LessValuableNinja

LessValuableNinja

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  1. background checks/hospital policies

    LessValuableNinja replied to floridaRN89's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    If it were me, I'd inform them at the time they asked me to sign a background check. They're going to find out either way at that

  2. Is working as LPN in Nursing home easy?

    LessValuableNinja replied to PoppyLizz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ah. No clue. You may get more responses in the Canada

  3. Is 4.0 GPA a deal to be accepted to the Nursing Program?

    LessValuableNinja replied to MelodyTim's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Depends on the normal range for applicants. My alma mater turns away 4.0s with clinical experience. However, if the median GPA is 3.3, you have a great chance. It depends on the rubric they use. You...

  4. Patient Keeps Asking for Another Nurse

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

    I was once fired by a patient because her controlled substance was the wrong color. I am often the favored nurse, which I believe often has more to do with me being male and in the old enough to be a...

  5. That extremely difficult teacher I had to deal with

    LessValuableNinja replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    Is it too early to get her a going away

  6. Is working as LPN in Nursing home easy?

    LessValuableNinja replied to PoppyLizz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Easy work? I've never heard it described that way. What state? Her description does not seem

  7. Seeking the Right Nursing Career

    LessValuableNinja replied to Shelby71's topic in General Nursing

    By neuroscience, do you mean a hospital inpatient Neuro floor? Just trying to get a feel for what you've done before making recommendations? What are some things you did like about different...

  8. Is this mental abuse???

    LessValuableNinja replied to nursingmomma33's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Sounds like you did your part then. Did management give you any

  9. background checks/hospital policies

    LessValuableNinja replied to floridaRN89's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Ah. Hm. I'm not sure. I've never seen a hospital not ask at some point. I agree that if they don't ask, you shouldn't disclose. Did they ask you to consent to a background

  10. Is this mental abuse???

    LessValuableNinja replied to nursingmomma33's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I find it helpful to stay in my responsibilities for things like that. I don't fully understand the situation, but it sounds like the provider spoke to you about this, and that management is not...

  11. background checks/hospital policies

    LessValuableNinja replied to floridaRN89's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Did you disclose them on your employment

  12. Does your hospital use disposable blood pressure cuffs?

    LessValuableNinja replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    There is a very large distinction between "in the absence of" and "without confirmation of." Which do you

  13. Military OR

    LessValuableNinja replied to OUxPhys's topic in Government, Military

    I haven't been in the Army for a while. It was good times

  14. Help!!!

    LessValuableNinja replied to TaylorB17's topic in General Students

    Use the definitions in your textbook. Definitions

  15. Program accreditation

    LessValuableNinja replied to girodriguez's topic in General Students

    Roger.

  16. ABSN Programs With High Acceptance Rates

    LessValuableNinja replied to murseymee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not aware of any easy to get in ABSN programs in North Texas. Apparently there is no shortage of people here with degrees who don't like what they do, or did not realize that many degrees at the...

  17. I have an afternoon test time 1345. When should studying stop?

    LessValuableNinja replied to nevergiveup2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Be well rested if you

  18. Stop the preceptor madness!

    LessValuableNinja replied to Rocknurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In your experience, who awards the doctoral credits? Preceptor or preceptee's

  19. Navy nursing

    LessValuableNinja replied to Navynursedreams's topic in Government, Military

    What Jeck said. Both can be a lot of fun though. Kinda depends on your personality, goals, timeline, family situation, and so

  20. Last semester!! :-)Any tips??

    LessValuableNinja replied to Psalm 23's topic in General Students

    Of note, if you're an LPN or LVN it's worth asking (after job offer) if you get credit for LVN experience. A lot of employers give it, even in new grad residency

  21. Military OR

    LessValuableNinja replied to OUxPhys's topic in Government, Military

    FST is forward surgical team. Some are airborne, some aren't. ABN is

  22. MSW to RN?

    LessValuableNinja replied to Kchand's topic in Nursing Career

    Type "old" and "msw" in the search box. Both have a lot of discussion. You aren't too old. You will have diverse options. Your friend had one experience and may have had a negative experience as a...

  23. I have an afternoon test time 1345. When should studying stop?

    LessValuableNinja replied to nevergiveup2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Most test prep people recommend not studying at all the day of. I think if it makes you more anxious to not study though, maybe it won't hurt to skim lab values or something for 30 minutes as a...

  24. Would you find this annoying?

    LessValuableNinja replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Depends on the manager's personality. Do you know her well? What do you know about her? I would only find it annoying if I didn't like you when I'd known you in person. If I did like you, I would...

  25. which route should I go?

    LessValuableNinja replied to futurenurseintx's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Have you considered applying to both and seeing what happens? A lot of decisions on nursing school are based on preferences, timelines, goals, financial situation, and family situation. You should...