PLTSGT

PLTSGT has 20 years experience and specializes in LTC, FP office, Med/Surg, ICU, Dialysis.

Latest Activity

1. Kaplan rn bsn program

   PLTSGT replied to Omahafuturenurse's topic in Nebraska

   Sorry, I can only speak for their online program.

2. Wife is an RN, Can't find job in Las Vegas

   PLTSGT replied to tschaefer's topic in Nevada

   Yeah, I have heard about that kind of program. You pay the hospital for training and experience; essentially, you're working for free.

3. Do I answer "YES," I have used drugs on my state license application? (Pennsylvania)

   PLTSGT replied to zephyr9's topic in Recovery

   If you were in trouble due to drug and is documented, then you don't have any choice but to say "yes." Otherwise, say "no." Yes, it goes without saying that working under the influence isn't safe to say it mildly. But if you are taking care of that i...

4. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

   PLTSGT replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

   Geographic location: NJ Pay rate: SALARIED, $90k In which area / specialty do you work? DIALYSIS What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? RN What type of degree and/or certification do you have? BSN, NONE How many years of experience do you have...

5. ER Nurse Rate

   PLTSGT posted a topic in New Jersey

   Hi there!! I have an interview with the ER manager here in Cetral Jersey. Just wondering what's the starting rate for someone with no ER experience. Thanks a bunch!!

6. going rate of pay for dialysis nurses

   PLTSGT replied to aellisrn's topic in Urology

   Check out glassdoor.com or salary.com. In NJ, I started $29/hr six years ago (2 years RN but no prior dialysis experience at that time).

7. Recovery and Monitoring Program in NJ

   PLTSGT replied to mommybabyRN's topic in Recovery

   I graduated from RAMP early last year (2011). What I learned is sticking with the program and be assertive but don't rattle RAMP's or your group's cages because they may think that you're not compliant! Like most successful graduates do: going under ...

8. Relocating with a Monitoring Agreement

   PLTSGT replied to melanieb's topic in Recovery

   I agree with other posters. Just complete you program before moving. Even being the devil's advocate here, they may even put you back on monitoring for a couple of years. Here's from my personal experience: I applied for a license in one of the west...

9. New Nurse and I dont think dialysis is for me HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   PLTSGT replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

   You are really lucky for getting a job quicker than most recent grads especially with dialysis. A lot of dialysis companies wouldn't even hire nurses who have years of experience as nurses if they don't have dialysis experience.

10. what are the best mens scrubs you have found?

    PLTSGT replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men

    I'm really picky with the fabric since I'd be wearing for at least 12 hours. Some scrubs feel like I'm wearing a burlap. I buy Uniform Advantage, Butter Soft brand. I want my boys comfortable!

11. bag for job interview?

    PLTSGT replied to dadah_vxr's topic in Men

    Manly briefcase is still acceptable. Not cool: shoulder bags.

12. New Nurse and I dont think dialysis is for me HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    PLTSGT replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

    True that! Hospital work is hard compared to dialysis.

13. DSI Renal now Davita?

    PLTSGT replied to Marshall1's topic in Urology

    At least in Arizona, DaVita is buying DSI.

14. Is Everybody Moving to California?

    PLTSGT replied to Sheri257's topic in California

    All states will have their share of rudeness and tax problems. Everyone that I know who moved from the East Coast to California loves it and said that the benefits of living in CA offsets the disadvantages.

15. Is Everybody Moving to California?

    PLTSGT replied to Sheri257's topic in California

    I've compared both states on these categories...NJ wins in rudeness and taxes. Besides CA has much nicer weather.