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    A cold-hearted manager

    netglow replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Many years ago at ahealthcare corporation I was working for (my first degree), a coworker of mine received a phone call that her mother had been found dead. She had committed suicide. This coworker...
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    Is it really this hard for Filipino nursing graduates to transition working as US RN?

    netglow replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't say employers are hiring the best in the field. Nope. They are hiring those who have tight
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    RNs tell your hospitals to hire new grads

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

    Also seems it's needed to point out to CNAs that nobody will see you as anything but a CNA who, is to do the duties of a CNA while employed as a CNA. You will never whine someone into doing your job...
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    Capstone/senior practicum-Home Health vs hospital

    netglow replied to all-smiles's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah that's a good idea. Start haunting the websites of your clinical choices. Ask around. Most hospitals in my area have a firm policy: no new grads, must have 1+, 2yrs acute care experience as...
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    Is it really this hard for Filipino nursing graduates to transition working as US RN?

    netglow replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    You entitled your
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    Need Advice for New Grad Resigned after 5 months

    netglow replied to Millerstudentnurse's topic in General Nursing

    "I am a New Grad and I understand that I have a lot to learn. In fact, I was not successful in my past job because I did not receive similar orientation or training. However, I know that because I am...
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    Jail vs. Ltc

    netglow replied to MouseMichelle's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome
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    Why do hospitals care about health care costs?

    netglow replied to chiuli's topic in General Nursing

    A hospital is a business, and just like any business they expect to profit greatly. Hospitals receive payment from some entity other than the patient directly in most cases. Insurance, medicaid/care...
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    Is it really this hard for Filipino nursing graduates to transition working as US RN?

    netglow replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    There are thousands of US nurses looking for work, as a previous poster noted. Did you come here without researching first? Below is a link that shows (if you scroll down) just what type of...
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    Capstone/senior practicum-Home Health vs hospital

    netglow replied to all-smiles's topic in General Nursing

    Huh, don't know that I'd agree Caliotter. In this environment, all-smiles might have something there. I'm going to say do home health, and turn it into an interview - which will be much easier to do...
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    termination from nursing school

    netglow replied to cwgirl7's topic in General Students

    OK, so my reason for going to the top. I know that many nurses are totally bat "you know what" crazy. I am a second career nurse, and I still look wild-eyed at many in this profession in wonder why...
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    termination from nursing school

    netglow replied to cwgirl7's topic in General Students

    You need to write a detailed accounting. List day/time/who present/setting/what happened/what was said/what you did in attempt to circumvent/remedy. This will take time. Type it in a very organized...
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    Accepting tranfer of patient not qualified to care for...

    netglow replied to jamesk78's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    OP, these are things that should be discussed to great length in school, but, they are not. At least, IMHO not enough to hit home. Unlike other jobs, your employer is not as responsible for what you...
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    Implanted ports

    netglow replied to jennyjenny8675309's topic in General Nursing

    You just never really know what they were wanting you to say. Nothing you said is wrong. But I think they were going for the overdone scenario: is that patient a seeker wanting a rush through h/her...
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    RNs tell your hospitals to hire new grads

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

    Jenni with a little heart over the "i" in pink Sharpie -- that's my
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    Implanted ports

    netglow replied to jennyjenny8675309's topic in General Nursing

    What did you
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    how to give heparin 5000units with a 1mL syringe?

    netglow replied to redbuttrfly14's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes.
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    Telemetry Scare

    netglow replied to Jamie P.M., RN's topic in General Nursing

    Instant ECG great take along app for your
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    Suicide

    netglow replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I don't agree with this. Not one bit. I can however see the hospice not wanting to appear connected at all. But that poor
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    Moms of Nursing Students....Unite!

    netglow replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

    Careful Mom, Do I hear a helicopter up there
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    New grad--old story: I am in orientation hell.

    netglow replied to smwiller's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhh, OP, at least you are probably better than me. I would be oh sooooo close to saying "military time? you mean like in Iraq?" LOL. I like to ramp it
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    advice patient over the phone

    netglow replied to mumunki's topic in Ob/Gyn

    OP, are you working in a clinic as a student, tech or CNA? If you are you cannot go very far in your conversation with any patient. Yours is to record the patient's comments and then take contact...
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    how to give heparin 5000units with a 1mL syringe?

    netglow replied to redbuttrfly14's topic in General Nursing

    OP, never sit around and ponder what is right/wrong with drug admin. Always go directly to your references. You need to constantly refer to your drug reference which = medication instructions that...
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    Is it any fun working in a doctors office as an RN? Or something along those lines

    netglow replied to wnb4's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    If you work in an office, chances are you will be drawing blood for labs - a lot. There are many hospitals that have a lab team and access team for almost all blood draws and IV insertion. I know many...
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    RNs tell your hospitals to hire new grads

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

    I agree with this. Remember, it's about money honey. It's not really about saving people and all that good