Rivs

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1. New York to Florida Licensure Information

   Rivs replied to Mike987659's topic in Florida Nursing

   I just applied last week for the same thing. This is the email I received from NYS with instructions. What you are requesting is a certification. This is a document other states, certifying agencies...

2. Mandatory Overtime

   Rivs posted a topic in Psychiatric

   I just accepted an RN position working for the Office of Mental Health in NY State. One of the things that isn't sitting well with me is the thought of mandatory OT. I asked many questions in regards...

3. PDA's and the ICU

   Rivs replied to Rivs's topic in MICU, SICU

   What programs do have

4. Army Nurse Corps- Disqualifer

   Rivs replied to Rivs's topic in Government, Military

   Thanks for offering your help, but I have been talking with corvette guy and he has really provided me with some good information and direction. My AHCR has also advised me that I will have no...

5. PDA's and the ICU

   Rivs posted a topic in MICU, SICU

   I am a new grad and starting my orientation in the MICU at the end of the month. I am curious as to how many critical care nurses out there use a PDA while working and if so, how beneficial is it to...

6. Army Nurse Corps- Disqualifer

   Rivs posted a topic in Government, Military

   What would be considered as a disqualifier for receiveing a direct commission in the Army Nurse

7. How can I be assertive when it comes....

   Rivs replied to Rivs's topic in Men in Nursing

   Thanks for the responses from all. One thing that I didn't say in my original post is the fact that I am an assertive individual most of the time, but when it is time for me to be more direct with...

8. How can I be assertive when it comes....

   Rivs replied to Rivs's topic in Men in Nursing

   Very well said, and I thank you and others like llg and tweety for understanding exactly what I am saying and trying to get

9. How can I be assertive when it comes....

   Rivs replied to Rivs's topic in Men in Nursing

   I am by no means attempting to bash women, but with some of the replies it appears that I offended some of the women (traumaprincess). Again, I apoligize for this. If you read my post carefully, I...

10. How can I be assertive when it comes....

    Rivs posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    time to deal with some of the women I work with. I am in my final weeks of my nursing program and will be starting my new position as a graduate nurse in late May. I am just looking for some pointers...

11. Psych Nurse right out of school?

    Rivs posted a topic in Psychiatric

    What is your take on being a psych nurse right out of a two year program? I've had some tell me go for it and others say get some med-surg experience first. What do you

12. Percent of men in class?

    Rivs replied to RN8Wannabe's topic in Men in Nursing

    We started with 30 total students; ten of them being men. Going into the last semester, we have 5 men left and a total of 14 original class

13. What field of nursing ??

    Rivs posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Hey guys, I will be finishing up my ADN program next semester and still have no idea where I want to work. How about the rest of you; have you any ideas of what field you plan on going into? During my...

14. Males and females

    Rivs replied to Rivs's topic in Men in Nursing

    [quote= There are a few perks we get for being male: 1. Female pts almost never let us insert or perform catheter care. 2. I get my choice of lockers in the locker room. 3. Men's room is usally open...

15. Males and females

    Rivs posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    I have a prior degree in IT and this is a career change for me. I understand that the nursing field is dominated by females and I will be amongst them in the spring as a new grad nurse. I am presently...