TheCommuter BSN, RN

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

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    normal to still be nervous

    TheCommuter replied to Joann9915's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in extended care facilities for the first six years of my career. I felt somewhat nervous until I approached my first anniversary as a nurse. One year of experience is the approximate point...
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    Muslim??

    TheCommuter replied to FloridaLpn2015's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked with two good nurses who wore the hijab to work on a regular basis. Unfortunately, they received occasional harassment from patients and families who disliked Muslim adherents. Regrettably,...
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    NICU RN level 3 transitioning to Level 4

    TheCommuter replied to Susie2015's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Moved to our NICU Nursing
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    path from bsn to dnp?

    TheCommuter replied to amh248's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Moved to our DNP
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    Training for ER; Didn't do so hot

    TheCommuter replied to RNEulogy's topic in Emergency

    Moved to the Emergency Nursing forum for more
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    Recent LVN graduate in California and Unsure Of What To Do Now...

    TheCommuter replied to Islandergur1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1. You can obtain your IV therapy & blood withdrawal certification. 2. You can work as a patient sitter, home care companion, medical receptionist, or some other healthcare-related job that does...
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    Should I continue to nursing school?

    TheCommuter replied to Shannon1297's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Moved to our Pre-Nursing Student
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    Terminated after giving resignation notice

    TheCommuter replied to rn0817's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Did anyone tell you that this was a termination? I'm confused because this situation happens in my neck of the woods all the time. Here's how it goes...a nurse submits a notice of resignation for two...
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    Taking a pay cut for my sanity?

    TheCommuter replied to DierkyBrewster's topic in General Nursing

    Last year I accepted a lower-stress position that resulted in a $13,000 yearly pay cut. I do not regret it, although I do miss the additional income. Sometimes quality of life takes precedence over...
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    Nursing home responsibilities for RN

    TheCommuter replied to Jdr8908's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a nurse in the LTC/nursing home setting for six years... There's no resident or physician in-house. If something's wrong, you call the on-call physician to obtain telephone orders for...
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    Health assessment course in toronto

    TheCommuter replied to pbzy's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Moved to our Canadian forum for more
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    Bunker Hill Spring 2017 acceptance

    TheCommuter replied to abriggs28's topic in School, College Programs

    Welcome! Your thread's been moved to our Student forum for more
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    Start PN or wait to apply for BSCN! Pls help

    TheCommuter replied to Tosglo's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    Your thread has been moved to our Canadian forum where people will be able to provide you with more specific feedback and answers to your various
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    How much do you make 2016

    TheCommuter replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Based on a cursory glance at this member's profile, he/she is located in
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    Saunders comprehensive or Hesi comprehensive for Hesi exit ?

    TheCommuter replied to HenriT's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Moved to our HESI Exam forum for more
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    What's a fair offer? RN new grad starting salary.

    TheCommuter replied to styx876's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Although $30/hour seems rather low for the SF Bay Area due to the cost of living, I would accept the offer to accrue some experience. After all, the Bay Area is one of the hardest nursing job markets...
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    Faulkner state cc

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

    Moved to our Student forums for more
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    ER nurses- what do they do for your staff education?

    TheCommuter replied to alreinsch's topic in Emergency

    This thread has been moved to our Emergency Nursing forum to assure that you receive responses and feedback from individuals who are working as ER
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    Are There Jobs for Inexperienced RNs Besides Floor Nursing?

    TheCommuter replied to jack1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Other potential areas of nursing for RNs who lack experience include home health, private duty, hospice, long term care, assisted living, adult daycare, jail intake centers, personal care group homes...
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    Columbus Tech LPN Program 2017

    TheCommuter replied to NurseShante1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Welcome! We moved your thread to our LPN Nursing Student forum so it will hopefully accrue some
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    How long does the whole entire " becoming a registered nurse" process take?

    TheCommuter replied to Joce�become�nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You do realize that an individual can become a registered nurse without ever becoming an LVN, correct?While I first worked as an LVN, the added step of becoming an LVN is not necessary before becoming...
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    Kidney Transplant Recovery Floor

    TheCommuter replied to kmek30's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Moved to our Renal forum for more
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    Scranton University CRNA 2017

    TheCommuter replied to usafmedic101's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Your thread's been moved to our Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist forum to accrue more
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    Valencia College Spring 2017 Class

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

    Welcome to Allnurses.com! We have moved your thread to our Student forums with the goal of attracting more responses. Congratulations on your recent acceptance into nursing school and good luck to...
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    Started first RN job in CA, offered another position

    TheCommuter replied to VegGal's topic in General Nursing

    This is my 11th year of being a nurse. I have never worked a single day in an acute care hospital setting and do not plan to venture there unless it is to avoid homelessness. After all, masses of...