Gennaver MSN

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    I had some trouble with a CNA...should I talk to the manager?

    Gennaver replied to bth44's topic in General Nursing

    bth44, Report her, immediately is what I suggest. I am still a CNA and have been shocked to witness other CNAs manhandle patients. Yes, hitting you in this manner is a major red flag (what the hay?)...
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    Accelerated BSN & Direct Entry Masters - Where do you go?

    Gennaver replied to Izzygal's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Izzy, What school do you go to (and where is that?)? DePaul University in Chicago! What program are you in there? Master entry to nursing program How long is your program? two years total and you...
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    My first and hopefully last resignation letter I will ever have to type...

    Gennaver replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Hi CharmCityRN, I am glad that it didn't adversely affect you. I once left a job with last minute notice, (as a CNA in a nursing home) and I remember the manager telling me that it was going to haunt...
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    Chicago: Health of organized labor in doubt

    Gennaver replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hi, Just to shoot off a quick reply here, yes I agree that if members are not being properly represented then what difference is there between the union and corporate? None at all. Even though...
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    Direct-entry MSN programs

    Gennaver replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Jess, Its true, its just crazy to think that, (for us) 85% is failing! I mentioned to my husband about how I only got 80% and he reasonably said, "what is wrong with getting 80%? That is when it hit...
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    Direct-entry MSN programs

    Gennaver replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello fellow graduate entry student nurses! Hope your programs are going well. Mine is okay. Two of my classes are going just fine. We have a minimum standard to pass of 86% and I am lagging in...
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    SUPER NURSE SNYDROME??? Do you know anyone that has it???

    Gennaver replied to minnib's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello Minnib, I read that another poster mentioned bullying and this is the first thought I came to also. There is a bully nurse thread which has some links listed for http://www.bullyonline.org that...
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    Needhelp w/ debate: nurses and abused women

    Gennaver replied to SerenityR.N.'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, Very true, this is the best argument against madated reporting for adults, (who pretty much do have thier own choices to make yet, may need time or resources to safely put those choices into...
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    Is this new grad a nut or what? Opinions please !

    Gennaver replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi DutchgirlRN, Uh oh, this poor girl's behavior does not sound at all approrpriate. edited because the list of questions I wrote were answered in the thread. Very sad indeed. I hope the girl...
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    Help finding a LPN program

    Gennaver replied to mrobbins's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi, Just make sure to complete "ALL" of the pre-reqs, (same as for the RN program I think) and the deadline.
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    Needhelp w/ debate: nurses and abused women

    Gennaver replied to SerenityR.N.'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just did a google search on mandated reporters of domestic violence... lots of links http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=mandated+reporters+of+adult+domestic+violence Also from the first...
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    Needhelp w/ debate: nurses and abused women

    Gennaver replied to SerenityR.N.'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello, Which position are you required to take? I would prefer to be in the position that argues for reporting domestic abuse. Do you think a search on Lexis Nexis would help or anywhere that would...
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    If you have a BSN did you get a minor?

    Gennaver replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I have heard that minors are a positive thing. My minor is in psychology and my associates is in Biology, (I also figure that associates are like a minor) and I also had a minor in Spanish...
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    Verbal abuse by physicians in ICU

    Gennaver replied to erinnRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello, What a great show of support, physically positioning for emotional support. Good! I am glad you shared this becuase now it is forever in my mind and it seems like such an appropriate display...
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    The "bully" nurse

    Gennaver replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hello MamaTheNurse, I have also been in situations where a CNA ran the entire unit due to her personality and issues, (obviously everyone else thought that nice people just tolerate that toddler...
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    The "bully" nurse

    Gennaver replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hello, More good information about stepping forward once you have grown through a 'bullying' experience. The saying about absolute power, corrupting absolutely might fit here too. I am trying to...
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    Direct-entry MSN programs

    Gennaver replied to elizabells's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi, Good for you, (and your patients) that you are so well skilled!! Congratulations.
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    The "bully" nurse

    Gennaver replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hello SmilingBluEyes, This site helped me a lot in my last 'bully situation'. Now that I have stepped back from the situation and matured a few more years I am very firm in my desire to just not...
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    The "bully" nurse

    Gennaver replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Daytonite, I want to thank you for being so clear on this. Something else I have discovered about bullies, (as a former bully target for eyars) is that they are drawn to smudge people that are kind,...
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    Background Checks! Is school a total loss?

    Gennaver replied to Mikeysmomma's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hello Jessica, Since I am so ignorant of how the BON and these things work, I want to suggest that you also follow other poster's advice to contact the IL board of Professional regulations and ask...
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    Researching Native American.......

    Gennaver replied to ChristinaV's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello Christina, Nice to read you, I am a fish clan, chicago area Anishinaabe and my name is Jenn. The only things I have to offer to this thread is that there are some generalitites that may be true...
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    Background Checks! Is school a total loss?

    Gennaver replied to Mikeysmomma's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi there Mikeysmomma, My school had us get our own background checks, (In IL). Why not do that yourself too, you will have your own copy. It will be to the IL state police, I can try to find the form...
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    Any Saint Xavier Alum out there?

    Gennaver replied to suebird3's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi, I agree, I too would miss hands on care, (have worked in care since 1986, then next as a cna and pct/pca since 1989 and so on). I plan on working as a clinician, (could not myself in...
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    Cook County Hospital website??

    Gennaver replied to raindrop's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi again, I replied to your post about rents in Chicago, (gave lincoln park information). I forgot to mention that there are four hospitals in Lincoln Park alone, (no busses or el required)....
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    How much can I expect to make at Northwestern?

    Gennaver replied to raindrop's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hi Raindrop, I just moved to Lincoln Park less than a month ago for my program. I have a lincoln park relocation guide and I will quote you some prices for the area. I live less than a half a block...