Ginger's Mom

Ginger's Mom MSN, RN

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  1. Low Census. Trend started by the bad economy or sign of changing times?

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

    Summer is slower, but admissions are down. Why many people are putting off elective surgery and not going to the MD until they are really sick. Yes, in my opinion it is a sign of the

  2. Bariatric Surgery-Need Advice

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

    Unfortunately, the data is very new on Bariatrics, the water loss is with a band is very slow but the band is removable. The recovery is similar for both surgeries. My advice is to go to an...

  3. CGFNS/ Brick wall! please help!

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

    I am sorry to say if your school can't provide this you can't take the NCLEX, time to move on to plan

  4. Studying LVN in the Philippines for U.S

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

    First of all in West Virginia there are no LVNs they are LPNS. Second go to the NCLEX web page ,https://www.ncsbn.org/NCLEX_Stats_2009_Q2.pdf only 1/3 of the internationally educated nurses pass. A...

  5. How does transferring work?

    Ginger's Mom replied to Alex89domato's topic in California Nursing

    Once you get your LPN, most community colleges have LPN to RN program. The program I am familiar with it is one year part time ( evenings ) or 9 months full time. You still need to complete all the...

  6. DON position

    Ginger's Mom replied to Schmoo1022's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Ask for 2 more weeks and hope for 1 week, also ask about comp time since you will be working extra and it is great to take a day off with out tapping the vacation bank. Sounds like you have your...

  7. DON position

    Ginger's Mom replied to Schmoo1022's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I would ask for at least one more week vacation and increase in your salary. Since you will be on salary you will not be getting overtime. I think it will be a wonderful opportunity. Also I would...

  8. Using "RN" After Your Name

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

    I have never put RN outside the medical

  9. CGFNS/ Brick wall! please help!

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

    I don't know what your question is. If you need a break down of hours call the school and explain it to

  10. DON position

    Ginger's Mom replied to Schmoo1022's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Sounds like a great opportunity and 40 beds is a great way to start. If you like the culture of this employer go for

  11. Any MA new nurse graduates with jobs!?? :)

    Ginger's Mom replied to jhall9165's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I would suggest you find our where the old director is, ask her for a reference and when you apply explain the situation. Perhaps there are open positions where your old director is. I also suggest...

  12. Any MA new nurse graduates with jobs!?? :)

    Ginger's Mom replied to jhall9165's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    How was your evaluation ? Your yearly evals? It seems like they don't want to hire you and I would be afraid they might not give you a good reference? When you left did they tell you that you would be...

  13. Any MA new nurse graduates with jobs!?? :)

    Ginger's Mom replied to jhall9165's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Did you leave on good terms when you where a nursing assistant? Any place you apply will be looking to them and asking you why they didn't hire you so you better have a good answer. Job market is very...

  14. What does State look for?

    Ginger's Mom replied to ws582's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    They might follow you on a medication pass, remember your 6 rights! And best of

  15. Need Help With Letter Of Intent

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

    Are you referring to the booklet that comes with the TEAS or a work book you got at a bookstore? If you haven't purchased a book to help you study I would get one. If you had a separate book I would...

  16. From the Other Side of the Bed Rails - When the Nurse Becomes the Patient

    Ginger's Mom replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    As a cancer survivor, I can tell you it is hard to be on the other side of the bed. First of all everyone assumes you know everything because you are a nurse. Secondly you remember all your patient's...

  17. Tested today, 85 questions..... I failed

    Ginger's Mom replied to wickedfx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think you answered your own question, nursing school has some value. Military is so very different, I bet nurses couldn't pass the test you were given in military

  18. Let me be clear there is NO nursing shortage!!!!!!!!! and now THIS????

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

    I was unclear, there is no position I have ever seen MD/Rn. I have seen MDs who instead of choosing to practice their profession choose nursing since it was easier to come to the USA. My observation...

  19. Let me be clear there is NO nursing shortage!!!!!!!!! and now THIS????

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

    The bill has not passed, I doubt it will since there are Americans out of work therefore no additional

  20. Let me be clear there is NO nursing shortage!!!!!!!!! and now THIS????

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

    The only fast-track for nurses at the moment are for specific classifications of nurses: Master's Degree Holders MD/RNs Those with 5 years of acute care experience or more Are you referring to the...

  21. CORI's what is taking so long?

    Ginger's Mom replied to bellynursegurl's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I agree census has been very low and I have seen nurses being sent

  22. Is it worth it to obtain a masters in nursing education?

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

    A MA in nursing is pretty useless. The majority of US schools give MSNs and that is what employers are looking for. I have also found in my nursing career, the MSN jobs such as clinical specialists...

  23. When should I start studying for the NCLEX-RN?

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

    As an American Nurse, I have found the student find it too intense to study for the NCLEX while going to school. I would study what you are learning and learn it well. Nursing Education is geared...

  24. What to do with people who think they know nursing?

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

    Yeah, I agree considering you are not a

  25. Let me be clear there is NO nursing shortage!!!!!!!!! and now THIS????

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

    As I understand the immigration process, there is an expedited visa process for nurses, this is on hold due to retrogression. There is another process called a family petition. This can take over a...