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  1. Job hunting advice for new pn grad

    ocean waves replied to pnmia10's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. Congratulations on your recent graduation! Though it might be tempting to ask for the director of nursing when you first apply in order to quickly learn the "nursing scoop" on any job openings,...

  2. nursing jobs

    ocean waves replied to brokenroads27's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. You asked if you could be hired for "any job related to health care" while you are looking for an RN position. I agree with the writer who suggested that you check on state regulations and...

  3. is this within my scope?

    ocean waves replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. Though it is tempting to help a co-worker or friend with personal medical care, I agree with the writers who advise that it would be wise legally speaking to kindly refer this co-worker to...

  4. I'm thinking about dropping out of nursing school...?

    ocean waves replied to tatempole's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. You wrote that you are "double majoring in accounting and nursing", so it seems that you have keen interests in both of those professional fields. With no "sugar coating", your physician Mom...

  5. About to Start Final Placement - getting scared

    ocean waves replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. As a good nurse, it is very normal for you to be "getting scared" about final placement in clinical nursing work. Nurses can use that "scared" feeling as a constructive tool to guide them to...

  6. What are the expectations of a new grad

    ocean waves replied to jnabc1432's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. To answer your question of "is this typical for a new grad to be placed in a charge nurse position", the answer is that staffing assignments seem to vary depending on the circumstances and the...

  7. Would you work as a CNA or LVN if you could not find work as an RN?

    ocean waves replied to indigonurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello. When I retired from professional nursing due to some significant health changes, I inquired about work in a CNA role at a local nursing home (because I would not be required to do very complex...

  8. medical missions

    ocean waves replied to Karl RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. Good for you that you are seeking medical surgical nursing work in China! Have you explored nursing work opportunities in Doctors Without Borders program? If you are associated with a religious...

  9. Multiple Class Actions Against Hospitals for Missed Breaks

    ocean waves replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hello. In principle, I agree that nurses most certainly should have breaks and meal times as an employee right! In practice, however, I agree with the writer who said that getting breaks in hospital...

  10. Jobs scarce for nurses

    ocean waves replied to GLB_68's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. Hope you find a job soon! Yes, it seems to be a challenge to accurately assess what is going on in the job market for RN's. For example, at one time there were national news articles saying...

  11. Volunteering?

    ocean waves replied to BigB_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. "Volunteering to keep resumes looking sharp and active" to me would be something specifically involving nursing care to patients. For example, one of the nurses at my church is involved in...

  12. ASN OR BSN FIRST?

    ocean waves replied to pnmia10's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I agree with the writer who said "the answer is different for every one". Many moons ago when I decided I wanted to become an RN, two of the key factors for me were the cost of the program and...

  13. Merry Christmas!

    ocean waves replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. It is very thoughtful of you to convey holiday good wishes to both nurses who are working on Christmas and nurses who are off! I worked in nursing for 35 years and was on duty many, many...

  14. Nursing to the Deaf?

    ocean waves replied to K3ndraR's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I agree that the thought of working with hearing impaired clients seems very interesting. Years ago after I earned my BSN, I briefly considered earning a second degree in audiology. In my...

  15. CABG tips?

    ocean waves replied to Rise Against's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. A new development (to me) in the nursing care of open heart surgery patients is the pre-op and post-op finger sticks with assessment of blood sugar levels in all patients, not just diabetics. A...

  16. It seems like floaters are in high demand?

    ocean waves replied to jmeng's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. You wrote that even though you "did not apply for a float pool position...ended up being referred to a float pool...". I agree that hospitals may be doing financial belt tightening to limit...

  17. urgh! so irritating!!!

    ocean waves replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello again! Good for your great points about how nurses can be both financially motivated and dedicated to fantastic patient care! I sincerely agree with you! I also agree with your point about how...

  18. urgh! so irritating!!!

    ocean waves replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I agree that there is an important distinction between the approach of entering the nursing profession solely for big bucks income and joining the world of nursing for a mix of income and...

  19. Am I trying to do too much?

    ocean waves replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. Congratulations on passing your school exams! I agree with the writer who suggested that you consider delaying any other course work until after you have passed the national nursing licensure...

  20. Need advice from night shift veterans!

    ocean waves replied to Irock's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. Congratulations on your new nursing residency position! I worked on night shift for twelve years, and I agree with the comments of the other writers that night shift work requires careful...

  21. how long was your orientation if you were experienced in that field of nursing?

    ocean waves replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. The length of my required orientation going from one neonatal intensive care unit to another was only about two weeks because they needed staff help right away. Part of that time was in...

  22. Should i consider taking this job?

    ocean waves replied to kaylamarie10's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. One of my jobs was as an RN at a home health care agency. The nursing assistants at that agency accepted assignments to either a rotating variety of patients or to a "regular patient case"....

  23. Nursing in the next 10 years

    ocean waves replied to linguine's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. As a retired RN, I have seen over decades many "cycles" of the status of nursing: times when there were RN nursing shortages and times when the job market was very tight; times when LPN's...

  24. TSU or BELMONT STUDENTS

    ocean waves replied to johnny depp23's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hello. Yes, I am very familiar with the the good high rate of Tennessee State University nursing students passing the NCLEX because long ago I was a nursing instructor at TSU for several years! One...

  25. How does a new RN get into pediatrics

    ocean waves replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Pediatric

    Hi. Good for you that you are "casting a wide net" in your job searching! Have you checked out home health care agencies for pediatric nursing openings? Regarding your question about FP clinics hiring...