jsteine1

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1. I hate nursing

   jsteine1 replied to Neezy84's topic in General Nursing

   Neezy so sorry you're feeling trapped and hopeless. I think a person can get in such a bad place that they become paralyzed to make needed changes. I'm a retired RN and was assaulted by a thug patient...

2. Required By Work to Get BSN - Don't Want to Write Endless Papers

   jsteine1 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   Chamberlain school of nursing awards, 80 credits toward a BSN. This program can be Completed online. The 80 credits are for diploma or associates with current RN

3. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

   jsteine1 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   Unfortunately, it is beneficial to identify yourself as an RN in this situation. I have seen the care elevated and questions answered when someone with some knowlege is

4. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

   jsteine1 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   As a long time employer, I will tell you that resumes for anyone other than middle to c-level management is a waste of time. Most hospitals/ health care related businesses use an applicant tracking...

5. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

   jsteine1 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Career

   As a long time employer, I will tell you that resumes for anyone other than middle to c-level management is a waste of time. Most hospitals/ health care related businesses use an applicant tracking...

6. lpn license

   jsteine1 replied to sassysammi13's topic in General Nursing

   First, congrats to you for your unwavering honestly! I know you feel you are paying a price for this. As a long time manager, may I suggest a few things that just may be happening. First, an employer...

7. That ain't my resident! I am dumbfounded...

   jsteine1 replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

   A lot of the scenarios described in this thread tie right back to weak nursing management in the LTC

8. That ain't my resident! I am dumbfounded...

   jsteine1 replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

   After 25 years in business and out of clinical-land, I am semi retired. I work a couple of days a month in a SNf and love it. Excellent care given there 100%, but a rather ( to me) weird cultural...

9. That ain't my resident! I am dumbfounded...

   jsteine1 replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in General Nursing

   After 25 years in business and out of clinical-land, I am semi retired. I work a couple of days a month in a SNf and love it. Excellent care given there 100%, but a rather ( to me) weird cultural...

10. Hospice and litigation question

    jsteine1 replied to jsteine1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    That is the solution, but unfortunately, before we can get that patient under our palliative Doc, we need to get some minor level of cooperation at times from the attending or family doc in the first...

11. Is 52 to old for starting nursing program

    jsteine1 replied to soiwanttobeanurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Movingalong-I hope it'sok to say that I am so proud of you. What you did was not easy for you,Im sure. You have empowered yourself tremendously whether you realize it or not. Additionally, you have...

12. Just how many nurses from IL do we have here at allnurses?

    jsteine1 replied to jadednurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Cheerfulldoer- Gateway Regional Medical center in Granite City is

13. Is 52 to old for starting nursing program

    jsteine1 replied to soiwanttobeanurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I am appalled that this woman is singling you out in this manner. Discrimination takes many forms, even through a smile or a joke. She is demonstrating clearly that it is she who is out of the loop....

14. Help on a Pay Scale issue!!!

    jsteine1 replied to Debbie1972's topic in General Nursing

    A med center here in Illinois has this program available. 3 12- hour shifts a week, saturday and sunday always and one other 12 hour day during the week. They get benefits package but unlike the...

15. Disney

    jsteine1 replied to miphillli's topic in General Nursing

    There are several components, but one of the really important ones is: Before leaving a patients room, ask them if they have any questions for you or do they need anything else and carry out their...