marshmallownurse ASN, RN

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   Need advice, situation getting bad

   marshmallownurse replied to GaylordFockerMurse's topic in Nursing Career

   Have you applied to all the LTCs and SNFs in your area? What about home health? Private Nursing? I am so sorry this is happening to you. There is a tumblr blog that signal boosts people in need of a...
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   Just started nursing school- are instructors playing a mental game with us?

   marshmallownurse replied to Caitlin23's topic in General Students

   It's not a game. Like RunBabyRun said, it's a challenge. Expect that when you graduate and enter the professional nursing world, a good percentage of the people you will work with and/or take care of...
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   Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

   marshmallownurse replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   Oooh, I'm orienting for a new job right now. We're doing the classroom stuff, so I'm experiencing the real-life version of these threads. That heady mix of naivete and air of superiority makes me...
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   Two Weeks to Go

   marshmallownurse replied to marshmallownurse's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   Oh my gosh, I could've sworn I posted a long thank-you response to this a while back, but it seems I might have imagined that. So sorry, Ruby, that was rude of me. Thank you so much for responding....
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   Two Weeks to Go

   marshmallownurse posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   ..Before I start a new chapter in my nursing career. I've accepted a Neurosurgical and Neurotrauma ICU position in a massive teaching hospital. Despite my background in progressive care, I know I will...
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   I would like to study in the US help!

   marshmallownurse replied to Sarahmohamed1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   As for what you'll be studying: That varies, depending on which school you choose to go to. Nursing Programs are highly competitive, with waiting lists of up to two years in some states. You'll likely...
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   I would like to study in the US help!

   marshmallownurse replied to Sarahmohamed1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Responding to the bolded part. While this might be true of some places, there are schools who might give you residency status if (1) you're a dependent of your father and (2) your father has Permanent...
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   First job as a new grad!

   marshmallownurse replied to butterflygirl55's topic in Nursing Career

   Med-Tele is a great unit to start out at as a new grad. It has a good mix of challenge and routine which can really teach you a lot. Congratulations on this new opportunity! Here's my advice: 1....
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   Verbal job offer but no formal letter...

   marshmallownurse replied to Ellis02136's topic in Nursing Career

   Also, if you haven't already, try asking HR instead of the hiring/nursing manager who is usually not too involved in the technicalities of hiring after the interview/selection anyway. HR should be the...
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    I would like to study in the US help!

    marshmallownurse replied to Sarahmohamed1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Sarah. Do you have a high school diploma? As long as you have one, you can enroll in a public college, which should be your first step. Make sure that you have an official transcript and your...
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    Top Ten Reasons for Being Fired - Falsification of Documentation

    marshmallownurse replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a question: it's pretty damn hard to fake documentation time with electronic documentation softwares. It's so close to impossible that I've been assuming that I don't need to point out that I'm...