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  1. Time for a change

    817nurse replied to msanabria's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The BSN is a generalist degree, so theoretically you could use it to practice in any nursing specialty as long as some hiring manager is willing to take a chance on

  2. Social Skills in Nursing: The Art of Validation

    817nurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm pretty good socially, but completely agree we can make friends for life by going the extra mile to help new coworkers or anyone who needs our help. We need to remember that no man is an island....

  3. Why am I starting out making 19 an hour?

    817nurse replied to NewgradMary's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The average yearly pay for nurses is bumped upward by seasoned nurses who earn in excess of $100k annually in expensive cities like NYC and San Francisco. It is also bumped downward by new grads who...

  4. Copper Mountain College RN Program , California

    817nurse replied to apeters1's topic in School, College Programs

    I would get an affordable used car and commute to the school, or at least find a roommate who lives within walking distance of the school. This is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity. I commuted 90 miles...

  5. Given a do over, which (feasible) career would you pursue?

    817nurse replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    Speech language pathologist, a.k.a. speech therapist. The job has normal hours and great pay. People actually respect them for what they do. They make a difference while only spending a limited amount...

  6. Social Skills in Nursing: The Art of Validation

    817nurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Look into social skills training classes for people with Aspergers and other higher functioning forms of autism. I get the vibe that you are turning people off and maybe you do not even know

  7. Taking your benefits away one by one

    817nurse replied to JJ the crit RN's topic in General Nursing

    My BS meter is ringing off the hook. Something about the OP is off, as if the story is partly or completely

  8. CNA to LVN to RN BSN

    817nurse replied to nursefromcali's topic in Nurse Registration

    Ironically, it is states other than California that need you the most. I'll never comprehend why most of the IENs are itching to work in California: too many hoops to jump through and too few

  9. Secret Santa

    817nurse replied to Salzb2012's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You just answered your own question. If you don't want to take part in it, just don't take part in

  10. Not paid for working past your shift?

    817nurse replied to nomadicnurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you aren't an exempted employee this is a straight-up illegal practice on the part of your employer. Report these chumps after you find another

  11. Is it legal to have RN's use full name on badge?

    817nurse replied to nitrorocket's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Patients DO have the right to know the first and last names of nurses who provide their care. It's about legality and professional accountability. If you want to work at a place that leaves your last...

  12. Is this considered 1 Occurrence?

    817nurse replied to whomiskim's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You need to ask your manager or HR assistant. The answer to your question is based on the policies of wherever you work. Some places would consider it one occurrence, others consider it two separate...

  13. Why do we give up so easily!

    817nurse replied to Future Nee Nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not everyone can be whatever they want to be. It's the truth. Some people really do need to give it up. I'm talking about the dreamers who can't even read at a 6th grade level or do basic pre-algebra...

  14. Day nurses who switched from nights, is it better?

    817nurse replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    It is worse. Day shift has more work and much less money to be

  15. Charge nurses double standards

    817nurse replied to passive sambo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's probably a Student Doctor Network troll pretending to be a CNA who wants us to take it personal while he and his pathetic buddies kick back and laugh. Don't feed

  16. Can you ask what sort of reference your current boss will give you?

    817nurse replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you will be putting your manager on the spot if you ask her that. She is not obligated to give you a positive

  17. Charge nurses double standards

    817nurse replied to passive sambo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I call shenanigans. Your screen name is offensive and racist and trollish, dude. "Passive Sambo?" "Sambo" has a racist history.

  18. POSITIVE DRUG TEST

    817nurse replied to pinktattooed's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Using all capital letters is considered SHOUTING on the internet. Anyway, I think you have a substance abuse problem that you need to come to terms

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    817nurse replied to alipournashr's topic in General Nursing

    I

  20. New Here - Question of Advice..?

    817nurse replied to Jokermagician's topic in General Nursing

    What if the third healthcare job you get has so-called difficult conditions. Are you going to still quit?Healthcare jobs are full of difficult working conditions. Not to be mean, but maybe this is not...

  21. How to get experience?

    817nurse replied to Miss Infermiera2b's topic in General Nursing

    Be willing to move to an undesirable state where few people want to live. The hospitals in these states hire new grads directly into specialty floors and units. Such states include North Dakota, South...

  22. How did you guys make the choice to become nurses?

    817nurse replied to planetoi's topic in General Nursing

    I became a nurse because I wanted a stable career, not just a job. I grew up poor in a rural northern state and spent time in foster care. Stability is important to me. A stable job can lead to a...

  23. Tips on the job hunt...What I've learned

    817nurse replied to emoraver's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree about being willing to relocate. I graduated from a BSN program in New Jersey but couldn't find a new grad job there. I am working in the Florida panhandle for much lower pay than I would have...

  24. I never would have thought of that...

    817nurse replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    For bedridden patients who are don't want to get out of bed or are too hemodynamically unstable to get out of bed, you can get their hair and scalps clean with Seabreeze astringent. It works like a...

  25. CNA jobs

    817nurse replied to donaldalondra's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the places that offer free CNA training are nursing homes. They'll usually work you as a NA, also called an uncertified nurse assistant, until you pass your state CNA test. This way you'll get...