rnmaven

rnmaven has 35+ years experience and specializes in CTSICU, SICU, MICU, CCU, Trauma.

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1. What school do you attend?

   rnmaven replied to fnimat1's topic in New Jersey

   Yes I did receive my MSN from Monmouth. What can I help you with? What other programs are you considering and what "track" are you considering?

2. IVPB tubing change

   rnmaven replied to oldnewnurse's topic in Infusion

   You don't need a special pump to backprime. If the secondary tubing is connected at the upper Y-site on the primary line, you just lower the secondary IV bag and the primary solution will backprime up the seconday line and flush it out. Like I said...

3. NP w/no desire for RN?

   rnmaven replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in NP

   I don't know the exact numbers, but diploma schools do still exist in the US. My almamater, Muhlenberg Hospital School of Nursing is still alive and well. Back in 1974 they had the vision to collaborate with an associate degree program and at least...

4. NP w/no desire for RN?

   rnmaven replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in NP

   I agree that in order to enter a NP school the RN should have a good solid foundation in experience at the bedside. That experience is invaluable in creating a foundation upon which an advanced practice is built. You will be a better autonomous clini...

5. "Your servers today will be..." Opinions please!

   rnmaven replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Geriatric

   Dear Nascar Nurse, Please print out all of these responses and make an appointment with your DON to discuss. Healthcare facilities seem to have bought into the notion that they should operate like a hotel or Disney World in order to be successful. If...

6. Moving to NJ, need advice...

   rnmaven replied to kjt2004's topic in New Jersey

   West of Newark is nice: Milburn, Summit. South of Newark try Cranford, Kenilworth, Clark, Westfield. You can also find some nice new condos in the Bayonne and Jersey City area if you are looking for a closer to NYC city lifestyle. Go on NJ.com and...

7. Agency contracts vs "Per Diem" work full time

   rnmaven posted a topic in Agency

   I've been working for an agency on a full time basis for almost 4 years now. It has been fairly consistent work. I've been cancelled on occasion but for the most part, I get all the work I want and need. Recently there seems to be more pressure to ta...

8. NY LPNs: How are you coping?

   rnmaven replied to tankity's topic in LPN/LVN

   Try this site: and search thru the links......I'm sure that they have something about the plans for BSN in NYS. http://www.op.nysed.gov/nursing.htm (You're going to have to copy/paste this link because I don't know how to transfer links over.....sor...

9. NY LPNs: How are you coping?

   rnmaven replied to tankity's topic in LPN/LVN

   I was trying to search this site to look for the news item that was posted awhile back re: the BSN requirement in NYS but couldn't find it right now. Anyway, it is true that the state of NY is going to go BSN as the minimum requirement for sitting f...

10. NJ Staffing Disclosure Law signed by Governor!

    rnmaven replied to trita's topic in New Jersey

    So here is a monumental FIRST step towards safe staffing laws in NJ and no responses? I am surprised but also not surprised to see that basically no one has responded to this post! That is the problem I see in the state of NJ. I see the CA nurses ...

11. Pay for agency nurse

    rnmaven replied to DLHRNUSAF's topic in Agency

    You should definitely finish up your LPN to RN goal but DON'T move to NJ! Even though the pay rates quoted seem great, it all gets eaten up by the cost of living here! For example: Current pricing on new construction in my town $725,000 for a 4 BR ho...

12. jersey nurses

    rnmaven replied to ebeRN's topic in New Jersey

    Why don't you look at Jersey City Medical Center.......I have a friend who ended up with a package close to $85,000 in their new trauma center. Nights. Living in Jersey City you'll find lots of work.......but you'll need to convert that license to N...

13. How do you stay awake?

    rnmaven replied to Compton's topic in General Nursing

    Night shift is tough......sometimes when you're really busy it's a breeze but since we NEVER get OFFICIAL breaks it's hard to keep going though those 12-13 hours and be totally awake. Believe it or not, we DO try to let the patients get some sleep s...

14. nj salary survey

    rnmaven replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey

    You might want to check back with RWJUH re: hiring. They have had to use alot of agency again lately so maybe they need more nurses.

15. nj salary survey

    rnmaven replied to rnman's topic in New Jersey

    I'm very surprised to hear that someone in South Jersey is making $40/hr. Around Monmouth County which certainly has a high cost of living, I think the nurses are tops $27/hr and that's with a night differential. $40 sounds more like a PerDiem rate...