CASTLEGATES

CASTLEGATES

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  1. Paid inactive status

    CASTLEGATES replied to callenRN1507's topic in General Nursing

    Just let it go and use the same info you used when you first got it. The US is trying to hire equally from different countries so this is a disadvantage to nurses from countries who have more schools...

  2. RN "Super Union"

    CASTLEGATES replied to Mindful's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I wonder if Providence Hospital in DC is still union free? They fired 3 when for suggesting a union years ago and the CEO said more to follow if any union talk would start

  3. Nursing Management Responsibilities for Patient with Hypercalcemia?

    CASTLEGATES replied to Julie2722's topic in General Nursing

    We're like herding

  4. Oh no! What are employers going to think of this?

    CASTLEGATES replied to nkenn04's topic in General Nursing

    On my resume I listed jobs I had before I was a home health aide. I listed home health and sitter and doc's office and even a tanning place before that. If you've got a decent GPA, add that and add...

  5. Error and Attitude

    CASTLEGATES replied to iluvicu's topic in General Nursing

    Professionals at work; nursing for ya! Can't say I've seen a man at work or a doc who wanted to punch me in the face because I was too masculine. It's too catty a job to be able to self report. It's...

  6. Nursing Management Responsibilities for Patient with Hypercalcemia?

    CASTLEGATES replied to Julie2722's topic in General Nursing

    See, it wasn't that hard now, was it? Sometimes when I hit a mental block, it's time to go out; take a drive or exercise. I knew you could do it!!! I see LOTS of nursing students asking for homework...

  7. New Grad Dilemma

    CASTLEGATES replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    Apply in person. It's nationwide. If you can move, go to a rural

  8. Riddle Me This

    CASTLEGATES replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen it when a staff member had a severe hangover; had em back into staff in no time! A shot of an NSAID and IV liter and they were back. Only once but it broke up the monotony! (he later got...

  9. Nursing Management Responsibilities for Patient with Hypercalcemia?

    CASTLEGATES replied to Julie2722's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. Asking here is too easy. You gotta work for

  10. Graduated May 2008-no work yet, help!

    CASTLEGATES replied to MA2006's topic in General Nursing

    You did what you thought was best. I understand. New mommies are...new mommies! Have you considered applying back at that facility, speak with the manager and tell them you're holding in your brain...

  11. Is it better to refuse job due to another job offer, or drama in work place?

    CASTLEGATES replied to cynthy's topic in General Nursing

    I have to share I was awaiting a decision on a state job but nothing came up so I started working for a facility where my manager insisted I outright lie to the CEO (they hired me to bring...

  12. Is it better to refuse job due to another job offer, or drama in work place?

    CASTLEGATES replied to cynthy's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say this but some may have thought this and not posted....if money is an issue, you can always go back to work to get a paycheck then once the fed job starts, off you go. Facilities that...

  13. Can anyone tell me the difference between clean gloves and sterile gloves?thx

    CASTLEGATES replied to netbenben's topic in General Nursing

    You'll learn that once you do your clinical skills labs...all the basics should be

  14. Advice for a New Grad RN After Quitting job/ Orientation after 5 & 1/2 months

    CASTLEGATES replied to DonovanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh...I wouldn't have quit; that was a mistake in my view. I'd ask admin for a lower acuity job. Some just aren't cut out for it. It's OK...it happens! I didn't mean to sound rough if I did. We're all...

  15. CRNA help?

    CASTLEGATES replied to gmen82's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    do a search "crna gpa school" and you'll learn a lot based on admission criteria. The requirements will be listed per university and they'll

  16. Are non nursing graduate degrees beneficial to a nurse?

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

    look at the job postings; some say msn or equivalent. if it's a degree associated with your practice and you're only an associates; you're still management material many ceo's and administrators have...

  17. Is this common? Would you take this position?

    CASTLEGATES replied to RNgrrl09's topic in General Nursing

    Get the paperwork done and don't worry about a letter 'till you're on your way out the door from the paperwork day. Sometimes testing is in the paperwork. I got offered a job on the phone then did the...

  18. Ever have a major crush on a doctor

    CASTLEGATES replied to ninaldunn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I used to have crushes in high school. I admired some physicians but knew their divorce rate was bad. The one that "did it" for me, I'd avoid whenever possible because it would distract me and you...

  19. Racism at clinical site...what to do?

    CASTLEGATES replied to ybstressed's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Document and quote who when where what was said and maybe the last 3 or 4 numbers on the patient ID and report it to some governing facility. I'd get out of that area; inbreeding in certain places is...

  20. Pushing Dilaudid?

    CASTLEGATES replied to chacmool's topic in Patient Medications

    if they've had it before and the same dose as before, slam it within the hosp policy or your guidelines and be done. Hospital admissions where the treating diagnosis is not addiction; nurses have no...

  21. Advice for a New Grad RN After Quitting job/ Orientation after 5 & 1/2 months

    CASTLEGATES replied to DonovanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    yet another example why new RN's need floor experience first. ICU nor more difficult than renal if you put your mind to it but you have to study at work and at home just like you did the boards. work...

  22. Graduated May 2008-no work yet, help!

    CASTLEGATES replied to MA2006's topic in General Nursing

    i know many nurses work pregnant. they say it's good exercise; even residents pregnant then they get time off and most pump at work and have someone give it to the little monster I guess you can only...

  23. Racism at clinical site...what to do?

    CASTLEGATES replied to ybstressed's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    report the inbreds to top

  24. \To tell or not to tell about my restricted license, Urgent Help Please!!

    CASTLEGATES replied to liandra's topic in Nurses Recovery

    D1. NEVER mention restricted on a cover letter 2. Apply for any and all jobs THEN tell them you don't know if your license is restricted but your practice is (many states won't do anything to your lic...

  25. ADN or BSN?

    CASTLEGATES replied to Marissa2619's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Nearly all the schools throw in the BSN at the same time the MSN is awarded so you knock both out the same time; mainly so you don't have to repeat stats and stuff. My mom did it and got both awarded...