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    Virginia Monitoring Program

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    So, my case manager informed me today that in December, I can start looking for work. That is three months from when I went to orientation. So, the 3 months goes by the orientation date, not the date...
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    NCLEX in the UK

    wish_me_luck replied to sineadsmyth29's topic in Nurse Registration

    I didn't think it was legit either because NCLEX is a test given by Pearson Vue only and like the PP said, the BON has to approve you first, so you have to pick a state to live in
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    Anyone do a full-time nursing program part-time?

    wish_me_luck replied to Katie828's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Katie, you usually have to get permission to record lectures. I am going to be as nice as I can when I say this, but very blunt...if you can't handle the classroom portion without fatigue, then you...
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    doing the work of a CNA at a lesser pay

    wish_me_luck replied to grace_lorraine87's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Yeah, I agree with the people who ask what you thought they made. I worked as a PCT and I made $7.50/hr. CNAs made 50 cents more than me. I think people are starting to find out what people in health...
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    Attaching a resume when the application is a fill in/cookie cutter form

    wish_me_luck posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi, So, I hear a lot about resumes and all (and I have one ready to go when I can start my job search), but I actually see businesses/hospitals, etc. doing this online, fill in job application. How...
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    New here and need some encouragement

    wish_me_luck replied to LisaRNsober's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi, Ms. Lisa, There's a health care provider group (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, etc.) called "Caduceus". It is a group for addicts and alcoholics and it's only the health care...
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    Mental Health exam question

    wish_me_luck replied to nurse_student1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think B reaction formation. That's what reaction formation is--they do the opposite of what they really feel to conceal their real feelings/doings....
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    what happens after a positive drug screen is reported?

    wish_me_luck replied to benlop's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Beautiful, Boston. I am sorry to have been short earlier, but sometimes, I do feel like I am in the this clear case/cage in front of everyone and they just come and want to gawk or in that bad wreck...
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    Nurses be social workers?

    wish_me_luck posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, So, I have been scouting around to see what's out there and since I am the type that enjoys not only med-surg, but psych and community and public health, I thought I would look for other less...
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    Nurses be social workers?

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. At least I know what direction to go in (and yes, jade, I have my BSN). I am wanting an MPH, but maybe I can find something like dual MPH/MSW. I have just absolutely fallen in love with the...
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    Nurses be social workers?

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, cool. Thanks for the info.
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    what happens after a positive drug screen is reported?

    wish_me_luck replied to benlop's topic in Nurses Recovery

    This post rubbed me the wrong way. Quite frankly, I don't know why people are interested in what would happen to another person. It's not you (at least that's the way you present it), so don't worry...
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    Unemployed New Grad Support Group

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am glad you guys don't think it's stupid. I am thinking if we could start them all over the place it could be a norm (I am sure we're not going to be the only graduating year without jobs. It'll...
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    2 interviews today

    wish_me_luck replied to MichelleRN34's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's wonderful Ms. Michelle! I hope you get one of
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    Accelerated BSN, interested in CRNA school

    wish_me_luck replied to dgiroux's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't know what your chances are, but I am impressed at your resume. I also noticed you are male and I am not being sexist when I say this, but males tend to have an easier time getting in. That's...
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    Another month down

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey, Michelle!
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    Another month down

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's my hope, too. That it will be a benefit and not an obstacle. I have a mental illness and an alcohol problem, I am not a criminal. If anything, we should be welcomed into the work field as...
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    Another month down

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I hope it goes well, too. Sorry about your job search troubles. I have actually considered doing mental health and going on for a substance abuse counselor certification and then, eventually, once I...
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    Retaking the NCLEX in 5 days and reviewing some areas I struggle in :/

    wish_me_luck replied to scm0831's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'll try and eplain it. Isotonic means equal and is your typical 0.9% NaCl and it's used for hydration, shock, etc. Hypotonic means there are less particles (Na, etc.), which is given for severe...
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    Why did you become a nurse?

    wish_me_luck replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Hey, Brian. I became a nurse to "help" people in a hands on manner and have a career that I would always be challenged in and be forever learning. Many careers "help" people, but most fields in...
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    Tomorrow....

    wish_me_luck replied to Cyndibelle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck! I wrote a letter (positive one) to myself and made the letters "RN" and brought them with me to test. I read my letter and looked at the letters and told myself "Let go and let God." I told...
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    Licensure in another state after contract completion

    wish_me_luck replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's awful. If that's the case, then you might as well move now. It would be the same length of time in a program (the rest of your contract vs the new contract). Are job prospects better where you...
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    initial license question

    wish_me_luck replied to JSlovex2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    That's fine, JS. You don't have to be defensive. I understand there is a difference (my dx as far as alcohol was alcohol abuse, not alcoholism--still go to AA. My point is the BON does not...
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    initial license question

    wish_me_luck replied to JSlovex2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well, to me, the depression thing depends. If it's situational depression (i.e. like a spouse dying and you would expect depression), then I would answer no, you haven't been treated for a mental...
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    initial license question

    wish_me_luck replied to JSlovex2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I have to wait three months at least until I can be eligible for employment in health care. I don't know if that's from signing the participation contract or the date I went for orientation. There's a...