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  1. Difficulty with scheduling

    beekee replied to Christina B's topic in General Nursing

    No way of knowing without looking at your contract. Consult an

  2. Recognition

    beekee replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    It’s important to remember the good stuff. There’s little recognition to be had in nursing, but plenty of self-doubt, insufficient resources, improvement plans and un-updated whiteboards....

  3. Where do patients go?

    beekee replied to NextGen's topic in General Nursing

    And yesterday, in acute care, the nurse had 4 patients. Today, in subacute, the nurse has 15. Seems safe, doesn’t

  4. LPN, Phlebotomy, EKG tech???

    beekee replied to RosieQ's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check what the salaries are for phlebotomists and EKG techs. It’s probably not much different than what you are making now, but easier on your body. You can do the LPN program if work is flexible...

  5. Please Help

    beekee replied to guest1136129's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is hard. The first year is brutal. Obviously, your daughter’s current job isn’t a good fit, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a place for her. Something slower and less acuity would...

  6. Feel like an incompetent nurse

    beekee replied to PinkRose34's topic in General Nursing

    Don’t sweat the small stuff. Sounds like you are doing fine (and a lot of those questions fall in the “nice to know,” not “need to know” category). I’m sure you noticed stuff they...

  7. Switching from hospital to LTC or other area?

    beekee replied to NurseK93's topic in General Nursing

    I’d do just about anything before LTC. As a society, we have decided it’s OK to warehouse the elderly. Staff barely has time to attend to their basic human needs. It’s

  8. CMC Exam

    beekee replied to brookalyn's topic in Critical Care

    Pass CCRN (cardiac questions only) has been mentioned. I used a Pocket Prep app for the PCCN that I thought was helpful. There’s one for the CCRN (focus on the cardiac

  9. Am I good enough?

    beekee replied to littlenurse's topic in General Nursing

    How long did you stay at each job? Three jobs of short duration in two years tends to make one pretty unattractive as an applicant. From the hiring perspective, it’s a huge red flag. “Good”...

  10. Are there any certifications I can take to increase my salary??

    beekee replied to Hcc19's topic in General Nursing

    Less than 1% of borrowers who have applied for PSLF have had their loans discharged as of June 2019. I wouldn’t count on this as a viable option. It’ll hopefully get better, but don’t bank on

  11. Should I Do Entry Level MSN?

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

    Less than 5 years

  12. Should I Do Entry Level MSN?

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

    It’s definitely market dependent. In my area, the sole ELMSN is not a respected program, so it’s graduates have difficulty obtaining a position. It is not always cheaper. My community college...

  13. CEU website

    beekee replied to gthomp's topic in General Nursing

    Medscape has tons of free CEUs. There are plenty of other places that have free CEUs

  14. Call from Risk Management to speak with Attorney

    beekee replied to snickers17's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. No way. Call your malpractice carrier for

  15. Between a Rock and a Hard Place

    beekee replied to StillSearchingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Intermittent

  16. Starting ADN Program, Will I Get Hired?

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

    I think the program has changed some, but WGU has a RN-to-BSN program. I got a job in LTC (a job is a requirement for the program) and finished my BSN in less than six months. I started applying for...

  17. Blood Bank Nurse as a New Grad?

    beekee replied to TeachEm's topic in General Nursing

    No. It will not help. There will be no wiggling. Well, I suppose there’s a remote possibility but extremely

  18. Blood Bank Nurse as a New Grad?

    beekee replied to TeachEm's topic in General Nursing

    Working in a blood bank will seriously hamper your future job options. If you want to work in a hospital, get a new grad residency in a

  19. Not eligible for rehire

    beekee replied to NURS94's topic in General Nursing

    “not eligible for rehire” means you will not be rehired, in any position. Sometimes, it means just that hospital; other times, it means any affiliated entity. Sometimes, it is forever; other...

  20. Believe I Just Failed My Nursing Program... Don't Know What To Do

    beekee replied to meiplums's topic in School, College Programs

    Well, you have absolutely nothing to lose by mentioning your struggles. If you mention your difficulties AND A PLAN TO REMEDIATE, you may have a shot at repeating the course you failed. It’s time...

  21. Struggling with Pre Requisites, time to throw in the towel?

    beekee replied to nurse_n2019's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I would highly recommend you search this site for posts on Achieve Test Prep. That being said, you got through LVN school, so I know you can do this. That being said, what

  22. Nursing Student balance Preventing NCLEX-RN attempt

    beekee replied to Nursinglife090's topic in General Nursing

    Typically, a sign-on bonus is paid through or with your first check, after you have your license and work for 2 weeks. Also, taxes are paid on it, so you do not get the whole amount of the bonus....

  23. Current Needs in the Nursing Department?

    beekee replied to shin_eee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you work in health care now? You could write about what deficiencies you see in your workplace. Basically, BS something like “as a CNA, I see the fear and confusion patients when they are ill. I...

  24. Nursing Student balance Preventing NCLEX-RN attempt

    beekee replied to Nursinglife090's topic in General Nursing

    I’ve never heard of anything like that, but perhaps you can get a job with a hiring bonus that’s contingent on you passing the NCLEX. I highly doubt anyone would give you money prior to passing...

  25. What do you do when the thing that makes you a great nurse manager is also your primary source of burnout?

    beekee replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    So the obvious question is why staffing short so often? Hiring? Retention? Budget? Acuity? Inadequate training/skill set? Maybe focus on the root of the