stepaukob

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1. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

   stepaukob replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

   You could leave your current facility and/or change the area of nursing your working in which isn't so stressful. My current position I get to shoot pool, watch tv, hang out and eat dinner with the guys (patients). There's a free rec a trip going out...

2. Does anyone out there enjoy being a Nurse?

   stepaukob replied to Nurse2B2016's topic in General Nursing

   I was always told that I would find my "niche". Each new job I've taken has turned out better than the previous one. I have found one of the best jobs I think I'll ever find. I only work with one other person who is a good worker (excluding patient...

3. Frustrated RN trying to find employment...

   stepaukob replied to AF-Wife's topic in Job Hunt

   Have you tried the VA? Not a bad place to work once you get in.

4. What's it really like to be a nurse?

   stepaukob replied to OhNatasha's topic in General Nursing

   I entered nursing so I would have a job when I graduated school. If I were you I would compare the pay rates with other professions in your area. There are specialities in nursing that may be your fit such as becoming a visiting nurse. Also, do your ...

5. What are the pros and cons of being a nurse?

   stepaukob replied to starnurse2b16's topic in General Nursing

   The great thing about nursing is that there are so many opportunities and specialties that you should be able to find something that fits you well. The biggest negative I have in nursing is that "nursing" always gets blamed when something goes wrong....

6. The VA Medical Center Pay

   stepaukob replied to crystalclear's topic in Mississippi

   Great information. I had to go for an interview to figure out VA pay as nurses do not use the GS pay scale. When I interviewed I was three months away from my BS. After interviewing with the unit manager I spoke with someone from HR. He basically to...

7. Houston! "Oh you're an RN, nurses make great money"- Seriously....

   stepaukob replied to taapple's topic in Texas

   I worked with someone who was doing agency. He would get more per hour ($40.00), would pick up as many shifts as possible (many times working doubles) to get as much overtime as he could. He would also take a good part of the summer off without pay a...

8. Renting your home while traveling, what is your home state?

   stepaukob posted a topic in Travel

   Does anyone rent their home while traveling? I'm thinking about renting my place next spring and getting a small apartment for my daughter in another state. My question is would the state with my house declare me a resident even though I am renting ...

9. GSA Meals and Incidental Expenses

   stepaukob replied to stepaukob's topic in Travel

   The various GSA rates are $39 $44 $49 $54 $59 + $64. I'm guessing you're company looked the state and county and used the rate found on the GSA site. Does your county and state correspond with the GSA rate?

10. GSA Meals and Incidental Expenses

    stepaukob posted a topic in Travel

    Not sure if this has been answered and I apologize if it has. According to the GSA (U.S. General Services Administration) federal/military travelers are given a per diem for meals and expenditures. http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?pro...

11. Another charting question

    stepaukob replied to stepaukob's topic in Travel

    Thanks for all of the input. I currently started at a different facility partly to see how I could function in a new facility. The tasks, meds, and general care were easy to pick up but the computer charting was difficult. The facility uses CIS and i...

12. Another charting question

    stepaukob posted a topic in Travel

    This question is in regards to charting things that are essential. For instance, in one facility I worked we had places to chart in the computer for anyone on anticoagulants as to whether or not there was bleeding of the gums, etc. How much of char...

13. Pros vs. Cons: Starting Career in Psych?

    stepaukob replied to JerseyGuy2's topic in Psychiatric

    My 2 cents: I wanted to go straight into psych but was discouraged by enough employers that I went into med-surg first. As much as I disliked med-surg I'm glad I did. I am currently working in a hospital and will be floating between the psych and me...

14. New Grad feels lost... not cut out for nursing?

    stepaukob replied to soffy's topic in New Nurse

    Sounds normal to me. The worst part I remember is the interrogation performed by the oncoming 3rd shift. Stuck it out if you can, as time goes on newer nurses will be hired and you won't feel so overwhelmed.

15. Anyone passed with 205 questions??

    stepaukob replied to Shantae's topic in NCLEX

    Two people I graduated with were in the 200's, one passed and one didn't. I don't think the amount of questions taken correlates with a passing percentage. When I took mine, I thought I was doing really well and went past the 75 mark, I got nervous ...