applesxoranges

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  1. LPN OR RN SCHOOL???

    applesxoranges replied to Kath106's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I don't live near Cincinnati but in the area that I live in there are too many RNs and so the LPNs have been pushed into the nursing homes and skilled facilities. That is starting to change and RNs...

  2. LPN-RN

    applesxoranges replied to jlynn167's topic in LPN to RN

    Unfortunately, a lot of places won't count your LPN experience as RN experience. It's kind of silly. If it is a small office, I can kind of understand it because that 2000 dollars someone pointed out...

  3. Laptop vs Paper

    applesxoranges replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Students

    I would read the chapter. Then I used my laptop but mainly to play Plants vs Zombies during lecture. I am kind of strange and I asked for powerpoints to be posted online. Then I would go to the...

  4. shocked @ email received

    applesxoranges replied to mmc51264's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We used to get faxes all the time in the ER for positions in California. Always cracked me up with the people posting how hard it is to get a job out

  5. Is there a job where I can work when I want, part time?

    applesxoranges replied to J-Swish's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There are hospitals that "self-schedule." You get 36 hours a week and usually work every third weekend. Other than that you list the days you want to work. Unfortunately sometimes they do move people...

  6. RN's what was your occupation while in nursing school?

    applesxoranges replied to mzsuccess's topic in General Nursing

    Unit Clerk and

  7. Dove Uniforms?

    applesxoranges replied to futureisnear's topic in General Students

    Check with your school first! Some schools are very strict and will send you home from clinical if you are not wearing 100% their uniforms. My school was borderline lenient. The pants were whatever...

  8. How much education do you plan on receiving?

    applesxoranges replied to daetor2012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Associate to RN to BSN then after two years of experience, I plan on getting my CNM. I plan on continuing working part-time at the hospital and hopefully join a practice. Then I want to get a DNP....

  9. Past employer-bad reference-no jobs (new grad)-dreams dashed

    applesxoranges replied to Bulgogi_Wagyu's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First, did they talk to HR or did they talk to the manager? What number did they put down? HR is usually more careful with what they tell people than the manager so if the HR was genuinely shocked, I...

  10. Woman sues hospital after med records posted on FaceBook

    applesxoranges replied to nurseprnRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It's still kind of weird. Did the ex boyfriend work for the hospital? Was it his friends? How did they get the info? Did they pose as

  11. Read Rejection Letters Carefully!

    applesxoranges posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Always read rejection letters carefully! I let a perfect job opportunity go because I received a rejection letter from the place the day after I interviewed. I only scanned the first few lines and...

  12. Read Rejection Letters Carefully!

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

    I offered to stay contingent and the manager threw it in my face. Then she went out to the other area and told everyone that I was quitting. I was not impressed in the slightest. I am tempted to write...

  13. Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    applesxoranges replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You do realize that there are many RNs that work critical care with diplomas and associate degrees? Would you count experience and references when hiring or would you flat out reject them? Your...

  14. New charge nurse, overwhelmed and underappreciated

    applesxoranges replied to keepcalm_carryon's topic in Nurse Management

    Did you work there before? If people start refusing OT and staying longer (even without bonuses), I think there is something

  15. Help me with college choice!!

    applesxoranges replied to roman89's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'd post in your state's forum. I have never heard of those

  16. Questions regarding assignments

    applesxoranges replied to HerbyRN's topic in Ohio University

    They did it really quick. I applied in December and I could have started in Feb. if I had wanted to but instead opted for a March start. I think I could have started in January if not for the hold up...

  17. Hand Held Device Requirement for Clinical

    applesxoranges replied to tbbtpeach's topic in General Students

    Get an otterbox. That thing is very good. I drop my phone all the time and one time it went face down on the dispatch floor. It sounded like it should have cracked but it didn't. I would use an ipod...

  18. Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    applesxoranges replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Is that the only reason why you voted against that person? Did you take into merits their work history or personality? Their references? If that's the only reason, then isn't that a bit sad that is...

  19. Past employer-bad reference-no jobs (new grad)-dreams dashed

    applesxoranges replied to Bulgogi_Wagyu's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You could potentially sue them if you can prove that the claims are untrue and prevented you from getting the job. Is it worth the money? That is up to you. I had a coworker who successfully sued a...

  20. How long did it take you to do your prerequisites?

    applesxoranges replied to carys's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For me? I did anatomy I, English I, English II, anatomy II, psych, developmental psych, all in a year. My math transferred in from when I was a university student during high school. I did my micro...

  21. Cincinnati, OH Hospital accused

    applesxoranges posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/oddnews/woman-says-medical-staff-posted-her-std-diagnosis-on-facebook-195651323.html The gist of the article is that a woman had syphilis. Her ex-boyfriend and several...

  22. Questions regarding assignments

    applesxoranges replied to HerbyRN's topic in Ohio University

    Also, if you want to do the writing class in 8 weeks consider taking ENG 313 with Ana Mardini at Miami University. It's an easier class and I enjoy it so far. It cost a bit more, like 600-650 for the...

  23. Online Rn to Bsn as schools as good as brick and mortar?

    applesxoranges replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There are reports of people viewing them as inferior but I think it also depends on your area. I know a lot of nurse managers push people to go to Ohio University in my area due to partnerships with...

  24. Out-of-State BSN vs. In-state BSN

    applesxoranges replied to BrittaniCarroll's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I would see what financial aid packages you can get but that 90,000 is way too expensive to truly warrant going there. It may seem like forever away but it isn't worth going into that much

  25. Retaking a lab without the lecture

    applesxoranges replied to monica427's topic in General Students

    My school requires the lab to be taken with the class but then the lab is pass or fail and not a separate letter