Jedrnurse BSN, RN

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    2 offers at Hospital, dream job wants interview after accepting first offer

    Jedrnurse replied to Shimmer580's topic in Nursing Career

    Accepting one doesn't preclude you getting to do the other- after a while. Take the sure thing (ER), get that experience, develop a good rep in the hospital and you'll have the opportunity to transfer...
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    12 patients for a new grad to much?

    Jedrnurse replied to Stitchcat's topic in General Nursing

    ARRRGH! I am not saying that short orientations aren't a problem. I realize that poor nursing has consequences and sometimes these consequences lead to a downhill slope that results in increased...
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    any reason to keep Lpn lic. after getting Rn?

    Jedrnurse replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    1. Yes, I cannot speak for every employer. I don't think I claimed that I did. 2. If I saw an absolute dream-come-true position that was listed as an LPN slot, yeah I'd consider applying. 3. re:...
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    12 patients for a new grad to much?

    Jedrnurse replied to Stitchcat's topic in General Nursing

    You sound like you think that I'm a fan of short/inappropriate orientations. I'm not. If you want to advocate change, one of the things you need to do is provide objective data. That's the point I'm...
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    any reason to keep Lpn lic. after getting Rn?

    Jedrnurse replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    My state does allow both licenses to be kept. I have spoken to some employers that prefer not to staff an LPN slot with an RN because they think that the person will be quicker to bail when an RN...
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    12 patients for a new grad to much?

    Jedrnurse replied to Stitchcat's topic in General Nursing

    Your "wow" is pretty hyperbolic, and shows you're making assumptions (false) about the point I was making. (The same hyperbolic tone used on your assertion about short orientation = death that I was...
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    12 patients for a new grad to much?

    Jedrnurse replied to Stitchcat's topic in General Nursing

    Except the "old" definition/acuity of nursing homes are a thing of the
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    $750 CA RN License??? No way!

    Jedrnurse replied to Kdm112990's topic in General Nursing

    Is it discrimination (with all the ethnic/race-based negative connotations that has) or just job protection/protectionism? Honestly, if we have new grads and experienced home-grown nurses here without...
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    12 patients for a new grad to much?

    Jedrnurse replied to Stitchcat's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not writing this to be a smart$$$, but is this provable? I know short orientations for new nurses is a bad thing, but does it (beyond anecdotal stories) result in patient/resident
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    any reason to keep Lpn lic. after getting Rn?

    Jedrnurse replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    The only reason I can think to keep your first license is if RN jobs are in short supply and you see an LPN position you'd be interested in. There are some types of positions (at least in my area)...
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    12 patients for a new grad to much?

    Jedrnurse replied to Stitchcat's topic in General Nursing

    It's disturbing that this is considered a "light" assignment. Honestly, say you're working a truly 8 hr shift. Twelve patients with dsg changes, 2 TF, 2 with nebs, and we all know about the plethora...
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    $750 CA RN License??? No way!

    Jedrnurse replied to Kdm112990's topic in General Nursing

    Low-lying fruit for
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    Hospitals paying for your stay?

    Jedrnurse replied to sillymu's topic in Nursing Career

    Next opportunity you get, facilitate a formal introduction between your boyfriend and reality...
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    Would you do this

    Jedrnurse replied to Flossy73's topic in General Nursing

    You could be looking at a whole new aspect of your career- go for
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    Ain't no fire now, it's gone...

    Jedrnurse replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    Coffee saved, crisis averted!
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    Per diem as a new grad

    Jedrnurse replied to newgrad18"'s topic in General Nursing

    Can you pick up some overtime
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    No More TB Tests?

    Jedrnurse replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! (Although the test sounds like some new Power
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    No More TB Tests?

    Jedrnurse replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I've never actually heard of the blood test, just PPD and X-ray. What is the test
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    It’s that most wonderful time of the year (catching everything)

    Jedrnurse replied to pixierose's topic in General Nursing

    ...at the very least I don't end up using those nasty, worn and stiff bristles. I also change it the 1st of every month. Maybe I should buy some stock in Oral B or some
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    Bring back our childhood diseases!

    Jedrnurse replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    She's happy about having had the disease? Well, one can only hope she also experiences
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    It’s that most wonderful time of the year (catching everything)

    Jedrnurse replied to pixierose's topic in General Nursing

    Ah. I also change my toothbrush after anything like that as
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    It’s that most wonderful time of the year (catching everything)

    Jedrnurse replied to pixierose's topic in General Nursing

    What do you mean by oral care in this instance? Always good to learn a new
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    When to quit/start looking for a new job?

    Jedrnurse replied to forevernurse1211's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say do the research on the steps for the new state's licensure now, and (unless there's a pointed reason to start earlier) give yourself a three month window to get it prior to
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    Part Time Job

    Jedrnurse replied to gravy94's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the suggestion previously made that you pick up some OT (once you're eligible) at your primary job. It can save you some hassle, not working for a second employer... (Just watch out for...
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    ADN-BSN or CC-Transfer to BSN

    Jedrnurse replied to ItsKatato's topic in General Nursing

    You could start off as a liberal arts major at a community college and focus on the pre-reqs you'd need for nursing, with the goal of switching majors. If you do well there, your high school GPA won't...