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  1. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    SunSurfRN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You just listed some (apparently in your eyes) impressive tasks, and you say you can do this things and no one probably doubts that. However untiil you get the RN next to your name you cannot do many...

  2. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    SunSurfRN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No many how many hours, days, weeks, months, years you spend as a CNA, you never have the responsibility or the license. Until you operate under that license with the pressure it entails...you just...

  3. ADN vs BSN

    SunSurfRN replied to Jenni811's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There is a difference if someone wants to 1) commission with the military, or 2) become a community health nurse and also 3) one wants to be come a APRN or a nursing manager...BSN usually required for...

  4. Are LPN's being phased out?

    SunSurfRN replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wasnt referring to you but the "I have news for you" person sorry

  5. 10 months later, hospital please

    SunSurfRN replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    Hospitals dont consider that to be acute care experience...its kinda ridiculous though because a subacute or LTC or even Homecare are all skilled positions. In homecare I've got vented/trached pts...

  6. Are LPN's being phased out?

    SunSurfRN replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Why do things always descend to petty vernacular on this site? The truth is we dont know whats going to happen with nursing. If the quality of the job decreases, wages are diluted, and the economy...

  7. California's 2011 New Grad Program

    SunSurfRN replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    Funny how they ask us to choose preferences when chances are we're getting shut out completely...I kinda picked whatever wherever for that

  8. Are LPN's being phased out?

    SunSurfRN replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    They would be happy to have an all RN workforce if they can dilute the market with enough RNs. Then the LVNs won't get "phased out" (but will defacto) and the RNs will earn alot

  9. RN's, how much did you borrow for school?

    SunSurfRN replied to steveogurule's topic in General Nursing

    always cracks me up when someone says "oh that person who spent 70K to go to accelerated BSN is crazy" Yet ADN is 2 yrs, usually lottery or LONG waitlist these days. Lets say it takes 3-6 yrs to...

  10. when do you declare a specialty

    SunSurfRN replied to bs98241's topic in General Nursing

    in this market the specialty declares you

  11. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    SunSurfRN replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Would a PA say "I'm your doctor" I don't know....probably only analogy I can think up lol That CNA is makin Flo Nightengale turn over in her grave :

  12. Are LPN's being phased out?

    SunSurfRN replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A "nurse is a nurse is a nurse" is the silliest thing going. Theres diploma nurses with 30 yrs experience...theres BSN grad with no experience. Theres ADN nurses with 10 yrs ER 5 yrs psych etc....

  13. California's 2011 New Grad Program

    SunSurfRN replied to Faeriewand's topic in California Nursing

    I've applied to so many of these residencies its beginning to feel like being a homeowner and waiting for the "market to go back up"....might sit tight and work my current LTC job and give up for a...

  14. Are LPN's being phased out?

    SunSurfRN replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "The only thing an LPN can"t do in California is push IV meds" Anyone in emergent care can't begin to imagine this being off the table...I suppose other parts of the hospital different

  15. FY 2011 for Navy Nurse Corps

    SunSurfRN replied to DlittleRN's topic in Government, Military

    Not sure but I have had the opposite experience with the Navy Reserve. I am working and they wanted 3 months experience but I am only in home health which is non-acute care....the recruiter (who is...

  16. CHLA March 2010 New RN Residency

    SunSurfRN replied to pegosys's topic in California Nursing

    I have a BSN....hasn't conferred any sort of advantage at all so far in applying to hospitals. Its who you know. I applied to this program and trying to stay positive but I bet its the odds of a...

  17. Are LPN's being phased out?

    SunSurfRN replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just because something hasn't happened, doesn't mean it won't. With the ever expanding group of unemployed or underemployed RNs on the bread line you can expect the last bastions of LPNs you mentioned...

  18. Any RNs switched to PA career?

    SunSurfRN replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto.......gut reaction for you is don't do it. PAs are under more pressure than nurses by a longshot. Your more like an MD for example of you are working in an ED or trauma center. In some cases you...

  19. Any RNs switched to PA career?

    SunSurfRN replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    NP can practice on their own in many states. PAs can't yet I

  20. From Michigan to SanDiego.. HELP!

    SunSurfRN replied to AMAC8487's topic in California Nursing

    Sage advice...you looking at hundreds of applicants for every nurse residency spot at Rady, Sharp, and Scripps. Employment as a new grad in San Diego is very, very challenging in

  21. If your getting BSN, are you more likely to get job?

    SunSurfRN replied to DedHedRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Medical qualification at MEPs is no joke...people assume its not big deal but, your processed just like an enlisted person. If you have medical issues they will disqualify you...they will also look at...

  22. If your getting BSN, are you more likely to get job?

    SunSurfRN replied to DedHedRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This doesnt even circumvent the experience factor...just the BSN isnt enough anymore in this economy. Air Force wants minimum 6 months working as an RN, and the Navy 3 months (thats just...

  23. Any luck for new grads in home care agencies?

    SunSurfRN replied to bjorklover's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a December new grad employed in homecare for several months now. Anyone saying its a bad idea is one of these "naysayer gatekeepers" of which nursing seems to have thousands. Med Surg? Wouldnt...

  24. posibility of landing my first RN job in the big city?

    SunSurfRN replied to bustthewave's topic in General Nursing

    SF is slightly less expensive these days...part of that is the economy in CA which is AWFUL. Beware California it is volatile state these days economically. The state is basically

  25. posibility of landing my first RN job in the big city?

    SunSurfRN replied to bustthewave's topic in General Nursing

    Save about 10 grand, and have your credit in tip top shape too...probably more expensive than NYC even. Theres also the option of Silicon Valley hospitals which in my opinion have better weather. The...