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  1. Just tired

    alrighThen replied to lauriepat's topic in Health, Stress Management

    This sounds like where I started out, too! I was also a 20 year old LPN charge nurse in a LTC facility, 'in charge' of the aides who taught me how to be a CNA when I took the course at 17. I felt the...

  2. Applying to 'no experience necessary' jobs and being rejected for lack of experience?

    alrighThen replied to moodyred01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yea, good luck getting anywhere beyond your current situation with that attitude. You function as an MA essentially at the flu clinics. There is a ton to be learned in alternate settings and I agree...

  3. Moving to MD with an Associates and three yrs LTC experience...Job Market?

    alrighThen replied to Dreaming4acute87's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I did the same thing back in 2010. I moved to Baltimore with a brand new ADN and only experience as an LPN in LTC/skilled care. I worked for a year as an RN with a Genesis facility (SNF) and then got...

  4. University of Washington

    alrighThen posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Anyone else applying for the DNP FNP program at UW in Seattle? I'd love to hear what you know about expected decision dates and your personal stats if you feel like it. So far I haven't found any...

  5. University of Washington

    alrighThen replied to alrighThen's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was rejected this time thank though. Do you mind sharing your undergrad GPA and or years of experience in the field? Do you know if they calculated a cumulative GPA? My ADN GPA was lower than my...

  6. Naturopathic nursing

    alrighThen replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I have never heard of a position like this. It sounds like a great, fulfilling, interesting job. But it's not what our role has traditionally been. Western medicine remains highly profitable, and...

  7. University of Washington

    alrighThen replied to alrighThen's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I applied to George Washington University as I am in Baltimore now and I was rejected. It is so discouraging especially since last year I was wait-listed from GWU. I am originally from Portland. I am...

  8. Semester at Sea

    alrighThen posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone worked on the boat taking students for a semester at sea (University of Va) or known anyone who has? I saw a posting for a staff nurse requiring five years in the field with critical...

  9. Semester at Sea

    alrighThen replied to alrighThen's topic in General Nursing

    I mean, excepting the fact that the patient population would consist of brats whose parents had an extra 30k to send them on a semester at sea to begin with. Sense any jealousy.

  10. Any advice on how to transition from LTC to acute care/ICU?

    alrighThen replied to Spikey9001's topic in Critical Care

    I have to add that since leaving the subacute rehab setting, each job has been progressively easier. More resources, more

  11. Any advice on how to transition from LTC to acute care/ICU?

    alrighThen replied to Spikey9001's topic in Critical Care

    I think that LTC/skilled nursing is very valuable experience. I started as an LPN in the facility I worked in as a CNA as the only nurse in a 60 bed facility on nights full time and it was terrifying....

  12. University of Washington

    alrighThen replied to alrighThen's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Wow finally, SOMEONE else applying to UW! Was your application deadline Jan 15 like mine was? I must have missed that blog. Thanks. Are you applying to other

  13. Please NEED HELP - nursing student

    alrighThen replied to DatMurse's topic in General Nursing

    It was probably very nerve wracking to watch as a student. But it happens. I'm sure the patient panicked as he began vomiting and of course it is was a reflex to try and remove the foreign object...

  14. RN in a Vet's office

    alrighThen replied to alrighThen's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm loving all of the input. Thanks you guys, ESP for the links and personal

  15. RN in a Vet's office

    alrighThen replied to alrighThen's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks everyone for making very good points. I still wish I could switch it up and just take care of animals for a few years instead of people! And thanks especially to those of you who cited numbers...

  16. i HATE my job. Does anyone else feel the same?

    alrighThen replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Haha. Oh God the swabbie story was just too much. I laughed and laughed. It's easy to laugh about work stuff when I'm not at work. Guarantee you I'll be ready to smack a freakshow by tomorrow night...

  17. RN in a Vet's office

    alrighThen replied to alrighThen's topic in Nursing Career

    Right Jenni811 that's exactly my train of thought!

  18. Honest opinions please! Help!

    alrighThen replied to Young&Ready's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto BrandonLPN, that was well said. Do hospice. I wish I could do hospice; I love everything about the hospice concept. In the future you will be trained in the skills pertinent to your field....

  19. choosing a job as an lpn

    alrighThen replied to LPN Crystal's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    False. Work experience is work experience. What is the alternative? Sit unemployed until you become an

  20. Should I become a Nurse?

    alrighThen replied to bobt89's topic in General Nursing

    I do think that nursing is a great career. In a few years you can be earning a livable wage and with the GI Bill you are in an ideal position to pursue a nursing education. The public generally...

  21. Nursing student questioning career

    alrighThen replied to dina118r's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I don't see why you would even view quitting as an option. Do you have no concern about how to support yourself in the real world? What will you do while finding out what you truly want to do with...

  22. mercy medical center in Baltimore??

    alrighThen replied to Meg86an's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Nope, from what i have seen everyone who shadows gets the job. I haven't seen anyone shadow who has not gotten the job. It took them forever to get back to me. For the Ortho position it was almost...

  23. mercy medical center in Baltimore??

    alrighThen replied to Meg86an's topic in Maryland Nursing

    You could call your recruiter back. I remember it took upwards of three weeks before I heard if I got the position after I did my share day. The NM probably has to finish interviewing applicants. I...

  24. How do you all like to start your shifts?

    alrighThen replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    I get report and start assessing my patients. I only have 2-3 in the ICU/IMC so this is usually easier than on the floor. Then I do chart checks, make a list of things to address with our intensivist,...

  25. I cannot believe a nurse did this......

    alrighThen replied to shellybsn's topic in General Nursing

    Hilarious. I'm so glad I don't work with the