CGFNS prior to receiving a visa, this means that "no" she could not move here, without passing the NCLEX and receiving a state license to practice

  25. Long distance post RN BScN program

    oneLoneNurse replied to skyQ's topic in International Nursing

    I plan on starting an RN-BSN program this September at Clarion University online. I need to take 26 credits, nine courses. While I haven't done much checking, think this is a great deal! Thoughts?...