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    2nd Career in Nursing?

    netglow replied to maverickman's topic in General Nursing

    That is so true hope. My friend said that he goes into interviews and if the interviewer doesn't cut to the chase pretty quick, he's outta there. He states his qualifications and experience and...
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    Call to organ donation center post pt death

    netglow replied to LogCabinMom's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously though, the coordinator is informed in no uncertain terms of "expectations" during the face to face interview. Coordinators are heavily trained, lots of scripting. If the family is all for...
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    First code, question about family notification

    netglow replied to blackvans1234's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, for future posts you may want to consider dialing back on your specifics to the case. If I was working on your floor that night, or was family perusing this site, I might just know who that...
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    Your thoughts on the safety of cutting "do not cut" tablets in half

    netglow replied to Marshall1's topic in Patient Medications

    I just never answer health questions from friends etc. I just refer them back to their MD/pharm. It's not rocket science to cut a pill in half... Lots of people want to do things they shouldn't and...
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    Call to organ donation center post pt death

    netglow replied to LogCabinMom's topic in General Nursing

    LogCabinMom, I agree, it is very weird. I know for a fact that at some OPOs, reps are on a quota system, they are in essence sales people and must meet metrics to stay employed. So it's a numbers...
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    end of life care.. how could I have done better?

    netglow replied to miniangel729's topic in General Nursing

    Op, you did good and reacted fast. So glad for CC, aren't you - not a moment too soon. You know, when you are at full DNR/CC you just look at comfort. Discussion is, that if making comfortable eg...
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    Info

    netglow replied to Kris1981's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hey it's just part of why you go to college. Research is just that. Research. You learn by looking. No boo hooing about eating anybody. Don't run off and use that crutch. Your degree will mean you...
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    Working with a nurse who isn't allowed to admin narcotics?

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

    Well then, drop it in the
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    Info

    netglow replied to Kris1981's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    But OP, you say you are a student?! You know how it is. College research surely can be completed by one's
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    Working with a nurse who isn't allowed to admin narcotics?

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

    I'll add that from things I've read in the past here. She could be diverting, and you are inadvertently hiding it by pulling a certain amount... and so with other nurses she asks as well. She might...
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    Working with a nurse who isn't allowed to admin narcotics?

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

    IDK about this situation. You just don't even know what the heck is going on. I'd print out something and pop it under the NM door and HR's or Risk Management's door - Include the entire doc. Gosh....
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    Ending my five year job search - any advice about a job?

    netglow replied to nicenurse07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Peeps. She said she is not looking for a nursing job anymore.... telling someone who has looked for 5 years with her excellent resume to just keep at it, is kinda ridiculous - ya think? I don't...
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    Where do you get childcare?

    netglow replied to hbshearer, rn's topic in General Nursing

    double check! I remembered this so I searched for it to post here. 31 at Base Daycare Center Had Criminal Records |
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    What is it like to work as a nurse in Illinois?

    netglow replied to amycarn's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Well Chicago is not California. Nobody here has the defined ratios or benefits of California. Just this will be a major shock and adjustment for
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    New Grad RN- Chicago Job Market

    netglow replied to LinnyS's topic in Illinois Nursing

    The Northern Illinois market is extremely tight for new grads. If you don't already have family or other very influential people you know well, employed at hospitals you really will have a hard time....
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    ADN's being pushed out

    netglow replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Boston, that is exactly what has been happening for a few years now. Where have you been hiding
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    ADN's being pushed out

    netglow replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    "physical therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists and dietitians" Don't understand your reliance on higher education helping the nursing profession get "equal partnership" -None of the...
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    Apical Heart Sound vs. Pulmonic or Aortic area... Why use Apical?

    netglow replied to Mindylane's topic in General Nursing

    I think dude's a
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    Apical Heart Sound vs. Pulmonic or Aortic area... Why use Apical?

    netglow replied to Mindylane's topic in General Nursing

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    Is it Safe for UAP's to manage G-Tubes?

    netglow replied to antropov87's topic in General Nursing

    Remember regular people at home these days do just about all of care themselves. So no it's not strange. However, as soon as you get your license, you must do things as an RN would. The acceptance of...
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    Would wearing a sexy nursing outfit to a party disrespect the profession?

    netglow replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    ...I meant the drink :wine: not the
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    Would wearing a sexy nursing outfit to a party disrespect the profession?

    netglow replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Well that's different then. It's a "I want to let everyone know that I want to pick-up ANY random guy (or girl, to be fair) affair. Are you quite understanding what kind of people go to those things?...
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    Would wearing a sexy nursing outfit to a party disrespect the profession?

    netglow replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ha ha. I think you should go naked except for a nursing cap on your head! (LOL, just kidding - you know I like to freak out the :lttang:types on this
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    New Grad RN...$19/hour in home health. Is this offer too low?

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

    Most important would be your clinical training. What kind of training will you get? That is what's scary about NGs and HH or hospice. Do you know what to look for in a trauma or heart, etc. just...
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    When to quit non-nursing job, now that I have been accepted into BSN program?.

    netglow replied to Tally4970's topic in Nursing Career

    "All the nurses that graduated from the BSN program I am in, were offered jobs, per the Director of Nursing Program. She said that they may not have all been happy with the shift offered or the floor,...