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AJPV

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  1. New student..what should i do?

    AJPV replied to cellphone's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    $80k of debt is insane for any nursing degree! I wouldn't take on that much debt unless I was doing med school. Get your ADN first, then bridge to BSN. In many areas of the country, landing your first...

  2. I got fired today

    AJPV replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Outside of the facility itself, there should be no paper trail showing you worked there. If anyone brings it up in the future (I don't see how they would possibly know), you can say, "I never worked...

  3. I got fired today

    AJPV replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Were you paid for any hours worked? If not, I would say you were never employed

  4. little clamps on peripheral IVs and PICC lines. . .

    AJPV replied to ArtsyCraftsy's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info on PICCs! I'll be starting a new job soon, so I'll be sure to pay attention/ask questions about this

  5. little clamps on peripheral IVs and PICC lines. . .

    AJPV replied to ArtsyCraftsy's topic in General Nursing

    Is a Power PICC one of the valved central lines that does not need to be clamped? I seem to remember something like that from my class, but not clearly enough to trust my

  6. Arrested while Occupying Wall Street - Will I Be Hireable?

    AJPV replied to LookingAhead's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    "Even then most all were offered ACD (adjournment in contemplation of dismissal), which some have refused and are choosing to go to trial. Had they taken the plea offer and remained out of trouble for...

  7. new grad & written up for the first time today at work :/

    AJPV replied to cherielpn23's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think one of the biggest issues in finding a good job is finding a great manager to work for (mine is great). To me, this is more important than the "reputation" the hospital has or how many awards...

  8. Not hired...because of post intervie thank you note..yes, really

    AJPV replied to Gratefulprn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I guess they don't realize they would sound a lot more competent just saying "There were many qualified candidates..." instead of making up a a stupid non-reason for not hiring

  9. Not hired...because of post intervie thank you note..yes, really

    AJPV replied to Gratefulprn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yeah, maybe the creep-out factor would be valid if the applicant asked the interviewer out on a

  10. Not hired...because of post intervie thank you note..yes, really

    AJPV replied to Gratefulprn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you notes are now taught as standard and expected etiquette. In our senior nursing course, we had an assignment that required us to create a resume, cover letter, and post-interview thank you...

  11. Not hired...because of post intervie thank you note..yes, really

    AJPV replied to Gratefulprn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would do it - no hesitation! You don't ever want to work there anyway,

  12. Arrested while Occupying Wall Street - Will I Be Hireable?

    AJPV replied to LookingAhead's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    LookingAhead - you mentioned the possibility of probation, suspension of a sentence and the sealing of a criminal record. FYI - when you apply for your nursing license, every state board asks...

  13. Arrested while Occupying Wall Street - Will I Be Hireable?

    AJPV replied to LookingAhead's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If your board of nursing is anything like mine, they will give you ZERO advice, guidance, or emotional reassurance regarding how they handle different types of criminal records. They will not tell you...

  14. Not hired...because of post intervie thank you note..yes, really

    AJPV replied to Gratefulprn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Just for kicks you should find some evidence showing that he worked at the clinic with you (maybe a newletter article with a group photo or something) and send copies to him and all the people on the...

  15. How does the study of sociology relate to Nursing?

    AJPV replied to Aiesram's topic in General Nursing

    I would get as many people in the class as possible to sign a detailed complaint and file a grievance with the administration before the projects are ever submitted or graded. This will demonstrate...

  16. Are most employers hypocrits?

    AJPV replied to teeroze201069's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think drawing a parallel between arterial sticks and noticing/reporting basic & obvious client findings is a valid comparison. While it may be quite easy to find state BONs that have...

  17. Are most employers hypocrits?

    AJPV replied to teeroze201069's topic in General Nursing

    Linda Whitenton, RN, MSN, and Marty Walker, ARNP. Exam Cram: CNA Certified Nursing Assistant. Pearson Education, 2010. "Only a licensed nurse can apply prescription ointments, lotions, or other...

  18. How much should I get?

    AJPV replied to Llam86's topic in Nursing Career

    If the agency is trying to short-change you that much, I would be highly skeptical about all of their other practices. They might not think twice about putting you in situations that are very risky...

  19. "The Criminalization of Mistakes in Nursing" - NC Philipsen

    AJPV replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    I myself am not an automatic fan of all things ANA. I find them to be a bit presumptuous and offensive in their assumption that all nurses are (or at least should be) in favor of certain political...

  20. Sticky fingers-stealing other people's food/office supplies

    AJPV replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    That is so excellent!!! I will definitely remember this if I ever need

  21. Sticky fingers-stealing other people's food/office supplies

    AJPV replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    Battery if I insist that the food was my own, intended for myself (with my own name written on it), with medication added to relieve my own

  22. Nursing shortage ?

    AJPV replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    First-time US educated NCLEX pass rate: 88.36% First-time foreign educated NCLEX pass rate: 34.91%

  23. Sticky fingers-stealing other people's food/office supplies

    AJPV replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    A friend of mine worked in a residential psych facility for abused & neglected kids (age 4-12). Some of the direct care staff (equivalent to techs) were caught loading up their car with the kids'...

  24. Sticky fingers-stealing other people's food/office supplies

    AJPV replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    This happened on my dorm floor - stealing food from the lounge fridge. The thief continually became more brazen and the stolen items of increasing significance (eg, entire pizzas). We had some left...

  25. Should I get my ADN or BSN based on my life goals?

    AJPV replied to Maria2694's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My ADN program has separate full-semester courses for OB, peds, and psych. I guess the fatal flaw of our program is that we condense our community clinical experience into about 30 hours instead of a...