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    New grad moving from Phoenix to Chicago

    netglow replied to Chechy's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Start your endorsement now. You will find all you need on the IL BON site. You will not interview without license in hand. Illinois does not hire nurses without licenses even as externs. The market in...
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    Where is the shortage??

    netglow replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    Not in
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    New Grad willing to take a pay cut for employment?

    netglow replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    OK, so there is also the dirty reason why some hospitals staff with over 85% imports. The corporate administration likes certain cultural traits. The only way ANYBODY hires, is with the bottom line in...
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    Just let me go!

    netglow replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't make your POA a family
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    how will i remember all of this..

    netglow replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    See if you can download a floor map off your hospital website and then take that and pencil in where everything is keep it in your pocket. If the hospital web doesn't have a map. Go to the concierge...
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    Should I be worried about back problems?

    netglow replied to austriancrystal's topic in General Nursing

    Well yeah. But don't worry so!!! I take it you don't currently have back issues. Just mind what you will learn on how to lift. And, if you can look up exercises to strengthen your core. I've been a...
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    Career changers with degrees to become nurses or get msn degree

    netglow replied to Nickita's topic in General Nursing

    Understood, you were working on the other side of the thing. But in essence, it's the same, it's just applying a preset. I think you want a little more. Thing is, none of this needs an edu to do. But,...
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    The easy way in

    netglow replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    imported care: recruiting foreign nurses to u.s. health care facilities this is not a new one, but it is an interesting
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    Career changers with degrees to become nurses or get msn degree

    netglow replied to Nickita's topic in General Nursing

    OP, your last ? to me... Depends on what you want to run. Most jobs will want you to have experience in that very thing to even get an interview. Usually that is of a clinical nature. Precert/claims...
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    Career changers with degrees to become nurses or get msn degree

    netglow replied to Nickita's topic in General Nursing

    First step: Gain acceptance to college. Second step: Graduate from college with a degree in nursing (Associates degree, Bachelors degree). Third step: Take the national board exam for nursing NCLEX...
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    Previous felony convictions, 1400 percent increase!

    netglow replied to ITSSOSIMPLE's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    My college does background checks. You simply will not be allowed onsite at ANY clinical site with a criminal record. That means you also don't get into the nursing program, or any healthcare program...
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    The easy way in

    netglow replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, I have met a few Filippino nursing grads. They fly back here, then go through the process of getting the NCLEX stateside and licensed here somehow. I thought this could not be done with the newer...
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    Where are we headed?

    netglow replied to love-d-OR's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. A special note to all you too quick to jump to CRNA. I have heard from an MD I know that a hospital network near me is putting the big ol brakes on the CRNA thing. You will be vetted. He...
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    Career changers with degrees to become nurses or get msn degree

    netglow replied to Nickita's topic in General Nursing

    Also really check it all out. Do not think you have employment opportunity in nursing/admin if you have read news articles that say healthcare professionals are in demand. These are false. Find out...
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    Position difference between RN vs. BSN

    netglow replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    Also, I remember applying for additional licensure in another state and it was asked if you had ever failed the NCLEX. Also I have a vague memory about if you have unresolved record with the courts of...
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    Position difference between RN vs. BSN

    netglow replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    I am pretty firm in my thoughts on education. Edu first and formost should be obtained to gain employment. Your choice of profession/edu needs to primarily be made to ensure you can support...
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    Going to work with a broken heart...

    netglow replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Aww Poi Dog :heartbeat Just throw yourself in to the technical aspects. Don't chat with coworkers or patients if you can help it - just the barest minimum. You know coworkers won't care, and patients...
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    It still bothers me.

    netglow replied to chicookie's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a different spin? How about your doc here is not on board with your role, not even the bloodless thing. She of course is in a rough spot having to make something happen with her resources cut....
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    Where are all the jobs????

    netglow replied to beatrice1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I know an extremely intelligent and able new grad, younger, double degrees in healthcare, nurse who is at this very moment being pretty much screwed in that first hospital job. Wonder if this nurse...
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    Where are all the jobs????

    netglow replied to beatrice1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Winter, Maybe south? Chicago metro is one of the "dead markets" LPNs aren't seen north of Chicago much. Just talked to a few recruiters from all major hospital networks Chicago North. Most hospitals...
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    I have to switch majors from nursing to a non nursing undergrad degree=(

    netglow replied to jrsygirl's topic in General Students

    Blessing in
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    Proposition for a Nursing Revolt

    netglow replied to PintheD's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately Ginger is correct. I have a 4 hospital magnet system in my area that has almost entirely stopped hiring US educated nursing staff. Just about all are from the Phillipines a few from...
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    Question regarding patient refusal of vital signs & blood pressure meds.

    netglow replied to TheKyleRC's topic in General Nursing

    I'll support the OP on that. Those too quick to say illegal need to review psych if you did not have a experience in a true psych facility. You need to review voluntary vs involuntary admission and...
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    What to do with open reduction of radial fracture?

    netglow replied to Shyhaylee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Time to log off and study. Your answers are in your reading and should not be difficult to find if you put in your own time. This board is not a homework
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    does anyone out there copy charts to save time?

    netglow replied to lordgregoryrn's topic in General Nursing

    " ...as Pepper the Cat pointed out" LOL, cracks me up today. That's some smart