BettyBoop01

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1. My reality of becoming an RN

   BettyBoop01 replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

   Tried that, it didnt work out. I ended up with renters (chosen with a "thorough screening" from the property management company I paid) who didnt pay and a lot of damage I ended up footing the bill for. It took 6 months of nonpayment to get them out....

2. My reality of becoming an RN

   BettyBoop01 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Well there you have it, becoming an RN was officially the biggest mistake I have made thus far in my life. I am throwing in the towel and going back to my former career if they will have me. I had a good paying job, plenty in my retirement savings, m...

3. I am doing a paper for school.... please post your opinion

   BettyBoop01 replied to jaclynshroyer64's topic in General Nursing

   Definately the poor staffing. They are cutting the secretary hours, cutting the cnas, and giving the RNS more patients. So now we have more patients and less help. And then on top of the added workload, you had to answer the phones, put in orders, et...

4. New Grads ....how long until they can float ?

   BettyBoop01 replied to DaddyO's topic in General Nursing

   My floor you could float right off orientation, and it was traumatizing. It was also not safe.

5. I need to make a decision: new grad MGH ICU or ONC floor.

   BettyBoop01 replied to newnurs02's topic in General Nursing

   Do you like your current job? Just curious.

6. Can I still look for tech job if I'm graduating in May?

   BettyBoop01 replied to StudentNurzNK's topic in General Nursing

   Of course you can! Tech experience is so helpful! You graduate in May, but then you will be studying for the boards. You can work as a tech while searching for an RN job and it will certainly be worth having on your resume. Try to get a tech job on t...

7. Medical unit or surgical unit for a new grad ?

   BettyBoop01 replied to n.nclex's topic in New Nurse

   What type of surgical floor? Is it general surgical? Or like Ortho? GI? Bariatric? Plastic Surgery?I worked on a general surgical floor, with scheduled and trauma surgeries. I love surgical, very rarely do we get patients on precautions (they go to m...

8. Anyone know of any dialysis programs in GA that cater to LPN

   BettyBoop01 replied to SuzieL's topic in Georgia

   If I were you with your experience I would just apply right to the dialysis clinics. They offer pretty extensive training from what I have read. The two big ones are Fresenius and Davita. Can't hurt to try!

9. What would you rather do?

   BettyBoop01 replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

   The least expensive hotel room I found was 64 a night, so for 3 nights that is almost 200 a week. It is a remote area, not much going on I am shocked there isn't anything cheaper. I am going to try priceline, I have not used it before. I do not real...

10. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    BettyBoop01 replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts

    How much does it cost to park at MGH? How much to commute via the T? I really think overall it would end up costing you. But sometimes you have to take what you can get until you can get what you want.

11. What would you rather do?

    BettyBoop01 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Would you rather commute an hour and a half each way (knowing your shift starts at 530am) and pay all the gas prices and wear and tear on your car, or rent an apartment (which will cost a little bit more) and be away from your spouse for 4 nights a w...

12. What do you think ....

    BettyBoop01 replied to FutureRN618's topic in General Nursing

    Purposely understaffing to boost profit.

13. Why do night shift nurses get paid more when day shift clearly does MORE work?

    BettyBoop01 replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Relations

    Switch to nights then, it will be sooo easy. You will get paid more and you can shop online while all your patients sleep. Ignorance is bliss. Carry on.

14. Current Piedmont RN Residency

    BettyBoop01 replied to optimusRN's topic in Georgia

    Optimus RN Sorry I missed your post. I did interview for the position. They were supposed to let us know one way or another if we got it in " 3 weeks or so" . Still have not heard anything. It was a tough interview.

15. MGH is offering new grad ICU internship for $11.44 an hour?

    BettyBoop01 replied to DisneybearRN's topic in Massachusetts

    I think less than 12 bucks an hour is offensive. That being said, they will most definately fill every spot because of the new grad glut in Massachusetts. I bet it will be really competative too and tough to get into. If you are unemployed, this wou...