Patti_RN

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  1. Sorry Nurse Recruiters/Nurse Managers!

    Patti_RN replied to Isitpossible's topic in Nurse Management

    When I read posts like this, I have an irresistable urge to write a 5 page tome and give advice about finding that elusive first job. But, I already did that a week ago... so here is the link to what...

  2. OK sorry everyone

    Patti_RN replied to SnowPrincess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't read all the responses, so sorry if I'm repeating what others may have said. First, texting isn't just impacting YOUR ability to concentrate, it's a distraction for those around you and the...

  3. New Grads...Don't give UP!!!!

    Patti_RN replied to AleOnFire's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The suggestion to work as a volunteer is for people looking for their first job, as well as those looking for advancement. (Some managers consider volunteerism when considering employees for...

  4. New nurses feel like quitting?

    Patti_RN replied to Patti_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Great post, cdsga! Each and every item on that list is hard! really hard! Most of us have little voices in our heads questioning our abilities. It's really easy to give into the doubt. We have to...

  5. New Grads...Don't give UP!!!!

    Patti_RN replied to AleOnFire's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    dj-usrn, I wrote a long, long post about finding a job https://allnurses.com/nursing-first-job/advice-someone-who-696962.html#post6359780 . Please, please don't make me re-write all of that!!! It's...

  6. New nurses feel like quitting?

    Patti_RN replied to Patti_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Very wise advice, cdsga! I never worked in ICU, but loved that rotation in nursing school. Two critical patients were easier than 6 med surg patients. (And, sometimes those med surg patients are, or...

  7. I can't belive it desperetely need your help

    Patti_RN replied to karen2012's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To those of you who post disparaging comments to anyone on message boards, through email, or in discussion groups--think about the person behind the name. It's very easy to make nasty, insulting...

  8. I can't belive it desperetely need your help

    Patti_RN replied to karen2012's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Aurora, this thread caught my attention on many levels, so my previous posts concerned a variety of related topics, but I addressed your concern in one of those posts. (You may wish to scroll back...)...

  9. I can't belive it desperetely need your help

    Patti_RN replied to karen2012's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is becoming ridiculous. There are numerous posts critiquing the OP's writing style, grammar, spelling and abilities. Does this really matter? And, the pitiful truth is I've found linguistic...

  10. I can't belive it desperetely need your help

    Patti_RN replied to karen2012's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My remarks may be better suited for a different thread, but the subject keeps coming up here that qualified, capable, competent nurses don't fail the NCLEX. This is simply not true. It's not even true...

  11. I can't belive it desperetely need your help

    Patti_RN replied to karen2012's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did not say that you did not get a voucher, or make any assumptions on what your letter said. My point was that your experience is very different from what others have lived through. This is the...

  12. How would you comfort a dying atheist?

    Patti_RN replied to stripbubbles's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Sagremus, you bring up a good point about receiving comfort as a dying patient. Worse than comforting, these religious fanatics are torturing dying people. I wonder how these self-appointed ministers...

  13. I can't belive it desperetely need your help

    Patti_RN replied to karen2012's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There is another explanation for the 'trick' not working. Karen (the OP) says she failed the NCLEX twice prior, this would be her third failure. If she's in a 'three strike' state, this failure would...

  14. Georgetown Online FNP Program

    Patti_RN replied to LostN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was thrilled to be accepted at Georgetown! My experience there has been dramatically different than elsewhere. As you go through the application process they guide you, encourage you and answer...

  15. How would you comfort a dying atheist?

    Patti_RN replied to stripbubbles's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Since when does a nurse's role include imparting his or her religion on others? especially on a person who is a captive audience? (No one is more captive than a patient on his deathbed.) I don't...

  16. MSN dilemma for a new RN w/a non-nursing bachelor's degree

    Patti_RN replied to steeler-nurse's topic in Advanced Practice

    In my own experience, the MSN programs I considered 5+ years ago required a BSN and did not accept my BS (Psych) undergrad degree. Since then, schools seem to have loosened up this requirement...

  17. Learning a Second Language Through Nursing

    Patti_RN replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    The problem with all those language programs is there is no one to correct your mistakes.... which are many and constant as you learn a new language. You may be able to learn to understand another...

  18. Learning a Second Language Through Nursing

    Patti_RN replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    When speaking to someone who doesn't speak a language as a native, it's really important not to use slang or expressions. To a foreign speaker, 'pulling your leg' makes no sense, nor do expressions...

  19. Critique my cover letter! (seriously, rip this baby apart)

    Patti_RN replied to woahmelly's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks, Romie, I thought I was going to get slammed for being so 'mean'! I was actually going to use the term 'plagerism' myself, but thought it wouldn't be well-received. But, that is exactly what...

  20. Critique my cover letter! (seriously, rip this baby apart)

    Patti_RN replied to woahmelly's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    WHOA everybody!!! Yes, you're trying to help, but when a person applies to a grad program (or even an undergrad program, or any other academic, professional, or even volunteer position) the whole...

  21. Learning a Second Language Through Nursing

    Patti_RN replied to Vespertinas's topic in General Nursing

    Conversational language is not the same as job specific language. I lived in Argentina for several years and spoke fairly fluent Spanish, but had zero understanding of medical Spanish (think about...

  22. New nurses feel like quitting?

    Patti_RN replied to Patti_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    emtk, You're not alone! If you read what others have written here, and on other posts, you'll see that many, many new nurses also feel overwhelmed and stressed. It seems that the first year is the...

  23. New nurses feel like quitting?

    Patti_RN replied to Patti_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Other businesses and industries are learning that happy, satisfied employees actually IMPROVE productivity. Healthcare is about a decade (at least) behind in this regard. A major problem is...

  24. New nurses feel like quitting?

    Patti_RN replied to Patti_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Tuahla, I wouldn't last a shift in acute care! I'd be so far over my head as an AP nurse in that setting! I thought long and hard about going to NP school, I didn't want to take time off work, attend...

  25. New nurses feel like quitting?

    Patti_RN replied to Patti_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    cdsga, you're so right about the cliques! I hate those exclusive groups that discourage others. I've also seen what happens to those who try to avoid the cliques and ignore the 'mean girls' (who are...