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    So many reasons to go to nursing school but with a few holding me back...advice?

    netglow replied to supercharmed's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I will tell you the truth. You will have to do pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, squatting in nursing school. There will be no way to avoid it. A note from an MD informing the school of what...
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    Why Lactated Ringers in Postpartum?

    netglow replied to BKnurse44's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oops, forgot bolus for
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    Why Lactated Ringers in Postpartum?

    netglow replied to BKnurse44's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Maternal dehydration in prolonged
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    Take job offer or keep looking?

    netglow replied to ChloBear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I believe the OP stated she did some research. Really it's not that difficult to find research especially on LTC and hospitals. In my state there are a few state resources, then there is medicare, and...
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    Moving to Illinois as a new grad

    netglow replied to Tree5981's topic in Illinois Nursing

    No prob. If you hunt around, it's the same in several states. I just didn't want you to do a swan dive right into the
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    Moving to Illinois as a new grad

    netglow replied to Tree5981's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Many level one nursing positions in Chicagoland are now given to those with 1 year to 2 years minimum RN experience. These were positions given to new nurses with minimum 6 months RN experience...
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    Moving to Illinois as a new grad

    netglow replied to Tree5981's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Did you know that Chicago metro is not friendly to new grads? Chicago is one of the most oversaturated markets. Wisconsin and Indiana are depressed as well. I hope that you have some kind of guarantee...
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    A few (somewhat embarrassing) questions?

    netglow replied to eaRNed's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have an itouch? If so, Instant ECG is a good one. And it's cheap. Shows live cool looking rhythm simulations arcross the screen for you to interpret, as well as lots of learning
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    New RN; take a job that's a bad fit or keep looking?

    netglow replied to RNJoInMI's topic in General Nursing

    Your post is EXACTLY what most new grads are dealing with. All you have is insecurity on top of the insecurities you intelligently expect to have. I had an interview where I swear the NM was trying...
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    having a boyfriend vs. nursing studies

    netglow replied to TamTam23's topic in General Nursing

    OP, Just keep on with your plans. Don't take on too much future worries right now. You say you are concerned about the part of not being able to go out all the time anymore. You guys are young so I...
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    Floating

    netglow replied to JenRN99's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow, L&D is usually where a facility wants to market hi-end care. If I was a mom on that floor, I'd be scared if I knew all of
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    Rude docs - not letting it get to you

    netglow replied to muesli's topic in General Nursing

    Huh, did not know I couldn't "fake" swearing colorfully with symbols.
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    Personality test determines my employment

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

    dmoney, Funny I failed one quite a while ago, and recently got to redo it. It had a 6 month wait period before you would be allowed to apply again to any job with that network My problem was opposite...
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    Rude docs - not letting it get to you

    netglow replied to muesli's topic in General Nursing

    That
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    How many of you new grad RNS are working in other roles in the hospital?

    netglow replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, because they don't know the deal, and they are desperate. They are hoping for an RN job as soon as one opens, and you know what? The hospital is leading them on with smiles and statements like,...
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    Rude docs - not letting it get to you

    netglow replied to muesli's topic in General Nursing

    This is a good thread! I've already copied and pasted some ideas posted. I'll add one. Depending on the situation, you can figuratively push the MD out of the way if they show a failure to launch....
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    How many of you new grad RNS are working in other roles in the hospital?

    netglow replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    The majority of those I went to school with who teched throughout school were not allowed to interview for RN positions. In my state you can work as a CNA if you have an RN license. There are some who...
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    HELP PLEASE!!! Low NLN entrance test scores --how can I improve them

    netglow replied to BioGirl 11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Bio, so sorry you've been through all this stress! You know what, I'd go online and look for any study books you can find. Maybe somebody has come up with a good review just for that test. Personally...
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    Dog days

    netglow replied to RN4LaftR's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry OP but, You just made me laugh SO hard!!! again, sorry but and I do love
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    letter to potential ER employer...please read and critique! Thanks

    netglow replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I intended my post to mean - spell it
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    HELP PLEASE!!! Low NLN entrance test scores --how can I improve them

    netglow replied to BioGirl 11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Bio, what does your college need? Composite Percentile Score or Composite Score I remember mine took the Composit Percentile Score. Be sure you are looking at the right
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    letter to potential ER employer...please read and critique! Thanks

    netglow replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Just a thought... Rework a few of the sentences, maybe you could combine some information. Seems you use the word "I" too
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    letter to potential ER employer...please read and critique! Thanks

    netglow replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    It's should be It is I've should be I have,
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    Older nurses taking forever to computer chart

    netglow replied to Giga's topic in General Nursing

    I am 46. I can dance circles around nurses like the OP. My previous career required in depth knowledge of computers. 25 years of it. SO
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    RN to paramedic: Worthwhile?

    netglow replied to chuckster's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a good plan on paper. But I have a friend who was a paramedic for 10+ years. He worked ED while in school and when he graduated and became licensed RN, nobody was interested in him . He...