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    Fired for being an LVN!

    So sorry you are going through this. It seems to me like they truly lost a valuable
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    Mother/Baby Advice!

    I would first do a search here on allnurses.com . You will find a ton of threads to answer your questions. I love working in mother/baby ! My advice is to ask plenty of questions, soak up as much...
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    Abdominal binder question

    The abdominal binder we use at my job is white, and large enough so that it covers the the abdomen from their midsection to 2 inches down their hips. It is supposed to fit like a little mini skirt to...
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    Oncology RN Interview

    The waiting game is never easy. Hang in there
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    I hate my job (vent)

    I have been a nurse for 5 years and have finally found a job I love which is post partum nursing. I really love this job, even on its worst days it compares nothing to what I have done (LTC,ER, ICU)....
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    Should I go to pinning?

    Seems to me like you've already decided, but for some reason you need an online nursing board to cheer you on for your decision not to go. Okay, so don't go to pinning. Do what is best for you and...
  7. Very True!!! I remember my first year as a nurse and like you, I had to stick it out to support my husband and I. I didn't have a choice to quit. I made through it though, ahhhhhh, what a year that...
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    Understanding accents as a new nurse

    There is nothing wrong with asking someone to repeat themselves to receive clarity of the message. Hope it gets
  9. Yes they do, perhaps you live in "La La, happy land" where discrimination doesn't exist or you are too naive to even think it is
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    How long have you been at your current facility?

    15 months and counting!!!, I love my job and plan on staying there as long as
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    Nursing Roles

    I used to be a job hopper until I finally landed my "dream job". I've done LTC, methadone nursing, school nursing, CVICU, peds HH, ER, and now I work in Post partum which I LOVE !!!!! I've hopped...
  12. I used to take prescribed phentermine and I never had a problem with getting hired. I submitted my RX and that was
  13. Thank you guys for your advice and input it was extremely helpful. The classes I'm scheduled to take is Research and topics in clinical nursing together . Then public health and community health (...
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    ACLS, how much prep for the class

    I take the renewal in 2 weeks. I plan on studying for atleast 3-4 days. Hope it helps me to pass
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    When the bad seems to outweigh the good...

    Never question God. He allows everything to happen for a reason and will never give you anything that you cannot bear. A great friend once told me that if He brings you to it, he will bring you...
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    Leave jobs?

    You may take a huge pay cut to work in a hospital. However, if you really want that experience then I say go for it ! You can't put a price on hospital exp. I took an 8 dollar an hour pay cut for...
  17. I know this is an old thread, but I didn't want to start another one with the same question. OP, if you are out there some where can you let me know how it went for you taking 2 classes at once within...
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    Staying afloat on a nurse's salary?

    Make a list of your monthly expenses and go from there. That is not hard to do, the hardest part is sticking to your
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    pregnancy and nursing school

    I'm 5 classes away from my BSN and 5 months pregnant. I won't be done school until 3 months after my delivery. I go to school online so I'm sure that will help. But I'm sure it'll be challenging with...
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    Not to beat a dead horse but ...

    A BSN is a BSN. The best thing I ever did was getting my ADN first, getting a job in a MAGNET hospital that is now paying for my RN-BSN education. Do what works best for you. Make sure the school is...
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    Fired

    I have been where you are and know the pain that comes along with being fired. Give yourself some time then start applying again. You never know, maybe you dodged a bullet and there is something...
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    AN Nursing Award - We Need Your Input

    For the compassionate nurse award, the judges are looking for nurses that have gone far and beyond to show compassion towards patients. I was nominated last year, but another nurse won. She took the...
  23. Beautiful Story. Thank you for sharing and God bless you for the care you provide to your patients and their family
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    AN Nursing Award - We Need Your Input

    At my job nurses are often awarded with the daisy award. Here is the link below: DAISY Award â€" DAISY Foundation We also reward for: compassionate nurses, nurse innovators, and nurse leadership....
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    Going back to work after maternity leave

    The previous poster gave excellent advice, that I would give as I am a post partum nurse. I'll add to rely on your family and friends to help you out as much as possible with cooking, watching the...