MnemonicFanatic

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1. Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

   MnemonicFanatic replied to mcknis's topic in Activism

   I have a carry permit and I carry everywhere within my state. When I carry on my person. I have a holster that attaches to my bra and is basically out of the way, not visible and no one knows I have it unless I tell them. It can easily be gotten to, ...

2. Endorsement & Temporary Practice Permit in PA - timeframe?

   MnemonicFanatic replied to Clovery's topic in Pennsylvania

   Not sure about other states, Missouri issued me a temporary license (I finished my courses, passed the boards in January but the college I attended only 'graduated' one class a year. I had to wait until June to get my official diploma/transcripts) Th...

3. Endorsement & Temporary Practice Permit in PA - timeframe?

   MnemonicFanatic replied to Clovery's topic in Pennsylvania

   When I moved from NJ to Missouri, the TPP gave me about 6 months to work before I needed to get the endorsement. In my case, it gave me time to actually get the 'degree' from the college I attended. (I completed my nursing program in December, took t...

4. JOBS?

   MnemonicFanatic replied to STL2008, RN's topic in Missouri

   While it isn't necessarily the job you may want right away, taking a job at a nursing home isn't so bad if you keep in the back of your mind that it isn't your 'forever' job. Any experience is a bonus. Don't lose hope about getting into a hospital- j...

5. Info needed on patient:nurse ratios

   MnemonicFanatic replied to MnemonicFanatic's topic in Missouri

   Thanks for the replies. It is about what I expected. I was hoping there was a limit written down somewhere in really really small print. The pt:nurse ratio on the unit I currently work on increases daily. (it is up to ten or eleven patients per nur...

6. Info needed on patient:nurse ratios

   MnemonicFanatic posted a topic in Missouri

   I have been searching for information regarding patient to nurse ratios in Missouri and have so far haven't found anything. I quickly looked through the MO Board of Nursing website and turned up nothing. There usually are different ratios allowed f...

7. Best Plus Sized Scrubs?

   MnemonicFanatic replied to NurseBlueBear's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I am 5-10, and well over 300lbs. I found that the Dickies brand of plus sized unisex scrubs works the best for me, especially the pants. Awesome assortment of colors are available, and most will work if you have to wear something specific for your d...

8. Night Shifters... How do you do it?

   MnemonicFanatic replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

   I have been working nights for the last six months (it was five 8hr shifts a week, floating days off, every other weekend). I've always been a 'night-owl', even when I was an infant (much to my mother's chagrin ) I'm starting a new job this week an...

9. Welcome to the Missouri State Forum!

   MnemonicFanatic replied to suebird3's topic in Missouri

   Well, I've been here in Missouri for six months now, and I must say I absolutely love it. It is definitely culture shock for me, but I am experiencing St Louis to the utmost! :clpty: I had applied to as many hospitals in the area as I could find j...

10. does anyone know mandatory nurse/patient ratio in skilled nursing facilities in CA

    MnemonicFanatic replied to leila48's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work in an LTC facility (in the midwest, not California). During the day/evening shifts, a unit will have one nurse (RN or LPN), one med-tech, and up to six nurses aides to care for approx. 35 residents. For the overnight, however, the ...

11. How many questions did you get ?

    MnemonicFanatic replied to pinkypie's topic in NCLEX

    I took the NCLEX back in January, 2009. The terminal I was using sometimes had a lag between questions (okay, it seemed like an eternity, but was probably only a few hundredths of a second longer than usual) I attributed it to the time needed to se...

12. I fell if I start at a ltc I am destroying my career

    MnemonicFanatic replied to expo4u's topic in Missouri

    I was an EMT for many years before becoming a nurse, and I was adamant about never working in an LTC facility. I had seen too much and decided it was not for me. I graduated the nursing program, and where am I working? Yup, LTC. No, it wasn't my ...

13. Welcome to the Missouri State Forum!

    MnemonicFanatic replied to suebird3's topic in Missouri

    :snowflake::snowflake::house::snowflake: :wink2: There is definitely more snow during the winter in MO than here in NJ -snowfall on the Jersey Shore usually amounts to a dusting, and some ice, nothing noteworthy! And, Thank You! I'm so excited to s...

14. Welcome to the Missouri State Forum!

    MnemonicFanatic replied to suebird3's topic in Missouri

    I will be moving to the snowy and cold state of Missouri this April from NJ. I am really looking forward to it. I plan on being in the Chesterfield area to begin with, and who knows where I'll end up once I'm established. I just passed the NCLEX ...

15. Students who move out of state to pursue nursing

    MnemonicFanatic replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Students

    moving out of state will just give you a degree from the college/university you attend. When it comes time to apply for a license and take the Boards, you can elect to take them/apply for it from your home state instead of the state you attended sch...