ItsTheDude

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  1. When everybody knows your name

    ItsTheDude replied to 313RN's topic in General Nursing

    the writting is just the rantings of another delusional nurse (nursing student when it was written), thinking being a nurse is more than it is. 1. the typical nursing job is a blue collar job. being a...

  2. fired...

    ItsTheDude replied to iluvnoodles's topic in General Nursing

    it happens, learn and move on. many newbie nurses don't stick around for 1 year at their 1st job, it's just too much for

  3. What do RNs do that LPNs can't?

    ItsTheDude replied to TiggerBelly's topic in LPN to RN

    around here, lpn's have the wrong license to get a job in a hospital, they only hire rn's, with very few

  4. Finding a Lawyer

    ItsTheDude replied to onetiredmomma's topic in General Nursing

    find a lawyer that's been a nurse, they will generally advertise the fact that they are/have been both (lawyer & nurse) and typically do medical related cases like auto accident, personal injury,...

  5. Nurse with ADD

    ItsTheDude replied to CarlyAnne11's topic in General Nursing

    most employers only use a 5 panel test that test for illegal street drugs, because it's cheaper and they don't want to run in ADA or other lawsuits. other employers are nosey and like inviting...

  6. New CNA assisted living training 3 days?

    ItsTheDude replied to Pamela C's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    assisted living is generally easy compared to ltc and others, 3 days may be more than

  7. Falsely Accused!

    ItsTheDude replied to nm123's topic in General Nursing

    you've got a union and you're on admin leave (probably getting paid), you're better off than most nurses just b/c of that, most of us work in "employment at will" states, so we can be fired at anytime...

  8. NEED INPUT PLEASE

    ItsTheDude replied to pnlm_a's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like you're actually getting well trained for nursing politics in the workplace. some nurses will lean (be impatient, rude, bullying...) on a student to see how they react and will keep...

  9. Am I too old?

    ItsTheDude replied to vikkivik's topic in General Nursing

    there's some people near senior citizen age in nursing schools, it's not only good for a job, but it's also a good thing to do for your health and the health of your

  10. I am a teacher wanting to change my career to nursing. Advice please!?

    ItsTheDude replied to erman10's topic in General Nursing

    i don't know about texas, but a cc program is gonna be your best bet for an evening program (because you said u still need to

  11. First hospital job (pre-nursing student)

    ItsTheDude replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    4) What kinds of questions will the interview consist of? i wouldn't worry much about it, it's an entry level position, they're not expecting much for the amount of money they pay. my guess is,...

  12. possibly last 2 shifts

    ItsTheDude replied to iluvnoodles's topic in General Nursing

    yeah, it's gonna take some time, everybody is differ. nursing school doesn't really train you to be a good nurse out of the gate, it just allows you to sit for the exam, then if you pass the exam,...

  13. Committee Meeting, what should I wear

    ItsTheDude replied to Student2Registered's topic in General Nursing

    i'd just wear scrubs, the meetings i've attended always have people in scrubs at them, because we're working in a hospital. only the office/admin people that never wear scrubs have biz cloths on....

  14. New grad, Tomorrow Renal floor job interview..

    ItsTheDude replied to germensano's topic in General Nursing

    any nursing job for a newbie in a hospital is a good stepping stone in this economy.

  15. Should I move out or live with mom during school????

    ItsTheDude replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    move in with mom (save money, see your mom lots & mom will enjoy the grandkids), go to school (so you earn more in the future) and get a part time job in health care while in school (save money...

  16. new grad not sure what to do

    ItsTheDude replied to moonchildLPN82's topic in General Nursing

    just get a job as a lpn (home health, ltc, hospital, etc), it doesn't matter where. when you get your rn, employers may ask you what you did with your lpn and you don't want your answer to be...

  17. Split-Shift relationships

    ItsTheDude replied to ProBeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    it's reality, welcome to it. this economy only makes reality more unpleasant. unless you're wealthy, you have to work and that means sacrifices (not seeing your spouse/kids/family as much as you want,...

  18. Balancing Nursing School and a Boyfriend

    ItsTheDude replied to averie123's topic in General Nursing

    welcome to reality, no couple that has jobs, kids, etc can spend that much time together or even see each other every day. sounds like you're young, what you're experiencing is part of growing up...

  19. CNA diary - Do you believe your patients or your associates?

    ItsTheDude replied to littlegoat's topic in General Nursing

    kooky, i'm not a cna, i moved up the chain years ago. as i stated, those have been my observations of what cna's did at ltc places i've worked at. being a cna isn't a profession, the only time cna's...

  20. WANT INFO ON WSSU Accelerated BSN

    ItsTheDude replied to sonyah's topic in General Nursing

    check out (search) the nc forum here, there's a few topics about the wssu

  21. Leaving after 8 months...bad?

    ItsTheDude replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    go for it, just give your 2 weeks notice or whatever is req at the other place so you can be rehired if things don't work

  22. It sounds amazing!

    ItsTheDude replied to nuwbee25's topic in Home Health

    if the school nurse jobs are for public schools, that's the way to go, great benefits and days off with state

  23. CNA diary - Do you believe your patients or your associates?

    ItsTheDude replied to littlegoat's topic in General Nursing

    there has to be a paper trail for legal reasons, ltc is a favorite target for lawyers, as it should be. however, i've read some of the op's other posts/threads and i don't know where you work, but you...

  24. can we take TEAS twice at different college within 2 months?

    ItsTheDude replied to amy123123's topic in General Nursing

    yeah, the each school's policy is gonna dictate what you can do, teas doesn't make each schools teas policy, the schools

  25. dating at work?

    ItsTheDude replied to Medsport's topic in Men in Nursing

    i think medsport and elkpark should hook up,