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1. Help! Chemistry Assistance!

   sheluke replied to twinjeep97's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Forgive my intrusion...but thought since this was an active thread and about Chemistry, might get some response. It's been a while since I took any Chem classes/labs (ok, a Looong while :-) and I have a friend who has gone back to school and is ju...

2. Where to move to in Va?

   sheluke replied to jodyangel's topic in Virginia

   If you like a more 'country' life, with some hills and beautiful views, but still reasonably close to home, look towards Charlottesville perhaps-you have the mega system sorround UVA, as well as Martha Jefferson. And Jersey is truly not too far to...

3. What do you pay for health insurance?

   sheluke replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

   Agree, and work on the managed care side, that's a pretty good rate for family! Much of it is to do with the employer group itself and it's 'buying power' like anything else; have a sis in Florida who pays over 400 for her family! And from what I've ...

4. Movie: "The Business of Being Born."

   sheluke replied to epiphany's topic in CNM

   Have not yet seen though plan to, but wish had been around when I still taught CB classes. Was a firm believer (still am) that giving birth is not a 'medical procedure' unless there are extenuating circumstances or risks. Loved helping those n...

5. I did it!

   sheluke replied to elizabells's topic in Operating Room

   Don't give up! It seems there is a lot of competition for OR slots and it takes perserverance to get 'in'. Which truly is a great thing, because hopefully that means people are happy there (as opposed to some places that have such high turnover...

6. Be prepared for a silly question....!!!

   sheluke replied to CaitRN2be's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, that actually would have been great! We were required to wear business casual (no jeans) during class time. Scrubs might have been easier.

7. Calling Docs by their first name...

   sheluke replied to zamboni's topic in General Nursing

   Funny when I worked in exclusively peds, almost all the docs were 'DR first name', it was easier and friendlier for the kids mostly. But also seemed more casual for staff, while still keeping the title. When in big teaching hosp-was same as most ha...

8. On mortgages for RNs

   sheluke replied to LovingL&D's topic in General Nursing

   In our area, I have occasionally heard of special deals offered related to mortgages, and usually offered for firefighters, police, and teachers. Our 'hometown heroes' etc. Or sometimes there is incentive to draw these folks into certain neighbo...

9. HamptonRoads.....were is the $$$$

   sheluke replied to Graduate2010's topic in Virginia

   Is your heart set on being an LPN? If it is, that's great but if you are staying in the area, you are going to need to resign yourself to the fact you will take a pay cut, at least at first and plan accordingly. The area is not great for nursing ...

10. It's Eval Time!! Why we're unable to score all "excellent" ratings

    sheluke replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like there should be more room or 'levels' available. There can be a solid "meets expectations" or similar to indicate someone does their job and does it adequately. There should be a level that indicates a high quality performance, while alll...

11. Which Job to Take?

    sheluke replied to NewGradRN2007's topic in Operating Room

    Other thing you may consider to help be a 'tie-breaker': 1. Retention rates-if in one hospital it is common for nurses to have longevity (been there for years) they may be happy in general; as opposed to if one or the other has a high turnover rate (...

12. VERY Important Interview Question!!!

    sheluke replied to LostNurse24's topic in General Nursing

    Have to agree with the others and urge you not go give up after one place-first year (or two) in nursing are such eye-opening times anyway because the 'real world' is often so different than what is in textbooks and clinicals. I would bet if there we...

13. Blue Cross Rejects Critical Surgery for Orange County ICU Nurse

    sheluke replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism

    Ok, once again may resent this, and I am not defending BC, but saying there is a due process that can be followed to ensure this is resolved appropriately- Though I am all for a good appeal when a decision seems wrong...I would discourage anyone from...

14. Just wanted to share...

    sheluke replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you much for sharing this little story, I think that is about the most positive thing I've been privy to all week!

15. Lactation consultant (mentors and preceptors)

    sheluke replied to dnjholland's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have been out of that particular path of practice for few years-however as a former IBCLC of several years, my recommendation is to get involved in working with moms wherever you get the chance. There are LC's in hospitals, in Pediatric offices, a...