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    Where are all the jobs!!!

    netglow replied to cleo777's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I hear about Chicagoland - not good for new grads. You must have very tight contacts to get you in if you want a hospital job as a new grad, like family/friend/political with direct hire...
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    I finished the BSN.

    netglow replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congratulations Sue!!! Now you can work on... IDK, something else, like having fun when you are off work!!! BTW sorry late on the congrats, but you don't hangout where I usually hang out anymore!...
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    On-call pay? Commuters?

    netglow replied to themoreyouknow's topic in General Nursing

    Wonder if it is a way to make the commuters unable to fulfill job requirements. Sheesh you'd have to spend your call day half way to your job so you could make it! Some others must have foiled this...
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    Emergency Room Rotation - HELP!

    netglow replied to guest_57352's topic in General Nursing

    OK y'all, you scared our puppy off. OP, sleep well, eat a good meal and be sure your hydrated before your shift. Dress well, have your stethoscope around your neck, scissors on your belt/pocket. Be...
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    Emergency Room Rotation - HELP!

    netglow replied to guest_57352's topic in General Nursing

    IDK about assisting in the OR I was invited by surgeons to be tableside scrubbed in several surgeries including CABG/Valve but I did not touch nothin!!!!!! But, I was allowed to bring my patient up...
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    Time to call a duck a duck?

    netglow replied to eriksoln's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You just posted - ..."Yes, the plumber and electrician and chimney sweep don't spend as much time in school. Hmmmm.......could it be partly because their school curriculum is not flooded with...
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    Time to call a duck a duck?

    netglow replied to eriksoln's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Right ON my
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    The ethics and laws associated with keeping a personal diary

    netglow replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in General Nursing

    Just thinking the same Oramar. Too bad this. When I started to read this thread I thought it would be cool to look back on your career, NG on to many years experience, different specialties and your...
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    You know you're Old School when...

    netglow replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Justa, I had a clinical instructor in 2007 who tried to harp about how wearing gloves while giving bed baths in particular made patients feel bad. She was against them. LOL!!! Needless to say I...
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    You know you're Old School when...

    netglow replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Noahm, really enjoyed your post. Wow. I had to chuckle tho, because in some places in the states, having a total ***** as a NM or DON (matron) is still real
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    code on a baby

    netglow replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow OP, what a wild round of emotions for you. I hope that as the time passes you get the answers you need because I know you need them so you can be OK (like me). Say hi to your new little family...
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    Any information is helpful!

    netglow replied to Aleksandra's topic in International Nursing

    Great, good for
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    Older nurses taking forever to computer chart

    netglow replied to Giga's topic in General Nursing

    Giga, you have some valid points. I understand this is your vent, you should have kept it a vent. I lost all credibility in ya when you posted the above. Have you figured out the other angle? Maybe...
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    Would you work as a CNA or LVN if you could not find work as an RN?

    netglow replied to indigonurse's topic in Nursing Career

    In some states you can very well work as a CNA with an RN license. You must check with your
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    Any information is helpful!

    netglow replied to Aleksandra's topic in International Nursing

    It does concern the OP as she very well might come up against this in her attempts to find employment. To the OP, it's not a "family helping family" thing I describe in my posts, that kind of thing is...
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    Did your Docs get you a Christmas gift or recognize your work?

    netglow replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    I have brought CNAs Starbucks just as a nice thing to do.. I would much prefer to be able to think of each other once in a while, it does make work better. This comes from my general good will to all...
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    Prescription narcotics or benzodiazepines while working?

    netglow replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok lineart, Then you cannot be a nurse if you are a diabetic. No
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    Nursing Career after caring for dying parents???

    netglow replied to BrookeeLou_RN's topic in General Nursing

    :hug:
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    How soon after graduation would you start your ADN to BSN

    netglow replied to MickeysMom's topic in General Nursing

    Ha, for some reason that just made me laugh Smilealot! Hey too bad, I used to have a relative who lived outside Anchorage. Could have have had a family for you to have in case of need over
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    How soon after graduation would you start your ADN to BSN

    netglow replied to MickeysMom's topic in General Nursing

    Just be sure to continually reassess the situation because many people who had something set up at work had that revoked due to the "nursing situation". I have read posts on this board of people who...
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    Prescription narcotics or benzodiazepines while working?

    netglow replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    PS Daddy, There should be no discrimination towards nurses in the receipt of health care. Nurse or not, everybody has the potential to have any of the positive or the negative effects of any...
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    How soon after graduation would you start your ADN to BSN

    netglow replied to MickeysMom's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I have thought of this too, and I have a previous bachelors in another field. I will not put another dollar into nursing until the current nursing situation resolves. If I were you, I'd wait and...
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    Did your Docs get you a Christmas gift or recognize your work?

    netglow replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if private practice you do work for them. I have owned my own buisness in the past so it bothers me not. But anyhoo, I always baked A LOT throughout the holidays for the office. Also got good at...
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    Would you marry a Doctor?

    netglow replied to fleurafor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh Gawd, the OP reminds me of one of these girls (albeit she's a little too old). I remember seeing this commercial when I was a little girl. I remember sitting in my pink pajamas and slippers on the...
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    Did your Docs get you a Christmas gift or recognize your work?

    netglow replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked private practice, I usually got spa gift cards, and when I was in school (and could use extra cash), he gave me Amex cash gift