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    New grad RN terminated from orientation after 3 weeks on tele unit

    netglow replied to BMB Girl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yeah. What's funny (strange) is that I suspected this was going on a few years ago since the obvious lack of the "nursing shortage" and the economy tanked, when I started hearing similar things as...
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    New grad RN terminated from orientation after 3 weeks on tele unit

    netglow replied to BMB Girl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There has been a pattern of hiring new grads as "place-holders" until they can find an experienced nurse to fill the position. Sometimes they hire a group of NGs and are able to fill say two...
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    Hospital closing my entire unit.

    netglow replied to miranda819's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I've heard that too. People are waiting to get married too, now. At least on a positive note young people are understanding that if you have a child you will need to support it as well. Bringing...
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    One day?

    netglow replied to bay09's topic in General Nursing

    Op, the best advice is to keep it moving. Doctors want patient's roomed and hx taken and drugs rec'd (usually) and extras dependent on specialty. If you do that too. It's like a comedy act you in one...
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    Disappointed with my nurse last night

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

    Aw come on Crazy. Your just PO'd because you did something stooooopid and you are sick and fussy too because of it. You ought to kick your husband's behind for ratting you out. It's he who should know...
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    The most gruesome situation you've encountered?

    netglow replied to SuzieVN's topic in General Nursing

    How open can you be and how long can you remain open, to being open? Absence of all tissue/muscle/vessels of an area 6inches wide, anterior upper thigh to ankle. Bone fully exposed entire length with...
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    Advice for Practicum?!?!?!?!?!?

    netglow replied to procrastinator911's topic in General Students

    Well, I beg to differ. I am aware of more than a few situations where personality and immaturity on the side of a clinical instructor caused problems. I witnessed a few as they unfolded and really was...
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    New Grad RN-Home Health Chicago starting hourly rate

    netglow replied to msalx1srn's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Basically you have no negotiating power as a new grad. Just be sure you aren't being scammed. Home Health and Hospice is huge for scamming new nurses. There are a few great small independent Co.s but...
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    Letters of recommendation.

    netglow replied to SuzieVN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Lets all sing it!! "those ...were ...the ...days my friend, we'd thought they'd never
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    Insomnia: What works for you?

    netglow replied to joanna73's topic in Health, Stress Management

    A good quick to absorb calcium/magnesium supplement at bedtime. The combo is good, especially the
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    Starting in Long Term Care - are you stuck there?

    netglow replied to imapsychrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Transitioning from LTC to hospital is not as common as it used to be. Used to be you got your feet wet in LTC and then were accepted into a hospital and even allowed into a residency type situation....
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    Letters of recommendation.

    netglow replied to SuzieVN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You usually must list your supervisors name, title and work phone number. If they no longer work where you used to work, it's expected that you keep in contact with them simply because they are your...
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    Medtronic Life Pack 20e VS ZOLL M (defib/pacer/cardioverter

    netglow replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    If you are hospital affiliated just contact EP and find out through their offices who their reps are, get the numbers and call the reps for your
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    Unethical hiring practices

    netglow replied to Zippitydoodah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If it is a facility where your classmates and future grads from your school would be applying, be sure to let your former instructors know what went down there. Be sure you let everybody in your...
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    Unethical hiring practices

    netglow replied to Zippitydoodah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like you guys were just place holders until they managed to trick a few RNs with experience to work for them ...that is, until those RNs quit ...within the month. Rinse and
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    Extremely BAD night...

    netglow replied to SweetMelissaRN's topic in Emergency

    Here's one Allergist's spin on the epi/contrast shock scenario: Epinephrine in the treatment of
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    Renew LPN if RN?

    netglow replied to qestout's topic in General Nursing

    Wait!!! Search AN "RN working as LPN" read those threads. Some have found it wise to keep their LPN in hard times dependent on what job presents itself. But you need to see if it's OK with your
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    Respecting patient's wishes or Neglecting patient's care?

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

    Aunt Mimi is within a very NORMAL range after valve surgery or any large heart surgery. Yup. It's a major hit in all aspects. Appetite might not be there at all, and the fatigue is huge for most. It's...
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    Resignation not going well. Advice?

    netglow replied to imalilteapott's topic in General Nursing

    yedwards42, this is your future. Nursing is all this all too often these days. Keep reading, you will read many more threads like this one. I'll add this, you think you could work in ICU with this...
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    Resignation not going well. Advice?

    netglow replied to imalilteapott's topic in General Nursing

    imalilteapott, steel yourself girl! and do just exactly what you stated you will do. Nothing more, nothing less. Accept your new old job and let them know you need two weeks. Work out your two weeks...
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    Forced out of job as MA

    netglow replied to PaulKrumrei's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Welcome to
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    Fraudulent visits - yes I brought it up!

    netglow replied to salvadordolly's topic in Home Health

    Look. I know some of you work for straight-up companies, but what's out there now, is ridiculous. You can read lots of "outing" on the home health and hospice. Pharmacy/device reps out of work due to...
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    Better living--and working--through chemistry.

    netglow replied to dudette10's topic in Health, Stress Management

    That's great news! But sad that so many have to do this just to work as a nurse or MD. I think that it's not that crazy these days to think that it might be prudent just to start taking meds on your...
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    How much do you owe in student loans?

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

    OMG I read this stuff about debt, then I read the new posts from peeps who just finished another degree and are going right into accelerated BSN. They won't ever pay off their loans. Most of them will...
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    Home Health-The good, The bad, and I'm getting out.

    netglow replied to lsvalliant's topic in Home Health

    One big problem is that many HH and hospice have nobody in administration or ownership with any kind of real pertinent medical/nursing background. Just guys out for a quick buck. All you need is money...