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    upset about title

    ZASHAGALKA replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    What State are you in? Have you looked at the NPA of your State to see if you have some law to back you up when you talk w/ your manager about it? I would think that most States REQUIRE that your...
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    ...I'm about to cry

    ZASHAGALKA replied to maryshome8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you trying to get into an Accelerated BSN program? Surely that would take less than 3 yrs. Those programs are only 14 months long and most are just getting started so the waiting lists aren't as...
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    Robert Wood Johnson Univ Hospital Nurses to Strike

    ZASHAGALKA replied to lee1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I read your current plan summary. Sounds like some much needed improvement. I'd be interested to know what the RWJ nurses that have posted here think about it or what the general consensus is for...
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    Has New Bill on Retrogession been passed?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to rhp123's topic in International Nursing

    You have to understand that our Senate is much more liberal than the House. Many times, the Senate includes lots of stuff in bills with the INTENT to have negotiation points in the reconciliation...
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    Has New Bill on Retrogession been passed?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to rhp123's topic in International Nursing

    I'm sorry if I upset you but my goal wasn't to 'rain on your parade'. I would like as many of you that can to come over here. I just wouldn't want to see some not try to engage the current system...
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    Don't apply here anymore or what??

    ZASHAGALKA replied to shortstuff31117's topic in General Nursing

    HRs are notorious about being slow slow slow. You probably aren't being given the 'brush off'. I suspect that it's not personal and more likely, business as usual. Don't take it personally. ~faith,...
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    ...I'm about to cry

    ZASHAGALKA replied to maryshome8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    'Fight or Flight' is a basic protective instinct. But, the SAME instinct that makes you think of flight CAN be channeled into fighting for what you want. When we don't have the choice of 'flight',...
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    upset about title

    ZASHAGALKA replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't work there. From the Texas 2005 NPA, in the Introduction: "Once licensed, you are authorized to use the title "RN" or "LVN" and are required to wear a name tag identifying yourself as a RN...
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    is this true?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to olivedrab's topic in Government, Military

    Same is true for the VA, if I remember correctly. And, for working at such facilities as a civilian. Because the Federal Gov't doesnt maintain a licensing board, they simply require that you are...
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    Salary and not hourly?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to manurse06's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No. No. No. I had not heard of this trend, but it's a dangerous one. I wouldn't do it. I've worked jobs w/ 'comp time' before instead of overtime. But, there's always a 'shortage' and we can't every...
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    Disney Culture in Hospitals

    ZASHAGALKA replied to fedupnurse's topic in General Nursing

    See, I believe I said much earlier in this thread that, for us incorrigible types, this concept is simply the wrong tool to use against us. It's pure putty in our hands. Or rather, maybe pixie dust. ....
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    Robert Wood Johnson Univ Hospital Nurses to Strike

    ZASHAGALKA replied to lee1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I can argue --- DISCUSS --- things with my friends and peers. But, while I MIGHT feel entitled to express my opinions in our domain, I will absolutely close ranks against the outside. Nurses don't...
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    How do you become a Moderator for this site??

    ZASHAGALKA replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    Before this site, I normally hung around in 'chat rooms'. What a different culture! Flames for no reason and all the time. Trolling an art form. The only point is to find someone to chat with and take...
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    Robert Wood Johnson Univ Hospital Nurses to Strike

    ZASHAGALKA replied to lee1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm worth twice what I'm paid. You eye our serious underpayment of worth because you have no idea what it takes to earn that money. Hospitals don't exist for doctors. They have their offices. They...
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    Has New Bill on Retrogession been passed?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to rhp123's topic in International Nursing

    Actually, the concept of immigrant nurses doesn't bother me. I think the advantages to y'all far outweigh any negative to me. I'm just being realistic. From where I sit, knowing how politics work in...
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    ZASHAGALKA replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Nope. Not in the last 40 yrs. Considering the way the academic elitist polarize the concept, not in the NEXT 40. ~faith,
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    Disney Culture in Hospitals

    ZASHAGALKA replied to fedupnurse's topic in General Nursing

    OH you GOT me. "Be our guest" would have been so much more on point. Actually, I was thinking of the most annoying song, not the most apt. Shoot, "It's a small world" is so annoying, even DISNEY makes...
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    Were you rejected the first time you applied to a RN program , but eventually became.

    ZASHAGALKA replied to RNsoon!'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    NO. There was a 2 yr waiting list, but they moved all guys to the front of the list. Sorry. But, I really do have no regrets. ~faith,
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    Computer shut off at 75....I feel sick...

    ZASHAGALKA replied to Hooligan's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You did fine. Relax. There is no sense in worrying about what you cannot change. Go read something for pleasure, for a change. Might I suggest Ender's Game, by Orson Scott Card. LOL. Sneaking in a...
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    Colorado - Illegal Immigrants no longer eligble for state health care

    ZASHAGALKA replied to hope3456's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    But, doesn't OUR outlet just insulate those wealthy elite? Mexico has everybit of the resources to be on par with the United States standard of living-wise. More so considering how oil-rich they are....
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    Disney Culture in Hospitals

    ZASHAGALKA replied to fedupnurse's topic in General Nursing

    :Melody: :Melody: It's a world of laughter, A world of tears. It's a world of hopes, And a world of fears. There's so much that we share, That it's time we're aware, It's a small world after all....
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    Disney Culture in Hospitals

    ZASHAGALKA replied to fedupnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Didn't they tell you in nursing school: EVERYBODY'S A CLIENT. So buck up all you Chips and Dales out there. And remember: "It's a small world after all . . ." And hey, "Let's be Disney out there!"...
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    Disney Culture in Hospitals

    ZASHAGALKA replied to fedupnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would say, "That's not very Disney of you". But alas, I can't. YOUR VERY ID IS DISNEY. I concede that your are Disney-fied beyond reproach. ~faith,
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    Rumor about LPNs With 10+ years To Take RN Boards

    ZASHAGALKA replied to appleredds41's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There is no basis to that rumor. I can tell you that right now. While I would tend to agree that experience is a form of education in its own right, the differences between the programs, and the...
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    Disney Culture in Hospitals

    ZASHAGALKA replied to fedupnurse's topic in General Nursing

    You know, we could take these similies a mile . . . and completely subvert their intent. For example: I AM being 'Disney". Isn't Jafar a DISNEY character?! ~faith,