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I have to disagree. Most hospitals have migrated to EMR & RNs are able to fill in online forms

Posted By: rather than do a lot of writing. (sm) on 2006-12-04
In Reply to: school - anon

My husband is an RN at an acute care facility and he loves his job.  He has dual majors.  One in computer science and the other in Nursing.  He decided he didn't want to sit behind a desk plinking on a computer all day and really wanted to do something with his life that would help people.  Being an RN is not just about the money, it is about caring for those in need.  Seriously, think about the reasons you would be entering the nursing field.  If it's just about money, you'll be disappointed.  However, if you are the type of person who likes caring for others, then by all means, go for it.  All the best!


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Transcription from Forms
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It's a long blank for just time ???
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I MISSED IT-CAN YOU FILL ME IN?
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Bidding on new account - states that they will provide specialized forms such as letterhead, *sm*
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But where in the world do you find someone to fill in? nm

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I haven't had to fill up in a couple of weeks.
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Classy my ____--you fill in the blank....
--I saw the clip of Walters announcing Jones' failure to return. That was very practiced and classy, I'll hand her that; but then she's had lots of experience and people to help her craft such an announcement.

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Her reasons for handling her announcement at the time and in the way that she did also made perfect sense if you listened to her closely and carefully.

I was in her situation once--unfairly "let go" and for totally bogus reasons from a large local San Francisco, CA, foundation.

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I was in shock at what had just happened, left my supervisor's office, wandered into the kitchen for something to eat/drink.

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