fltnrse2 ASN, RN

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    Question for those who receive SSD

    fltnrse2 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Dear Michelle, Bill Clinton made a change to the SSD benefits, one of them being that you get one trial work period that last 9 months period, and yes you get your check during that time. If...
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    Question for those who receive SSD

    fltnrse2 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Dear Michelle, Bill Clinton made a change to the SSD benefits, one of them being that you get one trial work period that last 9 months period, and yes you get your check during that time. If you...
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    How Much Do You Make As a Flight Nurse?

    fltnrse2 replied to MrsRitchie's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    In 1993 when I began flying for a 24 hour shift (just to show up basically) $200.00/day plus extra "flight pay" for each flight. I learned never to accept what I was offered. When my contract came up...
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    How Much Do You Make As a Flight Nurse?

    fltnrse2 replied to MrsRitchie's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    In 1993 when I began flying for a 24-hour shift (just to show up basically) $200.00/day plus extra "flight pay" for each flight. I learned never to accept what I was offered. When my contract came up...
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    how important is GPA?

    fltnrse2 replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    In a teaching hospital there is an abundence of post graduate nurses. The nurse manager if concerned with having enough warm bodies to "care" if that is what you wish t call it. My opinion is you...
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    Nursing Refresher Course

    fltnrse2 replied to jenmitch1979's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I would tell you were there is a good course but sinse I was dropped 22 hours from completion all due to a pac of lies from my
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    Nursing Refresher Course

    fltnrse2 replied to jenmitch1979's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Dear Texas Educator, I have finished the didactic portion and all but 22 hours of my clinicals, then I was dropped from the program. In Texas where do you stand or is it even possible to move to...
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    Nursing Refresher Course

    fltnrse2 replied to jenmitch1979's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I am 22 hours from completion and here are my comments. In my State there are only 3 collegesthat give the course, and although the material is the same the schedule for lectures can vary. Before you...
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    What if I can't afford a refresher course...?

    fltnrse2 replied to grateful2010's topic in Retired Nurses

    You can look into Vocational Rehabilitation for your state. I finally got them to pay for everything, but not without the assistance of the Disability Rights attorney's and two years of my life...
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    Refresher course without clinical hours...is it worth it?!

    fltnrse2 replied to Elizabeth1's topic in Retired Nurses

    I can share with you my experience. I took my course in Kansas. It is expensive, difficult but possible. For the clinical hours I made a phone call to a hospital and spoke with the education...
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    Is it hard to get a job with an Associates degree in Nursing?

    fltnrse2 replied to bailee4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I was an LPN for 20 years, then went ADN 1990, and ended up a flight nurse. However, the landscape of nursing is and has been for the past 40 years, if you are youngish or want to have an office...
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    Anyone start out med/surg?

    fltnrse2 replied to sameasalways's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I can share with you what a wise older nurse told me many years ago, and personally it was some of the best advice I have been given. "Start on a med/surg unit, get your feet wet, 6mos-1year, then...
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    Should I Carry Nursing Malpractice (Liability) Insurance?

    fltnrse2 replied to sirI's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't think your going to find any company to insure you for the previous year. It's my opinion that I wouldn't give any attorney a chunk of cash up front, I would keep it sat aside in a personal...
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    Any Nurses recieving SSD/SSI

    fltnrse2 replied to Poochee's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I would like to make another comment in regards to hiring an attorney. Keep in mind you will need to check with your individual state law. I have been on disability twice. I have never used an...
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    After 20 MONTHS of job search.....i give up.

    fltnrse2 replied to skny's topic in New York Nursing

    I don't know if this is an option for you, but have you considered moving out of NYC? I know a lot of travelers who take assignments in NYC because of the money they are offered, additionally the...
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    The Unemployed RN

    fltnrse2 replied to diamondeye's topic in Retired Nurses

    I am sorry that you are so frustrated by this current situation, and I wish I had an answer for you. I hope that you continue to try to locate a job that you will be happy doing, then this time in...
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    The Unemployed RN

    fltnrse2 replied to diamondeye's topic in Retired Nurses

    I agree with another response which mentioned "cost containment". CNA's are doing what LPN's used to do. Use your experience to your benefit, it shows that not only you are experienced in more than...
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    Need advice on whether to keep my license or let it go

    fltnrse2 replied to NurseyRN4u's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I hope you decide tokeep your license. My license lapsed because of illness I was unable to work for over five years. I just finished an RN Refresher course, 120 hours of didactic, 180 hours of...
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    Should I Carry Nursing Malpractice (Liability) Insurance?

    fltnrse2 replied to sirI's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes by all means carry mal-reactice insurance. There are a number of reasons to have it. Did you know that if a complaint is lodged gainst your license you MP insurance will cover the cost of and...
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    Bullying--The Other "B" Word

    fltnrse2 replied to rn/writer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Rather it be 'bullying" or "rudness" is just symantics. Both terms and situations have no place in the work place. Besides, I want to know who is caring for patients while nurses are so busy fighting,...
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    "Nurses Are So Mean"

    fltnrse2 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dear RNCC, I just read your post "get em in get em out". There you have it hospital nursing 2011. I know this has been going on sicnce the mid 90's. It is sad, it causes many patients undue...
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    "Nurses Are So Mean"

    fltnrse2 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Dear DeliveryRN2007, There is some truth to your statement that you are young and attractive. You may not like it but it can cause you problems. I was the only single nurse in my graduating class...
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    Legal nurse consultant requirments

    fltnrse2 replied to aflac381's topic in Legal

    I will share the information I just recieved today when I inquired with the Kansas BON. . LNC is not considered a nursing speciality, you are considered a "legal witness". The rules of...
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    Nurses ordering meds

    fltnrse2 replied to robby5313's topic in General Nursing

    The point I took away for this young man's concern was that he a continual problem getting the doc to sign the order. As another nurse mentioned in her post it can be days before you get a signature...
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    Any Nurses recieving SSD/SSI

    fltnrse2 replied to Poochee's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Yes I get both, because of the length of time before I could entertain returning to work. The paperwork is easey. One because your a nurse and secondly no one knows how long it will be before you...