RN_2005

RN_2005 specializes in ob/gyn.

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1. Useless degree! At what point do you quit trying?

   RN_2005 replied to SuburbanGypsy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   The supposed "nursing shortage" is ********. The term is used merely as a means for [primarily] 2-year colleges to drum up business. And if you are a 'mature' student, say 40-45+, going back to school...

2. Biometric screening out-of-state of licensure. Legal?

   RN_2005 replied to RN_2005's topic in General Nursing

   Interesting and informative - the 'non-compact' info! Thank you so much for both of your responses. You have both stated what my gut told me also. I think I will pass altogether on this event. I'm...

3. Biometric screening out-of-state of licensure. Legal?

   RN_2005 replied to RN_2005's topic in General Nursing

   I am not clear on what you mean by 'non-compact' state?? I am licensed in Ohio; the state where the health screen event is occuring is Kentucky

4. Biometric screening out-of-state of licensure. Legal?

   RN_2005 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been asked to do biometric screening tasks @ a corporate health screen out of my state of licensure. Staffing agent states that I would not be able (obviously) to give flu shots, but claims it...

5. Nursing Shortage??

   RN_2005 replied to Cashemere425's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I am a 53 y/o registered nurse in Ohio, and cannot find a nursing job. I graduated in late 2005 and became licensed several months later. I worked in an OB/GYN office for nearly 2 years, but during...

6. Ohio online license renewal

   RN_2005 replied to Salesman217's topic in Ohio Nursing

   Speaking of Ohio renewal, I want to know WHY I am being assessed a $50 late fee when it is BEFORE August 31, 2011????? NOT a happy camper! In regards to the user name & password, I had to call...

7. Alternative ADN career opportunities?

   RN_2005 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all, Been awhile since I've posted. I may have addressed this subject before - just in a different manner. I was 48 when I received my AAS in nursing and passed state boards. That was...

8. A few questions for the "older" new nurses...

   RN_2005 replied to adiliegro's topic in General Nursing

   Well, I dislike saying this but .. I feel your wife is wrong to not support you on this, but give her time.... I spent years of my life raising kids, being a wife, and working sometimes full-time and...

9. Community blood bank jobs

   RN_2005 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   Good afternoon all! Was wondering if any of you out there are familiar with RN nursing opportunities in this area. I saw an ad in a regional health care mass mailed newspaper for this "unique nursing...

10. What is a "Code Black"?

    RN_2005 replied to sugabuga's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm ... let's see ... possibly a "Code Brown" involving an upper GI bleed? Or iron supplementation?:rotfl: Sorry ... it just popped into my head and my fingers did the

11. NCLEX Passing Standard

    RN_2005 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You hear about the "Nclex passing standard" constantly, but what is the passing standard exactly??? 70%? 80%? 75%? I would kind of like to know this before going to take the test! Is it a big secret...

12. Career options for ADN in Ohio?

    RN_2005 replied to RN_2005's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks for replying, Renerian. Could I ask you to be a little more specific?? Central Ohio meaning Columbus and surrounding area? "Agencies" meaning hospitals and LTC facilities? Do you know anything...

13. Career options for ADN in Ohio?

    RN_2005 posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi all! I'm a recent grad - pinning was Dec 8 - from James A. Rhodes State College on the OSU campus in Lima! Will probably be taking boards next month. Anyway, I was wondering if I could get some...