WorkinTheStreets

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1. Are you kidding me?

   WorkinTheStreets replied to ozoneranger's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Well, I do have to agree with you on this one. I work urban EMS and see stuff every day that you just can't make up. Low income is certainly not an urban thing. I do think that the local school...

2. Are you kidding me?

   WorkinTheStreets replied to ozoneranger's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   My info does not come from talk radio. Prior to nursing school I spent 20 years doing engineering research ( I have a BS in engineering) Amongst my friends I've earned the nickname "Webster" for my...

3. Got fired... again. Should I not be a nurse?

   WorkinTheStreets replied to Sarah K, RN's topic in General Nursing

   Interview tip.....Do not throw previous employers under the bus, do not name previous managers by name. Keep any answers to questions as employer neutral as possible. The interviewer may be concerned...

4. Are you kidding me?

   WorkinTheStreets replied to ozoneranger's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   You missed this one.... "Give me four years to teach the children and the seed I have sown will never be uprooted. " - Vladimir

5. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

   WorkinTheStreets replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

   yes...not really It is hard to tell why some folks are not getting hired, because we know nothing about them or the area they are applying. Some areas have an issues because of hospital...

6. Obama's health plan takes shape

   WorkinTheStreets replied to blue note's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   "By the skillful and sustained use of propaganda, one can make a people see even heaven as hell or an extremely wretched life as paradise." - Adolph Hitler "Mankind is divided into rich and poor,...

7. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

   WorkinTheStreets replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Some things you all need to take into account.... 1. Consider per diem jobs because they can lead to full time. If there is a specific facility that you want to work at with per diem slots open, it's...

8. I have a major dilemma CNA or EMT certification while waiting for RN to start?

   WorkinTheStreets replied to wifey08's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   At point of entry, yes...it is very little. But that is usually follow up by required CEU's for rectrtification every 2-3 years. Additional requirements like PHTLS, Haz-Mat, Rescue, Trauma...

9. I have a major dilemma CNA or EMT certification while waiting for RN to start?

   WorkinTheStreets replied to wifey08's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Two Weeks???? EMT is at least 120-140 hours....equivalent to a single semester 3 credit class. I work as an EMT while going through school. I worked Critical Care Transport and urban EMS...Now Just...

10. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    WorkinTheStreets replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You need to take a look at this thread and start asking questions of some of the nursing associations that want you as a member....along with your money....

11. Half of foreclosures attributable to health care costs

    WorkinTheStreets replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ok, but according to the Center for Research on Globalization article entitled "Who are the Architects of Economic Collapse?" http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=10860 : "Is...

12. Sleep/work schedule for working 12 hour nights

    WorkinTheStreets replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Clump....I'm working nights. 3-4 days on, 2-3 days off in between. Try not going to sleep right away when you get home...I target 11-noon as bedtime. Darkness in the bedroom is an absolute must....

13. The future of Obamacare

    WorkinTheStreets replied to CRNA2007's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The data is only as good as its source. Data/statistics are always manipulated to suit the needs of the presenter, regardless of who that is. What has to be seen beyond the data that is presented, is...

14. The future of Obamacare

    WorkinTheStreets replied to CRNA2007's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The VA system, without failure, should be the best system in the world for one simple reason. These men and women defend freedom. They defend the right to free speech. They defend the democratic...

15. The future of Obamacare

    WorkinTheStreets replied to CRNA2007's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It's all good...Next time I raise a pint to "cool off" i'll raise it in your honor!