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    Are nurses being replaced?

    netglow replied to BC Roberts's topic in General Nursing

    Yup they are being replaced. The motivation is money honey. No employer, even in healthcare, makes a single move unless there is financial gain anticipated. Nursing is a large cash drain on...
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    Am I waisting my time with associates degree?

    netglow replied to chall2011's topic in General Nursing

    OP, you say you just graduated 2009 with a bachelors degree. Is your debt paid off? If not I do not at all advise going for your BSN. If you do an ADN can you swing that even? Thing is, nursing is not...
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    Preceptor from hell- no more killing with kindness

    netglow replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lovejoy, you go GET SOME
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    Will I be considered for a different unit if I am turned down after an interview?

    netglow replied to es0718's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, keep the line open. Seems everybody is different these days. If you don't get this one, chat up the HR person that you know. Sometimes there is more than one recruiter, so you might have to do...
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    The case of the missing pens: A rant and an idea

    netglow replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Recently got a pen from a hospice -- love that one, can't find the maker of it. But other than that, I buy the Bic ecolutions black pens... slim retractable, always writes
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    Will I be considered for a different unit if I am turned down after an interview?

    netglow replied to es0718's topic in General Nursing

    No usually, you will not be considered for another unit just off of having interviewed with one. Each nurse manager interviews for her/his own unit. However if that NM is friends with another, she may...
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    One Of The Saddest Things I've Seen... Can't Stop Laughing

    netglow replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am surprised that you are surprised?! This is quite common, not just LTC, but in Hospital, Home Health, Hospice -- EVERYWHERE. It's bad, no joke. But it it's not seen as unusual at all anymore. I...
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    Selecting syringes

    netglow replied to queenjulie's topic in General Nursing

    OP, you can usually tip the vial or what ever, to judge the viscosity of the med. Think of a skinny coffee stir type straw (those little red or brown ones), how it'd be if you tried to use one to suck...
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    Can a new RN still work as a CNA

    netglow replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes in many states its legal, although as others have said, you will be held to your RN. Many hospitals won't consider an RN for a tech job because they KNOW you don't want to be a tech and will...
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    Northwestern Application

    netglow replied to kujomonster's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yes, you must be already licensed in Illinois. Northwestern just had a merger with Lake Forest Hospital (little hospital what would have gone under). Northwestern is a major facility known across the...
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    Halitosis invasion

    netglow replied to Sugar-Phosphate's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It's also probably because OP, you are dehydrated!!! Drink water (I know, when?) And chew gum, it'll help with a dry mouth. I rec you try Orbit Mint
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    Do nps make money?

    netglow replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in General Nursing

    BTW, Snickerdoodle, I just made some Snickerdoodles last night!
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    Do nps make money?

    netglow replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in General Nursing

    The Walgreens Take Care Clinic NPs have formed a Union. I knew Walgreens would screw them as fast as they could. Good on those NPs for uniting and stopping the bloodloss quickly. Take Care Clinics are...
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    Selecting syringes

    netglow replied to queenjulie's topic in General Nursing

    OP, you will find a syringe to accommodate the amount of fluid medication you need to inject. Keep in mind some meds must be diluted first, which adds to the total volume and would make you select a...
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    The kiss of death: when you know you are about to get fired

    netglow replied to fallinnstyle's topic in General Nursing

    Since you say this is a pattern with them, it looks like they want to eliminate RNs so that they can make more money. Also I am sure they are getting some more bang for that one, probably want to...
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    New Grad willing to take a pay cut for employment?

    netglow replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    Madwife, I don't have any issue with singular hiring of foreign nurses. I have a huge problem with the wholesale importing, sight unseen, of foreign nurses from a targeted suppliers. Hospitals and...
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    Stuck in the rumor mill at work...

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

    To the OP, Simple. If your group wants to be friends, great. So carry on with your group but just be pals outside of work. This is comic to me - all the dust up. Don't go to management, ignore it all...
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    job offer questions...

    netglow replied to sbostonRN's topic in General Nursing

    You will only know if your license is at risk once you begin
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    job offer questions...

    netglow replied to sbostonRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'd say if you think it (might) work out take it. You know your limits. If it ends up being a total nightmare then leave. Unfortunately, it almost seems like if they make an offer quickly to a...
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    New grad moving from Phoenix to Chicago

    netglow replied to Chechy's topic in Illinois Nursing

    OP, here is one you might try: Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center, Chicago, IL They often post of wanting bilingual nurses. The area that hospital is in can be dicey, and also I think it's...
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    Does nursing school teach you anything?

    netglow replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the world of resources for education are available to us all. I would highly rec that you all go your own way to learning. Get the best resources so you can learn. Take a flip through on what...
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    I have your meds, please take them:)

    netglow replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    OK, (geeeez)... Never leave meds with patient. YOU MUST ADMINISTER THE
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    new nurse switching positions

    netglow replied to codeblue20's topic in General Nursing

    Well ICU is not for
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    Does nursing school teach you anything?

    netglow replied to snickerdoodle17_1's topic in General Nursing

    No, you will not learn much from your instructors or the courses you take in nursing. Microbiology and Anatomy & Physiology are where you last learned by leaps and bounds (we hope) After those...
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    New Grad willing to take a pay cut for employment?

    netglow replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    imported care: recruiting foreign nurses to u.s. health care facilities i posted this on another thread too. it's not a new article, but it has some great