hope3456 ASN, RN

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    I finally accepted a job offer

    hope3456 replied to nwatson83's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes the lower paying/ rural states have more job
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    can you give prevacid (PPI) "too early"?

    hope3456 replied to miniangel729's topic in Patient Medications

    I recall learning in pharmacology that the Prevacid, nexium, ect. Should be administered on an empty stomach. Same with the levothyroxine. Every facility I have worked in the nurses just administer...
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    **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    hope3456 replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not to change the subject but are job opportunities becoming more plentiful for new graduates, in
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    need some insight on if I should become a nurse or not...

    hope3456 replied to direwolf's topic in General Nursing

    You are giving off pretty strong vibes that it isn't what you want to do. You are correct that many nurses (not all) are overly stressed. Search thru other posts here on Allnurses and you will get a...
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    Why do you want to leave your job?

    hope3456 replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    Just that! You want to work closer to
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    Disillusioned, stressed, regretting nursing?

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

    Also keep in mind that there are nursing jobs outside of acute care. It takes time to find your
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    Hospital budgets and cuts

    hope3456 replied to ajw49886's topic in General Nursing

    http://m.ellwoodcityledger.com/mobile/news/local_news/jameson-examining-hospital-consolidation/article_5b7eae26-945a-5e36-b36b-8b62ba0c95fd.html This is just one example - google it for yourself-...
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    Hospital budgets and cuts

    hope3456 replied to ajw49886's topic in General Nursing

    I suspect we will be reading many more posts such as this in the upcoming months. The ACA is changing reimbursement rates, to my understanding. Hospitals get less, primary care/outpatient care, ect...
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    Best shoes for wide, flat feet.

    hope3456 replied to ky53's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I also have "wide flat feet." Lol. I like KEENs, Birkenstocks(I believe both make a white, leather "professional" shoe), Asics athletic shoes ( certain styles). I also want to try Ryka athletic...
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    Are nursing schools saturated, less applying?

    hope3456 replied to I'm_no_Genius_but's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It could be that the school is seeing a weak demand for their graduatesor they do not have enough instructors or clinical placement
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    The Case Against Job Hopping

    hope3456 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    A "senior nurse" where I work was just recently passed up for a promotion - they hired from the outside. I agree that seniority doesn't mean as much as it used too. And if a nurse is continually...
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    Laying off RNs

    hope3456 replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard that there will be an increase in home care jobs, palliative care, preventative care, ect - although they won't all be RN jobs. The ACA is placing more emphasis on keeping people out of...
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    Western Governors University (WGU) Readiness Assessment

    hope3456 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    I spoke with one named Hanna who was not very knowledgable at
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    I'm a job hopper.... HELP!

    hope3456 replied to NurseCard's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What about travel nurses? They "job hop" every couple months and the hospitals often prefer them over regular
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    New Grad RN former EMS experience

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

    I think the problem is that certain facilities (the better ones) are flooded with applicants - many who probably have the same amount of experience as you. I didn't catch if you said you are earning...
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    Unemployed experienced nurses

    hope3456 replied to fairyheart16's topic in Nursing Career

    Well Ally, at least you are being realistic. It seems there are still quite a few students who still think there is a
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    if you hate nursing, what would you rather do instead?

    hope3456 replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    There are some nurses who get schedules/lifestyles such as you describe, but it seems there are quite a few here on allnurses who are claiming they have to "take what they can get" in terms of...
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    Job commitments

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

    I see where you are coming from but what happens when they need more
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    Happy LTC Nurse

    hope3456 replied to NurseNightOwl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congrats! Hope it is not just the "honeymoon phase" like you
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    if you hate nursing, what would you rather do instead?

    hope3456 replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    House cleaners in my locale charge $20/hr and the few I know claim they are having to turn away clients. I am making $24/hr. I have also thought about substitute teaching, respite care and being a...
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    Charge nurses

    hope3456 replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on what kind of support you get from administration/nurse manager. If you find someone not doing their job and report them - what happens?
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    About to accept new job

    hope3456 replied to Iwander's topic in Nursing Career

    Not sure if it had anything to do with why you lost your first job but maybe get some help for your anxiety - medication, counseling ect. PRN Xanax made a world of difference for me. Also get out...
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    What has your workplace done to retain nurses?

    hope3456 replied to MikeydzRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the cheap little "nurse gifts" are actually kind've insulting if you actually think they are a means of retaining nurses. I look more at what kind of benefits I am getting, safety of the...
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    Still on my soapbox

    hope3456 replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    I was in the urgent care last week and the lady taking my VS - I noticed that there was no title (RN, MA) on her name tag. I thought of this thread and curiousity got the best of me. I asked her "...
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    still having trouble.

    hope3456 replied to britmansf18's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are not the first nurse, nor will you be the last, to be let go from a nursing It varies how closely an employer will look into your background. You can always just say "not a good