sitterwoman

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1. First week of Chemistry

   sitterwoman replied to GraceyB's topic in General Students

   One thing I do when I get stuck in a class is go to the library or the bookstore and get a couple of books on the same subject. Often other books will emphasize different things and fill in the holes that your book or professor might not cover so we...

2. "Let go" from new onc residency

   sitterwoman posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just "let go" from my new nurse residency from major urban hospital (onc unit). Now what? They liked me, said I was good with pts, but hands on clinical skills were not good enough and I really did feel overwhelmed. My quickie second BS program on...

3. Stiff Neck

   sitterwoman replied to frannybee's topic in General Nursing

   It could be due to stress. Have you been under an unusual amount of stress lately? I have had stiff neck problems due to stress and I have talked to two other people who have had the same. This is to the point of being practically debilitated so i...

4. Advice for vein/foot problems, RN job options

   sitterwoman posted a topic in General Nursing

   Has anyone had varicose vein leg and foot problems and found good solutions they could pass on? If you had vein stripping or sclerotherapy, did it solve your problems? Can anyone suggest new RN positions where I would be on my feet minimally for a...

5. New Grad sign-on bonus negotiation

   sitterwoman posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am looking for a new grad residency in Seattle and I haven't seen any sign-on bonuses advertised here. Has anyone heard of new grads negotiating for them when they aren't advertised? My best friend sells real estate and she thinks I'm nuts for no...

6. New Grad Pay!!

   sitterwoman replied to crp2000's topic in General Nursing

   The hospital where I am going to start pays $21.70 plus $4 evening or night differential. This is Seattle and it costs about $750 a month for a one bedroom apt. No bonuses are being advertised in this area though.

7. Hiring negotiation

   sitterwoman posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi all this is my first message, Is it unusual for new grads to try to negotioate for hiring bonuses even though the hospital does not advertise them? I graduated from a school in PA but moved to WA state (Seattle) not realizing they won't let you ...