Havin' A Party! ASN, RN

ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management

RN with BS (Engineering), MBA (Admin Management), JD (House Counsel)

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    Dilemma - Any thoughts?

    If it were me, I'd jump to the RN position on graduation. And if I were to fail the NCLEX the first time, I'd request re-consideraton of their policy once I passed. If they chose to keep me as a NE...
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    Certified Legal Assistant v. Legal Nurse Consultant

    think both roles / functions are valuable. which is the "better" choice as a profession is totally subjective. what's a better profession, medicine or law? culinary arts or engineering? tons of...
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    Need Advice on Songs for Graduation~*~*~

    This might be my favorite of those listed so far (with lyrics). But tend to think an instrumental may work better if there'll be presentations, addresses, awards,
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    Need Advice on Songs for Graduation~*~*~

    So
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    Need Advice on Songs for Graduation~*~*~

    Liked that!
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    Need Advice on Songs for Graduation~*~*~

    P-U-H-L-E-E-E-S-E!!! I may just have to
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    getting into psych nursing

    Guess you have to keep your eyes and ears open. Know of new grads that have landed spots in acute MH nursing. Keep looking and good
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    Certified Legal Assistant v. Legal Nurse Consultant

    Dem -- What are we really addressing here? Seems like apples to kiwis. The functions / roles of paralegals and LNCs are totally
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    ER the most physically demanding?

    Hahahaha!
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    What field of nursing ??

    If you're not pretty sure where you wanna go, then Med / Surg is the place to be. Perfect for someone in your shoes... great general experience, applicable to just about any other spot down the road....
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    Guys in Support Hose?

    Some guys (non-gays) at my facility wear 'em. No biggie at all! In fact, unless one of them hadn't mentioned it (as part of a light humor thing), don't think anyone would've known. And no one cared....
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    Nicotine in pre-employment drug screen?

    Believe some of this stuff is happening cause smokers are now considered fair game... for all the obvious reasons already talked out. Management may also associate a "personality" with smokers that...
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    Nicotine in pre-employment drug screen?

    Liked the play on
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    Is this legal?

    I'll predict that, as technology becomes cheaper, smaller and more reliable, more and more tracking will result. And, at times and in certain instances, it'll be used for performance, discipline,...
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    Hospital Love Stories ! ! !

    Just pointing out, CC, that we can have "feelings" and not have to act on them. Staying friendly and professional is something I think we've gotta get used to practicing... 'cause inevitably, in the...
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    Hospital Love Stories ! ! !

    Hey there, CC. Didn't notice any "hate" in Cute's post. Where are you seeing
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    Hospital Love Stories ! ! !

    Right
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    Hospital Love Stories ! ! !

    Unlike some of the other opinions posted, think you can be friendly and professional. Good
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    Physical exam question

    Sorta reminds me of that SNL skit where Mel Gibson played the
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    Other Great Careers in Healthcare

    Sounds like you have it so together... especially for your young age, "Faith." All the best to
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    Other Great Careers in Healthcare

    Wow! Where's management on this?
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    Does the term 'Nurse' bother you?

    True... for sure! But if a change can bring more professionalism, autonomy, prestige, and "dinero," then maybe we should put our collective minds to the task. Another part of all this is that the...
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    please help on management issue

    Yeah, that came through pretty loud and clear, didn't
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    Does the term 'Nurse' bother you?

    ... because maybe... just maybe... it may be able to be improved upon. If that were possible, wouldn't you be in favor of it? Shouldn't we keep our minds
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    Funny song about the Drug Industry

    Have a soft spot for good lyrics. The following line is very cool! "... Dark depictions Dire predictions Life as seen in Dickens