Forest2

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  1. From ED to Correctional Nursing

    Forest2 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

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  2. From ED to Correctional Nursing

    Forest2 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I hate to be dumb, but here goes. What is HD? I can't think of what it is. (Health

  3. When Your Nursing School is Shut Down

    Forest2 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    There was a school, not nursing, in Indiana that closed either this year or last. Students found out by seeing a sign on the locked door when they presented for class.

  4. 61 With No Current Nursing Experience

    Forest2 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I found this somewhat amusing because it is not all that common to receive any kind of gratitude from patients, often it is just the opposite. I recommend you try for a behavioral health clinic if...

  5. Will a DNI associates degree be eligible for rn to BSN bridge programs? Such as WGU? Is it accredited?

    Forest2 replied to Jazzyfuturenurse's topic in School, College Programs

    AS far as transferring , you better talk to WGU about that. I recommend to try to get into a CCNE accredited university for your ASN. I don't think they always go by grades, but maybe that is old...

  6. Not being paid anything for overtime hours worked during orientation. Is this legal?

    Forest2 replied to GbabyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I remember them working what they then called a weekend option, it was always fri-sat-sun, 36 hrs but pay for 40. They used to do that all the time. Of course all the younger nurses thought that was...

  7. Monster Med Passes

    Forest2 replied to Ms_Interpret's topic in General Nursing

    I have done 30-50 in LTC, took a few hours, as soon as you are done you start over, not unusual for folks to get meds 2 hours late. I have done 12 in acute care, but not in these times. The last was...

  8. What is it like to work in a good hospital?

    Forest2 replied to Green Tea, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I honestly think a good hospital is a myth these days. I used to work at one when I first got out of school though, but I do not believe they exist anymore. This is truly sad. It just seems as if...

  9. Not being paid anything for overtime hours worked during orientation. Is this legal?

    Forest2 replied to GbabyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    You work, they pay. That is how it should be for hourly employees. One thought that has not been mentioned yet. Hopefully there is some kind of record somewhere that you are actually at work...

  10. I got in! Now what?

    Forest2 replied to CCboymomRN2B's topic in General Students

    When I was in school, school was my priority. Other things and people had to go to the wayside. My child went with me to school and into daycare on campus. My family had to take the kiddo some...

  11. How to manage 14 to 20 patients

    Forest2 replied to apmarquez's topic in First Year After Licensure

    So, I guess your question is, how to handle a heavy load. My answer is by time management, saying no and asking for help and politely giving orders to subordinates. As a nurse you will be constantly...

  12. Caught Sleeping on Night Shift

    Forest2 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    A picture is worth a thousand words. I say what is fair is fair. Love to see a photo of a nurse asleep in bed when she is supposed to be working. LOL. I don't condone anyone sleeping on work time....

  13. I wish I would have never went into nursing... :(

    Forest2 replied to believeallispossible's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree this is good

  14. What Next?

    Forest2 replied to KeepingItSterile's topic in Nursing Career

    You definitely have the experience to travel. It's not as scary as you might think. I don't think I'd like to float. Why don't you talk to some of the nurses at your hospital that actually do...

  15. Trouble communicating with patients?

    Forest2 replied to tropsnegRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just matter of fact explain what is going to happen and why it is going to happen that way. Then see if there is something else I can do besides blinding doing what the patient thinks I should do....

  16. Do I share my medical history as part of my story to become a nurse?

    Forest2 replied to LeviY's topic in General Nursing

    There is no strip exam during these physicals. The last place I worked did not do one at all but they probably said that they

  17. Do I share my medical history as part of my story to become a nurse?

    Forest2 replied to LeviY's topic in General Nursing

    They can't legally discriminate against her, but they sure as heck can do it illegally. They just won't tell her. There is a lot of discrimination out there, it's all illegal. Examples: They won't...

  18. Never feeling good enough, despite milestones

    Forest2 replied to CaliRN2019's topic in General Nursing

    You worked hard to get your degree and now a job probably seems easier than school. Does that make you feel that you aren't working so hard? Just take it easy, you don't have to be so antsy. Don't...

  19. Getting My Graduate Degree: Is it Worth It?

    Forest2 replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that if a school is real and accredited then it should be accepted. AND the BSN does require time away from the computer and so does the MSN. The curriculum meets the standards. I don't...

  20. The Weekend of... 7-5 to 7-8-19

    Forest2 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    You remind me of Sean Dent a nurse on YouTube.

  21. Exit interview survey, tell the truth, lie or ignore

    Forest2 replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

    That is a good way to put it. I can't believe that they don't know what is going on, yet, if they know then I can't believe they aren't doing something about it. It's either denial, ignorance,...

  22. What is considered "Nursing Shoes"

    Forest2 replied to Miewn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Maybe they mean classic nursing shoes. Google classic nurse shoes and see if that gives you an idea. General these shoes are all white, white soles, white laces and white leather without...

  23. Nursing Interviews: Basic Post-Interview Etiquette

    Forest2 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So..... Are you saying that a thank you note increases your chances of getting a job? I disagree, it has never worked for me and I write the things like an expert. Once upon a time I did a lot of...

  24. Help! Had to Quit My Job, Now What?

    Forest2 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Any healthcare staffing agencies/ travelers that I have ever seen require at least one year recent experience. But, she might try a direct contract with a

  25. Am I Too Old?

    Forest2 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    The local hospital here had a choice between two nurses. One was brunette, attractive and a hell of a nurse. The other was blonde, cute, but not a very good nurse. The blonde got the job. Even the...