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  1. VA Travel Nurse Corp

    fancyhen posted a topic in Government, Military

    Good evening all I have done research into the VA travel nurse corp. It's a civilian branch of the VA and they are supposed to take experienced nurses in various specialities into their own version...

  2. So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    fancyhen replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    This is an interesting topic that seems to have stirred quite a bit of emotion as well! I have to review patient charts, including progress notes every day from a variety of discliplines (Doctors,...

  3. Will the economy ever get better so less people will pursue nursing?

    fancyhen replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    How about Bio-Medical Engineer, Physician's Assistant or Pharmacist? Those are all medical and pay more than nurses? If those are "over your head" and you can't get into a RN program right away work...

  4. I am officially a NURSE!!

    fancyhen replied to VioletKaliLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations!! I'm happy for you and may you have a long and happy career. Nursing is not a perfect career but it's one that you can be proud of. Good luck.

  5. Does a pressure ulcer = incident report???

    fancyhen replied to optimist's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is required by CMS (Medicaid/Medicare) to track all Stage II and above Pressure Ulcers as Quality Indicators so your facility better be tracking them one way or another if they get get get any type...

  6. Interviewing with your peers

    fancyhen replied to MomRN0913's topic in General Nursing

    I recently had to give similar advice to a nurse that I work with. It worked great for her and hopefully for you too. My best advice is to go into the interview as if they DON'T know you. That may...

  7. hello everyone. i need a help here..

    fancyhen replied to maiohmai's topic in General Nursing

    If you go to www.rn.org site they have unlimited CEU's for $19.99 per year. They have a fairly wide variety of subjects and one of them is basic ECG interpretation. I found it best to print out the...

  8. A Happy Thread!

    fancyhen replied to Mashira's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good for you!! I'm so happy that you are enjoying your job and learning from each new experience. Try to minimize contact with those who enjoy eating their young. (Maybe they really are miserable in...

  9. How important is it for nurses to have knowledge of Nutrition?

    fancyhen replied to NutraNurse's topic in General Nursing

    No your education is not wasted. Most nurses know the basics of nutrition but depending on what your specility is, nutrition can play a huge role. If you decide to work in wound healing, diabetics,...

  10. Do CNAs make for better nursing students?

    fancyhen replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that having a background in medical care (such as CNA) helps very much in nursing school. The basic stuff that scares most brand new students will be easier for you. BUT just remember that you...

  11. Ive decided not to go ahead with nursing school...(Rad tech or RT)

    fancyhen replied to jrt71's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about something like Speech/Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist? They are in demand as well and practice in a wide variety of settings from schools to...

  12. You know the untouched left over food items on pt trays>

    fancyhen replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my state, it's due to health department regulations. Food that is served can only be touched by dietary workers. Anything that's been in a patient room can't be served to anyone else....even...

  13. Is nursing "worth it"? HELP!

    fancyhen replied to bd22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No one else can answer that question for you. It's unfortunate that so many nurses are unhappy with their choice of profession but, in my experience, they are the minority. Most nurses would like to...

  14. Good news for a change..I'm promoted to charge nurse and nurse educator for my unit!

    fancyhen replied to Daliadreamer's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!! You obviously do an exceptional job and your nurse manager recognized it. Great job and keep up the good

  15. LPN to RN

    fancyhen replied to lpac8's topic in General Nursing

    I became an LPN in 1984 and a RN in 1988. At first I was Ok being an LPN however I remember exactly when I decided to become an RN (even 25 years later). I was working in Long Term Care and doing CPR...

  16. Is nursing for me?

    fancyhen replied to 2RNornot2RN's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry that you're having such a rough time. Even those of us who still love nursing, may have difficulty with a particular type of nursing. Night shift is not for everyone and may definitely be...

  17. VA Travel Nurse Corp

    fancyhen replied to fancyhen's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for your insight and ideas. Guess I'll try your suggestions because I'm not really in a hurry and I'd really like to work with the VA. I've had some problems finding agencies that work with...

  18. regret?

    fancyhen replied to pinkygirl's topic in General Nursing

    The great thing about nursing is that there are limitless possibilites with your RN license. If you don't enjoy the type of nursing that you are doing, try something else. Do some research on this...

  19. What does your spouse do while traveling?

    fancyhen replied to Jennifer1976RN's topic in Travel

    I've been doing research for the past two years but haven't started traveling yet. My husband and I have discussed this issue as well. I think it would depend on where you choose to travel. I want to...

  20. Oh no they didn't...uniform changes in florida

    fancyhen replied to pearljammer's topic in General Nursing

    I like the idea of color coded scrubs but wouldn't like to be told who to buy from. And if you're buying the scrubs, why does there have to be a hospital logo on it? I'd have more problems with that...

  21. Willing to come to snow new grads there are jobs here.

    fancyhen replied to mentalhealthRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We also have positions at my hospital. Granted, it's not an acute hosptial but is skilled LTC and Chronic Care. (Sounds worse than it is. LOL). It's also for the State of Maryland will full state...

  22. lost meds help?

    fancyhen replied to kenpochic's topic in General Nursing

    How do you lose a pill?? Especially when you're a student and should be extra careful with only one patient? I'm sorry that you have to write a paper but I'm concerned that you aren't more upset that...

  23. Interview for a full time job but want per diem

    fancyhen replied to stram87's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking as a psych nurse "at that level", you will gain a lot of valuable experience. Why do you want to be a mental health nurse practitioner if you aren't interested in working with the mentally...

  24. Thinking about leaving 1st nursing job after 5 months- any suggestions

    fancyhen replied to TheEmmyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with kesr. Go ahead and apply for the health dept job and then make your decision on your family needs. Children grow up so quickly and your little dude needs time with you. Most nurses will...

  25. The real pay in nursing....

    fancyhen replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in General Nursing

    Money can't buy that. Thanks for posting and I know you'll have many more paydays like that because you're a wonderful and caring nurse.