ksims2008 replied to HaleyRoseRN's topic in New Nurse
It will change when you are actually on your own. Right now, your preceptor has the last word and sometimes it is just a matter of "trust". They don't want to be going back and forth repeating same things to two different nurses. Relax. It will chang...
Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I've been talking to many pple and they all tell me to go and try it. I agree w/ you. I'll feel better as time goes by and I learn more and most importantly, feel more confident about my own skills. ...
This may sound like a stupid question but how do I make sure that the CEUs offered in web sites and magazines are accept by the BON? I need to start working on my CEUs but want to make sure they're valid otherwise... waist of money and time... Thanks...
ksims2008 replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Safety
Jesus...I just saw this post and can't help but write...even though we are in february already... makes me cry.... Just hold her. that is why I don't work w/ children... I'd be crying the life out of me... just can't handle it. God bless you for the ...
I'm not sure how much they pay for those positions but I think something around 38-40/h. Again, I'm not a 100% sure. They are harder units to work for because the workload of pts is more, much more higher than ICU. I'd say something like 8-10:1 and ...
I could recomend an agency but I'm not sure if we're supposed to mention names here... just in case it's SEV Staffing. They're pretty good, very organized, pay daily (if you want to), and give 1:1 assistance when you go there. The lady who owns it is...
Yes, I'm a scared but I'll try it and see how it goes. This hospital is a small one with only 8 ICU beds. Another agency nurse who used to work with me in my previous job, has been there and said the acuity is low and I'll be able to handle it ok. Sh...
Oh, I see...I agree w/ you. And I also think you won't have trouble doing overtime. ZHospitals are always in need of staff.... Keep eyes and ears tunned to the bonuses that sometimes they offer to get nurses to do OT, especially on nights....
Overtime pays better than prn in most cases. Do the math. prn varies from $33 to 35/h - no benefits (no pto) overtime is time and a half... plus benefits
With all my respects... but finish nursing school first, get to work in a hospital, and then talk about what you know. I appreciate you point out things that are valuable as having a job/job security. But I betcha your Pollyanna mentality won't last...
Nurses are not united. In fact the very opposite is true. I'm not talking about unions. I'm talking about being united and together fight for change, fight for their rights, for justice and recognition in their profession. One supporting and protect...