SamiRN

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1. What is the difference between LPNs and RNs?

   SamiRN replied to Chameleonchick's topic in LPN-RN

2. Cross Country vs. American Mobile

   SamiRN replied to jack4408's topic in Travel

   On a side note, what is an "exclusive contract"? Meaning what you promise not to work with another company within so much time? I am considering Supplemental Healthcare. Out of everyone I talked to they seem to have the most take home pay..not sure. ...

3. 1st traveling offer! I think it SUCKS! your thoughts?

   SamiRN replied to WendyBensonRN's topic in Travel

   Thats a joke!!!! Psych or not! I cant believe they would even insult you with that offer. I didnt read the replies or see how long ago this was posted, I just stopped short at the wage.Crazy.

4. I hate my job

   SamiRN replied to Disappointed RN's topic in New Nurse

   It never gets better either. Ive all but given up. This career sucks. The doctors, the cattiness, the long hours, the horrible patients...its terrible. I owe a ton of money for nursing school and wish to God I had picked something else. I dont recomm...

5. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   SamiRN replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   I believe nurses eat their young yes...why because they are women. Plain and simple. I have met the cattiest, nastiest, back stabbing women in the world in this profession. NOT ALL...I dont mean all but it is the reason I dont like being a nurse hone...

6. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

   SamiRN replied to bree*'s topic in Job Hunt

   I am now in orientation after a long hard job search. I worked agency to give me income because I could not get on staff anywhere...in 3 states! I was an LPN for almost 7 years, worked in all 3 states also. Have extensive experience in med surg,telem...

7. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

   SamiRN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Relations

   My kids are grown and I am not a "kid" person...I know that sounds mean...but its true. I love my boys more than the world but I do not want to hear about the wonderful witty things your 2 year old said while he was going potty or how many outfits y...

8. Compact States: 1 is enough?

   SamiRN replied to fireline's topic in General Nursing

   Im licensed in Pa, Fl and Sc. Sc being part of the compact but my license also only says for the state of Sc. I was told once I apply for my renewal it will be a compact. Not sure though.

9. Can they rescind job offer due to this at employee physical?

   SamiRN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

   Well, I am sitting here waiting to go to my pre-employment physical....Isnt it amazing how we as nurses are expected not to experience any kind of pain or anxiety???? I have a valid perscription for vicodin. I also have one for tramadol. Ive had them...

10. Lpn no more?

    SamiRN replied to Sheila1982's topic in LPN/LVN

    Hi. I started as an LPN almost 8 years ago and they said they were doing away with them at that time. They were going to use medical assistants. Never happened. Im an RN now and sometimes find it harder to work agency as an RN than it was as an LPN. ...

11. Hi . University of Phoenix anyone?

    SamiRN posted a topic in School Programs

    Im back in school. Just started yesterday and not real sure im liking it, at all. Ive never done online. Has anyone else ever attended UOP for their BSN or MSN? Positive, negatives of it? Im thinking of switching ...not sure what to do but the classe...

12. 10 things to never say to a nurse

    SamiRN replied to lolalolacherrycola's topic in Humor

    How about when I was an LPN and was ask when I would become a "REAL NURSE". I replied, I am a REAL NURSE....."oh, I thought RN meant REAL NURSE and LPN stood for LESS PAPERWORK NURSE"....really?????

13. What pay are nurses making these days?

    SamiRN replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

14. What pay are nurses making these days?

    SamiRN replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    I work for Cynamed Healthcare solutions in Pa, I am agency. I work at a local hospital my pay is $32.00 an hour. I worked for an Agency in Charleston SC before i came here and was making 33.50 an hour.

15. Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    SamiRN replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    Ive been riding all my life. I own a Harley and a VStar. It gives me a sense of freedom that cant be explained. After working long hours and wanting to rip my hair out, a bike ride relaxes me a great deal. A lot of things can kill you. If you arent s...