TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    Very anxious and scared about starting nursing school.

    TheCommuter replied to CaptC's topic in General Students

    Moved to our General Nursing Student forum for more
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    Is nursing the right path for me?

    TheCommuter replied to kimfahmi's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses do not need to be able to work in any/every department... I have never worked in pediatrics, critical care, emergency department, med/surg, or any acute care hospital specialties. As a...
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    How do I get rid of knee pain?

    TheCommuter replied to eheml's topic in General Nursing

    Allnurses.com Inc's Terms of Service forbids the exchange of medical advice for obvious reasons: the membership cannot diagnose you over the internet and/or suggest treatments without knowing the...
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    Which is a better way to prepare for Nursing School?

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

    Moved to the Pre-Nursing Student forum for more
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    New ER RN- Normal to feel this way?

    TheCommuter replied to nursebabyxoxo's topic in Emergency

    Moved to the Emergency Nursing
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    Are there any nurses who didn't start off as a nursing major in college?

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

    Moved to the Pre-Nursing Student
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    Can you imagine yourself doing something else

    TheCommuter replied to Corgilicious's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in non-nursing jobs before becoming a nurse and, yes, I can definitely envision myself doing something other than nursing. For me, nursing is a tolerable means to an end. However, I...
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    Had place?

    TheCommuter replied to whatdayisit11to7Nrse's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome! It seems as if your post was cut off for some
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    Home Health

    TheCommuter replied to tlovella20's topic in Private Duty

    A handful of physicians and hospital-affiliated clinics in my area hire LPNs, albeit at lower rates of pay than they would earn in LTC, home health, private duty, or
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    Catching something from patients?

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

    Hospitals and other healthcare facilities are deep-cleaned and sanitized on a daily basis. On the other hand, peoples' homes are not... The sweet cashier at Walmart has VRE of the urine. It might even...
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    What do you think?

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

    Moved to our Nurse Colleague / Patient Relations
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    Home Health

    TheCommuter replied to tlovella20's topic in Private Duty

    If you are spending entire 12-hour shifts with the same client, it sounds as if you are working private duty cases, not home health nursing. There is a distinct difference between home health and...
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    Herzing MSN-FP 2017 Jan Start

    TheCommuter replied to claudecapRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moved to the Student NP forum for more
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    CNA- Full time & PRN??

    TheCommuter replied to robynnel's topic in General Nursing

    I'd change my status to PRN...this way, you'll have a predictable job to return to if the new workplace turns out to be an unpleasant place to work. You need to play it safe in today's
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    Do your colleagues know you appreciate them?

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

    Moved to the Nurse Colleague / Patient Relations forum for more
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    What do you think?

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

    I speak as someone who once worked in middle management. I am still telephoned and/or emailed from former coworkers who seek references from me.A clean personnel file and decent attendance history...
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    Considering Nursing as a second career

    TheCommuter replied to Vidma's topic in Texas Nursing

    Nursing might not fulfill your desire to help others, either. A traditional floor nursing position at a hospital or other type of facility entails very little face time with each patient. Most of the...
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    LPN roles

    TheCommuter replied to ladysyrah's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    LPN scope of practice is totally dependent on the state where the LPN practices. For instance, some states (e.g. Oklahoma, Texas) have wide-open scopes of practice, thereby permitting LPNs/LVNs to...
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    Did you choose nursing because it was your "calling"?

    TheCommuter replied to Corgilicious's topic in General Students

    Although I believe in God, I also feel that truth exists in all belief systems (yes, including atheism). I also respect the beliefs of my atheist colleagues and patients. One belief system is not...
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    What do you think?

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

    Where do you currently work? If you are presently employed, my advice is to stay put and stick it out at your current workplace for a couple of years, even if it is not the shiny exalted acute care...
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    LVN or RN

    TheCommuter replied to SweetDisaster's topic in General Nursing

    One more thought...I assume you are located either in CA or TX. The LVN employment market is horrid in most parts of CA, and the ADN (associate degree RN) market is also dismal there. California has...
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    LVN or RN

    TheCommuter replied to SweetDisaster's topic in General Nursing

    If the RN program that you are considering only requires a HS diploma/GED and a passing entrance exam score, I conclude it is at an investor-owned school of poor
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    Need advice - am I too old?

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

    I must warn you that the LVN employment market in California has been horrible for the past six or seven years. Be careful about obtaining $30K in student loan debt...it might take longer than a year...
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    Failed NCLEX in Canada 3 times

    TheCommuter replied to amei's topic in Canada

    Moved to the Canadian
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    Do your colleagues know you appreciate them?

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

    When I worked as a house supervisor, I regularly thanked the floor nurses and patient care techs. I was grateful for all that they did. In addition, I no longer wanted to bust my butt in the...