hope3456 ASN, RN

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    BSN by 2020

    hope3456 replied to RN-4Ever's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Can you find a better source? The "future of nursing campaign," with their cheesy commercials, has been highly criticized here on AN. North Dakota, up until a few years ago, was one of the only...
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    Worked 24 hours/3 consecutive 8hr shifts

    hope3456 replied to marcjuico's topic in California Nursing

    And u r in CA? I thought that was one state that does have strict regs regarding
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    Need Help please suspended license can I be a teacher

    hope3456 replied to kmph's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Good
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    Need Help please suspended license can I be a teacher

    hope3456 replied to kmph's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Maybe you should get it clarified with the state BON? Personally I would have issues with someone teaching my kids who had such a record - although it does sound like you came up against some bad...
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    New Nurse Having Panic Attacks!

    hope3456 replied to JCampRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You can only use FMLA if you have been in the job at least 1 year. I personally used Xanax PRN and it relieved the shortness of breath and chest pain that I had r/t stress/anxiety. I took it at...
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    New Nurse Having Panic Attacks!

    hope3456 replied to JCampRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Have you tried medication (Xanax really helped me). You are not alone - hang in
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    New Grad RN program $15/hr

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

    Oh my. How things have changed in 9 years. I actually received a sign on bonus as a new
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    Questions about RN pay in CO

    hope3456 replied to Mommagrissom's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I'm not in CO either but my guess is you will get slightly higher pay but will also be in a more competitive market. I would start making contacts with recruiters
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    Opinions wanted! Why did you leave acute care?

    hope3456 replied to kd13rn's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree that if you can stick it out for 1-2 years you might have more options in the future but if it is totally ruining your life then look for something else. I also agree with the PP who said...
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    How long did it take you to get your first RN job?

    hope3456 replied to coffeemama0112's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am in Wyoming and my local rural facility has hired several new grads over the past few years from CA/AZ They leave as soon as they get as much experience as it takes to get a job back home. If I...
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    Patients need a nurse, not a computer

    hope3456 replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes. We need to get this message out to the general public and elected
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    too much experience - vent

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

    I graduated in '05 also - crazy how the market has changed in 9
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    SICK of BSN Pedestal

    hope3456 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It is so sad that nurses have this kind of opinion of one
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    Got fired in Jan... Haven't been able to find another job.

    hope3456 replied to Spikey9001's topic in Nursing Career

    I know this is not for everyone - if you have a family, ect but there are agencies that will pay your travel costs, room and board if you work temporary assignments for them. The pay can be quite...
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    What will happen with all of the ASN programs now BSN is the norm?

    hope3456 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    ADN programs are producing far more students than they should be and they don't care. The CC in my county is going to be admitting 80 students per year starting this year, up from 40 per year. I...
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    What will happen with all of the ASN programs now BSN is the norm?

    hope3456 replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I do think this is a valid concern. I have read other posts where new grads stated frustration with this. WGU is a popular (reasonably priced) BSN bridge program but it is a requirement that you be...
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    Got fired in Jan... Haven't been able to find another job.

    hope3456 replied to Spikey9001's topic in Nursing Career

    Many nurses are having to relocate for jobs - I think it has more to do with the economy and the fact certain locales have surpluses of nurses. I am not living in my ideal location, either. As for...
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    Bullied nurse. I quit. :(

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

    Hugz to you. It sounds like you tried so hard to make it work. Sometimes it is best to let it go and move on, although I know it isn't easy. Good luck in your new
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    SICK of BSN Pedestal

    hope3456 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Like a PP pointed out, there needs to be standardization of the BSN programs, particularly the online ones. While all traditional ADN/BSN programs are regulated by the state BON and are "judged" by...
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    Got fired in Jan... Haven't been able to find another job.

    hope3456 replied to Spikey9001's topic in Nursing Career

    Blacklisting is where managers go to One another on a personal level and give/get personal opinions about you as an applicant. It is especially prevalent in smaller communities/health systems where...
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    Got fired in Jan... Haven't been able to find another job.

    hope3456 replied to Spikey9001's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree that it could just be you are in a saturated job market. I have read other posts from frustrated job seekers in NY/NJ. Relocating may be a good
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    US Governments School Food Policy Changes

    hope3456 replied to mmc51264's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Isn't it up to individual districts to develop their own policies based upon federal guidelines in order to receive funding for the free/reduced lunches? Not the expert - however whenever I go to eat...
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    Have bad attitude- RN to BSN programs

    hope3456 replied to anon456's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree with you mmc - I do not understand why nurses with previous bachelors degrees do not get any credit for
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    San Francisco general RNs testifying about appalling staffing in their level 1 trauma

    hope3456 replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    And that nurse was working in a trauma unit. I have heard hospitals are closing them b/c they lose $$$. I hope that RN doesn't lose her job for speaking
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    San Francisco general RNs testifying about appalling staffing in their level 1 trauma

    hope3456 replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yet new graduate nurses in the Bay Area can't find