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  1. SHOES??

    socialworknurse replied to BarbaraNM's topic in Operating Room

    You might want to try the patent leather Sanitas...you can clean them without ruining the finish. Some people say Sanitas run narrow, but they work great for

  2. Nursing Jobs

    socialworknurse replied to amglover93's topic in General Students

    Are you completing ADN or BSN? Moving to Atlanta or somewhere else in Georgia? In my last semester of BSN program in Atlanta, four hospitals have already come to recruit new graduates. Hospitals that...

  3. If you want to work in psych you must be crazy yourself...

    socialworknurse replied to Msmedic68w's topic in Psychiatric

    Most of the time yes, but they aren't paying my bills :) When you find a work place that you like and fulfills you, go there regardless of what other people think. There are too many unhappy places in...

  4. I can't find a Cna job!!

    socialworknurse replied to Courtneyjamesw's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It is really difficult to get your first position as a CNA unless you know someone. Have you tried assisted living facilities? Call around to different facilities and ask if they have group interview...

  5. Nursing care of ADN vs BSN

    socialworknurse replied to AKarpi's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think this is a bizarre question, given that ADN and BSN nurses have the same license to practice and are held to the same standards of care. However, being in the last semester of my BSN program, I...

  6. I failed out of Nursing School... Appealed and WON!!

    socialworknurse replied to ToBeBornANurseJB's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on putting the time and work in to providing evidence for why you should have passed. The test questions may be irrelevant, but how you handled the situation speaks more to your...

  7. Being Nurse Ratched

    socialworknurse replied to proud nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with GrnTea to not engage your family. I have come to the realization that I could be the top expert in the world of (fill in the blank), and my family will still treat me like I don't know...

  8. Can we just agree, being honest is not akin to being "rude"?

    socialworknurse replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in General Nursing

    Being an older second-career nursing student, I would add that nursing can definitely feel like you're doing everything wrong when you start out. I am not particularly sensitive to criticism nor do I...

  9. Chemistry in the summer

    socialworknurse replied to anabellausa's topic in General Students

    I would not recommend Chemistry over the summer. It involves a lot of time outside class, and it is very difficult to catch up if you fall behind. The lab notebook and lab reports we were assigned...

  10. Can nursing crossover with ministry?

    socialworknurse replied to Njustice's topic in Nursing Career

    How about nursing at a private faith-based hospice? I used to volunteer at one. I think your background would be an asset as a nurse in that setting. In terms of queasiness, have you thought about CNA...

  11. Experience to Become Adult NP

    socialworknurse replied to socialworknurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you so much sadiemae1123 and anh06005. You have helped me figure out a path. The med surg job is in a well respected hospital on a floor with a great manager and low drama. You are right that it...

  12. Experience to Become Adult NP

    socialworknurse posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi all, I am trying to figure out how best to gain valuable experience as an RN to prepare me to become an adult nurse practitioner. My long-term goal is to work in home health as a nurse...

  13. Experience to Become Adult NP

    socialworknurse replied to socialworknurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I guess I wasn't clear in what I wrote. I don't have a problem with working Med Surg, just not sure if GI Med Surg is valuable experience for future work in home health. ETOH withdrawal patients on...

  14. Spanish for nurses, any free stuff online?

    socialworknurse replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    Mango Language is an online program available through a lot of libraries. They have Spanish for

  15. Nurses forced to work as aides

    socialworknurse replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    They do that on my floor as well, only because they are seriously short of techs and don't want to understaff the assigned nurses. It's an expensive solution for the floor but at least they are not...

  16. Experience to Become Adult NP

    socialworknurse replied to socialworknurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for the reply! I'm currently an extern on a GI Med/Surg floor and have the opportunity to start as a new grad RN when I graduate. While I think the experience I had in AL was a more applicable...

  17. MSW vs RN salary?

    socialworknurse replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    My first degree is in Social Work and I considered going back for my MSW but chose nursing instead. A nursing degree is much more marketable in my opinion. The nursing field is so much larger than the...

  18. Associates after Bachelors

    socialworknurse replied to Infofreak411's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have a previous Bachelor's degree as well. I chose BSN instead of ADN because the ADN school didn't accept any of the credits from my previous degree. The BSN option ended up being faster than the...

  19. New Grad RN can't find a job

    socialworknurse replied to morganv's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you applied at Northside? They have new grad residencies and hire

  20. Typical Day at Work?

    socialworknurse replied to RN1485's topic in Psychiatric

    Sorry to hear that:( I don't think you have anything to lose by calling your previous manager and apologizing/explaining. What's the worst that could happen...he/she says no and it's an uncomfortable...

  21. psych techs working with nurses?

    socialworknurse replied to Infofreak411's topic in Psychiatric

    I really think it depends on what state you are in and the unit. In Georgia I see them listed as CNA jobs, but I also see jobs that only require a high school

  22. Typical Day at Work?

    socialworknurse replied to RN1485's topic in Psychiatric

    So sorry to hear this. Have you thought about transferring to another unit, the one where patients are getting ready to be discharged? I can't remember which one it is, but they go to those classes...

  23. I need to vent :(

    socialworknurse replied to RN.amour's topic in General Nursing

    Here's another option...when my twins were discharged from the NICU, we met with a nurse who was employed by the home equipment company. She educated us on how to use the equipment and what to watch...

  24. Bullied by Clinical Instructor

    socialworknurse replied to dorkiexcici's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately I have had more than one clinical instructor like this, but it seems like they pick one student from the group to "toughen up." I know for sure I would be the chosen one if I were 20...

  25. First semester nursing student. Does it get better?

    socialworknurse replied to basenjilove808's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't say it gets easier, but you know what to expect. I feel like it lightened up after Peds and Med/Surg, but every program is different. Hang in