CASTLEGATES

CASTLEGATES

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  1. Really bad GPA please help!

    CASTLEGATES replied to chico's topic in General Nursing

    Retake your low grades; that helps quite a

  2. Can your hands handle to constant washing? What to do if they can't?

    CASTLEGATES replied to LaMereMaverique's topic in General Nursing

    I use the 3 second rule (if I touch something less than 3 seconds or drop something on the floor less than 3 seconds it's clean)! I just wipe my hands on my backside before going to my next patient....

  3. Looking for advise on career change into nursing.

    CASTLEGATES replied to techjob4u's topic in General Nursing

    If you apply anywhere, in your letter you'll need to be sure your spelling is correct. Make sure also in a resume, spelling is done correctly (when managers and recruiters for schools and facilities...

  4. Mumps Titer Question

    CASTLEGATES replied to cheska_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I had a physical and couldn't recall my last tetorifice, they also did mumps titers and varicella titers. I intend to get a copy of that paperwork whether I get hired or not. I got chickenpox when i...

  5. Housing difficulty

    CASTLEGATES replied to I love the OR's topic in Agency Nurses

    local paper, definitely. Other than that, cruise the neighborhoods (I'm about to do that in PA if I get

  6. Obama Declares Swine Flu a National Emergency

    CASTLEGATES replied to Cherybaby's topic in Disaster Preparation

    When I was in Thailand and got the swine flu (this was a few months ago) there were 300 cases that were doubling rapidly then they, too stopped counting. The deaths aren't too different than a...

  7. Non-clinical management telling a Nurse how to be a Nurse

    CASTLEGATES replied to SweetLoriRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    The pharmacist who killed a patient who was sentenced was short staffed. They really do run the pharmacies anemic sometimes and couple that with how many units and how many meds only to a couple...

  8. Drug Seekers

    CASTLEGATES replied to al7139's topic in Addictions

    I'd never say "It may not get you high"...just my thoughts. I'd focus on the number one fear; withdrawals, just like you did. Mentioning getting high in passing may offend (remember, the skin is...

  9. Anyone an addictions nurse?

    CASTLEGATES replied to Mo_RN's topic in Addictions

    It's not easy but it's an excellent field. These people are street smart and manipulative but it's easy to win their trust if you've got some experience, strength and hope. Best thing to do is start...

  10. I'm probably nuts for asking, but....

    CASTLEGATES replied to d'cm's topic in General Nursing

    your results will be wayyyyyyy off because the population you're asking is already politically skewed. quit smoking,

  11. Is CNA good experience for a future RN?

    CASTLEGATES replied to DeanaKay's topic in General Nursing

    I did it; it helped me relate soooo much better (plus I had a

  12. Other than working in LTC, where else can a CNA work?

    CASTLEGATES replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    HOME CARE! I did it when I was in nursing school; nothing like it hanging out with wealthy judges and generals, getting paid to sleep at their house (home health aide), studying while the old fellow...

  13. Foreign grad, passed the nclex last month, still no job

    CASTLEGATES replied to rigs's topic in General Nursing

    Local grads can't even find jobs; foreign grads I'd think would be in worse shape. I'm not a new grad and am looking in PA and having better luck than the DC/Baltimroe area (yes, I'll move for a job)....

  14. PGCC vs. MC

    CASTLEGATES replied to Luannstef's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Go with whatever county you're in (cost). Other than that, MC hands down. I haven't checked lately but look at their graduation stats. I'm certain MC is still and will always be higher for some...

  15. Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    CASTLEGATES replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    Doesn't matter what we think It's already a medical diagnosis. Look at NIDA *alcohol is a drug, by the way, it just so happens the two most deadly ones are legal for monetary purposes

  16. Certification in Addictions Nursing Promoting/Protecting the Health of the Public

    CASTLEGATES replied to sirI's topic in Addictions

    This is my goal! Last I checked there were less than 200 CARN's...something I want my entire unit to complete (soon as I get hired)! Father Martin Ashley's in MD has the highest concentration of...

  17. Our new Addictions Nursing forum!!

    CASTLEGATES replied to sirI's topic in Addictions

    Thank you for adding

  18. role of nursing diagnosis versus doctor diagnosis?

    CASTLEGATES replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    There's definitely a place for most medical diagnoses except when a lobbyist pays for ADD then adds ADHD because the drug company gets into hot water for prescribing too much speed to people so they...

  19. VA or department of defense civilian??

    CASTLEGATES replied to vikichck's topic in Government, Military

    you won't lose any time so why not? Federal job bennies are all about the same. I've got a friend whose DOD bennies are the same as VA; we keep trying to convince each other to come over to the other...

  20. Quick Tip for ANYONE considering nursing in the military

    CASTLEGATES replied to carolinapooh's topic in Government, Military

    I was enlisted for 5 years and once I got my RN, called the Army nurse Corps main number and they connected me with a recruiter. So much easier than a mall. The transition was simple and mindless but...

  21. Army Reserve Nursing

    CASTLEGATES replied to dfdsue's topic in Government, Military

    Army has one boss, National guard has two (gov and prez). NG has more funding (sometimes-or severely less) but Army units will all get the same funding. National guard commissioned aren't always...

  22. Can new RN grad/No BSN enlist in the military?

    CASTLEGATES replied to Bree88's topic in Government, Military

    The National Guard and Army Reserves do not require a BSN which means part time. If you want to be deployed, move to an area with a deployed Guard or Reserves unit and apply with that recruiter. If...

  23. NY officials rescind mandatory flu shot order

    CASTLEGATES replied to realnursealso/LPN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    They forgot we were a

  24. Non-clinical management telling a Nurse how to be a Nurse

    CASTLEGATES replied to SweetLoriRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoy criticizing surgeries when I couldn't do them...it's fun and gives me a sense of superiority in my infantile mind. Armchair critics

  25. what books would u recommend to a new nurse

    CASTLEGATES replied to Kambili's topic in General Nursing

    Math for Health Care Professionals and the