MatrixRn

MatrixRn

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  1. Nursing shortage???

    MatrixRn replied to MatrixRn's topic in Nursing News

    Indeed, at present there is not a nursing shortage, but maybe, just maybe these schools are seeing something coming up on the

  2. Why can't i get a job???? US RN

    MatrixRn replied to MKIVSupraRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As others have said, do take the clinical hours off of your resume. The GPA is okay, but that just screams new grad...so use the GPA only when applying for new grad programs. It is a tough time out...

  3. Nurse Recruiter and HIPAA violation?

    MatrixRn replied to SookieBSN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The non-clinical side generally does not have access to clinical records. Maybe prior to HIPAA they did but not anymore. That said the real story is probably worse than it appears. It is more...

  4. Feeling Discouraged....Did I choose the right profession?

    MatrixRn replied to mrsnurse2014's topic in First Year After Licensure

    She can't report you for quitting your job. But you can be in trouble if you abandoned your patients. I hope there was someone else available to cover your patients when you left 2 hours in the shift....

  5. Torn between job I love and going back to school

    MatrixRn replied to allisonr12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Can you do both? Drop down to part time at your job and go to

  6. Why does the Patient know best?

    MatrixRn replied to EandERN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am not that there will be evidence based studies describing what you ask. We are all familiar with the indoctrination that comes from attending nursing school. And let's be clear, no matter the...

  7. My patient died today

    MatrixRn replied to TU RN's topic in General Nursing

    Death is hard. It sounds like you did all you could do for the patient. At the end of the day what you take away is the value you added to the patients last moments here. That value added happened...

  8. As a single nurse were you able to buy a home?

    MatrixRn replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed I have done this a few times.....and along the way made nice profits. A really good tip given to me that I live by...is buy smart [get a bargain] and do not get emotionally attached to the...

  9. Nursing shortage???

    MatrixRn replied to MatrixRn's topic in Nursing News

    That is what is scary, not only does it create a new surge of new grad nurses.....but the program is pumping them out in 15 months! This program is saying that someone with an English degree - just...

  10. As a single nurse were you able to buy a home?

    MatrixRn replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Nursing

    I bought my first house about a month after graduating from school. I did not have a job yet, but I had stellar credit and a BSN.....at the time that was enough to write my loan. Granted this was when...

  11. Help! I have to precept a new grad who already knows it all....but not really.

    MatrixRn replied to GOMER-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest a one on one talk BUT with HR present. However, before you do the sit down meet with HR first. For that meeting gather info on the people he has complained about and be ready to...

  12. Wellness Programs - Incentive or Violation of Privacy

    MatrixRn replied to MatrixRn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Like I stated above I see the value, however I do not and will not participate. I do not want to divulge my personal information. I am afraid, however, at some point the metrics taken at the MDs...

  13. ObamaCare program saves Medicare $400M

    MatrixRn replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This program has the potential to save a great deal of money. When i first heard of ACO's I was unclear about them so I did research. To help people wrap their heads around ACOs and their potential....

  14. Schools push APRN immediately-$$

    MatrixRn replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I do not think NP will become a dead field. I think it will get bigger...... What's best for doctors is best for patients? Maybe not. - LA Times The article above is from the LA Times 3 days ago. It...

  15. NJ nursing license number

    MatrixRn replied to Scotchsope's topic in General Nursing

    You do not need a license number to verify your status with NJ. If you already have confirmation of passing your NCLEX and it has been a month...why not call

  16. Schools push APRN immediately-$$

    MatrixRn replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree. My son sees an NP at his allergist's office. She is fantastic. We have talked about her background and she has never done bedside. She knew going into nursing that she wanted to be an...

  17. Schools push APRN immediately-$$

    MatrixRn replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends upon how the program is set up. If the BSN direct program was set up to where the admittance criteria is very high for grades and experience. Then once the potential NPs are in...

  18. Nurses as Costs for Hospitals

    MatrixRn replied to advor's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I want to go back to the OPs original question. Your 'textbook keeps talking about' care models to improve outcomes? What care models elaborate please. Nurses 'never have any time' and this is...

  19. Can PRN's refuse insurance???

    MatrixRn replied to ashemson's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    To add on to the above if we consider that the hospitals cost pay is 80% of the total cost of the premium, we can see an average of $1,000 per month per person per year. And with a difference of 100...

  20. Can PRN's refuse insurance???

    MatrixRn replied to ashemson's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This was purely an HR decision. By the gov standards if you average more than 30 hours per week more than a few weeks the hospital is mandated to offer you insurance. The hospitals pay for insurance...

  21. Lowest turnover specialty

    MatrixRn replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    Retirement is lowest turnover specialty in nursing. Seriously, each specialty will see copious amounts of turnover if the floor is run poorly. Instead of looking for the specialty look and listen for...

  22. Illegal immigrant nurses can now be licensed in California

    MatrixRn replied to Guest07/13/15's topic in Immigration Advice

    Interesting. From reading the article this rule will not only apply to nursing, but other licensed professionals. So plumbers, electricians, MDs, RTs, PTs etc. I would imagine the various boards...

  23. Nursing shortage

    MatrixRn replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in General Nursing

    And when they say experience they want the right kind of experience. If someone has not been in a certain area of nursing for a long while they will probably not be hired

  24. rock and hard place

    MatrixRn replied to Sabr's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I read this several times. Oh my!!!! The flight back from Africa is scheduled to return on the 12th, but you are scheduled to work on the 10th?? Did you see this before you left? If so why did you...

  25. RNs Strike Over Staffing-Kaiser Los Angeles

    MatrixRn replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I think many people are having a hard time wrapping their minds around this strike. I watched the clip of the nurse speaking and she gave zero concrete information as to why they should be striking....