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    When did nursing caps go extinct in the wild?

    PrayeRNurse replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses caps can be bought online at Kay's Caps. they cost $11.00 are very well done and they have different styles. I bought one and did a photo shot with my daughter in her cap. If you order one...
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    NOT SELECTED, Am I being perceived as a second class nurse?

    PrayeRNurse replied to SYNTIA's topic in Arizona Nursing

    "The economy has pushed many new RNs into areas they never thought they'd end up " (personal communication, Multicollinearity, 2013). I am a new grad BSN and a former EMT-II. I just took a job as a...
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    So why even bother with getting an RN?

    PrayeRNurse replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    The school district that my daughter attends is looking for a LPN or RN and the pay offered is $13.00 per hour. Really. I know. It for a one on one with my daughter. They have had the position open...
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    When did nursing caps go extinct in the wild?

    PrayeRNurse replied to RNperdiem's topic in General Nursing

    I have a cap and just had photos made with my daughter who is a new nurse. She wore a cap and so did I. It was fun for the photos and everyone that saw us commented on how nice it was to see a...
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    Jumping back in to school! Oh my...

    PrayeRNurse replied to GerberaDaisy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You just received the best advice from Annaiya. I am older and just finished my BSN online after 20+ years out. I will add two tips that saved me. I am also a single mom but everyone struggles with...
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    Help! ASN wants BSN but has a BA

    PrayeRNurse replied to Nurse_RaRa's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Look at Arizona State University. I am 50+ and just earned mt BSN after having a ASN. It is all on line and they use mixed media. Teachers record parts of class they use wide range of teaching...
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    So why even bother with getting an RN?

    PrayeRNurse replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    MA's are not regulated and as such it is ok for them to do all the above. It means nurses are not even welcome in urgent care. I have one by my house and they have an opening but not for a RN or BSN...
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    Accelerated BSN Program on Resume

    PrayeRNurse replied to weluv3's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    same here I accelerated all of mine doing a 18 month RN-BSN in 8 months. I hope to do my BSN to MSN in 9 unless I decide on a BSN to
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    Hospital at Home/Clincally Home. What do you think?

    PrayeRNurse replied to paradiseboundRN's topic in Home Health

    I think this is in keeping with the Health Care Reform to move care back into the community and out of the institution. I have very mixed feelings. Maybe it will reduce the number of hospital...
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    TX: Having a dilemma with application eligibility issues

    PrayeRNurse replied to CrazyCoconut's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    1) You could call and ask if these are mandatory reports. If they are mandatory reports you MUST report. It is to easy to be found out and if it ever was discovered that you did not report you would...
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    450 Resumes sent. 0 call backs.

    PrayeRNurse replied to lsid16's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Who did everyone use for
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    450 Resumes sent. 0 call backs.

    PrayeRNurse replied to lsid16's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In following the IOM recommendation that 80% of nurses hold their BSN by 2020 (some say 2018) I would suggest that you take two steps. 1) enroll in a RN to BSN program. Online is helpful with busy...
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    Foster Care Public Health Nurse

    PrayeRNurse replied to mesa14's topic in Public, Community Health

    I am so glad that you are enjoying your job. Keep us posted as to how you are doing. This is the area facing great change in health care reform. It must be so exciting to be in the middle of
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    RN to BSN or RN to MSN

    PrayeRNurse replied to newnursemn's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This is great
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    2nd Career in Nursing?

    PrayeRNurse replied to maverickman's topic in General Nursing

    First as a new grad RN and weeks from a BSN, former Air Force Vet, with years of medical background. New Grads don't get hired fast. There is no nursing shortage. Your IT training would help in...
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    What shoes brand is good?

    PrayeRNurse replied to ctbui's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I was told this one little trick that has helped me. Buy 2 pair of shoes for work. Halfway through your shift take 5 min. and go change your socks and shoes to the other pair. It sounds so silly but...
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    Foster Care Public Health Nurse

    PrayeRNurse replied to mesa14's topic in Public, Community Health

    Foster parents are not always trained to care for the clients with medical needs. I fostered one child who had seizures that happened every few min some being staring and others worse She had a...
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    No co-pay epi pens

    PrayeRNurse replied to schooldistrictnurse's topic in School

    Thank you my daughter's school nurse called two days ago for a new pen as hers expired and this will help so
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    I am about to quit with no notice and no warning

    PrayeRNurse replied to okkennk28's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You can do it! Write your self positive notes that you can refer to when you are ready to walk out. Stay ( the bills will be paid) and look for a job than give two weeks notice ( you remain a...
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    RN to BSN or RN to MSN

    PrayeRNurse replied to newnursemn's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Like you I thought it would be easy to get a job. I have been a paramedic and a LPN. One of my former instructors said it takes about one year in the Phx area to find that 1st job. That made me...
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    Do you have the necessary tools for your education?

    PrayeRNurse replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I am a RN and will graduate with my BSN this May. I can not live without my day planner. It is old fashioned paper and pen. I did have my calender on my phone and computer as I tried to be as tech...
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    RN to BSN or RN to MSN

    PrayeRNurse replied to newnursemn's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If the MSN is doable for you time and $$, do it. I am a ADN for past year and will have my BSN in May! However I read I think from the ANA but not really sure where that there is a push for BSN to...
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    Looking into attending Excelsior's LPN to RN on-line program?

    PrayeRNurse replied to Florence N's topic in Excelsior College

    I completed Excelsior in less than one year. I did not pay that much however cost ay have changed. You pay as you go and so that helped out. I did one course every two or three weeks. I learned more...
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    Lpn to RN

    PrayeRNurse replied to em1025's topic in Excelsior College

    I was unable to do a brick and mortar school I had my LPN and found that Excelsior College in Albany NY did meet my needs. They provided everything you need. I learned more in this program than I...
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    Frontier Nursing University CLass 113-115

    PrayeRNurse replied to Mary C's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Arizona State University has a wonderful RN- BSN program that is online and I did it in 8 months however it can be done over 12 or 18