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  1. Observant Jew Cannot Work Saturday Shifts

    tarapom replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    There is actually an Orthodox Jewish Nurses Association that is totally geared toward helping Orthodox Jews navigate issues such as these. You can find them at http://www.jewishnurses.org or on...

  2. New Grad Battery Nursing exam (georgetown university hospital

    tarapom replied to connolkm's topic in General Nursing

    it's not just for new grads, it is for all new hires. i had to take a test when i applied there over a year ago. i was totally not expecting it. the answers are not in the same frame of mind of how...

  3. Think I made a mistake

    tarapom replied to CircleSlide's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I kind of think you are dealing with an acute injury and need to take some time to let your body heal. Once you are better, it sounds like you can do this job, based on your experience with cleaning....

  4. leaving job when pregnant?

    tarapom replied to tigkaskit's topic in Nursing Career

    from experience, finding a job while pregnant can be quite challenging. just something to keep in

  5. OB certification recommendations?

    tarapom replied to breanne6887's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am planning on becoming a certified childbirth educator to help me break into the field. And well, because I am genuinely interested in teaching about childbirth!

  6. Which program to choose- RN or BSN

    tarapom replied to apoppyfield's topic in General Students

    that's how it works in your school, but you can also become an RN through a certificate program or an associates degree

  7. Which program to choose- RN or BSN

    tarapom replied to apoppyfield's topic in General Students

    go for the BSN. I don't know how I can stress it more. It's becoming preferred and sometimes required in some places. Especially if it's not too much longer, get a BSN. Just trust me on this one....

  8. Who will care for the patients?

    tarapom posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I don't understand how hiring agency nurses poses a pt safety risk. If agency nurses don't work and staff-union nurses don't work, WHO WILL CARE FOR THE

  9. looking for online MSN/FNP program

    tarapom replied to nakida20's topic in Post Graduate Students

    thanks for the

  10. NP Programs

    tarapom replied to LifelongDream's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am going to suggest becoming a Family NP, to keep your options open. You can totally work in pediatrics as an FNP. I looked into that already for myself

  11. I want to pursue...but can't afford to

    tarapom replied to star19129's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    search online for

  12. Getting the "Back to School Itch"

    tarapom replied to HeatherISU's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I got into the masters program at Temple with a similar GPA because I had good scores on my verbal

  13. Fall 2009 Graduate school roll call!!!

    tarapom replied to love-d-OR's topic in Post Graduate Students

    No official acceptence letter yet, but I am registered for classes at Temple University MSN-FNP working part time school part time :bby: My daughter is almost 9 months, so she's demanding a lot of...

  14. Trouble with getting a job

    tarapom replied to fxg002's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I think it's definitely due to the economy. We still have a shortage of nurses, but the hospitals just cannot afford to pay more nurses. Also, some nurses who were working part time increased their...

  15. How many times have you cried???

    tarapom replied to CareBayer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was just at the doctor for some blood work and I asked the girls at the front desk if they are hiring. They told me that there are only medical assistants and physicians working in the office. I...

  16. Trouble with getting a job

    tarapom replied to fxg002's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    yeh biggest catch 22... It's making me angry.

  17. Is it possible to get a job at CHOP?

    tarapom replied to Ling07's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I have applied a number of times, only to repeatedly get the same ejection email. I'm not quite sure why a GN would more closely meet their needs than a hopkins BSN prepared nurse with 9 mo. medsurg...

  18. St.Christophers?

    tarapom replied to Guest321574's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I have a BSN. Are you talking about Pennsylvania hospital or hosp. of university of penn? I think theyre different. Does either place have pediatrics? ReallyI'd be happy with almos any part time job...

  19. St.Christophers?

    tarapom replied to Guest321574's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I have 9 months of Med Surg experience and also applied to St. Chris. I got a similar email that said: We are currently reviewing all applications and will contact you should we wish to schedule an...

  20. Drexel NP programs

    tarapom replied to pbajil's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am considering Jefferson a lot more seriously now, mostly because it seems they allow you to take some courses online and some in the classroom. I want to start soon, but I am due to give birth this...

  21. how long is a new grad a new grad??

    tarapom replied to jamonit's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I left my job after working there a full 9 months. I was getting used to it, but my husband got a better job about 60 miles away, so I really couldn't stick out a commute of over an hour, especially...

  22. Jewish Culture?!

    tarapom replied to LexaRN's topic in General Students

    just to clarify, ""meat" and "dairy" foods are never stored or prepared together either, so a truly kosher home, or facility, will have two refrigerators, two sinks and two cupboards to keep all these...

  23. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    tarapom replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    "I've seen plenty of docs with chest hair popping out of their scrubs." Just because a doctor does it, does not make it

  24. Drexel NP programs

    tarapom replied to pbajil's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm looking into the Drexel MSN program, mainly FNP. I asked if I could take core classes online and have them count toward the FNP and they said it's unlikely I will get permission. Just

  25. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    tarapom replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    In the thread about wearing skirts, that I believe also specified working in the OR, people said that the reason quoted in the rules about not wearing skirts was 'lady partsl fallout' I think that...