LessValuableNinja

LessValuableNinja

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  1. Need help "picking" 1st duty station (Army)

    LessValuableNinja replied to nrryan's topic in Government, Military

    There was when I was there. Google says there still

  2. Fired from first job..."not eligible for re-hire"

    LessValuableNinja replied to run.for.the.roses's topic in General Nursing

    I am accepting personal responsibility... I mean, but not for this and this and this. Or

  3. military nursing school agreement?

    LessValuableNinja replied to amh248's topic in Government, Military

    AMEDD will repay up to 120k in student loans. So that's one route. I'd paste the link, but allnurses hates my phone. There's also ROTC. And periodically there are various temporarily funded programs...

  4. Need help "picking" 1st duty station (Army)

    LessValuableNinja replied to nrryan's topic in Government, Military

    I was at Madigan (Ft Lewis) and 47th CSH for 4.5 years and can say that between Lewis, Bragg, Sill, Sam Houston, and Benning, it was easily my favorite. Absolutely loved the area. Like most metros,...

  5. New ER nurse.. Any tips?

    LessValuableNinja replied to emergencynursy's topic in Emergency

    Ditto for Texas. All the major hospital systems here have ER internships or residencies for new

  6. Associate vs Bachelor Nursing

    LessValuableNinja replied to browtif2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'll let others address 1, since I think that's a question that varies widely based on program. On 2, one of the hospitals I hang at stopped hiring ADNs completely, and existing ADNs have to complete...

  7. being forced to pick up extra shifts

    LessValuableNinja replied to Baylorgal's topic in Nursing Career

    That depends entirely on in which state you live. There is an in depth discussion about this in another

  8. Strait to med-surg or can I specialize strait out of school?

    LessValuableNinja replied to rhernandez748's topic in Nursing Career

    "Man, if it weren't for those first two years of med surg, I'd be a horrible (insert specialty here)," said no NICU/L&D/ER/OR nurse who'd been doing that most or all of their career, ever.To the...

  9. LPN or Medical Assistant and Why?

    LessValuableNinja replied to UIHCPNA's topic in Nursing Career

    I became an LPN because it's a license I got in the Army before going off to be a guided missile officer and then onto grad school for IT and working in project/operations management. If I were doing...

  10. New BSN With 4 years School Nurse Experience as ADN - Can't Land a Hospital Job

    LessValuableNinja replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Your state nursing and the ANA, other nursing associations likely have local or nearby meetings. Locally to me, at least one nursing association has some sort of luncheon, lunch and learn, or other...

  11. Psychiatric History - Can I still become a nurse?

    LessValuableNinja replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    If I were in your shoes, I would ask the BON rep if they have a process for what would loosely be referred to as "pre-approval." They do in Texas, and as far as I'm aware, most schools in Texas...

  12. HELP: Will I ever get into ANY nursing schools?!

    LessValuableNinja replied to Scout1234's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'd ask Sonia how she thinks you stack up in light of that and/or what you could do to increase your score on the rubric. TEAS score - I'd definitely study and ace it if I were you. You also get...

  13. HELP: Will I ever get into ANY nursing schools?!

    LessValuableNinja replied to Scout1234's topic in Texas Nursing

    Dear Scout, I'll introduce you to a program you've never heard of, since most people haven't, but may be a great option in your situation. Texas Tech HSC has (as far as I'm aware) the fastest program...

  14. Should I leave this racist town?

    LessValuableNinja replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    From a guy who's hired a lot of people, it isn't that simple. You deserve a quick exit, but it should be discussed amongst friends. You got a crappy deal, but people need to know you got a crappy...

  15. I hate nursing school (and it is not because it is hard)

    LessValuableNinja replied to baleen's topic in General Students

    Using a word ass (intentional) a sentence just makes you appear more douchey (intentional). If you're competing for a chip on your shoulder, you win. I have an MS. My GPA is marred by a guitar class....

  16. Question from a doc on NP education

    LessValuableNinja replied to clamchow's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The replies were in English, with imperfect

  17. Bedpan Changing Question

    LessValuableNinja replied to rnk1712's topic in General Students

    PS, that was a joke. Don't do

  18. How to handle rude doctor

    LessValuableNinja replied to Rnfortuna's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Let's take a moment to understand our roles. I'm here to help achieve good patient outcomes. Would you like me to help with that?" I may be a novice at nursing, but after many years of management and...

  19. 0200 BP's - Dealing with Tired Rude Doctors

    LessValuableNinja replied to Jennifer in Cali's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I mostly agree, but I think docs respond better to "because that is what's ordered. Do you want to change the order?" It makes them realize in their unprofessional, grumpy state, that it's their...

  20. 0200 BP's - Dealing with Tired Rude Doctors

    LessValuableNinja replied to Jennifer in Cali's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Why are you taking bp at 0200?" "Because q4 bps are ordered. Would you like to change the order?" Document everything that

  21. Should I leave this racist town?

    LessValuableNinja replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    While I agree with other posters that a year helps with your resume, if you have any interest in moving to Texas, I know a lot of people and can quietly explain the circumstances of the short...

  22. Bedpan Changing Question

    LessValuableNinja replied to rnk1712's topic in General Students

    Just chart, "Houston, there is a problem. Massive bm everywhere. Used three wipes but could not get it all. Used scrub top to wipe up more. Poo still all over, even in ears. Have placed consult for...

  23. Being Treated Poorly by an RN

    LessValuableNinja replied to msnikki05's topic in General Students

    I concur on how it reads. As I said previously, I think the conversation happened in the wrong place. However, if someone is in charge, it is appropriate for them to delegate tasks. The fact that this...

  24. Being Treated Poorly by an RN

    LessValuableNinja replied to msnikki05's topic in General Students

    The charge nurse is both a nurse and the charge nurse. As the title implies, they are in charge. Having the conversation in front of the patient was not appropriate. Telling you to do something was...

  25. Refusing to give nursing pin to student!

    LessValuableNinja replied to Haleiwa's topic in General Students

    I think the more interesting question is: why does she want it? In my state, the use of the title "nurse" is restricted. You cannot identify with the word, wear emblems that imply you are a nurse, and...