Ginger's Mom

Ginger's Mom MSN, RN

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  1. Nurses who can't communicate with their Patients

    Ginger's Mom replied to Ginger's Mom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It is hard for a nurse who has a heavy accent to communicate. My dad was an immigrant with a very thick accent. He worked all his life to overcome this issue. My experience has been that some (not...

  2. June 2009 Visa Bulletin

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

    Fiscal Year: 1 October - 30 September for US Federal

  3. I just picked up malpractice

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

    Leaving informatics! That seems like a huge loss. I can understand wanting to get to the bedside. How about trying home health ? I like it because you can only deal with patient at a time. Anyways...

  4. Do nurses have good medical insurance?

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

    Larger the place usually the more options they offer, that is why hospitals often have the best

  5. Question about going PRN

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

    I have no idea what your hospital policy is for PRNs. I would not recommend it if you count on the health insurance or a steady

  6. Confused and I don't know what to do... PLEASE I really need help!!!

    Ginger's Mom replied to lulu0704's topic in General Nursing

    Where I teach LPN can go to school for one year, then return in January and end in December. It is a good deal since they can work as a LPN while attending school as a

  7. Nurses who can't communicate with their Patients

    Ginger's Mom replied to Ginger's Mom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    sounds like you work with a great group of nurses. when i worked in icu most of my patients were either vented, in a coma therefore unable to

  8. Nurses who can't communicate with their Patients

    Ginger's Mom replied to Ginger's Mom's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Working overtime is dangerous, most quality places cap how much over time a nurse works since it effects patient safety. It has been my experience IEN don't participate in the hospital community - How...

  9. Exuse me while I gloat...just a little

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

    You worked hard and deserved your success

  10. Threatened to be Fired for "patient safety" issues.

    Ginger's Mom replied to crimson and clover's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My last job my NM was NM sister, so I can feel your pain. Fortunately, I was an experience nurse and new I needed to get out. Now I have a great position and have an equal position in the same system....

  11. CPT/OPT in Dallas, TX

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

    One year experience puts you in a different playing field. Can you go back to your former job? Tough situation, I wish you luck. With some experience under your belt they would not have to worrying...

  12. CPT/OPT in Dallas, TX

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

    Sorry to hear about your job offer being revoked. Do you have nursing experience or a new grad? The reason why I ask many hospitals many not want to take on the paperwork of a CPT and OPT for limited...

  13. Is it Advisable to Take NCLEX exam in philippines or in US?

    Ginger's Mom replied to PrettyNurseOnline's topic in Immigration Advice

    Whatever state you are planning on living in should be the state processing your paperwork, since you don't have to worry about a visa, you only have to worry about finding a nursing position. Take...

  14. Need help for continuing my course BSN

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

    Congrads on your new home in the USA. I always say when in Rome...do what the Romans do. America needs your help with the economy, leaving the US spending dollars elsewhere is not helping America....

  15. Threatened to be Fired for "patient safety" issues.

    Ginger's Mom replied to crimson and clover's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was trying to keep an open mind, perhaps you were making up how bad the manager was, but she is completely stupid, all she had to say, it is not our policy to give out references period. Now I know...

  16. Pondering on Foreign Nurses

    Ginger's Mom replied to ICU MAN's topic in International Nursing

    I read hear how Dale City Nurse's family waited 22 years to immigrate to the USA. I welcome all immigrants who go through the process which is painful and lengthly. I also think people ( any...

  17. how people look at US citizens being trained abroad and getting a job?

    Ginger's Mom replied to MassRN1's topic in International Nursing

    If your school is in MA, you will find it hard to get a job with flexibility. Most schools, NP and PA do not recommend you to work while in school. If your school is in another state, you may find...

  18. URGENT! prolapsed uterus or bladder?

    Ginger's Mom replied to rnto?'s topic in General Nursing

    If you can't get the doc in you send the patient to the emergency room. I have never seen a prolapsed bladder and would think that would be a source for

  19. Confused about H1B

    Ginger's Mom replied to n50307's topic in International Nursing

    I feel for you, why did they apply to come to the USA if they can't support themselves ? I know that is off topic, thing is that the US is in a recession right now and a hospital is not going to...

  20. how people look at US citizens being trained abroad and getting a job?

    Ginger's Mom replied to MassRN1's topic in International Nursing

    Since your FP will be in the USA getting a NP job should not be any harder than your classmates. If you are looking to work while in school, it depends where you will be living. If the nurses in your...

  21. Pondering on Foreign Nurses

    Ginger's Mom replied to ICU MAN's topic in International Nursing

    I am not angry. I am trying to speak truthfully, am I happy that nurses can practice in my country and I not allowed to practice in yours, I don't think that is equal and discriminatory and racist...

  22. Confused about H1B

    Ginger's Mom replied to n50307's topic in International Nursing

    The NCLEX is a national test so you results are good for all 50 states. California has been hit hard by the recession with one of the highest unemployment numbers. Are you certified in critical...

  23. Pondering on Foreign Nurses

    Ginger's Mom replied to ICU MAN's topic in International Nursing

    I would like to respond to several issues you posted. I have not seen anger towards IENs coming to the USA, you do have some misconceptions though about American nurses, have you work first hand with...

  24. Being Reported to the Board of Nursing....Need Advice

    Ginger's Mom replied to TEXASWAG's topic in Nursing Career

    Hard to comment without knowing the details. I would hire a lawyer to protect your rights. Good

  25. Nursing Cap

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

    I have not seen a nursing cap in decades, I do not think any school issues