IndependentMN

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1. Non-rebreather taper to room air

   IndependentMN posted a topic in Pulmonary

   I work in a home care setting and one of my patients uses a non-rebreather mask with the side port tabs removed. Protocol states to start flow rate at 8LPM and once 90% reached start to taper to room air by 1L per 10 minutes. Is this safe? And if n...

2. New grad pay ?

   IndependentMN replied to s5426's topic in Minnesota

   It will also make a difference if you are a 2 year vs 4 year for starting pay. I believe most hospitals that are union are on the same pay scale in the Minneapolis area. (which I believe is all major except Fairview Ridges which opened during a majo...

3. Chances of a new grad starting in an ER

   IndependentMN posted a topic in Emergency

   I graduate with my RN in December and I really would like to work in an ER. Anything I've seen locally requires a years floor experience minimum before moving into an ER. Background is I've worked as an LPN for 6 years and in healthcare for over 12...

4. Hospitals in MN (Minneap/Rochester)

   IndependentMN replied to stephieannie's topic in Minnesota

   I worked for Mayo in Rochester and am at Fairview now. Mayo started their RNs out at about 26/hr and Fairview is around the same, Mayo only hires BSN nurses now though from what I'm told by former coworkers. There is also Olmsted hospital in Roches...

5. Where do I start

   IndependentMN replied to possiblestudent's topic in Minnesota

   I've been looking into a lot of schools out here and I decided to do the LPN program at DCTC first. I was wait listed at two other schools for the 2 year RN program and decided to just get my LPN and then do LPN to BSN because it is less competitive...

6. Bachelors vs. Associate

   IndependentMN replied to NickieSever's topic in Minnesota

   I would say to go for your BSN and here is why: Mayo Clinic in Rochester is requiring a BSN for new hires effective immediately, Fairview hospitals has been asking RN hires who have only an associates to sign a contract stating they will go back for ...