TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    Needing to vent here!

    TheCommuter replied to Marieh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I completed a medical assisting program in 2000 and was never able to secure employment, although I did have a few interviews. The vast majority of the medical assistants in the local healthcare...
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    NICU ETT tape

    TheCommuter replied to alfollin1's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Moved to the NICU Nursing
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    Is this worth filing an appeal for? PLEASE HELP.

    TheCommuter replied to Squidney's topic in General Students

    I have provided a link to an article about handling the appeals process. In other words, you need to provide clear reasons on why you are appealing, what preemptive steps you had taken to prevent this...
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    Do most nurses not like writing papers?

    TheCommuter replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely love writing papers. In fact, becoming a writer and mystery novelist had been a childhood dream of mine since the age of six. The feeling I experience after having created an original...
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    Was told to consider not being a nurse?

    TheCommuter replied to rainbow09's topic in General Students

    I agree. My former nurse manager's licensure was revoked by the board of nursing due to inappropriate delegation and failure to formulate a plan of care when pressure ulcers were becoming a...
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    Nurses in many cases bullies who love clicks at any age

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

    I concur...no one owes us anything.In workplaces, no one is obligated to be collegial or welcoming to me. In the academic realm, no one is obligated to admit me into a college. In romance, no one is...
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    ...Just needed to say

    TheCommuter replied to spacegal123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is there any way you can block or unfriend these
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    Help!!! Advice for Pedi-Homehealth Demanding MOM!

    TheCommuter replied to nurse_c_'s topic in Private Duty

    What was it that you wanted to
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    Question about an interview

    TheCommuter replied to Caroline123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yep...being young, normal weight, and conventionally attractive can go a long way in the employment market. We are judged by our looks, and age has an impact on how we look (in spite of some people...
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    Canadian Immigration & Nursing

    TheCommuter replied to o.poole's topic in Immigration Advice

    Your thread has been moved to our Advice on Immigration forum to elicit some responses from nurses who are knowledgeable about the process. Good luck to
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    Help!!! Advice for Pedi-Homehealth Demanding MOM!

    TheCommuter replied to nurse_c_'s topic in Private Duty

    Welcome to Allnurses.com! Since you work a peds home care case, we have moved your thread to our Private Duty Nursing forum to elicit more responses and feedback. Good luck to
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    You're fired

    TheCommuter replied to dburkhart's topic in General Nursing

    How does the boss know you care for your father-in-law at home? If you divulged this information, perhaps it is time to refrain from discussing your personal home life with coworkers and management...
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    Not paying license renewal fees on time (random thoughts)

    TheCommuter replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    The earliest I am allowed to pay the licensure renewal fee to the BON in the state where I practice is 60 days prior to the expiration date. Believe me when I say I pay it as soon as possible.I am...
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    Desperate For The NICU

    TheCommuter replied to JenD1985's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Moved to the NICU Nursing forum for more
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    ER Nurse Advice Needed

    TheCommuter replied to TheDreamIsRN's topic in Emergency

    Moved to the Emergency Nursing forum for more
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    Was told to consider not being a nurse?

    TheCommuter replied to rainbow09's topic in General Students

    Nearly 12 years ago I was told by an instructor that, "Maybe nursing isn't for you." Do you think his words had enough sway over me to abandon my career aspirations? Nope. I ruminated over his...
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    America, party of 2

    TheCommuter replied to Cwoods's topic in U.S. Politics's Talk Politics

    Although I am a self-described centrist, I just wanted to elucidate that the majority of food stamp recipients are employed. The "too lazy to work" stereotype is not totally accurate. Even many...
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    RN in more than one state

    TheCommuter replied to Florida Sun RN's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you keep your home state licensure active by paying the renewal fees and completing any applicable CEUs, you will not lose the ability to practice
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    LPN to social work or RN?

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

    If money is a concern, I have met some social workers who were educated at the masters degree (MSW) level, yet earned less than many LPNs/LVNs. Becoming a social worker would entail a staggering...
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    10 Toughest Nursing Interview Questions (Part 3)

    TheCommuter posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Be sure to check out my two previous articles on interview questions: How To Answer The Most Common Nursing Interview Questions and Nursing Interview Questions (Part 2) contain plenty of nursing...
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    So what's going to happen to health care now?

    TheCommuter replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I may be affected in two ways. Firstly, I am a case manager in the Medicaid MCO division of a major health insurance company. My job exists due to Medicaid expansions that occurred a couple of years...
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    Does the PVT Work for Elections????

    TheCommuter replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    But...in a HuffPost article written by the famed filmmaker Michael Moore back in July 2016, he accurately predicted that Donald Trump would win this presidential election. His article is interesting....
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    New CNA Anxieties

    TheCommuter replied to rbuzztu's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Moved to the CNA forum for more
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    Help!! ICU Nurse Needing Advice!

    TheCommuter replied to Ingrambl89's topic in Critical Care

    Moved to the Critical Care Nursing forum for more
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    Gateway lpn evening 2017

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

    Moved to the LPN Nursing Student forum for more