hope3456 ASN, RN

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    Many Turn to Craigslist For Lifesaving Drugs

    hope3456 replied to J.Adderton's topic in Nursing News

    It's a symptom of a bigger problem and yes, there is some risk, but this practice is probably helping more people than it
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    I want to make a difference - Is Indian Health Services the answer?

    hope3456 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I live near a Reservation. i have checked into IHS jobs and they seem to want RNs that have L/D experience. I applied with them and never heard back (i dont have l/d experience). There is also...
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    Wife is an RN, Can't find job in Las Vegas

    hope3456 replied to tschaefer's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Do yourself a favor and get a year of experience in MN before trying to relocate to LV. It could be very difficult for you to get into a hospital job as a new grad especially since you don't have the...
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    Utah RN pay, Salt Lake City area

    hope3456 replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone speak of the market conditions for nurses in the southern part of the state - specifically St George? Are they any different than
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    Paper charting in acute care

    hope3456 replied to sjalv's topic in General Nursing

    Rocking in the same boat, friend. I work in a facility that still uses paper MARS and an outdated computer program for charting. I can't believe it's still
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    How do Nurses find trusted, flexible childcare for shift work?

    hope3456 replied to Autymn's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing like reviving a 3 year old thread but I'm really struggling with finding childcare for 9 and 5 year olds and wondering about how to get them into extracurricular activities when I do not have...
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    "To BSN or Not to BSN That is the question." Should BSN be minimal requirement?

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

    If given the opportunity to gain the right experience they can be prepared for about anything. RNs and BSNs run into the same problem - it's not all about
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    "To BSN or Not to BSN That is the question." Should BSN be minimal requirement?

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

    My employer could care less if I have a BSN. My manager does not have hers. I think it will depend a lot on your geographic location as to what employers requirements will be, as has been stated...
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    Nude nurse goes nutty

    hope3456 replied to chopwood carrywater's topic in General Nursing

    Curious to know if this was actually a licensed nurse or perhaps a home health
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    Moving to Another Area - New Grad

    hope3456 replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing

    Post your resume online. Recruiters often will direct you to the underserved critical access hospitals in rural
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    Nursing shortage???

    hope3456 replied to MatrixRn's topic in Nursing News

    I live in a rural "shortage" area and am seeing evidence that is not necessary the case anymore. There are 2 RNs resigning this month from my unit and they were able to replace them immediately - as...
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    Software for RN Oversight

    hope3456 replied to KyleC's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Our facility is going to be getting a software system called therap. I've not used it yet but hear that it was specifically designed for ID/DD
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    Direct Support Professional working with ID/DD individuals

    hope3456 replied to swimmingfever00's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Are you not able to request PRN medication (for example, lorazepam)for the clients when they are having behaviors? How many clients are you caring for at one
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    Front Range Community College

    hope3456 replied to Eliza123's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I graduated from F RCC 10 years ago but have since left CO. I doubt FRCC is any better or worse than any other community college ADN program. I passed the NCLEx with no problem but felt I did not...
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    Quit great job to stay home with baby?

    hope3456 replied to Sangrita RN's topic in Nursing Career

    Kindle ironic that a company that is in the business of promoting maternal health cannot/will not do so for their own
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    Mom's of small kids

    hope3456 replied to publichealthgir's topic in General Nursing

    I have 2 girls, ages 4 and 8. All I can say is it has been a long struggle. I have turned down jobs twice b/c of concerns about not being able to find or afford childcare. I have had to relocate...
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    Fear of failing? reason to not enter nursing program?

    hope3456 replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    0P you are correct in that there are high dropout rates from nursing school programs. Especially community college programs. Some people really are not academically prepared, they find they do not...
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    Denver Job Outlook

    hope3456 replied to sbwhalen1's topic in Colorado Nursing

    What about nonhospital jobs in clinics, LTC, home health, ect. For
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    Wyoming Behavioral Institute

    hope3456 replied to Juntra's topic in General Nursing

    I live in a neighboring community. I don't have first hand knowledge of WBI but can tell you they are always running "help wanted"
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    Adn new grad

    hope3456 replied to wiley_rachel's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Many parts of Colorado are saturated with nurses - especially new graduates. Hospitals can be picky as they will get hundreds of applicants for entry level acute care
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    How helpful/important is it to work as a CNA before going to nursing school?

    hope3456 replied to ReadyToListen's topic in General Students

    This post makes me thankful for the souls who DO want to be CNAs and support staff. We couldn't do our jobs without them. Unfortunately there usually aren't enough of them - but that is a topic for...
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    Non traditional nursing jobs

    hope3456 replied to Ethancio's topic in Nursing Career

    I work in a state facility and am also getting better health insurance/ retirement/ schedule than the local hospital nurses get - however I would not describe my position as
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    Non traditional nursing jobs

    hope3456 replied to Ethancio's topic in Nursing Career

    Just a warning but the"wacky, really exciting jobs" are what a lot of nurses are after and there is a lot of competition. The majority of nursing jobs are fairly repetitive - not necessarily boring...
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    I want to quit 4 months in

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

    My problem on night shift is I can't stay asleep long enough during the day or in don't feel I get into a deep enough sleep. I got a script for trazadone which helped
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    Is it fair for the media to blame the RN in Texas for contracting Ebola?

    hope3456 replied to luv2's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I wonder if opinions will change now that a 2nd nurse is