nursel56

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    Does it really matter?

    nursel56 replied to QueenNurse12's topic in School, College Programs

    If it's accredited in your state it's a real school. It isn't easy working long hours and taking classes, I know. Best wishes to
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    What is the quickest specialty certification out there?

    nursel56 replied to jaej5's topic in General Nursing

    I agree 100% with this, and feel the same about nursing instructors. Their stories fascinated me and enriched the content. There's a culture about nursing as anything else. If the AHA discourages...
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    Is there really a "nursing shortage"

    nursel56 replied to laylasmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think nursing school faculty mostly take their talking points from the AACN, ANA, etc. That's how there can be a shortage in the midst of a glut of nurses. When there actually was a nursing...
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    New Grad RN Training- Take it or Leave it?

    nursel56 replied to aznbc105's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd agree that 8-10 weeks may give you time to practice your skills -- it doesn't count as experience. Therefore the practice in theory could help you once you start a paying job as a new grad. If...
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    I feel like I'm too old for this

    nursel56 replied to Lpn2014's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You are not too old! Many nursing students start in their 30s, 40s and even older than that! I would add that I never became a really serious college student until after I was a nurse and decided I...
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    MDs dont own the physician title

    nursel56 replied to platon20's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    You brat. I love it! Those people tend to take themselves waayy too seriously anyway!
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    Can I be my moms nurse in Home Care?

    nursel56 replied to kje22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know that a family member can be paid to be a caregiver or home health aide in California but I would imagine it would depend on whether she would otherwise qualify for skilled nursing and who pays...
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    MDs dont own the physician title

    nursel56 replied to platon20's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Nursing itself has given legitimacy to that crap by offering CE units in Touch Therapy and I suppose, Aura Reading. If someone wants to be a practitioner of alternative therapies and they aren't...
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    BSN requirement for new grads in acute care

    nursel56 replied to dzadzey's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Oh I see . . .I just thought that since you wrote a paper on the topic you would have the links as part of it. It certainly makes sense that someone with nursing experience would assimilate the new...
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    Is it really a violation of H.I.P.P.A. law to share your concerns with the doctor?

    nursel56 replied to Alnitak7's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    When I first started working for home health agencies, I was really disheartened by some of what I saw and heard, and to what extent people will go to widen a profit margin. So far nobody has...
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    Is it really a violation of H.I.P.P.A. law to share your concerns with the doctor?

    nursel56 replied to Alnitak7's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It sounds like a policy and procedure issue rather than a legal issue. Your supervisor was probably upset that you disregarded what she said and called the doctor yourself. If she is the case...
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    I was fired today (I think??)

    nursel56 replied to joannalpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, you need to find out what he meant, because not only is that a bizarre and unprofessional way to fire somebody, telling you that you are welcome to apply for the job he just fired you from in a...
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    BSN requirement for new grads in acute care

    nursel56 replied to dzadzey's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I haven't seen any studies that look specifically at RN to BSN outcomes vs any other model. The most oft-cited study of outcomes does not factor in various ways nurses earn their BSN. Do you have...
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    Start lpn school monday! July8

    nursel56 replied to ashley.wilson's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I know you can do it -- my last job prior to nursing school was assistant manager at a trendy clothing store - talk about a learning curve! It's scary and exciting all at the same time! Best wishes...
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    How to drop subtle hints with my nursing students about faith.

    nursel56 replied to HappyWife77's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Very true! It's a good thing your religion neither includes or excludes any of the
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    Passed With 80 questions!

    nursel56 replied to Cathylady's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations to your daughter! I remember when you were posting here before she started nursing school . . . where does the time go? Great job and hope someday she will become an allnurses...
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    How to drop subtle hints with my nursing students about faith.

    nursel56 replied to HappyWife77's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I think that if you have faith such that you are asking a question like this you won't need to drop hints. People are very perceptive about things like that, especially as the person who holds the...
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    Should I get a nice car as a new LPN/LVN?

    nursel56 replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeeeahh. . .I wasn't entirely serious there :) My current car is a Nissan Sentra - a real joy not to drive kid-chauffeuring mini-vans anymore as the mileage on those isn't so good . .
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    Should I get a nice car as a new LPN/LVN?

    nursel56 replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Personally, I'm so over nurses with boring cars - it seems like every homecare nurse I know drives a Toyota Corolla! Don't hate on me please, I know they are sensible. One of my first nursing school...
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    Should I get a nice car as a new LPN/LVN?

    nursel56 replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you've calculated your likely employment as a new graduate LPN and have enough to tide you over if that doesn't work out right away then buy the car you want! Best
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    New laws requiring LPNs and RNs to become BSN by 2016

    nursel56 replied to Vocationofalifetime's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There's been a lot of talk but as of yet, no state has a law that requires RNs to have a BSN as entry-to practice or any time limit on when they have to get a BSN, or that requires an ADN nurse to...
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    Implementing BSN as entry to practice

    nursel56 replied to MunoRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think the only viable option is for those who prefer strategies that create stratification beyond what we have today, with higher walls between the strata to embrace the whole of nursing...
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    New laws requiring LPNs and RNs to become BSN by 2016

    nursel56 replied to Vocationofalifetime's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Strictly from a strategy viewpoint, it seems to me that because of current employment conditions (no shortage) if the ANA, AACN, and their allied groups wanted to make a big push in the state...
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    Funniest or worst PDN notes.

    nursel56 replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    Elle I thought the same thing for longer than I care to admit. Sharpiemom. Fondess for indelible felt-tipped pens. Hey, who am I to judge? lol My friend is very patient, and I don't get nurses...
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    Phyliss Powder, aged 80 - CSI Nursing Instructor

    nursel56 replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks for sharing. So many times when I read the obits of these illustrious ladies I mourn not knowing them