TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    Studying for nclex and feeling lost

    TheCommuter replied to Meesh411's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to the NCLEX forum for more
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    Colleagues who hate patients

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

    Yep...healthcare is a business first and foremost. Caring for people comes secondary to the numbers below the bottom line.Also, nurses are exposed to the darker shades of human nature. It is what it...
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    If you are an LPN are you married or in a relationship?

    TheCommuter replied to Neezy84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was an LPN/LVN for four years (2006-2010) prior to becoming an RN. I was single and childless during those years. To achieve the best work/life balance during my LVN years, I gravitated toward...
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    How to decline a job offer?

    TheCommuter replied to Purplecat4's topic in General Nursing

    To the small hospital that offered a position: "I will be forever appreciative of the offer you have extended to me. However, I have decided to pursue another opportunity. Thank you for your time and...
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    Help! I think nursing is not for me!!

    TheCommuter replied to lmr14's topic in Canada

    Moved to our Canadian Nursing forum for more
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    32 SATA and ran out of time

    TheCommuter replied to jdubbthechubb's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Moved to our NCLEX forum for more
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    New NP, embarrassing salary offer!

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

    Oh dear...I'm a BSN-educated nurse who works from home in a state with a low cost of living. I earn significantly more than the salary you were offered, yet I have minimal stress and no liability.I'd...
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    So where IS the nursing shortage?

    TheCommuter replied to milliesmom88's topic in General Nursing

    Shortage areas tend to be low-desirability places where few people are flocking to live...such as south Georgia, eastern Oklahoma, rural Kansas, eastern Kentucky, eastern Tennessee, and so forth....
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    NEW nurse, too soon to leave my first job?

    TheCommuter replied to NewNurse.2016's topic in General Nursing

    Some people will certainly chime in and insist that life is too short to be unhappy. Nonetheless, I think you would be more marketable in the long run if you remained in your current role for one...
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    My First TEAS I failed the exam

    TheCommuter replied to Gise76's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Welcome! We moved your thread to our TEAS Exam
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    PCT/CNA (Certified) can't find a hospital job..... what am I doing wrong?

    TheCommuter replied to Jtrer2000's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You might not be doing anything wrong personally... Two things jumped out at me when reading your post. For starters, you are in NYC, which is a notoriously saturated employment market. You are...
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    Can a medical assistant inject local anesthetic in FL?

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

    Moved to our Medical Assisting forum for more
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    What Job Did You Work While Getting Through Nursing School?

    TheCommuter replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 16-hour weekend double shifts every Saturday and Sunday from 6:00am to 10:00pm as an LVN while attending an associate degree nursing program. This employment setup worked wonderfully for me....
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    RN education advice

    TheCommuter replied to ILNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to the Pre-Nursing Student
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    Chamberlain CON Houston

    TheCommuter replied to bledet1's topic in Chamberlain College

    Welcome to Allnurses.com... We have moved your thread to our Chamberlain College forum to attract more responses that will get your questions answered. Good luck to
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    Why would a long-term care facility require 2 years of experience?

    TheCommuter replied to purplegal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not everyone wants more workplace complexity after accruing experience. We are all different folks with different strokes. To be honest, I am happiest in nursing roles that do not draw upon the need...
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    Medical Quackery: Let's talk.

    TheCommuter replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Nursing News

    In this modern day era of patients and families with honorary medical degrees from Google University, I expect the prevalence of quackish treatments and snake oil cures to increase. This situation is...
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    Applying online-list ALL jobs?

    TheCommuter replied to spaghetina's topic in General Nursing

    I only list the last 10 years of my employment history when completing any type of job application. I use the same rule of thumb when preparing my résumés. There is never really a need to list...
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    Lpn to Rn online

    TheCommuter replied to Nelsonneal's topic in LPN to RN

    Your state's board of nursing would provide the most accurate answer to this question. Be mindful that the vast majority of states no longer allow candidates to challenge the
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    Surg Tech or LVN ...Road to RN

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

    Your thread's been moved to the Pre-Nursing Student forum. Good luck to
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    WILTW 10/29: Trauma for breakfast

    TheCommuter replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I learned what borborygmus is because I just looked it up a few seconds ago. :) I suppose I always learn something new with each passing
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    Kaplan RN entrance exam

    TheCommuter replied to va11ey's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to the Pre-Nursing Student
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    Do you ever wish you were a doctor?

    TheCommuter replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    No, I do not wish I had been a physician. The work hours and profound degree of responsibility that physicians have are unappealing to me. However, I certainly wish I could be earning a specialty...
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    living situation while in nursing school

    TheCommuter replied to sameishafate's topic in General Nursing

    I lived on my own while attending an LVN program. I was a 23-year-old homeowner who rented out my spare bedrooms to transient boarders for some extra cash. I lived on my own and worked full-time...
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    Agism in nursing?

    TheCommuter replied to td222's topic in General Students

    Meanwhile, back at the ranch...yes, ageism is a concern in the nursing profession. For example, my former manager once told me during an off-grid chat that, "we prefer hiring younger nurses because...