NursesRock!!

Latest Activity

1. What do you think a fair salary would be for a RN?

   NursesRock!! replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

   I would just like to say that I am a new RN grad (ASN) and I am unhappy with what we are compensated for our services in my area (northwest Florida). Granted I am "new," but I did attend 3 years of a college (pre-reqs included). However, that is what...

2. Pensacola?? LPN Grad in July and moving there!

   NursesRock!! replied to stephierd81's topic in Florida

   I do understand it gets confusing. Another thing you have to take into account is the scope of practice for an LPN in FLA. I know of a hospital in the area that has not hired any LPN's in a long time d/t the fact they can't push meds, do admitting a...

3. Pensacola?? LPN Grad in July and moving there!

   NursesRock!! replied to stephierd81's topic in Florida

   Nope, I dont' mind at all I wish it was easier to find out the pay/benefits at prospective facilities. I only know of one hospital that offers loan payback in the area and it's Fort Walton Beach Medical Center. North OKaloosa does not currently offer...

4. Pensacola?? LPN Grad in July and moving there!

   NursesRock!! replied to stephierd81's topic in Florida

   I will second that !!! I am a May RN grad from Northwest Florida State College (they have a 2 semester long LPN-RN bridge)I live @ 45 min from P'cola. The pay here isn't that great at all but I have accepted a job that will pay off 6000.00 towards my...

5. Took NCLEX RN today!!!

   NursesRock!! replied to NursesRock!!'s topic in NCLEX

   Just an update; I passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Checked with Pearson Vue this am. Good luck to everyone else who has posted on my thread. I wish you the best at passing your NCLEX as well..:anpom:*wine:hpygrp::dancgrp::clpty:

6. Took NCLEX RN today!!!

   NursesRock!! posted a topic in NCLEX

   Just wanted to share with everyone. I took the NCLEX today for the 1st time, I graduated May 4th, 09. The computer shut off @ 75. I had 10 SATA, 1 drag and drop, 2 OB, 2 peds, 10 meds (I never even heard of )4 psych, 4 endo, and the rest was a TON of...

7. How many pages to ATT?

   NursesRock!! posted a topic in NCLEX

   I need to know if I need to bring all 3 pages of my ATT to the testing center, or just the first page? Can anyone share what they did? Thanks in advance!!!

8. Tough Clinical Instructor

   NursesRock!! replied to backhill360's topic in General Students

   Just wanted to say that I can understand your stress. Tonight is my pinning ceremony-ASN. Three of the four semesters I had our "tough" instructor. Previous military nure with no family/heart/or compassion; alot of sarcasm/bitterness/and negative rei...

9. New Grad Hiring Freeze?

   NursesRock!! replied to jlindsey923's topic in Florida

   All I can teel you is that I have my pinning ceremony this Monday. I was very let down with new grad positions in my area, Crestview/Ft. Walton Beach. But, after many job applications I got my first interview and job last week! I am hopeful that by t...

10. Exceptional clinical teacer...gift?

    NursesRock!! replied to lazy_prodigy's topic in General Students

    This semester was the first semester we had a REALLY great instructor. We got together and came up with the idea of a customized bobble head doll that was hand made to look exactally like her!! SHe has a wonderful sense of humor and it fit her to a "...

11. exam tonight...but i'm sick!

    NursesRock!! replied to senecagirl's topic in General Students

    I would just go ahead and take it. At the beginning of this semester I had to have er surgery; I came in (with a designated driver of course) two days later doped up on painkillers drooling (oral surgery) all over myself!!:0) I actually made a B on t...

12. Help with evaluation portion of Care Plan

    NursesRock!! posted a topic in Student Assist

    Hello all. I am having some diff. with my care plan. I already have my 2 priority diagnoses, interventions, rationales, completed. My problem is this. Diagnosis: Impaired skin integrity related to surgical and medical procedures AEB 16 cm incision o...

13. What to expect during a sleep study?

    NursesRock!! replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    My hubby just had a sleep study done. He has SEVERE obstructive sleep apnea. He had a combo study done (where they put the CPAP on the first night). His apnea is sooo bad his pressure is set @ 15! The machine itself is not loud at all, the only thing...

14. Does anybody had seen a nurse with tunnel earrings?

    NursesRock!! replied to Hacker-Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm jumping in late, but here's a bit about me. My ears are 1/2" and yes I wear tunnels most of the time. I work in a hospital and none of the higher ups have ever said anything. I also have . . . let's see- 11 big tattoos- none visible in t-shirt an...

15. Please answer test questions

    NursesRock!! replied to smstar1996's topic in Student Assist

    Here's what I got 1. c 2. b 3. a