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    Maternity without FMLA

    elkpark replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, the FMLA law doesn't guarantee that "your" job will be held for you, just that the employer is required to provide you a comparable job when you return. I've seen employers get rid of...
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    Accreditation

    elkpark replied to Infinity88's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm no expert on this (it's v. confusing), but I do know that the ACEN accredits higher level nursing programs as well, all the way up to doctorate. I don't know how long that's been the case; for...
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    is this bullying?

    elkpark replied to jennalou's topic in General Nursing

    Not bullying. And try not to catastrophize the situation. "Not liking" you is not the same as "hating" you. I was an older student in nursing school, with prior college experience, more accustomed...
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    HELP! Want to become an RN, looking for Hospital that will send me to school TX,TN,OH

    elkpark replied to txbon627's topic in School, College Programs

    Welcome to allnurses! :balloons: Lots of hospitals offer some tuition assistance as a job benefit for employees, but there are usually strings attached, like you have to have already worked for the...
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    HELP! Want to become an RN, looking for Hospital that will send me to school TX,TN,OH

    elkpark replied to txbon627's topic in School, College Programs

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    Easiest nursing schools to get through in Florida?

    elkpark replied to alison86786's topic in School, College Programs

    Yeah, sure, 'cause if I have some kind of serious health problem, I definitely want my nurse to be someone who went out of her/his way to find an "easy" nursing school ... You're in luck, there are a...
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    Rethinking My Choice To Be A Nurse

    elkpark replied to kassthebadass's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I agree with Viva that your own mental health and stability need to be your priorities right now. You have the rest of your life to pursue nursing if you decide that's what you want to do. Hugs and...
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    Not hearing from former nurse co-workers

    elkpark replied to BlinkyPinky's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are only a few times in my long career I've ended up maintaining friendships with "work friends" over time after leaving the job. "Work friends" aren't the same as "real" friends; it's helpful...
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    Observing a Friend's Surgery

    elkpark replied to Annamm's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    For the same reasons you would not be allowed to be assigned to a friend in any other clinical assignment or setting. It's a violation of established nursing boundaries. I'm surprised anyone gave...
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    Documenting

    elkpark replied to nina12345's topic in Psychiatric

    Are you asking the client directly about any hallucinations as part of your assessment? For example, "Are you hearing the voices today? Are they voices, or are you just hearing noises? What are...
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    Which Letter of Recommendation should I submit?

    elkpark replied to FNP2B1210's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Admissions committees for graduate programs in nursing are looking for candidates who can be expected to be successful doing graduate level academic work. Clinical experience and glowing reviews from...
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    Patient waking up during CPR

    elkpark replied to LisaStone's topic in General Nursing

    Excuse me for sounding glib, but isn't the whole point of CPR for people to "wake
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    Capscare Academy anyone?

    elkpark replied to Newbeginnings2018's topic in School, College Programs

    Well, some people become nurses from there ... The most recent NCLEX pass rate, per the FL BON, is less than 36%, so only a little more of a third of the graduating students are "able to achieve...
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    Best shoes for work?

    elkpark replied to Alohalani_RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've had good experiences with New Balance and with the SAS brand (traditional nursing shoes, not sneakers). But, as already noted, different shoes are more comfortable for different people. Your...
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    Failed first pathophysiology exam

    elkpark replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    So sorry to hear that! Get "back up on the horse," as they say and keep plugging along. We have all experienced setbacks in our education; what matters is how you respond and keep moving forward....
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    Nursing and relationships?

    elkpark replied to alv24518's topic in General Students

    It's not clear to me what you mean by the "best" way to juggle differing work schedules. You both work when you need to work, and you spend time together when you're
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    Capscare Academy anyone?

    elkpark replied to Newbeginnings2018's topic in School, College Programs

    Accredited by what organizations? There's nothing about accreditation on their
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    Realizing how difficult nursing school is

    elkpark replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, the teacher expects you to "read the book, too." There's no sugarcoating it, there's a lot of reading in nursing school (and the prerequisites) and a lot of content to master. People have...
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    Am I the only one who thinks this is wildly inappropriate?

    elkpark replied to Rainbow_RN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You're not the only one. I also think it's wildly inappropriate, whether you're talking about substance use, marital issues, or anything else. I'm an old fogey now and I know lots of people (inc....
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    Career Reroute (sorta): Some Career Advice CNL vs CNS vs NP international health, migrant,

    elkpark replied to meredithpagemiller's topic in Advanced Practice

    Welcome to allnurses! :balloons: The CNL is not recognized as an advanced practice specialty here in the US, either. It's not an advanced practice role and was never intended to be one. It has...
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    The Rise of Nurse Practitioners

    elkpark replied to MikeFNPC's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Meh. The same stuff that gets mentioned in any of the pro-NP puff pieces. I didn't see anything new or
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    Part time CRNA school for Police officer

    elkpark replied to kt0473's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you click on the OP's name to access his profile, you can see that he hasn't posted here since September, 2015. I doubt you're going to get a
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    LVN 30 Unit Option?

    elkpark replied to Mrs.Abby's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are a bunch of existing threads here about the 30 unit option, which is unique to California. You can find them with the "search" button in the upper right corner of the page. Yes, the 30 unit...
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    Applying for crna school, with non traditional grades

    elkpark replied to RunningNurse18's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    When I interviewed for grad school (not a CRNA program, but at a v. competitive school), I got asked to explain an "F" I had gotten in a badminton class (yes, a PE class) 20 years earlier, my first...
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    Lpn to RN fast track

    elkpark replied to deebee18's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    To be fair, the OP failed by one point five years ago. I'm guessing there are not a lot of nursing schools that would let anyone pick up where they left off five years ago. OP, I'm sorry to hear you...