dekagirlsRN

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1. When will my PA license officially be compact?

   dekagirlsRN replied to pamalamadingdong's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   I read that he signed the bill, correct? Does anyone know what the next step is or how long it'll take now for PA to become a compact

2. When Will the Nurse-Compact Be Fully Implemented

   dekagirlsRN replied to Epidural's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   I read that he signed the bill, correct? Does anyone know what the next step is or how long it'll take now for PA to become a compact

3. Turnover Rate

   dekagirlsRN posted a topic in Correctional

   I worked in LTC and can definitely understand and appreciate why there is such a high turnover rate. Wondering if there is a high turnover rate in correctional nursing, and if so, why do you think...

4. Recently hired to work in a women's prison

   dekagirlsRN replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in Correctional

   Thank you so much, wyogypsy. I appreciate all the advice and will take heed to it. I strongly believe I will like it, but can't say for sure until I give it a try. I was offered to work full-time...

5. Recently hired to work in a women's prison

   dekagirlsRN posted a topic in Correctional

   I was recently hired as an RN to work per diem in an all women's prison. I am presently employed at an inpatient residential facility for women addicted to drugs/alcohol. I have no experience...

6. Request for Nursing License

   dekagirlsRN replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in General Nursing

   I should also mention that I live in New Jersey. I just don't want to be searching for something that doesn't even exist! I guess I should call the Board of Nursing

7. Request for Nursing License

   dekagirlsRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am an RN and recently went on an interview and knew I was required to show my nursing license. I showed them the one I keep in my wallet, but they told me, no, they need "the large one." My...

8. interview with addictions facility CEO

   dekagirlsRN replied to K.Jamison, RN's topic in Addictions

   What was your response to

9. Got into LPN and RN What Should I Do?

   dekagirlsRN replied to Tfish1065's topic in General Nursing

   No brainer--RN program!!!!

10. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    dekagirlsRN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That would be most appreciated. Thanks!! (And some people thought there was no

11. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    dekagirlsRN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Best of luck to you on the Boards!

12. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    dekagirlsRN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OMG!! Is that a new title, "lay nurse"?????????? Give me a break!!! You are not a nurse! I'm not even going to justify the last part of that quote with a

13. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    dekagirlsRN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wrong! She's an Aide! If you want to be called a nurse, go back to school and earn that

14. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    dekagirlsRN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Okay, really???? CNA stands for Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Nurse's Aide (or something to that variation). ASSISTANT/AIDE!!! NOT NURSE!!! Nurses went to school for YEARS to earn that...

15. Contract Issue

    dekagirlsRN replied to nursedolphin's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure I understand where you're at in the contract--have you completed the orientation? I feel for you because I was in a similar situation not too long ago. I signed a contract to work in...