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  1. Cheapest NLNAC RN to BSN online program?

    paddler posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello, Trying to narrow down the cheapest online NLNAC accredited RN (ASN) to BSN program. There are a lot of schools out there! Plan to then pursue BSN to MSN at University of Washington. Any...

  2. Vaccines and autoimmune disorders

    paddler replied to Maisie's topic in General Nursing

    I was told by my doc after being diagnosed with a rare and poorly understood and possibly (they aren't sure) autoimmune disease, to not accept vaccinations anymore. I know my husband and I will...

  3. What does this mean?

    paddler replied to Elleveein's topic in Home Health

    That's standard formatting for visit

  4. National Helping Individuals with criminal record Re-enter through Employment Network

    paddler replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Thank you for the information NurseKarenRN, but the links above no longer

  5. What kind of disorder does this point to?

    paddler posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I tried googling it but can't come up with anything or a way to describe this type of communication and what psychological disorder it commonly accompanies, if any. Maybe one of you knows! 1 1)...

  6. What kind of PSYCH disorder does this sound like?

    paddler posted a topic in General Nursing

    I tried googling it but can't come up with anything or a way to describe this type of communication and what psychological disorder it commonly accompanies, if any. Maybe one of you knows! 1) Someone...

  7. What kind of disorder does this point to?

    paddler replied to paddler's topic in Psychiatric

    Yeah, I don't know either. Thanks for your input, I will look up BPD. If that's the case, there is no changing/helping/fixing it,

  8. What kind of PSYCH disorder does this sound like?

    paddler replied to paddler's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your responses. Not asking you all to diagnose or to advise me on what to do with this person, just point me in the right direction to get the information I need. Psych is not my strong...

  9. Pay cut!

    paddler posted a topic in Home Health

    The agency I work for has cut the nurses and administrative pay 15% starting in January! Gack! Is this happening elsewhere

  10. Fear of Losing License/Job

    paddler replied to Calder's topic in General Nursing

    I and many of my co-workers feel this way, yes. Fear of losing my license is based on being overworked, understaffed and having to basically provide crappy care. Not the kind of nurse I want to be!...

  11. Would you leave current job for a Mon-Fri less stressful opportunity?

    paddler replied to ooMissNurseoo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Take. The. Job. (and ask for more

  12. Does the school I go to realy matter?

    paddler replied to jumpingfish21's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, doesn't matter at all for employment. It may, however, matter if you plan to proceed with your nursing education through the ranks in the future. What school you went to may affect what school...

  13. Nursing home nurses, time saving tips?

    paddler replied to treeye's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The biggest thing I find is knowing your residents and their habits or at least who they are when you see them. I try to catch residents as they pass my cart in the hall, on their way to meals or...

  14. Short staffing/call ins

    paddler posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I'm new to a large SNF with 3 units. All nurses are excepted to float all units ("so nobody gets in a rut", but really it feels like nobody is able to get into a time efficient groove because of...

  15. Pay Per Visit ... Good or Bad?

    paddler replied to bringmeashrubbery's topic in Home Health

    I have a part time job as a patient educator for a certain product. It pays well and wish I could do it full time because I enjoy it too. I do not work for the company from which I receive my...

  16. Can't find job as New grad RN in WA!! Please help~

    paddler replied to smhs's topic in Washington Nursing

    Try this job search engine.

  17. Do we need to take drugs.. in order to do our job?

    paddler replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    I will contribute as I believe my other post today about having decided to start antidepressants for the first time to help me cope with a job I detest (and a long series of undisclosed life...

  18. Can't find job as New grad RN in WA!! Please help~

    paddler replied to smhs's topic in Washington Nursing

    You may find that you need to put in a year at a SNF/LTC facility before any doors will open up to you. I hope things go better for

  19. Salary for home healthcare nursing

    paddler replied to NJRN33's topic in Home Health

    Let them know that wage is unacceptable and counter offer what you might want, say $28/$30/hr and see what they say. If they don't bite, walk. That's what I would

  20. Real Nursing

    paddler replied to KateRN1's topic in Home Health

    I have often thought of HH as "Real World Nursing". Basically because the environment is not controlled by the nurse or a facility, and the nurse must teach and implement care in... the real world,...

  21. How often do you get called and asked to work on days off?

    paddler replied to limonada's topic in General Nursing

    I get called at least 4 times a week to either pick up an extra shift or stay late for half a shift. I always say no unless I have nobody coming in to relieve me and I am forced to stay against my...

  22. What motivates you to go to work every day?

    paddler replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    lol! thanks for

  23. Severe Anxiety at Work

    paddler replied to Blue4me2's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks for fixing the font... It's not so bad now. :) What did you decide to

  24. Technology taking over

    paddler replied to mpink74's topic in General Nursing

    Love it! What I don't like is hybrid charting where there is a computer that is only useful for certain things and there is still paper. I hate paper but what I hate worse is doing BOTH. Needless...

  25. Severe Anxiety at Work

    paddler replied to Blue4me2's topic in Health, Stress Management

    That does not sound fun. I have had issues with IBS also and it makes for a stressful day. I haven't tried any medications though, just deal with it. I find it's much worse when I'm stressed which...