Ginger's Mom

Ginger's Mom MSN, RN

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  1. Becoming a Nurse after cancer history

    "1. Is there anyone who became a nurse after a life threatening disease? What is your story (if you would like to share)? Why did you choose nursing? Was it a good decision? Why?" I was a nurse when I...
  2. Tips for really strict clinical instructor?

    If she spelled out the expectations and you did not fulfill them shame on you. How were you going to give medications if you did not look them up and were prepared. Your CI can not do everything for...
  3. part-time/PRN work from home options

    What is your education? Other then hemodialysis do you have any other skills such as Case Management, coding,
  4. What is a Nurse data specialist?

    Look at QualityNet - Home Quality Net has all the specs you will need. Challenges are, that CMS is changing the guidelines and are inflexible. You as a nurse have never been educated that these even...
  5. Exit Interview. Honest or not?

    As others have said, list all of the positive experience, thank them for the opportunity, you will leave them with a good tone, if they ask why you are leaving, do the usual growth opportunity, etc,...
  6. I would call your HR contact, tell them what you posted here. I have see nurses terminated for similar circumstances but the difference being is that they did not disclose the information, otherwise...
  7. If you want a MSN valued in the US, there are tons of US based online programs. Also US programs are accredited by American Association of Colleges of Nursing | CCNE Accreditation or Search ACEN...
  8. working as a midwife

    foreign educated nurse-midwives - ACNM Bad news even if your credentials are good plan on one year of studying, based on the last statistics, nurses from your country have a very low pass rate on the...
  9. working as a midwife

    You must be licensed as RN, which is generalist training and then obtain a msn in nursing midwifery. Both require a licensing exam . You would need to have your education examined
  10. Best school is an American school, if money is aan issue do a lpn or adn to start. If your grades are not good enough to get in an American program take courses and get good
  11. Nursing or MD/DO for Anesthesia

    I would check to see if any graduates of the carribean medical school you have been accepted have been matched in anesthesia. Matches favor Us grads and increasingly FMGs do not match. I would try...
  12. EHRs- why arent they linked nationally

    Look up meaningful use, the government is paying hospitals to have a common language it is
  13. Meeting with a Compliance Officer

    My guess this has something to do with confidentiality , or charting. It can not be too bad if they are waiting a week to speak to
  14. Torn Between 2 Jobs

    Leaving a job before a year had passed would be professional suicide. L&d is a very desired field you may not get a second
  15. License

    I would ask your Biology professor if you could finish the class early. If not I would see if you could get into another Biology class which will end earlier. And if you don't have a license you need...
  16. Disciplinary hearing

    Are you talking about the Board of Nursing or your local hospital board? The first account seems harsh, the second you kind of did it to
  17. Seven Hells: Vent

    I have to to say this is life, some people get all the breaks and others do not. Why are some people born into wealth and others are born into poverty? No one said life is fair. Wait until you try to...
  18. Seven Hells: Vent

    wow I think you hit the nail on the head instant
  19. Seven Hells: Vent

    I agree with all the people, something happened when you were a tech. Complete the residency. You will not work your whole career in med surg. There are skills that are transferable such as...
  20. could get fired!

    I agree I think Mom did not get the answer she
  21. New ADN nurse looking for internal opportunity

    I think you got your answer, either keep your present job and reapply once your BSN is done or go to another
  22. after 35 years, I cannot believe it

    Your talking about taking a leave that is almost a year away? So many things can happen between now an then. Good you know where they stand, take your vacation time etc, look for another job, and then...
  23. could get fired!

    Why didn't the male nurse do the test - why did he ask you daughter? Also she should be
  24. Do I stand a chance at getting into nursing school?

    I would say based on your grades it would be very difficult to get in and hard if you get in to do well. Take some hard science like A and B and get a good grade and I would revaluate your
  25. I took the plunge...it feels weird

    Congrats what is your new