Nurse1202

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1. pay scale for ohio

   Nurse1202 replied to jma_myangels's topic in Ohio

   Sorry, I have been so busy with term papers that I haven't been online lately!!! Stark State is a 2-yr Associates Degree program. It took me 2 years to do the prerequisites at part-time, though. Technically, it took me 4 years, but many have done i...

2. Left-handed nurses

   Nurse1202 replied to Wuiteroz's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a southpaw also!! This is bad, but I have more problems with the layout of my car's interior than medical equipment, although my DH chalks it up to bad driver syndrome:D I 've found that i have adapted to equipment and procedures, as I do ev...

3. pay scale for ohio

   Nurse1202 replied to jma_myangels's topic in Ohio

   Sorry, it is the same as a P.R.N. position. I set my own schedule. For example: I work 2-3 12 hour shifts per week, and I tell administration what days, how many hours. I can work as many shifts as I want, but my obligation is 16 hours every 3 mon...

4. Charting Chuckles

   Nurse1202 replied to Megan-Cho's topic in Ohio

   BTW, my friend just graduated & didn't find to be funny, But I did: A graduate nurse looks for blood on a bandage hoping they will get to change it; an experienced nurse knows a little bit of blood won't hurt anyone. A graduate nurse looks for a ...

5. Charting Chuckles

   Nurse1202 replied to Megan-Cho's topic in Ohio

   :roll :chuckle :roll :roll :roll Thanks, I laughed so hard my sides hurt!! I needed a good laugh!!!!

6. Where did you go to nursing school?

   Nurse1202 replied to Noney's topic in Ohio

   Stark State College of Technology 2001. Currently enrolled at Walsh University's IDEAL Program for my BSN. 3 more semesters to go!!!!!!!!!!!!

7. pay scale for ohio

   Nurse1202 replied to jma_myangels's topic in Ohio

   JMA, Greetings from Akron!!! I graduated from Stark State 2001. Started out at Summa at 19.75/hr then. I'm at Mercy Medical now. I work per diem now at 32.75/hr. Nice, Huh! Frees up more time to spend with my 2 y.o. I looked into part time posit...

8. Central Lines: saline or heparin?

   Nurse1202 replied to nursemouse's topic in General Nursing

   I work in 2 different facilities, but their policies are the same: Triple lumen catheters 4cc NS. PICC/Midlines: 4cc NS/2.5cc Heparin, unless pt has allergy. 10 cc NS flush after blood draw, no matter the type of access.

9. help with shoes

   Nurse1202 replied to thill's topic in Med-Surg

   I used to wear Reebok walking shoes ( the ones with the air chambers), but I found they broke down too quickly for my budget. I recently discovered the Rockers by Cherokee, and I love them. So far so good (over 3 months) and no pain yet.

10. Need Shift Help

    Nurse1202 replied to takararose's topic in Med-Surg

    I have to agree with chris! I see you are in Ohio. I live in the Akron/Canton area and PRN positions pay 29.00-35.00 an hour with very little commitment and a lot of flexibility. I'm working on my BSN and I work 3 12-hr shifts at this pay rate, but...

11. Tips on exam taking

    Nurse1202 replied to CaliNurs06's topic in General Students

    I agree with the other posters, get yourself some NCLEX books. I found they really helped me when I was in nursing school. Check out your local library they should have some. At least my library does, and they weren't considered a reference, so I c...

12. Going back after maternity leave advice

    Nurse1202 replied to teresab_2000's topic in General Nursing

    Theresa, I began my career 5 months pregnant, and 3 developed weeks after completing my 3 month orientation, my OB took me off duty for preeclamsia (Can't imagine why I developed HTN!) I was off 13 weeks, and then returned to work. I have a pretty ...

13. Offered HHA Position While in School...

    Nurse1202 replied to RN2B4ABBY's topic in General Nursing

    I'm happy that I could help, but don't feel GUILTY for deciding what is best for you!!!! I feel empathy for that poulation also, but you can not feel guilty for deciding what is best for yourself. Life is full of regrets and guilt; but don't feel g...

14. night shifts....

    Nurse1202 replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE NIGHT SHIFT!!!! I have been a nurse almost 3 years and I have worked nights since graduating. I felt the same ambivalence, but I decided to give it a try. Nights allows for a greater amount of independence in your practice (my opinion), beca...

15. Nursing Scholarships?

    Nurse1202 replied to prairiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about nursing scholarships; I had a hrad time finding them also. I do have a suggestion though: try to find a nursing assistant position within a nursing home or hospital. many of these facilities will train you, while you are obtainin...