Traveler0202

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1. Workload average

   Traveler0202 posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   I'm trying to understand what is the average/usual workload for MDS nurses... What is the average ratio MDS nurse/patient in a facility? Do MDS nurses initiate care plans? Do MDS...

2. Holiday pay... to work or not to work?

   Traveler0202 posted a topic in Government, Military

   Please help me settle a discussion we had at work this week: as a Title38 nurse at the VA, I was always told it makes no difference whether you work the actual day of a holiday or not, you still get...

3. VA Nurse II Proficiency Assistance

   Traveler0202 replied to mignon405's topic in Government, Military

   It can be very frustrating. I had the experience, my BSN, was on multiple committees, implemented changes, did education projects, was charge, preceptor, checked off all the boxes, had top reviews...

4. Safe Patient-Nurse Ratio

   Traveler0202 replied to ShadowNurse's topic in Long Term Acute Care

   Reading this is giving me ptsd. I just wanted to acknowledge your post; the expectations are unrealistic. I hope you found a better

5. Would you hire?

   Traveler0202 replied to Traveler0202's topic in Nurse Management

   Quality responses all around; thank you so much for the constructive

6. Would you hire?

   Traveler0202 replied to Traveler0202's topic in Nurse Management

   Thank you for your thoughts. The last thing I want is to appear only self-interested. I also don't want to appear to presume my way is the best; I am mostly wanting to inquire about details that are...

7. Would you hire?

   Traveler0202 replied to Traveler0202's topic in Nurse Management

   Thank you for the feedback. I think a healthy interview process should have some two-way exchange but wasn't sure what opinions were are on the other side of the fence. Much appreciated,

8. Would you hire?

   Traveler0202 posted a topic in Nurse Management

   I'm moving this summer and will need to interview for new positions. I am starting to work on my resume and preparing for the interview process but am wondering about this part of the interview: "Do...

9. What type of agenda do you use for nursing school?

   Traveler0202 replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in General Students

   I just copy the schedule part of the syllabus in Word, remove other clinical groups' stuff, color code my exams, due dates, vacations and such with highlighters, and print out. I keep it at the start...

10. Current (2012) Wait List for Butler Community College

    Traveler0202 replied to jl15's topic in General Nursing

    Application period for Butler's nursing program is ongoing for the Fall (2012) but deadline is coming soon. I'm not sure when you were planning to try and attend; your post doesn't say. They use a...

11. TEAS; timing questions (time/section)

    Traveler0202 replied to Traveler0202's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Oh yeah and as far as I know there are no calculators allowed where I will take the

12. TEAS; timing questions (time/section)

    Traveler0202 replied to Traveler0202's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I didn't take the test yet; just starting to get ready for taking it in a few months. I did see that it is sometimes offered on paper, sometimes on computer. I think this is decided by the college or...

13. Questions about being a nurse

    Traveler0202 replied to tinamarie_flute's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Tina, If you make up your mind that this is what you want to do and are ready to do the work you can achieve it. As a previous poster said, summer classes are intense so I would recommend doing...

14. TEAS; timing questions (time/section)

    Traveler0202 replied to Traveler0202's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Yes Cortisol that makes sense. Thank you so much for the reply. I just remember having placement testing at the college where I go and we had a choice of paper or computer... I chose computer but...

15. TEAS; timing questions (time/section)

    Traveler0202 replied to Traveler0202's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Thanks for the info. I guess if we finish a section early we get meditation time before the next one? :) Anyone know about my first two questions?