bestallaround

bestallaround BSN, CNA, LPN, RN

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  1. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    bestallaround replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

    I wrote the original response in 2016. Since then, I did quit government and work in the private sector for another 6 years. And again, I've gone back to government. What I've learned is that honestly...

  2. One Page Resume?

    bestallaround replied to grpyrRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I second the OP's question. I have been in nursing for 20+ years. Looking for a new position now, I am really having trouble cutting my resume to one page. There isn't much I want to omit. I would...

  3. Not Qualified?

    bestallaround posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have applied for a supervisor position that I do not possess the specific qualifications for. I did so at the suggestion of other administrative nurses who say I would be great for the position....

  4. Nursing as a twenty one year old hispanic male

    bestallaround replied to gabe55605's topic in Men in Nursing

    Congratulations to you! I am always glad to see mi gente enjoy success. I am the only one of my three sisters to have a job. They don't understand why my husband allows me to work. Good ole...

  5. N95 mask

    bestallaround replied to misfitlife's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Welcome to my world. At my hospital, we have to wear our N95s with a surgical mask over it for 12 hours. Many of us have a nose, lip, cheek, or chin issue with the mask. Not to mention dry mouth...

  6. Worst Nursing Scrub Color Worn?

    bestallaround replied to RNliveoak's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    When I was an LPN at the VA, they made us all where khaki colored scrubs. Not only was the color unflattering on everybody, but they were cut

  7. COVID-Positive Nurses Working: Irresponsible or Smart?

    bestallaround replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    When all this started, the ER was not testing patients for COVID. They would send the patient up to our tele/step down unit and the next day, the attending would order the test. So we'd come in the...

  8. COVID-Positive Nurses Working: Irresponsible or Smart?

    bestallaround replied to J.Adderton's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Real talk......I work at a small rural hospital in NC. We have had probably over half the staff test positive at some point. The very first nurse to get sick and test positive was out of work for...

  9. Wilmington University RN to BSN

    bestallaround replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm sorry. I thought you were asking about University of North Carolina

  10. Is Nursing Dangerous?

    bestallaround replied to Bones17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would say so, working 40+ hours a

  11. Wilmington University RN to BSN

    bestallaround replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am currently in UNCW's online RN-BSN program. I applied on a whim in the summer, not thinking I could possibly get in because of my GPA and I don't have a ton of college credits. But strangely they...

  12. Is Nursing Dangerous?

    bestallaround replied to Bones17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

  13. Is Nursing Dangerous?

    bestallaround replied to Bones17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my experience, I do think nursing is dangerous. I have been kicked, punched, spat on, had my breasts and crotch pinched- all by patients who are not in their right minds. I have had coworkers who...

  14. Depressed anti social low self esteem. What to do?

    bestallaround replied to epinephrine1mg's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad you opened up and expressed how you really feel. I often feel that in nursing we try to maintain a "good girl" image. We need to be honest about our own health and feelings, even when it...

  15. Compression Socks: Knee-Highs or Thigh-Highs?

    bestallaround replied to adventure_rn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If your calves are sore, you may need to go down a compression or size. I started with the full stocking- too hot, then the thigh high- tend to roll, but I'll swear by the knee highs. I have been...

  16. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    bestallaround replied to Sarah918's topic in Government, Military

    I have had a similar situation at my VA. I have been there over 10 years and witnessed the same- let's just call it non sense- go on time after time. I have been in nursing 15 years, and am still...

  17. Nursing Schools in the Fayetteville Area

    bestallaround replied to beachbum90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    If I remember correctly, they send you the break down of the points in a letter after you apply to the program. (I can't find that letter in all this mess I have going on over here.) When I gave up on...

  18. Pen lights

    bestallaround posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Most of them are crap. The light is on in your pocket or bag, and when you need to use it the battery is dead. An old coworker once gave me a nice one. It was heavy duty, silver, and had "Energizer"...

  19. Pen lights

    bestallaround replied to bestallaround's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    OMG. They have my Energizer pen light. Thanks so

  20. Help with shoes

    bestallaround replied to heronurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've tried Nurse Mates, Danskos, Dr. Scholl's, New Balances, Sketchers, Reeboks, you name it. I have discovered that I am a Nike girl. Right now Flex 2013 Run and the Dual Fusion X are my favs. I keep...

  21. Nursing Schools in the Fayetteville Area

    bestallaround replied to beachbum90's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I did Sandhills PN in 2001. It was very demanding. The instructors (at the time) were tough and strict. Class and clinical time went over the scheduled times. By the end, I was weary of the hour long...

  22. Fayetteville Tech RN Hopefuls

    bestallaround replied to bestallaround's topic in North Carolina Nursing

  23. Fayetteville Tech RN Hopefuls

    bestallaround posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I have applied to the RN program and have been told that my cumulative GPA is too low. When I graduated high school in 1998, I took some classes at FTCC and totally failed out. At the time, I was more...

  24. Fayetteville Tech RN Hopefuls

    bestallaround replied to bestallaround's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Problem solved. I went to another school. They only transferred the classes that I needed, not the W/F classes from 16 years ago. Of course, some I did have to retake, but only what I needed. I'm...

  25. Womack ER or Cape Fear ER

    bestallaround replied to kayburton24's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm an LPN in Fayetteville. If you have any experience, you should be making above