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  1. Money or future

    not2bblue replied to not2bblue's topic in Nursing Career

    Prn requires experience, though. I have been "out" of practice for 7 years. Plus, my current job is Mon- Fri 7-5 pm and I am a single parent. Otherwise, that is a great idea. I got an offer for the...

  2. Please teach me how to "boss" coworkers around.

    not2bblue replied to jennibeans's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Say "here is what I need you to do and by this time. If you aren't able to finish by 8 (whatever )you need to let me know." And then ask why she had trouble. Maybe she is learning how to do the job,...

  3. Someone stole my shoes (somewhat of a rant)

    not2bblue replied to ducky2000's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry but is laughing at this wrong? Karma is good if it teaches a lesson. Another possibility is that your shoes smelled to high heaven and a neighbor tossed them either because they smelled...

  4. Nursing Student Disability

    not2bblue replied to MSTLUV's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can you stand and turn a patient, give a bath, or help someone get dressed? Most first semester nursing schools teach these basic skills and so they require some physical effort on your part, but they...

  5. CNA: What is it like working nightshift at a hospital??

    not2bblue replied to Karatechick13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Lol you wont die but it dors take time to get used to nights. On mother baby, patients are awake all night, feeding babies and changing diapers. You won't do showers or help to the bathroom very much...

  6. Petit Larceny Arrest from 2011, is becoming a nurse still possible?

    not2bblue replied to smc26448's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If the board of nursing will not approve you to be a nurse based on the background, a reputable school won't admit you. I don't know the specifics in your state. Call the board of nursing in your...

  7. Ok, I am a little creeped out!

    not2bblue replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty typical, not creepy. He was calling for his wife during a time of great stress and lacking sufficient to his brain, he was likely confused. Out of curiosity, why refer to the patient as "they...

  8. I took the plunge...it feels weird

    not2bblue replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck to you:up:!! I recieved a job offer (ironically got the call about the offer during my college graduation for my BSN) and I have to give them my answer on Monday. I'll probably take it, but...

  9. Going back to finish the Beast...BSN RN

    not2bblue replied to vbarger28's topic in General Nursing

    I was never an lpn, but I just finished my RN-BSN. You won't regret it in the end, no matter how hard it is. Does your program allow you take the NCLEX RN at the Adn point, or do you have to finish...

  10. Never wanna take students again.

    not2bblue replied to remotefuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a nursing instructor so I get it. I am afraid to ask what school for reasons I would rather not post on here...... but I would like to know at the same time. This is a big reason why I hate...

  11. Hospital treating travel nurses better than their own staff?

    not2bblue replied to Obsessedrn's topic in Nursing Career

    Is that the only hospital in the area? I wouldn't stay in that environment. I would apply somewhere else and go PRN at the current place. The truth is this is how it is there (and it is NOT typical)...

  12. interview for a project (neonatal)

    not2bblue replied to dulce8002's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Does your instructor expect you to provide information about the person you interviewed? Using an anonymous message board may come across as resourceful or lazy. If seen as lazy, you won't get a good...

  13. Thank you letters for panel interview

    not2bblue replied to cappuccinespresso's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do both:D. Send an email to the person who gave you the card and send the handwritten card to the unit for the panel. They may be making a decision before any notes get to them unless you personally...

  14. 1st interview, I'm a new grad w/o work experience - help!

    not2bblue replied to heronurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Unless you lied on your resume and or application, they already KNOW you don't have experience and they still called you. So, I very much doubt they will ask you about your experience but if they do,...

  15. NICU CNA interview advice

    not2bblue replied to nursing808's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Look up the company to find out the mission, number of beds, anything that is specific about the culture of the hospital that you can talk about during the interview. "I picked xyz hospital because...

  16. experienced RN open house

    not2bblue replied to heronurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I went to work at a LTC because nothing else was available, and I think a lot of other nurses have done the same when it is have a job or don't and that is the only place that will hire you. That...

  17. experienced RN open house

    not2bblue replied to heronurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I didn't mean to make it sound like I was putting it down, and just realized it may sound that way. I meant it is OK to start at an LTC if you need to and there is nothing wrong with it being a career...

  18. First/Second Rapid Response

    not2bblue replied to TIB217's topic in First Year After Licensure

    They say it takes a year as a nurse to feel comfortable and 5 years to feel competent. Casually talk to the nurses in the unit (starting with your preceptors out of respect) and ask them "it seems so...

  19. Need Encouragement/To Vent

    not2bblue replied to popcrnlvr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in such a big town that it is literally an hour just to get "across town". Seriously, my high school (only 25 straight there but with stops) and college (without stops) were an hour drive each,...

  20. Feeling depressed and hating nursing for fist time of my life.

    not2bblue replied to Sulyan's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ok you have a horrible preceptor. It isn't you. The other nurses said you were doing fine. Yes, take the bag off next time so you don't waste time bringing the wrong thing in the room and having to...

  21. Can I wear the scrubs for an interview?

    not2bblue replied to MSTRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Consider that after a shift, your scrubs may be dirty or smelly and wrinkled. Even if they know you are coming in straight from your shift and you are interviewing for a position where you are wearing...

  22. RNs playing as nurses in movies/modeling

    not2bblue replied to V610's topic in Nursing Career

    Modeling would work only if you look like a model and would be able to do other catalog work too. When I look at scrub catalogs, I only look at the way the clothes hang, pockets, colors, ect. I dont...

  23. Request for vacation

    not2bblue replied to jenni23's topic in Nursing Career

    Depends on your policy. Even off orientation, you are new. I very much doubt you have accrued enough PTO for that long off and many places do not approve time off if you dont have the PTO, unless you...

  24. Air force or Army Nursing

    not2bblue replied to lalalily09's topic in Government, Military

    I dont have experience but my friend joined with an asn and was at officer level then. Things may be different now. I would contact the recruitment office and get the info in writing. I mean,...

  25. Money or future

    not2bblue replied to not2bblue's topic in Nursing Career

    Sillier questions get lots of answers within minutes. Maybe I should have put "gun control" as the topic heading.... oh