Bob Loblaw

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   On-call or cancelled? That is the question!

   Bob Loblaw replied to Eschell2971's topic in General Nursing

   Its always those sitting in the management offices laughing and telling stories (I don't know how they fill in a solid 8 hrs) that decide to cut people's paychecks at every opportunity. We recently went to this on-call standby BS and all it did was r...
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   Pay grade: experienced nurse vs new grad

   Bob Loblaw replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

   Once employers eliminated retirement pensions there is no incentive to stay one place your entire career. A successful strategy where I live is since there are 10-15k sign on bonuses prorated for 2 years, one changes jobs every 2 years. You get your ...
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   ADN or BSN?

   Bob Loblaw replied to sis93lisa's topic in California

   Unless you live in an area where they require BSN's, most places I've been are paying sign on bonus for a breathing body with an RN from anywhere. I would suggest ADN (cheaper from the get go) and then BSN online- most places I've been have an "arran...
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   Is it legal for your boss to dictate where you poop?

   Bob Loblaw replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

   I consider it part of the social contract to minimize ones unpleasantness upon others. It sounds like that workplace had workable solution to air quality issues. We all must work together and in a community one makes sacrifices to be accommodating. Y...
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   NREMT Paramedic/AEMT Challenge

   Bob Loblaw replied to Bob Loblaw's topic in General Nursing

   What many posters do not understand is that there is a majority part of the country where unfortunately you gods of paramedicine do not live, volunteer ambulance and ems services are in desperate need of providers. Many of the gods immediately jump o...
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   What Else Can I Do For A Living?

   Bob Loblaw replied to RNCM123's topic in Career Support

   Do an all online NP program and and do that course work @ work (pretty much get paid to go to school). 80% of the people I work with are doing that and then go work @ WIC to get some provider experience and then your own shingle.
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   NREMT Paramedic/AEMT Challenge

   Bob Loblaw replied to Bob Loblaw's topic in General Nursing

   I did find out in FL, you can challenge the states test if anyone lives there is interested and so can a dentist. Help Center | Florida Department of Health
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   Good online NP school for a non nursing bachelors degree

   Bob Loblaw replied to dressagedevon's topic in NP Students

   At one time when I heard NP I knew it meant someone with several years RN experience that was on top of their game and went back to school. Now, not so much so especially with the direct entry programs. Someone I work with was stating there is someon...
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   this is why I want to call off on my last day

   Bob Loblaw replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

   I have found in life the best course is to always take the high road. Don't let them drag you down to their level or give them the satisfaction.
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    Is leaving before hurricane abandonment?

    Bob Loblaw replied to CNAbutLPN2be2017's topic in General Nursing

    If they require critical staff to be there during a hurricane I make the assumption it is a hurricane proof (is there is such a thing) facility. If it is, they should allow critical staff to bring families in for shelter if they are unable to evacuat...
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    Re wrapping splints?

    Bob Loblaw replied to Shellaaay10x's topic in School

    My kid has been out of school for years but they had a policy- anything your kid has that the nurse needs to know about has to come with a note and instruction. They took the onus off the school nurse and put it back on the parents where it belongs.
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    Leaving nursing job after 2 months

    Bob Loblaw replied to swimmingfever00's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it depends on where you live. RN's where I work will leave during orientation as they have already gotten another job. Doesn't matter new grad or seasoned hand. If you stay 2 years 10k bonus. I can leave today and next week get a better job. ...
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    Misconceptions in NP/PA/MD education: experiential requirements, online, and for-profits

    Bob Loblaw replied to SummitRN's topic in Advanced

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    Leaving nursing job after 2 months

    Bob Loblaw replied to swimmingfever00's topic in General Nursing

    I would set up an appointment with the manager of the research job to see if you even meet their requirements. If you do and its something you want to do and in the same facility speak with your manager and HR. The facility wont be loosing out on you...
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    Travel nurse without the travel?

    Bob Loblaw replied to Hangin'On,RN's topic in Travel

    The only way I know to pay the right amount of taxes if for them to prove to me I owe more. There are tax friendly states and there are tax unfriendly states, whatever anyone decides to do is their own business, not yours. I'm not going to get into a...