delawaremalenurse

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    Nurse Educator

    CNE certification is not easy to obtain. You need experience and/or specific coursework for certification. Don't remember the details but you can google it easy
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    Really? Really

    You are ultimately responsible for having accurate VS's especially for a med with given parameters. It would be nice if you could delegate this task and trust the results but, unfortunately, that is...
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    Abandoned Application

    Hopefully you've taken the time to gather the documentation they requested. Just because you let a year lapse and abandoned your application doesn't mean that they're not going to want to see the...
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    Lied to by new employer

    They knew he was leaving. They willfully and maliciously ensured that you would not be aware that he was leaving thereby ensuring any employment decision you made was not an informed decision. This...
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    Frustrations are high before AANP exam

    I did the Barkley review course. Attended the 3 day session. I only studied the material provided at the review course...not multiple sources. My studying consisted of the following: going through the...
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    Future Market Saturation

    Exactly what type of cat would this be...I would think that all cats are not aerodynamically equal given fur distribution, weight, tail length,
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    Non-Nursing Masters to FNP

    Keep in mind that if you choose to do an RN-MSN route and do not complete the program you will most likely not be issued a BSN. Please verify with any program you choose that issuance of a BSN is an...
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    Big Trouble

    so....I'm confused. How is a med being scanned to be given to a pt if it's supposedly not yet been pulled from the Pyxis? And no one else is having this issue? If I had a suspicious mind I might be...
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    I need a preceptor mine cancelled at last moment

    Oh man! I didn't realize this site had special insight! I want a better job! Please only let me know about those that would be of interest to me, meet my salary expectations, and help achieve my...
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    Would you retake a C+ in AP2?

    If you want to be competitive in your application...retake the
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    Nursing school with a disability

    You need to sit down with your advisor and discuss your options including whether or not nursing is a viable one for
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    Best Entry Point for Graduate Teaching

    If I had obtained my Doctorate when I was teaching I would have received a raise of $774/year. The lowest cost program I looked at would have been $30,000 minimum to complete. It would have taken...
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    Billing As A First Assist

    Are you a RNFA already or working on receiving this
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    New position...HELP

    "The contract is for 3yrs with yearly salary negotiation based on productivity." So they can negotiate. They just choose not to negotiate with you right now because you're a new
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    HELP with ABSN programs

    Just continue to apply and be open to relocation. Unfortunately, your past history (failing a program, retaking courses) and your current g.p.a. do not make you a competitive applicant. ABSN are...
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    Hospital NPs & Lounge Access

    "Their rationale was condescending to say the least" What was their
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    Which program do I pursue at age 44?

    Talk with the academic advisors at the BSN program and find out which pre-req courses they will accept from the community college. Take the courses at the community college, then apply and transfer to...
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    Shoes, uniforms, shower after clinical?

    I would recommend you don't eat any chocolate until you've washed your hands. That way you're sure it's really
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    How am I gonna pay for this???

    You are seriously jeopardizing your future by taking out federal and private loans. Private loans are not subject to loan forgiveness and you may not be eligible for federal loan forgiveness....big...
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    How am I gonna pay for this???

    Tuition reimbursement is for established employees of a facility looking to advance their education. It is not for new hires looking to pay off already incurred student loans. You should avoid...
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    Advise wanted. Considering 2nd career as NP

    You will know nothing but constant stress ESPECIALLY if you go through a "Direct MSN" for your NP. I could not imagine trying to function as an NP without a baseline knowledge obtained through years...
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    May I have your attention please?

    Is there a difference? Just
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    Nursing Student From Hell

    Hopefully you've documented your discussions, concerns, and recommendations with this student in writing and given her an opportunity to concur/non-concur in writing as well as acknowledge the...
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    Not transferring transcripts due to bad grades?

    ABSOLUTELY BAD ADVICE!! Failure to disclose all transcripts is considered academic dishonesty. Most schools will be able to see previous schools attended with a quick educational database search. The...
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    Will nursing wreck my hands?

    I find this "handwashing" you speak of to be interesting...very interesting