Not_A_Hat_Person

Not_A_Hat_Person RN

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  1. LPN working as school nurse in pa

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to shamirad's topic in School

    LPNs can be school nurses in my state, as long as they work with an

  2. Funniest or worst PDN notes.

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    My agency does everything on paper, and I hate it. I can't wait for the day we finally go

  3. wouldn't it be easier

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to mvm2's topic in General Nursing

    I already had a BA when I started researching local nursing programs. With no help from my employer or the government (except loans), my options were $7,000 for an Associates, $15,000 for a BSN, or...

  4. How much do you owe in student loans?

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in 2008 with about $15,000 in student loan debt for 2 degrees. I finally managed to pay them off last year, but things were tight for a long

  5. Bad Job Market? Be a NURSE! (Insert eye roll here)

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my area, LTC experience will get you a job in LTC or home health, not a

  6. Applying to 'no experience necessary' jobs and being rejected for lack of experience?

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to moodyred01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I got my ADN in 2008, area hospitals would only hire BSNs, and even nursing homes wanted experience. I didn't want to work in LTC, but I applied anyway because I had no other options. After 1...

  7. Would you recommend doing RN to BSN or RN to MSN

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to TXRN44's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    From what I've seen, RN-BSN-MSN is cheaper than

  8. Overcoming obstacles

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to Dtermnd2Bgreat's topic in General Students

    I worked full-time evenings throughout school. First semester, my husband could not be bothered to remember when I had clinicals, despite several reminders. We were in a 1-bedroom apartment, the...

  9. Bringing kids to work?

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to mind_body_soul RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I worked in Assisted Living, employees brought their kids to work during school vacations. No one seemed to

  10. "Completing a BSN" ...or, "The Great Revenue-Generator."

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to Guttercat's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I got my AS 5 years ago, and I started UTA's BSN program this month. The amount of reading was surprising, but I'm getting through it. I have to take 3 history courses (including Texas Government) and...

  11. Funniest or worst PDN notes.

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    One of my clients has a G/J-Tube. When I need to access it, I tell my client "I need to take a look at Mr. Tube." I once charted "Flushed Mr. Tube with 30 cc water, no

  12. They laid off a lot of nurses now they want us back.

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Only with a very generous pay

  13. How to drop subtle hints with my nursing students about faith.

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to HappyWife77's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I hope you attended a religious

  14. Extremely Overweight Nurses

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Nursing Career

    Does the thin nurse with bulimia, anorexia nervosa, poorly-controlled Type 1 diabetes, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, or a meth addiction set a good example? Are they

  15. New grads being rushed into "nursing maturity"

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to PA_RN87's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The nurses of yesteryear got a lot more clinical training than more recent grads. Back in the days of hospital-based training, students staffed the second shift. They could hit the floor running after...

  16. New Grad RN Training- Take it or Leave it?

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to aznbc105's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't get sucked into working for free for 8-10

  17. How does you agency handle on call responsibilities?

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to melsman1904's topic in Home Health

    1. On my team, 3 people rotate call. I cover 1 week a month. 2. Call is by the week, so I cover the weekend whenever I'm on call. If a person who is on-call can't cover part of the week, they have to...

  18. Can't find a job for over 8 months

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to Liverpoollover's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you looked into travel nursing? With 3 years of experience, you could get an assignment

  19. New Grad-Is Home Health a good idea?

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to NCRN77's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What kind of orientation will you get? What kind of support will be available? The agency I work for has extensive orientation for new nurses and specific orientation for clients, but they don't hire...

  20. Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    How do you know the OP didn't research the field? There's lot of old data and "nursing shortage" propaganda out there. As a 2008 nursing grad, I know first-hand that a field with a large number of...

  21. Tips and Tricks on How to Get a Job as a New Graduate RN!

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to ashleyrosesf's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I volunteered in an ER for 2 years while I was a student and after I passed the NCLEX. It didn't help me one iota with the job

  22. Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was in your shoes when I graduated in 2008. Unlike you, I had a spouse, and we both had seriously ill parents, so we couldn't just pick up and move. There actually was a nursing shortage when I...

  23. Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to edogs334's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I was in Boston, experienced nurses at some hospitals made $60+ per hour. During clinicals, I heard one nurse rant about how she was "only" offered $65 per hour to picked up a shift. At the time,...

  24. Help, my school won't allow me to take Nclex.

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to Jdv13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you discussed this with your old school's Dean of Students, or the PA Board of

  25. How is this acceptable? 50 patients ltc/skilled DAYSHIFT!

    Not_A_Hat_Person replied to CynicallyVexed's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I did one shift, and only one shift, with 60 patients and 1 aide. It was nights, but old folks wake up