HarryTheCat

HarryTheCat MSN, RN

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  1. Combat Nursing responsibilities and risks

    HarryTheCat replied to Zii2013's topic in Government, Military

    Bear in mind that recruiters have quotas to fill, and in some areas those quotas are tough to meet. There was a recent report that 71% of Americans of enlistment age do not meet the qualifications for...

  2. Curious about the VA HOSPITAL

    HarryTheCat replied to Sabr's topic in Government, Military

    My wife is a VA nurse, and loves working there, but there are some pros and cons to it. Pros: The VA pay scale for nurses seems to be about 20% higher than other hospitals in our area. Vacation time...

  3. How does leave of absence work? (not talking about paid time off)

    HarryTheCat replied to Metalchild's topic in General Nursing

    Some unsolicited advice from an old rocker who has been there and done that -- just a few things to think about before you ditch your nursing career for rock 'n' roll fame and fortune. I've played...

  4. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    HarryTheCat replied to Hope85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks! I'll let her know to be sure to check her mail when she gets home. Fingers crossed for her and everyone else waiting to learn their fate.

  5. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    HarryTheCat replied to Hope85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Has anyone on this thread applied to USA for a post-master's certificate program? A friend of mine is waiting to hear if she was accepted, and wondering if they notify those applicants along with the...

  6. Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    HarryTheCat replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    So was the Titanic, and we all know how that turned out. The main difference between the Titanic and the ACA is that the Titanic had a

  7. CCN smoking an electric cigarette at nurses station

    HarryTheCat replied to NoScrubs's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The only byproduct that e-cigs produce is a tiny amount of water vapor. It's really not much more than you contribute to the atmosphere when you exhale. While it probably isn't something you would...

  8. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    HarryTheCat replied to Hope85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I know this is frustrating, but welcome to the weird, wacky world of online grad school. Most people find it very different from what they experienced in an actual classroom. The relationship between...

  9. Prescription Medications

    HarryTheCat replied to onlymiah's topic in General Students

    Typically, when you take your drug screen you will be asked to fill out a form disclosing any prescription drugs you are or have recently been taking, and to produce a prescription for those drugs...

  10. Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    HarryTheCat replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You are so right. That train has jumped the tracks, and the fine folks in Washington, D.C. who gave us this train wreck are either 1) insisting that the train is still rolling along just fine, or 2)...

  11. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    HarryTheCat replied to Hope85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Trying to decipher the latest development in the Mystery of South Alabama. My friend received a JAG number in an email, and it seems to indicate that she has been accepted since she now has "secured...

  12. Filipino nurses emigrating to US

    HarryTheCat replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just a couple of quick points about H-1B workers...I am not an attorney, nor am I offering this up as legal advice, so your mileage may vary. 1) H-1B workers, by law, have to be paid according to the...

  13. Advice: BSN University Recommendations

    HarryTheCat replied to petali's topic in School, College Programs

    I know two MDs who started out as nurses. One went to med school after working for several years as an RN, and she is now a neonatal intensivist. The other was accepted directly to med school from her...

  14. Veteran's pursuing a nursing degree

    HarryTheCat replied to Nelsen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most of the non-profit universities will have a Veterans' Adviser on staff who can answer a lot of your questions. You might consider calling and speaking to that person at each of the schools you're...

  15. Is HR Lying To Me?

    HarryTheCat replied to Colleen2515's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You have to be a bit careful when you're dealing with recruiters. The fees that they charge the employer are often the reason why a candidate does not receive an offer, and they typically run 15% to...

  16. First job offer questions

    HarryTheCat replied to JMC5678's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm not an attorney, but I agree with others who have said that you would be wise to spend a few hundred bucks and have a lawyer who specializes in employment law look it over. I have had some...

  17. Applying for multiple positions

    HarryTheCat replied to Compassi0n's topic in Nursing Career

    By all means, apply for everything you are interested in and qualified for! You won't look bad; you'll just look like you're willing to go to work. Most employers of any size now use an online...

  18. What do you do to mask odors? A mask? Vicks under nose?

    HarryTheCat replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Vicks under the nose actually does work. I first learned about it using it on stallions when they're going to be around mares in estrus at a show. It pretty much masks the smell of

  19. Did anybody buy a nursing mannikin to practice skills at home?

    HarryTheCat replied to strawberryluv's topic in General Students

    You can purchase a very simple one, like a "Simple Susie" for around $700, but something like what you will find in a well-equipped sim lab will run many thousands of $$$. My wife hated peds when she...

  20. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    HarryTheCat replied to Hope85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    A friend applied for the post-master's PMH certificate program. She hasn't received anything - no email, no letter, no nuthin' - from USA, but they did cash her check for the application fee. Has...

  21. Alternative Nursing Careers

    HarryTheCat replied to rnstudent23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You might want to explore some options in graduate school to help open some of those doors for you. A PhD in Nursing would be a good start on a research career, and there are opportunities to combine...

  22. Thyroids...

    HarryTheCat replied to NurseSN45696's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    TSH is thyroid stimulating hormone, produced by the pituitary to signal the thyroid to produce more thyroxine. Normal values should be between 0.4 and 4.0 mIU/L (although some sources say as high as...

  23. Top nursing schools

    HarryTheCat replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmmm...I'm VERY familiar with two of the schools on that list, and am puzzled by their stated acceptance rates. Just a few years ago one of those schools had over 150 applicants for 50 seats. Their...

  24. University of South Alabama, Fall 2014

    HarryTheCat replied to Hope85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    A good friend applied to their post-master's PMHNP program. Does anyone out there have any insight into this program, how competitive is the admission process how many do they admit,

  25. will this prevent me from earning a masters?

    HarryTheCat replied to eternalbride's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Most graduate programs have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and a minimum score on the GRE, however there are some schools that will give you a provisional admission with a GPA slightly below their stated...