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    Professional in scrubs?

    Kora0880 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello, I just flipped through the April AJN and came across an interesting article r/t history of RN uniforms. An interesting point was made, that although new scrubs are cheaper, easier to take care...
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    What's the point of getting a BSN?

    Kora0880 replied to nikkir386's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My concern would be MSN RN with no clinical experience.....typically MSN are looked upon as leadership role material...well with no experience would you want to be put in that situation? I think there...
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    OCN certification...does it really make a difference?

    Kora0880 replied to jentrump29's topic in Oncology

    Well you gotta get lucky I guess nowadays for hospitals to want to train you. Some hospitals do not hire new grads for their ONC units, but require some med/surg or other experience as a requirement....
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    Professional in scrubs?

    Kora0880 replied to Kora0880's topic in General Students

    Ok so here's my perspective after 4 yrs of wearing high heals and full uniform of a Navy Nurse Corps......yes its harder to maintain it, but noone EVER mistaken me for anything else but an officer and...
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    Prison nursing

    Kora0880 replied to Xnavykat's topic in Correctional

    Just a quick question, what is a yard nurse? I am waiting for interview this upcomming month- it should happen from what I hear. Never worked for corrections but figured for prior military nurse and...
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    OCN Review advice please!

    Kora0880 replied to janellewhalen's topic in Oncology

    100% agree with the fact that the ONS review was a total waste of time and money.......Im taking the exam in a week so I will let you guys know my perspective. I use the ONS book and study guide, and...
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    California RN wanting to get Texas Licnese Help please.

    Kora0880 replied to JessV's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am going through the process right now..let me tell you it is a major ain in the behind! First apply for temporary license in TX on their website and pay the due. Once you get it, and it should be...
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    STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    Kora0880 replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is the sign of the times....I feel it for you dear NG's...I noted nowadays many hospitals are going through hire freeze, does not matter is you have experience or not...they are not willing to...
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    Help with oncology route during nursing school

    Kora0880 replied to Starashe's topic in Oncology

    Hello, Personally I woud suggest looking for an internship or volunteer experience on an ONC floor, or even a clinic. Best yet, would be to work as a PCT/CNA on such ward during school if you think...
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    endorsing to another state

    Kora0880 replied to gardentree310's topic in California Nursing

    I am in the process myself...keep in mind it takes 6-8wks for the process of verification of the license by CA to another state, costs $60. After that the state you are applying to will take their...
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    Is the economy affecting RNs?

    Kora0880 replied to mylife101's topic in Texas Nursing

    From my experience so far I noted hospitals are not as willing to hire new grads and train them, and when it comes to seasoned nurses, not willing to cross train them either. I am a Hem-Onc nurse,...
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    Dallas area

    Kora0880 replied to mia98's topic in Texas Nursing

    http://www.jobs.net look through the adds. Best of
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    OCN certification...does it really make a difference?

    Kora0880 replied to jentrump29's topic in Oncology

    Sure it does! It shows on a professional and official level you are dedicated Onc RN. And believe it or not, nowadays most of the hospitals and clinics I have both worked for and applied to expect OCN...
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    Nicu nurse w/BSN has 3 questions about Navy

    Kora0880 replied to SteveNNP's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, If you go active duty, you will not be working at VA. Navy is in need of peds/ob nurses, nurses overall. They got hospitals in many states (mostly in big cities) which serve both military and...
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    I'm thinking of Joining the Navy as a Nurse... ?

    Kora0880 replied to Wheaties's topic in Government, Military

    Hello, I signed up with the Navy as a junior in BSN program in Illinois (Chicago). I went throught the Nurse Candidate Program (NCP) with a sign up bonus ( which trippled since I signed up with them-...
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    Professional in scrubs?

    Kora0880 replied to Kora0880's topic in General Students

    LPN2Be2004- Boldfacing is what you make out of it. Besides it was a metaphor, meaning let's not make a battle ground of this topic, no need to get offensive or defensive, just exchange ideas. Let's...
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    Professional in scrubs?

    Kora0880 replied to Kora0880's topic in General Students

    CNM2B- Who is yelling?? Just used bold characters to get the massage through. Some people believe uniform has to be outdated and biased and that is exactly what I did NOT proposed. Don't get so easily...
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    Professional in scrubs?

    Kora0880 replied to Kora0880's topic in General Students

    It seems like most of you are missing the point. What I am suggesting is once again: SOMETHING COMFORTABLE- meaning as comforable as scrub, NOT DRESSES, NOT WHITE, NO CAPS and most of all PROFESSIONAL...
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    Professional in scrubs?

    Kora0880 replied to Kora0880's topic in General Students

    ONCE AGAIN WHO SAID ANYTHING ABOUT WHITE OR DRESSES? SIMPLY- SOMETHING MORE PROFESSIONAL THAN SCRUBS. SO PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU
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    Professional in scrubs?

    Kora0880 replied to Kora0880's topic in General Students

    woudn't want poop on my own clothes,
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    Professional in scrubs?

    Kora0880 replied to Kora0880's topic in General Students

    ORRNLORI Just a general idea of a uniform (see post above you, someone got it) that would make us look more professional. PS Pictures are there just to give an IDEA, NOT an IDEAL. Military is...
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    Professional in scrubs?

    Kora0880 replied to Kora0880's topic in General Students

    I really don't think that the lack of professional uniform makes us more respectable in the MD's eyes or anyone else's point of view. Maybe if we carried ourselves in a different manner, less of that...
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    Professional in scrubs?

    Kora0880 replied to Kora0880's topic in General Students

    But who says ANYTHING ABOUT DRESSES OR WHITE???? On the contrary, maybe pants, color appropriate, just professional looking and comfy most of all. Something that will say, I'm a nurse and I'm proud of...
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    Professional in scrubs?

    Kora0880 replied to Kora0880's topic in General Students

    Yeah should be... but oftentimes other staff, visitors, etc ( and not only patients) address me as someone else regardless of the badge. Who says the new uniforms would not be comfortable
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    Nursing students dating patients

    Kora0880 replied to Kiwi's topic in General Students

    Sorry, but you mentioned nothing of professionalism in your initial post. . . I agree with professionalism, be such at all times, or at least try. . . but must still stand by my previous statement. ....