mdgale

mdgale

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...

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

    mdgale replied to CarlyBelle's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the other posts. Try out PCT work and see if it's for you. IF it is for you, go for your BSN. Unfortunately, LPN's and assosciate degreed nurses are being phased out. I bIgan as a...

  17. Frustrated New grad RN, cant find a job, HELP in Dallas, TX!

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

    Are you a nurse aide? What about working as a medical assistant at a physician's office? Do you have a BSN or ADN? If you have an associates degree, I would reccommend going into a bachelors...

  18. career change from accounting to nursing?

    mdgale replied to Nicky143's topic in Nursing Career

    For those of you who understand the financial world, even if you don't like it much anymore, I STRONGLY urge you to look into long term care. LTC? That's right! As an MDS Coordinator!! You will be...

  19. License endorsement

    mdgale replied to Inori's topic in Nursing Career

    Is New York a compact state? Why do you need a license in 3 states? Do you plan to travel nurse? My reccommendation would be to obtain residency in a compact state and see where that gets you...

  20. Gossip

    mdgale replied to mamamiah's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    AMEN to that!

  21. Working RN at CNA wages

    mdgale replied to thegeekyrn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I may have missed this in your original post but did your facility give you an offer letter for an RN position? Meaning, just because you have the licensure, doesn't mean they are obligated to...

  22. HELP!!!"How do I make Lemonade out of this Nursing Profession?"

    mdgale replied to lweave2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I worked as an MDS Coordinator and LOVED it. I was able to take medical aillments and assign payment to them. I gained a lot of experience navigating through a medical record. I got to make more or...

  23. Are nurses allowed to have their nails painted?

    mdgale replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am SHOCKED this thread is even up here? The research related to artificial nails goes back before I even began my nurse aide training in 1996! Does anyone read a professional journal or online...

  24. NCLEX Books - Which one worked for you?

    mdgale replied to TheAmazingMrsA's topic in General Students

    I know this sounds cheap, but hey there's a recession going on here. I went to my local library and checked out NCLEX books for FREE. The only NCLEX study book I purchased outright was the one that...

  25. Kaplan Strategies CD Practice test?

    mdgale replied to brittyma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mind you I graduated nursing school 10 years ago, but I invested in Kaplan and literally used EVERY resource they offered; live training/testing, CD-ROM's, books, and I even went into the Kaplan...