Ned the Red

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  1. South American Nurses?

    Ned the Red posted a topic in International Nursing

    Just realized that there's no thread for nurses from South America. What's the

  2. CNA Training

    Ned the Red posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Looks like the entire family is going for it..... my wife is an RN, I plan to get back into school and become and RN and now..... my 19 year old son is asking how he can become a CNA to have a stable...

  3. Trying to get into a hospital - not as a nurse

    Ned the Red posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I'm currently working on the pre-reqs for a local nursing program - trying to get out of my current field of contracts, sourcing, procurement. What I'd like to try to do, as a bridge, is land a...

  4. Looking for a list - distance ADN, self paced schools

    Ned the Red posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm trying to put together a list of schools that offer distance learning for an ADN. In addition, the school will need to offer it in a self paced format. I'll need to continue working full time and...

  5. Husband wants to be a nurse????

    Ned the Red replied to harley_fan's topic in General Nursing

    I'm doing exactly what your husband is thinking about. Difference is that I'm taking some night courses to get ready. Took A&P I with the intention of getting into an ADN program. I still want to...

  6. Less pay if I accept contract?

    Ned the Red replied to TXMomRN's topic in Agency Nurses

    And there may be a difference in benefits. That may be a cost the employer now has that they didn't when you were with the

  7. Because I am a man

    Ned the Red replied to nursebedlam's topic in Nursing Humor

    Because I am a woman I am different from a man. We may look like the same species, but there are different "rules" for each of us. Because I am a woman, I need to spend 20 minutes outlining my lips...

  8. South American Nurses?

    Ned the Red replied to Ned the Red's topic in International Nursing

    I really didn't have any particular questions. Just hadn't seen any posts from any down there! I lived in Brasil for a couple of years. Visited Argentina and Paraguay and have always kicked myself for...

  9. Is English required to be an RN?

    Ned the Red replied to Jailhouse RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    All I'm trying to say is that there are many things that make a good (or bad) first impression. I'm not the most "snappy" dresser, for instance, and sometimes show up for work a bit on the wrinkled...

  10. Is English required to be an RN?

    Ned the Red replied to Jailhouse RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    At an open house at my daughter's school one night, one of the teachers kept asking "Is there any more questions?" At least she wasn't an English

  11. Is English required to be an RN?

    Ned the Red replied to Jailhouse RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I knew this would happen. Let me clarify my position a bit. Think of it this way - right or wrong, it's more difficult for a person to be taken seriously if they don't look the part and sound the...

  12. Is English required to be an RN?

    Ned the Red replied to Jailhouse RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I almost hate to get involved in this but as an ex-English teacher I find I can't help myself. My concern/gripe isn't the occasional typo or the fact that folks "talk" in a forum differently than they...

  13. Career change-teacher to nurse

    Ned the Red replied to cowgirlup's topic in General Students

    Y'all should be great. I haven't started the program yet (but have two nurses in the family) but did teach for a couple ofyears. But, you'll have a lot of transferrable skills that you can take from...

  14. About a LTC MD who is BAD NEWS

    Ned the Red replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I can tell you that the FBI takes a VERY dim view of people who say they're affiliated with them. It would only take one call to get their

  15. Anyone else having trouble getting work?

    Ned the Red replied to rasberryblonde's topic in Agency Nurses

    Do you stay in touch with your contact at the agency? A friendly phone call from time to time wouldn't hurt. The sqeaky wheel and all that... Besides, the recruiter is more likely to place you if they...

  16. Any advice on helping my wife's hurting feet? She is a nursing school student...

    Ned the Red replied to Roland's topic in Holistic

    Way back when I enjoyed hiking. After carrying a 45 lb pack for a few hours I'd pull the boots off and spray my feet with some spray powder made by Dr. Scholl's. It dried and cooled them and felt...

  17. Why is it MEN seem to get along better in this field than WOMEN??!!!

    Ned the Red replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Interesting show on NPR last week. They talked about testosterone. This probably isn't news to y'all but I (just getting started) was amazed. Among other things they said that because men generally...

  18. Why is it MEN seem to get along better in this field than WOMEN??!!!

    Ned the Red replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'll strike out in a different direction with this thread. And, this idea just now came to me so, it isn't fully formed and I'm not sure even I understand what I want to say. But, bear with me.......

  19. Wanting to Move to Dallas

    Ned the Red replied to fssmith's topic in Texas Nursing

    Not sure if it runs past that hospital but if DART light rail can get you there it opens up a few other possibilities. You can jump on the train from the airport area and be downtown in about 1/2...

  20. Which book is best to use when reviewing for NET

    Ned the Red replied to Godswill's topic in General Students

    I plan to take this one and have been reading the various posts and here's my "take" on it - the material itself won't be too difficult but you need to be mentally prepared and understand how to take...

  21. Which book is best to use when reviewing for NET

    Ned the Red replied to Godswill's topic in General Students

    I plan to get one from the company that wrote the test -

  22. Professional in scrubs?

    Ned the Red replied to Kora0880's topic in General Students

    I think I speak for all the guys when I say we'll take a pass on the dresses, hats, and especially the panty hose. But, what about scrubs with a white lab coat? Lots of pockets for all the gear and...

  23. A Koala Goes Into a Restaurant...

    Ned the Red replied to ExquisiteRevelation's topic in Nursing Humor

    Actually, correct punctuation would dictate that it be: Eats, shoots, and leaves. But, I really like dumb

  24. 'Dumbing Down of Healthcare'

    Ned the Red replied to rhiannonwolf's topic in General Nursing

    If the students are all failing it doesn't sould like the program is dumbing down at all. It would be dumbing down if they were making it through the class. Or, am I missing something

  25. HIPAA and message boards

    Ned the Red replied to Gompers's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Seems to me that we have two distinct cases here. First - Details are posted about me that would allow my neighbor do determine not only what the problem is but that I'm the one who has it. Like, "I...