hope3456 ASN, RN

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    Nursing School Concerns

    And make sure that your online classes transfer to the programs you are applying
  2. I received my ADN from FRCC in Ft Collins 9 years ago. I agree with Klone's post. Things might change in a couple years but now is not a good time to be attending nursing
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    Is there really a nursing shortage?

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    You think the "Nursing Glut" is bad now?

    ShilaBSN I would be curious to know your stance on MA's calling themselves 'nurse.' Like when you call your MD office and ask to speak to the nurse and it is the MA then giving
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    Is there really a nursing shortage?

    Another factor to take into account is attrition rates of these facilities that are "always hiring" and "will even take new grads." It is not cool to be working in a facility/unit where the majority...
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    Becoming discouraged about becoming a nurse?

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    Becoming discouraged about becoming a nurse?

    When nurses change their attitude all the problems plaguing the U.S. healthcare system will magically vanish. Yes
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    how many jobs?

    I have been a RN for 9 years and am in my 5th job. Each job lasted 1.5 - 2 years. My current position I have now I have been in the longest at 2.5 years - no plans to leave (knock on wood,
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    Philippine Nurses vs. American Nurses?

    This is another thread going on discussing this article.
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    Philippine Nurses vs. American Nurses?

    Filipino nursing graduates are experiencing the same problems as American new grads are - getting jobs with no experience....
  11. Another theory is that they noticed that it had not been done and did not want state surveyors to cite them. So by wiring you up it appears they took corrective action and all is well, in their...
  12. Welcome to Allnurses. You will find that many new nurses (and not so new) have experienced the same type of situation. Too many new graduates and not enough facilities willing to train
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    Should I resign, or be suspended?

    https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/unemployment-benefits-when-fired-32449.html If you google this subject, there are many other examples of people collecting unemployment benefits after being...
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    Should I resign, or be suspended?

    Not true! I was terminated from a job where the NM was "writing you up" over any and every little thing - many unsubstantiated and minor. I explained my situation to the adjudicator and I was granted...
  15. How ironic that you mention Minot, ND. They don't want you either....
  16. It depends on where you live or are willing to live. And on what kind of job you are willing to
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    Help!

    I suspect you are going too deep under the skin. I also work In a ICFMR
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    Baby Friendly- getting a tad over the top

    Just my experience (after my first daughter was born in a baby friendly hospital) my babies doctors were much less "pushy." In fact they did not appear to care one way or another. In fact one...
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    Ranting on the New Grads

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    is nursing really worth the debt

    Ask yourself why you got a 'C' in those classes. It could be they are just too hard for you. Maybe you have difficulty with reading comprehension or memorization? Your use of the word 'debit' makes...
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    Can nurses collect unemployment?

    I was fired from a LTC after I had been "written up" 6 times. I was granted unemployment. They did contest and I found another job before then, so I don't know how it would have turned out. I filed...
  22. My coworker was telling me just yesterday that she used to substitute for the school nurses. You couldn't ask for better
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    Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    The most effective means of getting what you want without union representation is for several staff to give