Blatant Shannon

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    New Grad Job Searching without Referrals?

    Blatant Shannon replied to NewbieNurseRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The hardest part of nursing is landing the first job. Good news though, it's easy to get another job once you have one. I recommend first talking with your classmates and then the school you go to (or...
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    ADVICE

    Blatant Shannon replied to royalRN's topic in General Nursing

    It has to do with the emotional toll it takes to care for someone that is fighting cancer. Not only that, but oncology nurses look at labs a lot more critically than other departments. Or should I...
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    Hating my first job

    Blatant Shannon replied to Rachee7119's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Rachee7119, sorry for that experience. These administrators forget that they are considered Leaders. I always push to be what I want to be seen as and you did what was right. At least you made it...
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    A Rough Start To The Day

    Blatant Shannon replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    A hot shower and a really decent breakfast make my day. I am a foodie and I think that's my problem too.
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    Why are so many nurses against unions?

    Blatant Shannon replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Welcome to nursing in the hospital setting. Like socialism and communism, it all looks good on paper. There's a reason why so many nurses are leaving the
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    American Nurse Heroes Television Premieres June 24th, 2021

    Blatant Shannon replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    I haven't started watching this. I wonder if it is as cool as the
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    Hating my first job

    Blatant Shannon replied to Rachee7119's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This sounds like my first job too! Except I didn't have a second job. The only regret that I ever had is that I didn't leave sooner. Skip orientation and tell them to find another nurse willing to...
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    Seeking new job after 5 months

    Blatant Shannon replied to Margo31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nursing is one of those fields that you count on having a job in always, even if the economy crashes and burns, you will have a job. I hated my first job as a bedside nurse. I felt so many negative...
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    Question: What does "Continuous pulse ox monitoring" mean to you?

    Blatant Shannon replied to Vicki17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you see an order for "Continuous Pulse Ox" or anything with the word "continuous", it means that it needs to be monitored at all times during the order. Meaning, if there isn't any direction or...
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    Travel Nursing

    Blatant Shannon replied to Shan's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I felt that I needed two years to travel nurse. Different Travel Agencies will require different things for you to do the travel nursing. Some will want you to have one year and some two years. There...
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    First Time TX RN License Renewal

    Blatant Shannon replied to rianne_w's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nursy will just keep track of most States you have a license in. They notify you based on the preferences that you put in on their website. Go to the Texas Nursing Board website to go in and renew...
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    Non hospital or Bedside nursing position as a new grad

    Blatant Shannon replied to Sakae Kidd's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I highly recommend that you do at least a year as a bedside nurse. It gives you all the skills you need to carry on in other facets of nursing. When I first graduated, I didn't want to do floor...
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    Drug Chart (Can Nurses Enter Administration Times)

    Blatant Shannon replied to Bml's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In what environment do you work? In the hospital setting, the Pharmacy usually puts in the schedule based on the frequency the medication calls for. Doctors can put in timing and nurses can request or...
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    Thomas Jefferson University : FACT 1 & 2 - 2022 Applicants

    Blatant Shannon replied to MD30's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here's to hoping for the best for you and your community! 2022 is right around the corner. Don't forget to exercise, drink plenty of water, and laugh at a few memes and jokes along the way. Stay...
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    Nurses are underpaid

    Blatant Shannon replied to pecantreechipmunk's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This sounds like the stress of nurses. First, I'd like to say I am truly sorry for what you are feeling. What you're feeling is not uncommon in the nursing world. Research shows an accelerated...
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    Western Governors University (WGU) FLORIDA

    Blatant Shannon replied to Pierre12772's topic in Western Governors University

    I had finished my Masters in Nursing Education with WGU. I thought it was really good and fast too. Stay focused. I lived in Florida since 2017 and WGU was a choice I would make again. I now have my...
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    Roseman University 18-month Program?

    Blatant Shannon replied to Bubble Tea's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Roseman University is a very good program, intense and if you're lucky enough to be in a cohort of friendly and supportive people, you'll succeed. I have my own reservations about the school, but...