Oceanpacific

Oceanpacific

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  1. Question IF I Make The Leap Into Nursing?

    Oceanpacific replied to Poppyfields00's topic in General Nursing

    You have found a job you LOVE! Since your time isn't billable you probably have a lot of freedom to spend the amount of time each of your patients need. Become an RN will completely change that...

  2. Starting my new job!

    Oceanpacific replied to 8*P23J's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I was a new grad I was proud that I was able to get most of the nursing tasks done if I never took breaks or had lunch. My "head nurse" told me -- "You must not be a very good nurse if you don't...

  3. Lab tech to rn

    Oceanpacific replied to TexRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have the privilege of working in Infection Prevention with a former lab tech who is brilliant. She should be running the program. Go for the nursing

  4. CNN uncovers high surgical mortality rate for children at a Florida hospital

    Oceanpacific replied to Mavrick's topic in General Nursing

    It really does make you wonder what the nurses at this facility would say. They would be the ones to know. Perhaps some of them will be courageous and comment here.

  5. Forged name in nursing home

    Oceanpacific replied to Dreams89's topic in General Nursing

    Report your DON to the State Board of Nursing. You have photos of altered records. What unbelievable

  6. ICU Charge nurse Vs. ICU floor nurse to become CRNA

    Oceanpacific replied to ICUCharger's topic in Critical Care

    I think you sort of set yourself up for the replies you are getting. The charge nurse position is not a good idea. Congratulations on getting the offers and I think CRNA is an exciting

  7. Martyrdom

    Oceanpacific replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Nursing

    Well nursing was historically a women's profession and there have been issues about nurses being treated in a subservient way. However, there is no reason to allow yourself to be treated poorly. I...

  8. Starting my new job!

    Oceanpacific replied to 8*P23J's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! Welcome to the profession. You are just starting your adventure. A nurse has the ability to transform a patient's experience and you are about to meet patients, some of whom, you...

  9. What am I getting myself into?

    Oceanpacific replied to k8e_97's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a great profession. I've been at it for 33 years now. There is no other career I know of that offers such a range of experiences. Have I had nursing jobs I didn't like? Yes. Was I stuck...

  10. HELP: How Extensive Are Hiring Background Checks?

    Oceanpacific replied to khaleesikitten's topic in General Students

    Wow, my first. I do want to answer the OP original question which is how thorough are background investigations? They can be surprisingly thorough. For example, working as a nurse at the VA requires...