Eric1233

Eric1233 has 5 years experience and specializes in ICU, Burn, Prison.

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1. VA Step increases

   Eric1233 replied to nyck76's topic in Government

   The VA position I was considering applying to states the annual pay is approx 62k - 99k/yr. I obtained the info from the USAJobs website. It says all pay is commensurate with education / experience. Questions? Does the Board decide your starting s...

2. Starting out Per Diem

   Eric1233 replied to Eric1233's topic in Urology

   I figured as much, thank you for the heads up. I have not spoken to any of the companies in my area. There are quite a few jobs openings listed for acute and chronic (granted for full time). If there are any RN who did start out PT or Per Diem, pleas...

3. Starting out Per Diem

   Eric1233 replied to Eric1233's topic in Urology

   I agree, maybe I can get a part time position perhaps? The problem is the training!! Most companies will not want to spend much on training for a per diem nurse. I want to work about 1-2 shifts per week, maybe more. I work full time as an Nurse Educa...

4. Starting out Per Diem

   Eric1233 posted a topic in Urology

   I have zero experience in dialysis, but was wondering is it possible to start out as an RN in acute or chronic dialysis on a per diem basis. If so, which would be the better choice acute or chronic.

5. California Corrections RN Position Interview: What Should I Wear?

   Eric1233 replied to Nooksta's topic in Correctional

   Competition is heavy in California corrections. Never thought that would be the case, but with better working conditions and higher salaries anything is possible. I recommend you come to impress. Many facilities are interviewing 30-40 nurses for 1 or...

6. Keep on person medication

   Eric1233 replied to amesly15's topic in Correctional

   Medications that do not pose a threat/danger/safety issue to the inmate or other inmates should be given KOP. Only meds such as psych meds, narcs, HIV, TB meds should be given nurse administered. I suggest you ask the administrator what their justifi...

7. Airforce Incentives

   Eric1233 replied to Eric1233's topic in Government

   l plan on joining regardless of any additional incentive. I'm just not in some crazy hurry to get in. I can wait a couple of months for 10-50k in bonus or loan repayment. I was in the Navy for 5 years and signed up for an additional 6 years in the r...

8. Airforce Incentives

   Eric1233 posted a topic in Government

   AF recruiter told me zero bonus incentive for AF reserves. They are only offering an incentive for critical care or flight nurse. Anyone think this is somtihing that will change with new fiscal year in Oct. He told me nothing would change till 2010, ...

9. New Graduates In The Icu?

   Eric1233 replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in General Nursing

   I was upset when I heard my ICU was going to required me to go to med-surg for 6 months. Now, that it is all over and I'm in ICU, I can see how valuable it was. You get the basics down in med-surg, that way when you go to ICU it is not totally over...

10. New Graduates In The Icu?

    Eric1233 replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in MICU

    I was upset when I heard my ICU was going to required me to go to med-surg for 6 months. Now, that it is all over and I'm in ICU, I can see how valuable it was. You get the basics down in med-surg, that way when you go to ICU it is not totally over...