Ginger's Mom

Ginger's Mom MSN, RN

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  1. Becoming a Nurse after cancer history

    Ginger's Mom replied to Pursenurse77's topic in General Nursing

    "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?

    Ginger's Mom replied to Kiki<3's topic in General Students

    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

    Ginger's Mom replied to yasonjoto's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    Ginger's Mom replied to MikePilipenko's topic in General Nursing

    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?

    Ginger's Mom replied to sungrl01's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    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. Getting a Job in FL with criminal history?!?!? PLEASE HELP

    Ginger's Mom replied to fla1224's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    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. Are MSN programs in the Philippines worth anything in the US (Texas)?

    Ginger's Mom replied to rnmsnmd's topic in Philippines

    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

    Ginger's Mom replied to lydiakwakye's topic in International Nursing

    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

    Ginger's Mom replied to lydiakwakye's topic in International Nursing

    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. is Angeles University Foundation (Philippines) a good school if I want to work in the US?

    Ginger's Mom replied to Rzcola's topic in International Nursing

    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

    Ginger's Mom replied to nurseordoc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    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

    Ginger's Mom replied to sroseo's topic in General Nursing

    Look up meaningful use, the government is paying hospitals to have a common language it is

  13. Meeting with a Compliance Officer

    Ginger's Mom replied to gemmi999's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Ginger's Mom replied to pete115707's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Ginger's Mom replied to Nursing5000's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Ginger's Mom replied to Goateedude's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Ginger's Mom replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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

    Ginger's Mom replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in First Year After Licensure

    wow I think you hit the nail on the head instant

  19. Seven Hells: Vent

    Ginger's Mom replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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!

    Ginger's Mom replied to RNmoms's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree I think Mom did not get the answer she

  21. New ADN nurse looking for internal opportunity

    Ginger's Mom replied to NewNewGrad2015's topic in General Nursing

    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

    Ginger's Mom replied to Carolyn1234's topic in General Nursing

    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!

    Ginger's Mom replied to RNmoms's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    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?

    Ginger's Mom replied to winnie5294's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    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

    Ginger's Mom replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats what is your new