CASTLEGATES

CASTLEGATES

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  1. Unemployed NURSE

    CASTLEGATES replied to gabrield's topic in Philippines

    for any potential nurses in the Philipines; they crank out nurses for profit and export but no job guarantees. It's a risky situation all around. They train far more than they'll ever need. Nursing is...

  2. Can I visit Los Angeles when I pass the Nov board?

    CASTLEGATES replied to buddhaboy's topic in International Nursing

    you need to get a work visa if you're to stay. you can't work on a tourist visa so whatever the length of time says it expires when it

  3. Advice

    CASTLEGATES replied to Hollyrobyn's topic in General Nursing

    go hang out on the unit for some observation time then make your decision after you talk to staff. I do that with iffy places before accepting squat. I ask to roam the unit and take staff aside....

  4. How many don't make it through?

    CASTLEGATES replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    If I don't like a job, I dump it early enough so it won't be resume worthy. I'm not a job dumper but there have been a couple that needed the extra turnover. Interviewing is key but not always...

  5. SIGH.....You know, it just never fails.

    CASTLEGATES replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like you've got lots of high quality problems; lots to be grateful

  6. I'm discouraged

    CASTLEGATES replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    of all people, you can handle even the pooh! ) stick with it; you're there for a reason. Possibly self governance if you need extra time (they do their own schedules, hire and fire)...works great if...

  7. Information please : steps for indian nurse coming to america

    CASTLEGATES replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in International Nursing

    get on the lottery; they have entire countries like the Philippines that open nursing programs specifically to export since they produce far more than they need. This creates a backlog but new...

  8. Any Advice for a new nurse starting in a.c.d.u?

    CASTLEGATES replied to GLORN's topic in Addictions

    not sure what the initials are since they're facility specific or local region specific. Look at other posts here and there are comments about what to look for. Depending on your hands on job...

  9. Anyone an addictions nurse?

    CASTLEGATES replied to Mo_RN's topic in Addictions

    Just look in detox or drug treatment then your area and a list should come up. They're all different with different pay and benefits. Your county likely has a clinic, as well. Just keep looking and...

  10. Is Providence Hospital still union free?

    CASTLEGATES posted a topic in General Nursing

    When I worked there, they canned 3 nurses for talk of a union followed with a personal visit by the ceo to can anyone talking of unions. This was many years ago. Have they succeeded at infiltrating...

  11. Anyone an addictions nurse?

    CASTLEGATES replied to Mo_RN's topic in Addictions

    I work in pa at the best addictions facility in the

  12. Any nurses out there hired by a hospital after a minor felony on their record?

    CASTLEGATES replied to RN-NewGrad's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    call the BON and ask for an exception if they state theft is on the nono list. Most states it's no big

  13. Pushing Dilaudid?

    CASTLEGATES replied to chacmool's topic in Patient Medications

    studies show "drug seekers" are not always addicts; some portray addict like behavior only because their pain is not relieved. This study was also extended to "doctor shopping" and they found some...

  14. Licensure by Endorsement States and RNP

    CASTLEGATES replied to coco3299's topic in Nurses Recovery

    if you're in a monitoring program, typically the new state will have you do their program. Studies show 5 years decreases significantly the incidence of relapse. Once you've completed, then you're...

  15. Is Providence Hospital still union free?

    CASTLEGATES replied to CASTLEGATES's topic in General Nursing

    not true; you can opt out of a union in any union

  16. Caduceus group

    CASTLEGATES replied to sheilagh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    cops and robbers meetings (I affectionately call them) are far better (go to AA meetings and you'll eventually know someone who knows someone who knows a cop or fireman that attends their private...

  17. Licensure by Endorsement States and RNP

    CASTLEGATES replied to coco3299's topic in Nurses Recovery

    some states; often many will let you transfer your program. depends on the state so call the BON...some BON's are are staffed with nothing but recovery

  18. Desperate to get off suboxone.. Is it possible????

    CASTLEGATES replied to ercrazy's topic in Nurses Recovery

    ayurvedic medicine works. see if your doc knows about it; it can cut in half your dose and eliminate w/d's if on a lower dose. w/d's are the main reason for not stopping...fear of wd's basically set...

  19. Is Providence Hospital still union free?

    CASTLEGATES replied to CASTLEGATES's topic in General Nursing

    i worked for whc but opted out of the union and they still took money out of my paycheck. I thought this isn't

  20. Civilian nursing vs military nursing experiences

    CASTLEGATES replied to staceysue's topic in Government, Military

    As a nurse in a VA you're title 38 which is the same as doctors. My time at the VA was unsurpassed. Not even close. Sure you have some dysfunctional units but you've got plenty of vacation to get...

  21. jobs?

    CASTLEGATES replied to JuneBugRN07's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Urgent care and MD offices don't pay nearly as much as hospital. If money isn't an issue, ask some of your docs! Now is not the time to job hunt unless you've got one while you hunt (don't quit

  22. Nursing JOB shortage in Maryland!

    CASTLEGATES replied to CASTLEGATES's topic in Maryland Nursing

    After 40 applications and only the decency of 3 to reply, I found a job wayyy up in PA (I was applying here then spreading out as time went). Funny thing the pay is 20k higher (I thought surely they...

  23. Best Place to Live/Work in Virginia

    CASTLEGATES replied to NURSESTAR's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'd steer clear of Winchester; reputation isn't that good and although it does "seem" like a nice place (why I chose that facility, as well and made the mistake of MOVING there), oh my did I make a...

  24. need help to pass nclex!!!

    CASTLEGATES replied to jsjg0363's topic in Virginia Nursing

    It's not that bad if you paid attention. Take a review course (call your instructor to find out which). The one I took was supposedly better than Kaplan. I didn't get any wrong-but then they do it...

  25. News gives little info on what exacly is going on in Pittsburgh Hospitals.

    CASTLEGATES replied to oramar's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The flu 9 years ago was worse. Hospitals are always busy during a hard flu season; it's the media feeding itself again. The job shortage and reluctance of hospitals to staff up do cause busy problems,...