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  1. Male nurses hired faster?

    GM2RN replied to Chemistry Sux's topic in General Nursing

    This question does get asked on a regular basis. I just have to wonder why. I do think that motives tend to differ based on whether the question is asked by someone who is thinking of entering the...

  2. Orientation time

    GM2RN replied to reddellrn's topic in General Nursing

    I was a PRN float to all floors with only 6 months of nursing experience when I first hired in at my hospital. I got 8 hours of orientation on each

  3. Documenting Report from EMS Contact

    GM2RN replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    EMS doesn't usually get their report to us in time to be useful in the ED. Our software provides space for HPI in narrative during triage, which is where I write what EMS reports and what they did...

  4. Male nurses hired faster?

    GM2RN replied to Chemistry Sux's topic in General Nursing

    Feel free to post any question you like, but be prepared for any type of response when asking "hot button" questions. Personally, I don't see why having a hiring advantage, if one exists, would even...

  5. Male nurses hired faster?

    GM2RN replied to Chemistry Sux's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not really as excited as it might seem from my post. My response comes only after reading several threads like this over the past three years or so. As for your comments, I get what your saying,...

  6. Male nurses hired faster?

    GM2RN replied to Chemistry Sux's topic in General Nursing

    OP, what is a "glass elevator?" I think the profession would do well to have more male nurses. Having said that, it really pi**es me off that men might have an advantage in getting hired and are...

  7. Help: Need Money for School

    GM2RN replied to Alum08's topic in General Nursing

    i don't know how much you think nurses get paid but it might not be as much as you think. general motors hourly employees make more than many nurses do, especially new grads. plus, your mba won't...

  8. Employee Engagement survey

    GM2RN replied to UnionRN2's topic in General Nursing

    I'd fill one out if I thought it was truly anonymous but I don't, so I

  9. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    GM2RN replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My hospital is part of a network of 13 hospitals/facilities. The pay for a new grad is 23.99/hr, which is $3/hr less than a sister hospital that is 30 minutes away, and is also less than a couple of...

  10. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    GM2RN replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    New grads in my ED get 6 weeks. I got 2 weeks, IF you could call what I got "orientation." My preceptor basically told me that I was an RN just like her, and to let her know if I had any questions,...

  11. Obtaining home med list

    GM2RN replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my ED, nurses are REQUIRED to enter home meds into the computer. When patients are admitted, the list is printed and the ED doc checks which ones to continue/discontinue, and it gets sent to the...

  12. Unsafe Assignment & Pt Abandonment

    GM2RN replied to GM2RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    LOL

  13. Unsafe Assignment & Pt Abandonment

    GM2RN replied to GM2RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I don't know if I can contact the law firm or not. I'll have to find out. What's

  14. Unsafe Assignment & Pt Abandonment

    GM2RN replied to GM2RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I work for a union hospital and I'm a member of MNA. They have been addressing the issue but the grievance process is so slow, and the hospital continues it's non-contractual practices in the...

  15. GRE Prep Advice

    GM2RN replied to GM2RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I will definitely try them. Thanks to everyone for your great

  16. Do nurses get fired often?

    GM2RN replied to queenjulie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    First, I'm sorry you got fired and hope things work out for you. :hug: Even in "at will" states (mine is one of them), it's tougher to get fired if you are union. Why anyone would choose to work...

  17. Help!!! Pregnant and on the job search

    GM2RN replied to MJJFan1's topic in General Nursing

    I also disagree with those who say it is "dishonest" not to tell. First, employers are not legally allowed to make a hiring decision based on whether or not a woman is pregnant. Second, even if...

  18. I Can't Make a Decision!!! Help me Please?!

    GM2RN replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Look, I'm going to be direct. The reason you can't decide is because you already KNOW what is best for your kids but you can't put aside your own desires. If you can focus on what your babies need,...

  19. GRE Prep Advice

    GM2RN replied to GM2RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Interesting! From your description, I like the sound of the new test. I've always considered that I have a good vocabulary, certainly way above average, but I don't know that I'd classify it as...

  20. GRE Prep Advice

    GM2RN replied to GM2RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congratulations! :) Hmmm, I guess that depends on how much they are. Any idea? My application deadline to be able start my program in the fall of 2012 is February 1. I'm at work right now so even...

  21. GRE Prep Advice

    GM2RN replied to GM2RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Do you think the appropriate material is available now? Great idea! I hadn't thought of that! I never would have thought of this. How did you figure out that this would

  22. GRE Prep Advice

    GM2RN replied to GM2RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I don't think so, but I"ll look into

  23. Help!!! Pregnant and on the job search

    GM2RN replied to MJJFan1's topic in General Nursing

    While I understand and applaud your desire for full disclosure, I think it's risky. If there was a way for you to be certain that they would not use it as an excuse not to hire you, I'd say go for...

  24. What are your thoughts on working PRN on top of FT?

    GM2RN replied to ANH_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, lots of people with PRN jobs have a FT job too. I'm sure you will be a good addition to their staff. Good

  25. What are your thoughts on working PRN on top of FT?

    GM2RN replied to ANH_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My situation wouldn't help you. I was hired by my two jobs at the same time and was able to work it out so I started the PRN job first, did two FT weeks of orientation, then started the FT job. The...