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    No nursing shortage or nursing jobs

    netglow replied to PinaColada's topic in General Nursing

    Delynn118, I really feel for you. But I am glad that you are here and are getting to know about the real situation out there. You are way ahead of your classmates. My advice is to never give thought...
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    No nursing shortage or nursing jobs

    netglow replied to PinaColada's topic in General Nursing

    Well, good for them. It is just awful to take money from people the way so many of these colleges do. The administrators know well that a nursing degree of any kind is worthless if employment is not...
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    potential future nurse seeking wisdom from current nurses

    netglow replied to George4life's topic in Nursing Career

    I know an RN to General Surgeon. She takes no prisoners either. Yeah
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    Question for Nurse Recruiters about New Graduate RN Resume

    netglow replied to ggabri07's topic in General Nursing

    I'll add that nobody needs to hire someone else to write a resume. All you need for resources is easily found free on the internet. Hopefully you are not paying hourly for that service. I'd drop them...
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    Question for Nurse Recruiters about New Graduate RN Resume

    netglow replied to ggabri07's topic in General Nursing

    That's nuts. If you are working as a case manager that is what you are. Sure there was a lot to learn but this, is not, rocket science. I know a few case managers who got the job as new second degree...
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    Red flag on new unit?

    netglow replied to arnie1234's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm. So you've been away from being "in the know". That's a tough spot to be in. Do you have any friends or people who work around in the hospital that you can ask? Even a floor secretary, or tech,...
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    Just accepted into adn program! Should i accept or decline?

    netglow replied to marcopolo's topic in General Nursing

    Weeeel, these days it really doesn't matter what your degree in nursing. I'm sure you've read up on the overpopulation of new nurses in this country. I've told a few HS seniors to choose career B....
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    In need of encouragement.

    netglow replied to Sunny Lioness's topic in General Nursing

    :hug: Hang in there! Wonder if this would help. Every night after work come home sit down get a snack and write down your thoughts for the day that just passed in a journal. Write down every little...
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    Can CEUs carry over?

    netglow replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    It does Classic, from the initial date of licensure for that state the clock starts ticking. Ususally what you did before that clock started does not count. Also Medscapes state by state info was...
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    NY Presbyterian Recruitment office contact info Help!!

    netglow replied to Ms.Jen10184's topic in General Nursing

    They will contact you if you get accepted! Be sure to constantly check voicemail/email/spam folder. Getting a constant "busy" and not providing easy access, is a signal to you that nobody is...
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    The Dream Lives On

    netglow replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Nursing

    Goonie, that's how it is in the
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    The Dream Lives On

    netglow replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Nursing

    I totally get you OP. A very honest and valid post. This is why nursing is such a huge trainwreck. The job is a direct contradiction to the education and the values of those who pursue it. As soon as...
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    Tell me about yourself question

    netglow replied to kujomonster's topic in General Nursing

    tokmom, Love your words to live by. For cookies I will do
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    Ativan...do i hold or give?

    netglow replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

    Yes this all can be confusing. Remember hospice is adjunct in many ways. If your role is the primary nurse and you have orders to give meds that you feel are not appropriate at this time, and your...
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    Am I still considered a new grad? Please help.

    netglow replied to Pooh Bear RN's topic in General Nursing

    You are technically until you've worked I think I've heard for 6 consec. months as an RN. You would still be considered new and eligible for that kind of orientation. If you've worked longer than...
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    Can CEUs carry over?

    netglow replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you get a license in another state and end up as you mentioned needing to satisfy a ceu deal there, you would have to check their rules as far as how many, and what period of time they need to be...
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    2nd Interview after a year!!!!

    netglow replied to witc's topic in General Nursing

    Exfoliate and mositurize. -just
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    To report or not report?

    netglow replied to clinicRn's topic in General Nursing

    In my state there is an educational requirement for CNA as well as a certification exam to pass. There is also a background check and health requirements. Finally your certification is contingent and...
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    Northwestern Application

    netglow replied to kujomonster's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Pretty much they don't care about the "extras". "Not considered" means you are not being considered. New graduate programs are often already filled for the most part prior to posting. You'll find...
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    Will it be worth it?

    netglow replied to hopefull1's topic in General Nursing

    Very seriously
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    Duties of an LPN in a Urology office

    netglow replied to Newtotheoccupation's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Neither have I, but you are gonna be cathing, cathing, cathing, and did I say cathing unhappy old guys for
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    To report or not report?

    netglow replied to clinicRn's topic in General Nursing

    i'd report. it's easy to do at least in my state. you can just go to your dept. of health or bon and read where to report online. or, you can locate an address and send a typed note that way to...
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    how did they pass theyre boards??

    netglow replied to reginachanana2660's topic in General Nursing

    Yes closing this thread is a good
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    nurse scholarship in exchange for set employment

    netglow replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of a hospital paying for all of college. I have heard of fixed percent or dollar amount tuition reimbursement providing you keep a B average as well as the ball and chain. Still gonna...
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    Books on IV therapy?

    netglow posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone rec. a great book on IV therapy? I really love the book for fluids/electrolytes (Fluids & Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy) that I bought after looking it over before buying. I can't...