crbetts

crbetts

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crbetts specializes in Progressive Care.


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  1. PCCN failure

    So what do you do differently to pass this time?
  2. Disappointing Travel Pay

    Let me know how it turns out for you. I am just recently beginning to explore travel nursing, and the San Diego area is one of my choices.
  3. I'm kind of in the same boat as you. I was educated in MO, got a job in a small rural hospital on the river in NE MO, and now want to practice in IL where I actually live. I am in the process of submitting the IL RN endorsement app as well. 1. Can a...
  4. What is the nurse-patient ratio where you work?

    Here in rural Missourah, I work in a 24 bed telemetry step-down unit with usually a 4:1 ratio on nights, and no aide, tech, etc. So we do EVERYTHING for our patients. I do understand it is worse other places 5:1 or 6:1, I'm not sure if that's with a ...
  5. Being an ugly nurse

    Dude, what the hell? Nobody cares how you look, this isn't high school. I'm a fat old bald guy as well (40 in Dec). I've been an RN for almost a year and a half. Just don't stink and brush your teeth. Don't screw around and take care of your patients...
  6. So I had my annual review yesterday. My first year as an RN is over! And I got a pay raise! Must be doing something right :-) Anyway, my nurse manager wants me to persue certification as a progressive care (step down) nurse (PCCN exam) Has anyone eve...
  7. Meeting Software

    I'm a new RN as of May at a small rural hospital in Missouri. I live 25 miles from the hospital, and I have to drive in frequently on my days off to go to training and policy meetings. This annoys me. I thought today that some sort of web based meeti...
  8. How old is too old?

    How old is too old? Dead. You're never too old Go for it.
  9. What career did you have before nursing?

    1. TCBY counter 2. Arby's counter 3. John Deere tractor repair 4. Drunk college student (pre-law major, but really majored in EtOH) 5. Car Wash 6. Hot dog factory line 7. Electronics factory temp 8. Pizza Hut warehouse 9. Convience store counter 10. ...
  10. Spinning name badge

    I'm a guy and my badge spins, so the boobs don't matter. (Although, if I don't lay off the cheeseburgers, I may get "moobs" pretty quick). This spinning badge thing frustrates the heck out of me too. I've tried the deliberately flipping backwards tri...
  11. how many shifts in a row?

    I just finished my 6th 12 hr night in a row. It sucked. And I've only been an RN since June.
  12. Would prior IT experience trump clinical experience?

    You NEED that clinical experience. I wish IT people would realize that they need to design systems that work well for the nurses that are in the trenches. These people just sit in some office somewhere and program all day and don't have a clue about ...
  13. BOLC Week Seven: Gas Gas Gas!

    Excellent work, Lunah! I just want to say that I really enjoy reading your posts. I think you should write a book.
  14. So I am doing a presentation for my Nursing Management class on what the New Health Care reform law means to us nurses, and it's SO HARD to cut through all the political crap. Even the ANA site is biased in favor of the law. Of course, there are plen...
  15. IL Licensing Questions New Nurse Transfer from MO

    I've already paid money to MO and submitted an application to get my Authorization to Test for the NCLEX.