Patti_RN

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  1. Letters of recommendation from non-English speakers.

    Patti_RN replied to Cahoon BSN RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The first thing you should NOT do is translate the letters yourself! Worst case is the hiring manager (or someone else) contacts your reference and the next communication does not match the tone or...

  2. Gymshoes vs. Clogs - how to spare your knees/back?

    Patti_RN replied to StephMom&RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Depends on the shape of your foot, whether you pronate, what your stride is, etc., etc. As Dixielee said, shoes are critical for your comfort and you shouldn't scrimp on shoes. (If you have her...

  3. Why is it the highest paid among us...

    Patti_RN replied to notjustanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Who else remembers that book, Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten? In a nutshell, these are life lessons that are incredibly simple when distilled to the basics: If it's not yours,...

  4. Why is it the highest paid among us...

    Patti_RN replied to notjustanurse's topic in General Nursing

    There is a huge difference between a $.49 pen or a $4.95 pair of bandage scissors and a $200.00 stethoscope. Maybe I should hand over the keys to my car so someone can avoid the raindrops while going...

  5. Does the BSNs get paid more than ADNs hold true across the board mostly?

    Patti_RN replied to mell260's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I've seen both the same pay for ASNs as BSNs, and at other places higher pay for BSNs and even higher for MSNs. If a hospital needs to attract BSNs for Magnet status they often pay more. Employers do...

  6. Fall 2012 Schedule...Am I crazy?

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

    One of my advisors in another program told me, "Everyone wants to apply today, start tomorrow and finish the day after. You can either take a sensible number of classes and succeed at a reasonable...

  7. Why is it the highest paid among us...

    Patti_RN replied to notjustanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Something you may want to consider is having your name printed on the stethoscope, itself. I sent mine back to where I purchased it from and they put my name on the tubing. You can also have Littmanns...

  8. Why is it the highest paid among us...

    Patti_RN replied to notjustanurse's topic in General Nursing

    oh, i'm glad you mentioned this! ugh! this is one of those things that really irk me! i have an electronic littman because i couldn't hear subtle heart sounds. the docs would actually seek me and my...

  9. Is this sneaky?

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

    You should use the job specific initials after your name on your resume. In other words, if you have a Masters of Social Work and are applying for a nursing job you would NOT put MSW after your name,...

  10. My Advice for Getting into Nursing School

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

    Maybe it's not that you hate nursing, or that you hated nursing school--maybe you had some really bad luck with the school you attended and where you happened to find a job. Some of my instructors...

  11. Coworker nurse trying to ruin my reputation...

    Patti_RN replied to HM7380's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's perfectly understandable that you're angry, but don't leave w/o giving adequate notice--you don't ever want to burn bridges. Hold your head up, count the days and be as gracious as you can...

  12. Student Immunization Question

    Patti_RN posted a topic in School

    Sorry if this has been covered before, but I have a question for the school nurses out about vaccines. As we all know, the effectiveness of vaccines relies on having all or most of the population...

  13. Gave my notice yesterday.

    Patti_RN replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in School

    Awww... I hope all goes well with your kids. I wish you the best in everything! But, hoping you'll stick around; I'd miss reading your words of

  14. Coworker nurse trying to ruin my reputation...

    Patti_RN replied to HM7380's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    PetsToPeople, "Love to watch the court shows! .... What I have learned from basically every show is..." YMCMB, "whao! i remember watching an episode of judge Pirro where these 2 Drug dealers sued...

  15. COPD pt sob

    Patti_RN replied to serenie222's topic in General Nursing

    Somewhat related question... Does anyone teach pursed lip breathing anymore? I've had COPD/emphysema patients who have never heard of it. Am I the only one suggesting

  16. Should a resume only be one page?

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

    I agree with Jolie--one page, unless you have a significant, long, complicated and impressive work history. Even then, unless there are many different facets to your skills, one page should suffice....

  17. New Grad with recent DUI; denied licensure

    Patti_RN replied to nursingnerd25's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Sounds like you know the options and risks: you could reapply in a year and would be granted your license, or you could take the gamble and appeal--if you win, you get your license somewhere between...

  18. Student Immunization Question

    Patti_RN replied to Patti_RN's topic in School

    Jolie, I'm aware of my own state's laws and my own district's policy. I'm asking about what OTHER states do and what OTHER school district policies are. In other words how other decision makers...

  19. Student Immunization Question

    Patti_RN replied to Patti_RN's topic in School

    So, who can claim a medical or religious exemption? My question stems from a case that I know of where the parents are convinced their older daughter's autism was caused by vaccines so have not...

  20. How important is a 4.0 once you are in nursing school?

    Patti_RN replied to DarkLotus's topic in General Students

    Even though I don't focus on grades, there is a correlation between grades and understanding the information. Some people have text anxiety, others (like me) are practiced test takers and can...

  21. What am I doing wrong??

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

    @sgm; I certainly didn't mean to offend you or anyone else. For the life of me, I could never understand those posts from people who worked somewhere, then weren't hired when they became RNs. Now I...

  22. Men in OB/Peds Nursing....Any thoughts?....

    Patti_RN replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hospitals are full of men--and women--who can resuscitate patients of every

  23. Reasons Hospitals Will Not Have Traveler Back?

    Patti_RN replied to adoula's topic in Travel

    It's horrible this happened to you. There really is no way to know why you weren't hired; yes, it could be age discrimination, or it could be the director's cousin wanted the job. Not only do you not...

  24. list of all nursing schools

    Patti_RN replied to konp's topic in General Students

    @elkpark... ouch! With all the other stories about nurses being mistreated and wronged, this is a new one to me! When I went to nursing school less than half the class graduated. Many simply didn't...

  25. Should a gay male LPN reveal his sexual orientation...

    Patti_RN replied to LPNTO's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The ironic part to this is, if not for those who judge, question, accuse, and belittle, gays and lesbians would be able to respond to talk about their partners and their lives in the same way the rest...