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  1. RN displaced by Katrina...advice on getting into Psych?

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in Psychiatric

    Please someone

  2. RN displaced by Katrina...advice on getting into Psych?

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in Psychiatric

    Nothing??

  3. GI: How does a bowel obstruction show up on Xray but not CT?

    Meerkat posted a topic in General Nursing

    This week, I had all the symptoms of bowel obstruction. Extreme stomach cramping, inability to 'go', vomiting, etc. Enema, suppository...nothing worked. Finally had to resort to the unpleasant task...

  4. I am considering joining the Army, and have a few questions...

    Meerkat replied to erinhen's topic in Government, Military

    The Air Force is more 'family' oriented, waaaaaay better housing...We are stationed at Fort Rucker and the Army is NOT meeting its recruiment goals...so anything you agree to, get it in

  5. Ack! Paying the price for honesty about Depression Diagnosis

    Meerkat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Here's my problem: the local hospital is waiting on to hear if I will accept the position they offered me....I am waiting on my temp nursing license for this state...today I recv'd information from...

  6. Ack! Paying the price for honesty about Depression Diagnosis

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you again everyone...I admit I was afraid even to post this information...because of the stigma. I thought I might get responses like 'If you are in counseling you shouldn't be in nursing"....

  7. Ack! Paying the price for honesty about Depression Diagnosis

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    What an incredibly kind and compassionate response. Thank you SO much for taking the time to give that advice. It is very appreciated, and you really sound like you have experience with this. Your...

  8. AL Board of Nursing...Licensure by Endorsement HELP!

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in Alabama Nursing

    You rock! Thank you so

  9. AL Board of Nursing...Licensure by Endorsement HELP!

    Meerkat posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

    Ugh...Has anyone ever transferred, or I guess it is really not transferring but obtaining an AL license by endorsement? When I talked to ABN I understood that for the temp permit, I needed only to...

  10. AL Board of Nursing...Licensure by Endorsement HELP!

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Thanks Siri! So I should be able to get the temp permit in the

  11. Help-Transferring License to Alabama

    Meerkat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ugh...Has anyone ever transferred, or I guess it is really not transferring but obtaining an AL license by endorsement? When I talked to ABN I understood that for the temp permit, I needed only to...

  12. How Can I Feel More Confident?

    Meerkat posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nurse and I want to be able to feel secure in my skills, but every day it seems I come across something I had no clue about and it feels like I'm at Square One all over again. Does...

  13. How Can I Feel More Confident?

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone...your compassion and understanding really helps. :) By the way...do you have a 'personal policy' as to the number of times you stick someone before you get someone

  14. Job A or Job B?

    Meerkat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Job A: 1. 273 bed Nursing Home 2. State facility, not private 3. 403b fund 4. High acuity pts. 5. Job is second shift House Supervisor 6. High patient:nurse ratio 7. Unit appears VERY busy, somewhat...

  15. Job A or Job B?

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not taking it the wrong way...the same thought crossed my mind. I am glad for your honest opinions, it puts a different perspective on things. thank

  16. Illegal Interview Questions and Racism

    Meerkat posted a topic in General Nursing

    I interviewed at a hospital last week and was SHOCKED by something the nurse manager said. She said, We have a black LPN here, and he's really good---he doesn't have that black attitude. Even the...

  17. Job A or Job B?

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I actually forgot something VERY important regarding Job B. I actually just posted another thread about it so I'll cut and paste here. I interviewed at a hospital last week and was SHOCKED by...

  18. Illegal Interview Questions and Racism

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I think that's a GREAT idea...and I appreciate the link! I'm going to check what it has to say.

  19. PRN Nursing Question

    Meerkat posted a topic in General Nursing

    If you interview for a PRN job, how does that work? They just call 'as needed'? Are you required to accept the work everytime? How much notice do you get?

  20. Job A or Job B?

    Meerkat replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Wow---that's a pretty strong concensus! And I was leaning toward Job A. I'll definitely take your thoughts into consideration as I mull this over. I just thought that being an RN supervisor would...

  21. How Many is Too Many

    Meerkat replied to Fiona59's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My thoughts too. The Duggars seemed bizarre---they hold their own 'church service' at home with another family. The mother dresses the girls like pilgrims and it they are all like automatons. I...

  22. DON threatened the Nursing Staff - pending Dennis landfall

    Meerkat replied to pensacola_LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm sorry---could you just PM me? I'm in Alabama so I don't know who is the largest in P'cola. Thanks and I'll be thinking of

  23. have you guys ever done this?

    Meerkat replied to inwyte's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, I'm with you. I have a 6 month old, a restraining order against my husband, and am getting divorced as we speak. No family to help--it's just my baby girl and me. Shoot me a PM if you need a...

  24. First Job Nightmares

    Meerkat replied to medicrnohio's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Holy cow. I'm sorry you're having a bad go of it. I can relate---similar experiences as well as being overloaded with 10 patients as a new grad. Very overwhelming. I think you're right---a new job...

  25. DON threatened the Nursing Staff - pending Dennis landfall

    Meerkat replied to pensacola_LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ummmm...I've alpplies to some LTC facilities in Pensacola...can you tell me which one this is so I know not to go there??!!