BernieRN

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1. Hearing impaired RN wants to work but------

   BernieRN replied to stilquilty's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   Hi again Momof6, One thing you have to do is tell people...lots of people you are hearing impaired! It really isn't fair to them to not know. I have been hearing impaired all of my life, so I do well...

2. Hearing impaired nursing student

   BernieRN replied to AFwife727's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   Do know that there are also visual stethoscopes out there- you would simply have to learn how to use one! More or less like learning to read an EKG. It might be possible for your employer to buy a...

3. Hearing impaired RN wants to work but------

   BernieRN replied to stilquilty's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   Hi to Momof6! The first thing I would do if you haven't already, is go to a hearing doctor and ask if it might be possible to try having tubes put in your ears. It might increase your hearing...

4. money, time, expierience

   BernieRN replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Indiana Nursing

   Hi IdianaCNA1993, As far as working as a PRN CNA while in school, you might be wise to go ahead and do that. You would be surprised how many call off "sick" in the health care field, and could very...

5. Difference in Acute and Chronic

   BernieRN replied to BernieRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Thanks Marshall1! That's pretty much all I needed to know. I have read things of that nature on here and wanted it clarified. Not even going to mess with them. I just wish I could find a job...I feel...

6. Difference in Acute and Chronic

   BernieRN replied to BernieRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Thanks to all for the replies!!! I appreciate it VERY MUCH!

7. Difference in Acute and Chronic

   BernieRN replied to BernieRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Tish 88, Thanks for your response! The possible job interview is with FMC- and I am reading a lot here...and it worries me that they are going to send me many miles away for training and/or the job. I...

8. Difference in Acute and Chronic

   BernieRN posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   Hi, Could some of you please explain the difference in Chronic and Acute dialysis in respects of travel and hours worked per day? I live in the north and don't fancy driving long distances- and have a...

9. another new grad that can't find work.

   BernieRN replied to missLissRn's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I never regret posting to Allnurse, always feeling a bit better after doing so. It's good to not feel alone. Thanks! and good luck to you Miss

10. another new grad that can't find work.

    BernieRN replied to missLissRn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Diva, That actually makes me feel a bit better. Still, after 15 months out of school and new nurses being generated in the area every Spring and Fall, it is looking pretty grim. Self supporting and no...

11. another new grad that can't find work.

    BernieRN replied to missLissRn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you Miss

12. another new grad that can't find work.

    BernieRN replied to missLissRn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated May 2010, passed the boards in June 2010...not a typo...and no

13. Hearing impaired RN wants to work but------

    BernieRN replied to stilquilty's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Hello AF Wife, The first thing you might want to do if you haven't already is to contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation Office. Instead of looking for jobs not requiring the use of the...

14. Ivy Tech South Bend Nursing Program

    BernieRN replied to itccsbnurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Those numbers are usually blown pretty well out of proportion for the South Bend ITCC.

15. Ivy Tech Valpo

    BernieRN replied to thestacybunch's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I can't speak for Valpo, but in South Bend they do make your schedule of any classes that are nursing. They will tell you what days of the week and what hours you do what. As far as your day...