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    GHC Hybrid Bridge Program, Repost

    SuperStarRN replied to SuperStarRN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    So did you apply to any other schools or just
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    GHC Hybrid Bridge Program, Repost

    SuperStarRN replied to SuperStarRN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Yay!! Finally someone to wait with! Can't wait to find
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    Anyone know of any dialysis programs in GA that cater to LPN

    SuperStarRN replied to SuzieL's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I work for Davita and can tell you that dialysis certification is not required for nurses. They train you from start to finish so go ahead and just
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    Georgia Highlands Bridge-

    SuperStarRN replied to mysharona1111's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Thanks a lot for the insight! I am currently playing the waiting game but good luck on your final
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    Georgia Highlands Bridge-

    SuperStarRN replied to mysharona1111's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi, just wondered if you got into the program and what it is like since I have applied for the hybrid
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    Ever accepted a position knowing it was a mistake?

    SuperStarRN replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at my first job out of nursing school for 2 years and the experience was so awful that I won't even attempt to fill this forum with the details because it would take me all day, but I had to...
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    Ever accepted a position knowing it was a mistake?

    SuperStarRN replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work in dialysis and love it. It is one of those fields (and they tell you over and over again) that you either love or hate. You have to decide for
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    Ever accepted a position knowing it was a mistake?

    SuperStarRN replied to Gratefulprn's topic in General Nursing

    What!?!?
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    Attention lpn's of ga-in need of help

    SuperStarRN replied to Mr.B's topic in Georgia Nursing

    The hospitals here hire very few if any LPN's. You will need to look in LTC, dialysis, doctor's office or home health to find a job here. Check craigslist. I have always gotten several call backs from...
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    Attention lpn's of ga-in need of help

    SuperStarRN replied to Mr.B's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Check out dialysis too. There is Davita, Fresenius, and a few smaller companies. They are very happy to get
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    Surviving a passive aggressive co-worker?

    SuperStarRN replied to TheOracle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It never amazes me on this site how there is always one person who can't see the bigger picture of what the OP is saying and would rather just pick apart the way he phrases things sentence by...
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    Do nurses get holidays off?

    SuperStarRN replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the setting you work in. I work in dialysis and we are closed o all major holidays. I have also worked in a ssurgery center which was also closed on all major holidays. If you choose to...
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    CNA/LPN/RN Pay in Georgia?

    SuperStarRN replied to chesara's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I am in the Atlanta area. My first job out of school in 2008 (LPN) I made $17 out the door on salary which came to $36,000/year. I have been at my current job since April of this year and make...
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    Video on the Nursing Shortage

    SuperStarRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Hilarious! LOVE! LOVE!
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    Teas exam,, test version 5 help !!

    SuperStarRN replied to Thermotops's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I thought the study guide was very similar to the actual test. If you familiarize yourself with the guide and take the actual practice tests from the ATI website you should do fine. Read, read, and...
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    Pass conscious sedation competency

    SuperStarRN replied to carsonya's topic in General Nursing

    My employer did a pretest and then after my probation period I took the test again. It was my first nursing job and I got 100% on the pretest. It was common sense really. No need to worry just...
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    advice for new charge nurse

    SuperStarRN replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

    A mouth full was said right there! No further explanation
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    As a nurse, do you ever......

    SuperStarRN replied to Queen2u's topic in General Nursing

    I must admit, I too have situations that come up at work from time to time that have me feeling this way. I have been an LPN for 3 years now and I have never worked in a hospital which is where you...
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    Working with student nurses

    SuperStarRN replied to LisaRN1105's topic in General Nursing

    Gloves protect both the nurse and the patient. The only time you need sterile gloves is when performing a task that requires strict aseptic technique. Regular gloves are considered clean vs your hands...
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    Working with student nurses

    SuperStarRN replied to LisaRN1105's topic in General Nursing

    your response is i'm wrong!?! this is not 1819. something as simple as putting in an iv without gloves could give someone an infection that could possibly (and this may be a stretch) kill them. and my...
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    Working with student nurses

    SuperStarRN replied to LisaRN1105's topic in General Nursing

    Despite what others might have to say about that you were right to call her out. She was not only putting herself at risk but the patient as well. That is disgusting! Gloves are not a new school vs...
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    If I see one more post titled....

    SuperStarRN replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    "My friend got a denial letter in the mail today because it said that she didn't take the SAT. I mean I know that it says on the website 52 times that you have to submit your SAT scores but she didn't...
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    If I see one more post titled....

    SuperStarRN replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    LOL! Nurses do eat their young!
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    A doctor's apology.....

    SuperStarRN replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    I love this! You are
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    Georgia Highlands Spring 2012

    SuperStarRN replied to Inkynurse's topic in Georgia Nursing

    If you read the facts page on the GHC nursing website it tells you there that the SAT is required as well as in several other places on the GHC site. The only exception is if you have a bachelors...