mdgale

mdgale has 16 years experience and specializes in LTC, MDS, EHR, HH, Nursing Management.

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1. Nursing school advice

   mdgale replied to NVega's topic in Nursing Career

   YEAH you!!! I too started with a GED and I now have my Master's Degree in Nursing :-) I would go all out and get your BSN. If you notice many ADN nurses are having a difficult time finding jobs. The...

2. Are Medical Assistants being phased out/ replaced??

   mdgale replied to Apenland's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I live in the midwest and we are the last area in the country to make any changes. That being said, I would NOT recommend to anyone I know that they take CMA or LPN courses. I have worked the...

3. Teacher to CNA Advice

   mdgale replied to peachshan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Normally, I would NOT suggest taking a cut in pay however, as I read the posts I know that once you do graduate from nursing school you want to stand out amoungst your peers. One great way to do that...

4. CNA training IN/IL

   mdgale replied to lanisha89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   lanisha69: Some local nursing homes offer free nurse aide courses. In exchange you agree to work for them. Try there first. Good

5. Start Early and Pay More or Wait and Pay Less?

   mdgale replied to NewTexasRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Let's take money out of the equation. A Master's program will require you to draw upon past nursing experiences. Do you have any? Will you truly have a wealth of them by January?? Most Master's...

6. Not even a word of English

   mdgale replied to MomRN0913's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Right, Wrong, or Indifferent.............it is what it is. tTe Hispanic healthcare market and for that matter any market is HUGE. Like any other cultural group, they purchase goods and services....

7. Yet another unemployed new grad..

   mdgale replied to fposey's topic in Georgia Nursing

   I read these stories EVERYDAY on www.allnurses.com and it hurts my heart!!!

8. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

   mdgale replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   You need a professional service that focuses solely on nurses.....interview skills, resume tweaking, placing your resume with the right people, etc. Unfortunately, I haven't come across one that...

9. does it matter where i start?

   mdgale replied to mo929's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   The job market for nurses is becoming extremely competative. I remember when I became a nurse 10 years ago. Boy I literally had my pick of several units in the hospital!! Any speciality area I...

10. Should I include a cover letter?

    mdgale replied to dseem13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I wish there was someone out there who specialized in helping nurses with their careers. There are the "head hunters" out there who work for the employer to be, but I would be willing to pay someone...

11. I'm not sure where to go from here, advice?

    mdgale replied to Tepidorchid's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I understand your frustration. Floor nursing certainly isn't for me either!! Time is money and at this point in my life, I'd be willing to pay someone to fix my resume and connect me to the right...

12. Finally!!! An interview!

    mdgale replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This job market is tough these days. I would almost pay a professional to rewrite my resume and help me find a job. It would be worth the cost just to be able to practice

13. Nurse interview for research paper. Please Help!

    mdgale replied to Jackie1982's topic in Nursing Career

    Message me privately and I will be glad to help you with your assignment

14. Should I become a PCT or hold on and go straight into LPN?

    mdgale replied to CarlyBelle's topic in Nursing Career

    WOW....LVN cost over $30K....good grief...all my students loans for everything including my Master's degree were only $55K and that's considerably more marketable than an LVN license.......that cost...

15. Should I go straight to MSN right after BSN???

    mdgale replied to Kimyen's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree, wait. There are many fully accredidated and recognized online MSN programs out there. If I had jumped right into my MSN it would have been money spent on a piece of paper. Once I was a...