TheCommuter BSN, RN

Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych

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    Unhealthy habits/Facebook posts from friends/family that make you :( ?

    TheCommuter replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    My father is a horridly noncompliant type 1 diabetic with a recent 12.9% hemoglobin A1C result. His diet consists of sweets (cookies, chocolate, cheesecake), processed foods (frozen burritos,...
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    $29/hr--why am I still in this job!?

    TheCommuter replied to ndnursepract's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Due to her user name, I am making a conjecture that the OP is in North
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    Switch Shifts?

    TheCommuter replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 12-hour nights on the floor for nearly six years. Yes, the working environment and coworker camaraderie is better on nights. Yes, the pay is better for night shift. Yes, the parking is more...
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    Just accepted a job in the PICU!!! Any advice??

    TheCommuter replied to hopemedsurg2picu's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Moved to the PICU Nursing
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    Occupational therapy or Nursing

    TheCommuter replied to Jqfoster's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to talk with some occupational therapists to get their feedback on the nuances associated with their jobs. By the way, I have never met an OT who disliked his/her job, career choice, or...
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    Seeking recommendation for healthy liquid protein drink

    TheCommuter replied to pmabraham's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Are you open to consuming so-called 'processed foods'? I drink Premier Protein shakes. They have 30 grams of protein per 11-ounce shake and come in flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, strawberry,...
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    How To Answer The Most Common Nursing Interview Questions

    TheCommuter replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks...I appreciate the
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    Help a new grad understand?!

    TheCommuter replied to riRN16's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Moved to the First Year After Nursing Licensure forum for more
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    Nagelhout Nurse Anesthesia Powerpoints

    TheCommuter replied to lebowles's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Moved to the Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist
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    Annoying words/behaviours during report

    TheCommuter replied to NewRN'16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Moved to the Nurse Colleague / Patient Relations
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    Denied PTO for my marriage

    TheCommuter replied to ryuunohime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My former workplace allowed personal leaves of absence, which is why I had suggested it. Many of my former coworkers took extended time off to visit their native countries (e.g. Nigeria, Kenya,...
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    Nurse yelling at patient

    TheCommuter replied to MSUOUgirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep. The new hire who makes waves and starts reporting coworkers will soon find oneself without work. Nobody likes a tattletale or a
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    Emotionally unbalanced supervisor?? Please help!

    TheCommuter replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Unfortunately, newly hired employees who report wrongdoings so early into their new roles are perceived negatively. I will conjecture that you have unknowingly cultivated a reputation as a goodie...
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    Forced to resign after 7 weeks

    TheCommuter replied to porkdumpling's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We've all heard the phrase, "The only stupid question is the one that isn't asked." We say this to encourage people to ask rather than pretend to know. Nonetheless, there is such a thing as a poorly...
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    UHC work from home

    TheCommuter replied to michiganRN5's topic in Case Management

    I work from home for a company other than UHC and enjoy it for the most part. The flexibility is great, and though I am salaried, I never work more than 40 hours a
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    Lapsed license, wondering about returning to healthcare as CNA

    TheCommuter replied to Lilnurse71's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would work on ensuring my LPN license was active again if I were you. No offense, but the role of a CNA is grueling and backbreaking. I would not want to bust my butt for relatively paltry pay as a...
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    Just found out my school has a low NCLEX passing rate... should I leave?

    TheCommuter replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    Perhaps it is because the overwhelming majority of LPN/LVN programs in the U.S. are not, and have never been, accredited by ACEN or the former NLNAC. Whether we like it or not, nursing programmatic...
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    RN Salary in Dallas, Texas (2017)

    TheCommuter replied to nurse_swan's topic in Texas Nursing

    Most hospital systems in the D/FW area would pay in the high $20s to low $30s per hour ballpark range to an RN with three years of acute care
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    Are there still RN's out there for Home Health in Los Angeles

    TheCommuter replied to pacific11's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to Allnurses.com Inc! Here is the link to our California Nursing forum: https://allnurses.com/california-nursing/ Keep in mind that forum posts are not to be used to advertise agencies or...
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    Patient Cheeking Meds!

    TheCommuter replied to Mamachels's topic in Patient Medications

    The following discussion thread may be of interest to you since it pertains to the topic of substance abuse in the LTC/SNF setting. Click on the link below if you have time to burn while reading it:...
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    Why SAH or aneurysm need midodrine HCL?

    TheCommuter replied to kinmei's topic in Patient Medications

    Moved to the Nursing & Patient Medications
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    RNFA: how does it work for you?

    TheCommuter replied to NJRN1969's topic in Operating Room

    Moved to the Operating Room Nursing
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    Hardest class in nursing school

    TheCommuter replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Students

    None of the nursing courses were particularly difficult, in my estimation. On the other hand, I found some of the science prerequisite courses (A&P and microbiology) to be far more difficult than...
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    Any nursing colleges that accept a 2.9 GPA?

    TheCommuter replied to alishaH's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chamberlain College of Nursing accepts anyone with a 2.5 GPA or greater. The major catch is that it is an investor-owned school that charges a whopping $86,000+ in tuition and fees for its...
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    Input on DNP vs MSN

    TheCommuter replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Moved to the Post Graduate Student forum for more