TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    Pet peeve

    TheCommuter replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

    Many junior high school students are notably outstanding writers.Anyhow, this phenomenon is merely a sign of the times as the U.S. has made the conversion from a print-based society to an image-based...
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    Already have 2 bachelors; which nursing degree is best?

    TheCommuter replied to skydream's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thanks for returning with an update. Good luck with your career
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    VCU Trad. BSN 2017

    TheCommuter replied to boxac's topic in School, College Programs

    Welcome! We moved you thread to our Student
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    Overweight Healthcare Workers

    TheCommuter replied to EmpoweRN's topic in General Nursing

    Two-thirds of the U.S. population falls into the overweight and obese categories, and nurses have the same struggles as the general public. Since only a small minority of nurses are normal weight,...
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    Do you ever wonder..

    TheCommuter replied to Wandrlust's topic in General Nursing

    Your point is remarkably salient... Nonetheless, posted job openings are not indicative of anything other than the position is unfilled. I worked at a facility for six years with multiple postings...
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    Over Night Field Trip

    TheCommuter replied to Racheldc1980's topic in School

    Good suggestion...thanks. We moved this thread to the School Nursing forum to elicit more feedback from our members who work as school
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    Coffee marketed to nurses. Would you buy it?

    TheCommuter replied to ResumeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I concur...Peet's has some yummy coffee. Unfortunately, the only Peet's locations near me are at the terminals of the intl. airport in the city where I
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    alright Nurses...what is your dream job?!

    TheCommuter replied to permRNjobs's topic in General Nursing

    My three characteristics for an ideal position would entail the following: 1. Competitive pay 2. Work/life balance 3. Zero contact with patients or families 4. No hands-on procedural
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    LPN is it worth it?

    TheCommuter replied to Nurse2bNorman's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked as an LPN for 4 years prior to becoming licensed as an RN. The LPN role was certainly worth it to me. It enabled me to work a flexible schedule full-time while attending school. Also, my...
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    Family members bring us junk food!

    TheCommuter replied to guycna95's topic in General Nursing

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    Southern Alabama FNP

    TheCommuter replied to MurseD003's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to the Student NP forum for more
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    LPN to RN

    TheCommuter replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in General Nursing

    The answer to your question depends on the state where you work, as well as the policies of your employer. I was working as an LVN at a nursing home when I received my RN licensure in 2010. I...
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    Family members bring us junk food!

    TheCommuter replied to guycna95's topic in General Nursing

    Families bring unhealthy processed foods for the same reasons I bring these types of items to workplace pot luck celebrations: cheapness and portability. I can spend $10 on 2 Little Caesar's "hot 'n...
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    The Disrespect Of Nurses

    TheCommuter posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was at my workplace earlier this month when my supervisor told me about a volatile situation that was unfolding on a different floor between another nurse and a verbally abusive family member. This...
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    Did you initially think you weren't going to like nursing

    TheCommuter replied to Corgilicious's topic in General Nursing

    I thought I might enjoy nursing. I figured it was a career that would bestow upon me a deeper sense of meaningful purpose. After 10+ years, I have figured out that I detest direct patient care and...
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    Working from home

    TheCommuter replied to Buddytink's topic in General Nursing

    I have been working from home as an RN case manager for an insurance company for about a year. Yes, this job entailed a slight pay cut compared to the last bedside position I held. However, the last...
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    Hudson County Community College Nursing School

    TheCommuter replied to jcas's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    We moved your thread to our New Jersey Nursing forum to increase the likelihood of a reply. Good luck to
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    Careers

    TheCommuter replied to lindseydeyo's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the hiring practices of the freestanding dialysis centers in the city where you wish to work. As a new grad RN in 2010 with four years of LPN experience but without any med/surg...
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    Asa college or kingsborough

    TheCommuter replied to Irizzy's topic in School, College Programs

    If I were the one in your current predicament, I would choose Kingsborough in a New York minute. It is a publicly funded community college with very affordable tuition. Good luck with whatever...
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    Getting into NYU 15 month accelerated program

    TheCommuter replied to y109's topic in School, College Programs

    Moved to our Student forum for more
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    Careers

    TheCommuter replied to lindseydeyo's topic in General Nursing

    I have the same workplace preferences. I like routinized working environments, a reasonable pace, predictability, and having an idea of how the shift will unfold. Long term care (a.k.a. the nursing...
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    Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    TheCommuter replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps it may be time to obtain a PRN gig on the
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    Best specialty for a new nurse interested in ED?

    TheCommuter replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in Emergency

    We moved your thread to the Emergency Nursing forum for more feedback and responses. Good luck with your career
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    Bullying in nursing field does exist

    TheCommuter replied to Dianna11's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bingo...I know this sounds controversial, but some people are more likely to be bullied than others.In every workplace setting or classroom, some people are magically left alone by the bully while...
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    Thankful To Be A Nurse On Thanksgiving

    TheCommuter posted a topic in Nurses Rock

    I plan to work this upcoming Thanksgiving night. But, you know what? I really do not mind working on the holiday at all. I am a single gal with no family of my own, and even though a close friend...