CriticalCareRN1

CriticalCareRN1

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  1. My NCLEX GOOD POP-UP

    CriticalCareRN1 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My goodness. I am so glad I am done so far. I took the exam, 4hrs ago. I tried the Pearson Vue Trick, and yes, you have to put in your credit card information. A really smart poster posted in another...

  2. Xenex X machine

    CriticalCareRN1 posted a topic in Infectious Disease

    Im currently watching this show called xploration earth 2050, and it did a segment on this machine called Xenex X, which uses UV-C rays to kill hard to kill bacteria/viruses in the hospital. Does...

  3. Banned foods in other Countries

    CriticalCareRN1 posted a topic in Holistic

    10 Banned Foods Americans Should Stop Eating – Infographic Take a look at the link above. Why do you think the US doesn't follow suite like the rest of the other countries? Are they really,...

  4. Healthcare deductables

    CriticalCareRN1 posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What in the world just happen to insurance deductibles? I was just offered an AMAZING pay for a position in the MICU as a new grad (out-lying hospital paying higher than the medical center in...

  5. Healthcare deductables

    CriticalCareRN1 replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    @commu... ha! Only those spoken of those who live of this world sweety. Positivity and words from the heart of sincerity is what I give all day. Now whether you take it in a different light is up to...

  6. Healthcare deductables

    CriticalCareRN1 replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    LOL!!! Since you can't see or know the people who respond to these posts, its never known the intention of these responses. To begin with, why would you @...lady.. start your reponse with a "why...

  7. Healthcare deductables

    CriticalCareRN1 replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    @caroladybelle, slavery was legal, but look what happened with that! This is not right, and people must make a stand to this. Then, you say choose to buy the product or not, lady, they ARE ALL THE...

  8. Banned foods in other Countries

    CriticalCareRN1 replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in Holistic

    anymore responses?? I have my opinion, as you may know, but it will be lengthy. Get ready.. Been out a couple days on a job interview, got it on the spot, and it's paying unexpected GREAT MONEY for a...

  9. Working during AP BSN (not RN to BSN)

    CriticalCareRN1 replied to flyingauntmimi's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    If you care about your grades, do the recommended hours. The program just get worse as you progress--time management was a killer for everyone. I graduated magna cum laude, and only found myself...

  10. Online BSN degrees being accepted by hospitals?

    CriticalCareRN1 replied to Imnokie4now's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    What you've heard its true in some places. What I have been told is not to say it is online. If they ask where your clinicals were, then just tell them where your clinicals were. The main concern is...

  11. You sure can pass the NCLEX in 265 questions!

    CriticalCareRN1 replied to Kasey-RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That must hhave been a heartbreaker knowing that the system felt you weren't passing at 75. Mine fortunately shut off at 75. But I was ambivalent as to what that meant immediately after the exam. Did...

  12. African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    CriticalCareRN1 replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I think the responses regarding to relax the hair for a job interview goes to show the continued bondage of the Black Nation. I'm not releasing the ethnicity I am, because it really doesn't matter...

  13. Why are culturally stereotypical behaviors so tolerated?

    CriticalCareRN1 replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    @toomuchbalo... re-read the post you're commenting on. Clarity in reading and understanding the content is a must, especially when responding to someone. No one said they didn't teach it ("they may...

  14. Xenex X machine

    CriticalCareRN1 replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in Infectious Disease

    Wow.. talking about sanitation problems. . Especially not needed for the OR. Imma look and see if I can find that

  15. Why are culturally stereotypical behaviors so tolerated?

    CriticalCareRN1 replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    @joyouter, interesting comments. Just speaking for me, cause I can't speak for anybody else, but I knew management was the problem and misunderstanding a "culture," if that's what the the OP and other...

  16. Why are culturally stereotypical behaviors so tolerated?

    CriticalCareRN1 replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    @eroc, great! But you fail to read in my post that this is a "learned skill" that just needs to be practiced over and over, which is why YOUR organization must PROVIDE ONGOING CLASSES to SUPPORT what...

  17. Why are culturally stereotypical behaviors so tolerated?

    CriticalCareRN1 replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    @jadelpn your guess is as good as mine.. maybe a brave international nurse could explain this misunderstood phenomenon for us? It would sure be of

  18. Why are culturally stereotypical behaviors so tolerated?

    CriticalCareRN1 replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes, there are courses for this called Leadership and Management, which is offered as a requirement to attain a BSN. This is a "skill," and not inherently mastered, which means that ongoing classes in...

  19. How long did it take for you to get your job after license?

    CriticalCareRN1 replied to kimmy20's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is relocation an option for you? If so, if you are in a compact state, you can work in other compact

  20. 2015 Taxes

    CriticalCareRN1 posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Has anyone seen what the penalty is for not having

  21. Why are culturally stereotypical behaviors so tolerated?

    CriticalCareRN1 replied to mclennan's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What @mclennan is speaking of is a common phenomenon of feelings felt by people in many different states. Not only with this particular group, but with all non-english speaking people who feel the...

  22. Vanderbilt Grad. Nurse Program

    CriticalCareRN1 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all, Has anyone went through the interview process with Vanderbilt? How long is it? After you submit all your information, how long is is the wait until you get an interview? Is the first...

  23. Vanderbilt Grad. Nurse Program

    CriticalCareRN1 replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Does anyone know the pay they start at for new

  24. Vanderbilt Grad. Nurse Program

    CriticalCareRN1 replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    SKYPE! That is great for out-of-state applicants. I hope they start sooner than after the app deadline. I have another opportunity that I don't want to put off for that long--two weeks after Jan

  25. Vanderbilt Grad. Nurse Program

    CriticalCareRN1 replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Oh my!! That is not good. Thank you for your input. Well, look at you know, NICU RN. We will see how this goes. I'll keep this thread active. Just trying to weigh all my options here. Don't want to...