Birdbr

Birdbr

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  1. Webcams in Nursing Homes?

    Birdbr replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nursing News

    As a a former CNA in a SNF working on a memory care unit, I struggle with the webcam implementation a lot. Presently, I'm a Social Services Director at a SNF, I'm not okay with this. I 100% want...

  2. What good does a BA in anything do for nursing

    Birdbr replied to Big_Mike's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My guess is this person possibly meant that the C grade would not affect their GPA as the student already has a large sum of credits and if they did well, the one C will not completely destroy their...

  3. reasons to go into nursing over social work?

    Birdbr replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely love these comments. As a social work student, I often come across such negative comments when talking to people in other professions, especially my nursing friends and colleagues. It's...

  4. I was reported by the social worker.........

    Birdbr replied to Vonique's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm sorry that you took this really offensively. The social worker could have talked to you, but I'm not sure of your relationship with the social worker and they may have felt that your supervisor...

  5. LPN to social work or RN?

    Birdbr replied to Tessseracts's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you feel you're not interested in nursing, definitely go into a field you're passionate about. Social Work and Nursing are both wonderful fields and there are differences in salary, duties and...

  6. ADN=RN

    Birdbr posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    So, earlier today, a friend and I got into an argument. I will be starting a 2 year nursing program after my pre-reqs this fall and am thinking of just getting the BSN because of all talk about it....

  7. Patient Care Tech in the Emergency Room

    Birdbr posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Okay, so I have my nursing assistant certification and have seen a lot of postings at hospitals. One of the most interesting patient care tech jobs are in the ER. They are hiring a lot. So, I have...

  8. Scrub tops on men

    Birdbr replied to Nolander's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't because my scrub tops have pockets, so if I were to tuck the tops in, the pants would cover the

  9. ADN=RN

    Birdbr replied to Birdbr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    No. I love my technical college. I'm going to get my Associates Degree in Nursing and then work as an RN (I have to work off my scholarship to my local hospital), and after the first 6 months to a...

  10. ADN=RN

    Birdbr replied to Birdbr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I plan to go to back to get my BSN. Hopefully an online university, as the only university in my area that offers a BSN, has a bunch of snobby people. I chose the technical college because the class...

  11. Nursing School- Reading & Math

    Birdbr posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    about how much reading do you do a night? are the pages long? do you do alot math? thanks,

  12. Nursing School- Reading & Math

    Birdbr replied to Birdbr's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Thanks for your comments everyone. They are super helful and make me more excited to get into my actual

  13. ADN=RN

    Birdbr replied to Birdbr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thanks everyone. My pre-reqs are going great so far. Not too mention, she's going to a college that doesn't offer a BSN, so she's getting her Bachelors in Biology and then going to another college...

  14. Job Hunt

    Birdbr posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So, I applied for many positions in two hospitals and one nursing home. This was like 2-3 weeks ago. I live over 58 miles away, however, I recently got an apartment, I get to move in on the 11th of...

  15. Job Hunt

    Birdbr replied to Birdbr's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks everyone. After a few months in college, in the town I was applying in, I got a call from both facilites. The reason it may haven taken so long is because once I moved up there, I stopped...

  16. rn to bsn programs a scam...

    Birdbr replied to nd deb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My nursing assistant instructor received both her Bachelors of Science in Nursing and Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix, so I'm assuming it's a good online

  17. Job Hunt

    Birdbr posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    So, I applied for many positions in two hospitals and one nursing home. This was like 2-3 weeks ago. I live over 58 miles away, however, I recently got an apartment, I get to move in on the 11th of...

  18. Job Hunt

    Birdbr replied to Birdbr's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks!!! I was hoping that's what it was... but I guess I'll just have to make some connections at the

  19. PA work under an NP

    Birdbr posted a topic in General Nursing

    From what I understand, a physician assistant must work under a doctor. But, I was wondering, can a PA work under an nurse

  20. Patient Care Tech in the Emergency Room

    Birdbr replied to Birdbr's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Wow... did you have to get licensed/certified for that? Thanks for your

  21. More attractive grads have better chances of getting hired?

    Birdbr replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As funny as it sounds, it could definitely be

  22. Patient Care Tech in the Emergency Room

    Birdbr replied to Birdbr's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Thanks for the reply!!! Hopefully I get more

  23. ADN=RN

    Birdbr replied to Birdbr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thanks for taking control of the argument. I just logged in. I didn't mean to start another argument. But thank all of you for your

  24. ADN=RN

    Birdbr replied to Birdbr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Awe... I was just looking up RN positions and noticed the part that says Requirement: RN Desired: BSN Which kind of stinks... but at least they're willing to hire

  25. ADN=RN

    Birdbr replied to Birdbr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thanks. I forgot about the possible tuition