RN4vets

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1. Religious accommodation means no Saturdays....ever?

   RN4vets replied to momto6msn's topic in General Nursing

   SummitRN, I'm all on board to join your congregation....as long as I don't have to wear any funny hats or itchy garments!

2. VA jobs

   RN4vets replied to simbaman's topic in Government

   Most probably would be hired as a Nurse I, followed by a two year probation with annual reviews (from date of employment) for a Step increase as well as yearly cost-of-living increases (determined by the President) in January. Keep in mind that unde...

3. VA jobs

   RN4vets replied to simbaman's topic in Government

   As evidenced by my username, I've been a VA Nurse for 25 years. The multi-billion dollar facility in New Orleans hosted a cattle call recently for RNs to help fill over 400 RN vacancies. The Outpatient Clinics and some of the Specialty Clinics have...

4. Trouble getting a job in a "Good Ole Boy Town"

   RN4vets replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   New Orleans, LA had a ribbon cutting ceremony last week on their new billion dollar medical center. However, they aren't taking their first outpatient until next month, and no acute care admissions until sometime next year. Part of the reason is th...

5. Nursing License with Felony

   RN4vets replied to desperado316's topic in Criminal

   Wholeheartedly agree with scully4174. "Get an attorney, do not go alone. Have at least 3 witnesses you can call on your behalf. Just be truthful and admit to your mistake and own it."

6. Public Urination! License Renew

   RN4vets replied to male_murse's topic in Criminal

   Having served as a commissioned LEO, I can assure you that you indeed were "arrested" by means of the "ticket" you were issued. In law enforcement terms (which your attorney should have explained!), you received a Summons to Appear, which is a non-p...

7. Soon to be convicted felon

   RN4vets replied to Jron91's topic in Criminal

   Don't know anything about California's requirements for licensure. Here in Louisiana, we renew our license annually. One of the questions asked is whether or not you have been arrested or received a summons (which is a non-physical, on paper only t...

8. Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

   RN4vets replied to Xtina, BSN, RN's topic in Relations

   The unfortunate answer is that HER supervisor was exponentially WORSE, and could clear a hallway with the sound of her voice! Within microseconds of her appearance, every living soul would scramble and scurry to find places to hide. My most effecti...

9. Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

   RN4vets replied to Xtina, BSN, RN's topic in Relations

   Hah!!! "Weak Leadership" "Why wasn't it addressed definitively?" EXCELLENT QUESTION!!! At our facility, the Nurse Manager of our Outpatient Clinic had a horrible reputation as a blatant bully for years, even from her days as a Charge Nurse on th...

10. Anxiety following patient death

    RN4vets replied to Hockeynursing's topic in General Nursing

    *Hockeynursing* "Forgive me if I'm corny, it's been an emotional day." My dear, the day that one of your patients dies, ....and you feel nothing......THAT's the day it's time to get out of this profession. I'm grateful that after 40 years my tear du...

11. Marine Corps Reserve & Nursing School

    RN4vets replied to nishey94's topic in Government

    nishey94 anchorRN, BSN Pro I can't speak for the Army or the Air Force but I'm active duty in the Navy's Nurse Corps and can help answer any Navy questions you may have. ...saw this post on another thread...looks like someone who can answer som...

12. Marine Corps Reserve & Nursing School

    RN4vets replied to nishey94's topic in Government

    ********************************************************* *********************************************************** ...A "life changing" Boot Camp....my dear, there is NOTHING ON EARTH to compare to Marine Corps Boot Camp. You have to experience...