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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    netglow replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You'd definitely have to gaslight yourself in someway for a rationalization in order to pay for a RN-BSN, It'd be like buying a lemon car, I'd have to say to myself, gawd did I ever get hosed on that...
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    Is your Hospital requiring a copy of your diploma or transcripts?

    netglow replied to floridaboundrn's topic in General Nursing

    I've had to give my GPA for all degrees. Haha. I was a little worried I'd have trouble finding them! But I got them a few years back and have what I call an application sheet, I've done in Word with...
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    March 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    netglow replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    OMG you've just got to have the biggest nose I've ever seen. I mean, can you fit a mask over that, doesn't it get in the way?
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    Fun: Coke or Pepsi Nurses?

    netglow replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    "*yes, we know they are both bad for you*" - Brian re Coke and Pepsi Nursing is bad for you,
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    netglow replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    "Sometimes, I wonder if this is the reason why a bedside nurse can talk all day about process analysis of caring and sharing, but doesn't have one clue how to care for a septic pt. Nursing theory...
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    Fun: Coke or Pepsi Nurses?

    netglow replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Total addict when it's nursing. Funny how I don't N.E.E.D a fix if I'm not
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    netglow replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Mar 14 by adnrnstudent "I didn't have to do anything like this for my B.S. or MBA." I beg to differ, the OP is multi-degreed and experienced. The OP has "bettered self" in an uber way. Writing...
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    netglow replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No. I think I am with the OP on this. You know the times in life when you are so disgusted at other's mediocrity that you want to just walk away. +1000 when you just wrote a check for more of that...
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    Would you recommend OR Nursing?

    netglow replied to MrWarmHearted's topic in Operating Room

    It's cold in the OR, but you are MrWarmHearted so, guess you'll be fine! ...had to do
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    netglow replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    OMG! Tait's first day in class, the instructor says, "Let's begin with a little reprogramming for all you heathens"
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    Any ADN-BSN programs without ridiculous papers?

    netglow replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Haha. Yup put on your floppy hat and calico dress and get to writing! All they want is your money and you've written the check! Everybody knows it's total BS or is that BSN. The hardest part is...
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    New RN - what would you do?

    netglow replied to knitnurse72's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd ask your DON. Never worked with an NP in that
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    Two VERY low ball job offers in the last month...(management and leadership!)

    netglow replied to SweettartRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Yeah all the above. Negotiating is not going to get you far in this economy unless you are the one accepting less. Sux but that is the way it is. Healthcare is on total downward pressure. The carpet...
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    Please NEED HELP - nursing student

    netglow replied to DatMurse's topic in General Nursing

    :hug: Now you really know. That's ICU. It's 0 to 1000 in a second. Lots of very focused intense faces and to the point talking and running. I did a preceptorship or what some call a capstone in ICU...
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    *Desperately need some advice - I hate my new job*

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

    How long ago did you work on your fav unit, 2-3 years ago? Well, a lot can change and you never know what things are like there now, could be something totally different and here you are betting the...
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    Fired after orientation-advice?

    netglow replied to ontheway84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is possible, I've read here on AN of several cases where it's worked out this way. Remember OP, she mentioned it. It can do you absolutely no harm to
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    Fired after orientation-advice?

    netglow replied to ontheway84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Since nobody has mentioned this yet. OP, could you ask your NM about the possibility she HELP YOU to transition to another floor in your hospital... her idea suggesting you go to medsurg - take her up...
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    Bite Release Pressure Point

    netglow replied to emma34's topic in General Nursing

    I was told once by somebody that a good thing to try would be to pop 'em over the ear with a cupped hand. Do it it to yourself - it rings your ear all right, and is a bit startling without being a...
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    desk job with flexible scheduling?

    netglow replied to srleslie's topic in Nursing Career

    Office Pediatrics or Allergy - I've seen ads for these ramping up for their busy seasons with part time work. Peds - late fall (sick season), Allergists (now). Some are not too straight up about...
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    Destroying medications

    netglow replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Black Box Warnings - Adverse Drug Events and Black Box
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    Call to organ donation center post pt death

    netglow replied to LogCabinMom's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed Morte - Needless to say I didn't take the job! They interview you with behavioral role-play questions. You are told people will be very angry with you and you need to have a thick skin, and...
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    Needing some solid advice

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

    Question: Are you getting tuition reimbursement from your hospital? If so how are you tied to that situation, can you leave right after you achieve your BSN without some kind of default? If so, try to...
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    Call to organ donation center post pt death

    netglow replied to LogCabinMom's topic in General Nursing

    I asked that. No they still approach. They have info on various religions too and still will pursue the family with specific strategy. They might change who takes that case based on that. Now of...
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    Call to organ donation center post pt death

    netglow replied to LogCabinMom's topic in General Nursing

    As Esme and I have said SOP varies for OPOs but there is a base that is common to all. From what was outlined to me, there is no "rate" situation, it's shift work 24 hour coverage. Often there is some...
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    Why are the divorce rates among nurses so high?

    netglow replied to TiffanyLe's topic in General Nursing

    I've known a few nurses who have been divorced or going through it now. In college two RNs on my units were in the midst. And since graduating I know 3. The ones I know the details on and know the...