rhellner57

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1. The Difference Between Approval and Accreditation

   rhellner57 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

   Program needs to be accredited if you want to proceed with advanced

2. Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

   rhellner57 replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

   I feel that some of these nurses need to get an understanding of what it may be like to be overweight and not be shaming. If you haven't walked in their shoes then be respectful of them. I am...

3. Disturbing Conversation on Overweight Healthcare Workers

   rhellner57 replied to FutureDNP2021's topic in General Nursing

   I would hope that this is not real but I have been a nurse for many years and have not heard blatent comments or witnessed discrimination related to weight. I am overweight and many times have...

4. My husband doesn't want me on ALLNURSES

   rhellner57 replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

   this one was to another question I saw about nurses eating their young and maybe it was within some of the comments here

5. Nursing is the Biggest Mistake of My Life

   rhellner57 replied to almost_nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I am not sure of where you are at, your family situation or if you could pick up and move but many states especially midwest with many rural and critical access facilities, rural or facilities located...

6. My husband doesn't want me on ALLNURSES

   rhellner57 replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

   at least you didn't say "old" nurses eat young. I have had some real great discussions while obtaining my BSN on this subject and most of my colleques know exactly how I stand. I try to help the...

7. My husband doesn't want me on ALLNURSES

   rhellner57 replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

   Tell him that many people have reservations about open sites but with AllNurses, I have felt that I can express or respond to situations that make a difference in my career. As long as we stay...

8. 0200 BP's - Dealing with Tired Rude Doctors

   rhellner57 replied to Jennifer in Cali's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I am not stammering out a response was adequate. In defense of the doctor, she needed her facts in a row, direct communication is what is desired and needed especially when you wake a doctor in the...

9. Should I leave this racist town?

   rhellner57 replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Having just finished a college credit course in Sociology, I find that these co-workers are culturally inadequate and insensitive. I agree with the respondent that states your needing to go to...

10. Abdominal binder question

    rhellner57 replied to j0yegan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have worked in facilities that use them faithfully as well as facilities that do not like them. Personally, I find my mothers more willing to move in bed and get up sooner with them on. In some...

11. VENT about getting cancelled....

    rhellner57 replied to Morainey's topic in General Nursing

    there are not a lot of facilities that I know of that want or invite professional nurses to be a part of union. I worked for 1 facility but there were still issues. I work contract and like many I...

12. Seriously thinking of doing agency work. Pros and cons?

    rhellner57 replied to LTCNS's topic in Agency Nurses

    take one contract at a time. If you like your recruiter and the company ,it benefits all of you. I enjoy traveling and my theory is; if I like where I am at and you offer an extension, ok if not I...

13. Seriously thinking of doing agency work. Pros and cons?

    rhellner57 replied to LTCNS's topic in Agency Nurses

    I work for Medical Solutions and love the way that they take care of me. I have worked for others but usually find them good for a contract or two then they tend to forget that I am out there working...

14. Seriously thinking of doing agency work. Pros and cons?

    rhellner57 replied to LTCNS's topic in Agency Nurses

    I work for Medical Solutions. I like the closeness I feel with them and my recruiter and feel that they have my best interest at heart. Contract nursing can be tough but I enjoy meeting new people,...

15. Feedback on travel agencies?

    rhellner57 replied to TravelNewbie's topic in Agency Nurses

    Each company needs to be tailored to your likes and what you desire for their services. I work for Medical Solutions, my recruiter and I have a great working relationship. We have been together 3+...