Ginger's Mom

Ginger's Mom MSN, RN

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  1. Referring to CMA's as nurses

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

    There are no nurse regulators like there are no Physician regulators. States are governed by the BON. IN my state all name badges have to have the position title in the name badge. Some hospitals have...

  2. Updates for U.S : Many position available

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

    SuzzieZ I don't know where you are from. Yes immigrant nurses are coming. But not in the numbers you would think. From example the Philippine government reports US: from 373 in 2004 to 133 in 2006, I...

  3. lpns in hospitals?

    Ginger's Mom replied to VM85's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    MGH does not hire LPN for inpatient nursing. Spaulding, NE Sinai, Braintree, and Kindred does as well as the

  4. Getting scared of all this talk about LPNs not in need/phasing out/"good for nothing"

    Ginger's Mom replied to midnight*sky's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have been a nurse for over 30 years and this talk has been around all this time. LPNs are being phased out in hospitals but I don't think the health care system can function without

  5. Doctor's Office Nursing Positions?

    Ginger's Mom replied to Shadow31's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The only place the requires nurses are clinics located in hospitals. Usually they hire LPNS. Look up Harvard Vanguard they usually have plenty of RN

  6. How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    Ginger's Mom replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Four wheel drive and leave early. I always have made it in to work on snow days ( and icing

  7. Is is frowned upon to switch jobs

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

    When you are short on nursing experience, it does not look good to switch positions frequently (unless there are life changing events in your life). Once you get experience you can become a traveler...

  8. Immigration Issues That You Need To Be Aware Of

    Ginger's Mom replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    I am sorry you feel that way. I see endless posts on how to file the paper work for visas, nclex, and renewing licenses with many helpful responses for free. Many of the negative posts are referring...

  9. Immigration Issues That You Need To Be Aware Of

    Ginger's Mom replied to suzanne4's topic in Immigration Advice

    Even if you do a boarder crossing by land, a nurse won't be able to find legal employment as a nurse. So I don't get your point. The laws are clear it is the enforcement that is not uniform. But...

  10. Say NO to LPN Progams in Philippines

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

    There is no demand for LPN aboard and further more this program is not accepted by other

  11. Nurses to usa not the answer to ofw crisis

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

    Thank you for the post. Finally the is acknowledgment that out of 500,000 nurses only 0.0474 % came to the US in 2007. And who knows in 2008 but it is lower. You have better chances gambling! I agree...

  12. Volunteer Nurses: Counted as a Work Experience?

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

    Good luck finding a job in the OR. It is a position in demand in the USA. Sounds like you have the right attitude and that you had good clinical instructors who held you to high standards. Let us...

  13. NSQIP Clinical Nurse Reviewer

    Ginger's Mom replied to MamaTheNurse's topic in Quality Improvement

    They just changed the requirement, you no longer need to be a RN to do this position. Good luck with your new position. My advice is to get automated, it is the only way to do the program. Good Luck,...

  14. Investigative Consumer Report ?

    Ginger's Mom replied to miksyrak3's topic in General Students

    This is new on me. I have heard pulling a credit score before applying for a position.

  15. New RN dreams of going to OR

    Ginger's Mom replied to Guest296136's topic in Operating Room

    Some areas require to complete a perioperative nursing course, of course the hospital should assist in this

  16. I have no other choice!!!

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

    Why won't they hire a BSN? It is the new grad part you may have an issue with. What you having going in your favor is the 12 month Coop. Only one school does that ( North Eastern ) and it is looked...

  17. Whats your clinical instructor/student ratio? Should I change a program..

    Ginger's Mom replied to miniangel729's topic in General Students

    I have 8 students that is what most facilities will allow. The State ( MA) caps at 10. Ideal is having 6, I had 7 last semester and that was

  18. I have no other choice!!!

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

    http://www.mwmc.com/CareerAndEducation/JobOpportunities There are two hospitals in this system, Natick, Lenoard Morse and Framingham, Framingham Union, Looks like they have 48 jobs most are per diem....

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

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

    It seems like the BON is not too concerened about your nursing practice ( which is very good). Home care is a good place where you can only see one patient at a time. Also usually they are flexible...

  20. What can an LPN do besides LTC?

    Ginger's Mom replied to CloudySue's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I had a few teachers when I taught at the PN

  21. Is Boston good for jobs for new grads?

    Ginger's Mom replied to dinah77's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    To be a Magnet hospital , the hospital must have BSNs. I agree with you, since I am a diploma grad. I bit the bullet and got my MSN. It is not going to go away. Having even one year nursing experience...

  22. License Reinstatement After Revoke Is There Hope?

    Ginger's Mom replied to robigayle's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Unless you need Money to pay your rent, I would wait for a nursing refresher course. Working as a CNA one day and a few months later as a Nurse would draw attention. You can do it. Don't be nervous....

  23. 3 weeks enough time?

    Ginger's Mom replied to Wondergirl0905's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You make my theory good nursing student has no problems with the NCLEX,

  24. job change was a HUGE mistake... now what? Nurse Manager advice?

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

    Wonderful news, best to cut your losses early. You are lucky. But you also must be a good

  25. PI nursing graduates?

    Ginger's Mom replied to pnaych1k's topic in International Nursing

    COMMISSION ON GRADUATES OF FOREIGN NURSING SCHOOLS QUALIFYING EXAMINATION - CGFNS is the test you are referring to. It is required that evidence of passing on the Commission on Graduates of Foreign...