hope3456 ASN, RN

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    Nursing Shortage

    hope3456 replied to zack1110's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious. Are people still flocking to nursing schools or is the word getting out about what is really going on with the nursing job
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    If we make BSN the entry level degree, we should be paid more

    hope3456 replied to runningcrazy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Excellent
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    A Mother Seeking Healthcare Career Advice for High School Junior

    hope3456 replied to Psata's topic in Nursing Career

    There is an Ebook on Amazon.com called Nursing Sucks: 101 Reasons You Don't Want to be a Nurse. It provides a very accurate description of the challenges nurses face
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    How are new grads doing out there?

    hope3456 replied to sourapril's topic in Colorado Nursing

    And if you don't get into CRMC I've seen some L&D openings in some of the smaller hospitals in Wyoming, as well. I do know they hire new
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    Do you need all those degrees?

    hope3456 replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

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    Physical therapist assistant or BSN?

    hope3456 replied to friendlyjane's topic in General Nursing

    You probably have also read here on all nurses about the difficulties new grads often face in finding employment. I don't know for sure but I suspect that as a PTA you might not be facing as much...
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    Fired from my first nursing job, before one year

    hope3456 replied to mightynurse1's topic in General Nursing

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    I am afriad to go to nursing school...

    hope3456 replied to changes13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Kenya - what state are you in? It does depend a lot on where you are located. I also thought, as a CNA I would get hired as a RN at the hospital I was working at as the manager and charge nurses...
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    Co-worker asked how much I make an hour

    hope3456 replied to coffeeSTAT's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have found that it does not always "pay" to be loyal to the same employer. Nurses can cross state lines, even the street, and make ALOT more money, get better working conditions, benefits, ect. And...
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    residency programs

    hope3456 replied to GaNicuRN14's topic in General Nursing

    . So you get paid 15/hr during the "residency" but do you get an increase
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    I am afriad to go to nursing school...

    hope3456 replied to changes13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is a Ebook on amazon.com titled Nursing Sucks: 101 Reasons not to go into Nursing. I suggest you read it. Granted it has a somewhat cynical title but it actually gives some good insight into...
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    BEST STATES/CITIES for RN Jobs

    hope3456 replied to byrone's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you looked anywhere in
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    Family claims hospital's staff shortage responsible for fatal crash

    hope3456 replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/12/health/ohio-nurse-worked-to-death-lawsuit-says/ This is so sad, God bless her family. However it looks like this case is starting to get a lot of media attention and...
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    New Grad needs help

    hope3456 replied to philliesfinest's topic in First Year After Licensure

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    New Grad needs help

    hope3456 replied to philliesfinest's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LTCs are a tough environment. In my experience, the other nurses took a lot of shortcuts - it took me a while to catch on to them. That could be why the other nurses don't want to help you. And...
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    I think I messed up a dressing change...Help!

    hope3456 replied to cp2012's topic in General Nursing

    They usually come off on their own in a couple days. Don't tear them off for no reason cuz u wil pull off the scar
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    Less full time jobs out there

    hope3456 replied to sungrl01's topic in General Nursing

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    What is the average nurse's opinion on medical assistants

    hope3456 replied to maeskmio's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hun, you are describing very common behavior in the realm of female dominated professions. Just read some of the other posts here on allnurses or google "lateral violence in nursing." They are...
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    Facebook complaints from Patients

    hope3456 replied to nursefor'ire's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Interesting question. I doubt there are any rules regarding what they post about staff but what if they posted about another
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    Less full time jobs out there

    hope3456 replied to sungrl01's topic in General Nursing

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    How does increased access to healthcare affect nursing?

    hope3456 replied to Katie71275's topic in General Nursing

    To answer the OP's question Honestly - how many American citizens are out there who need medical care that are not able to get it and are truly going without? What about EMTALA laws? Granted, very...
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    LTC but want to switch to a hospital immediately

    hope3456 replied to joemomma35's topic in General Nursing

    Muno is correct - hospital conditions don't sound like they are getting any better. I would be curious to know if your facility is using EMAR or paper MARS? If you read other posts here on...
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    If we make BSN the entry level degree, we should be paid more

    hope3456 replied to runningcrazy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

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    If we make BSN the entry level degree, we should be paid more

    hope3456 replied to runningcrazy's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So I have been perusing AN the past couple days.....several threads by new grad nurses ( I think most claim BSN) who state that they have applied to hundreds of jobs and are desperate to get...
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    How often does this happen?

    hope3456 replied to jrsRN07's topic in General Nursing

    I knew a CNA who got fired for having "too loud of a voice and disturbing the patients!" Nursing, in general has high attrition rates, whether that be voluntary or