Quiet_Storm

Quiet_Storm specializes in LTC.

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1. McKendree University or Spalding University RN-BSN Program

   Quiet_Storm replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Kentucky

   I have heard good things about both programs. Main difference is cost - Spalding costs more but if you get your BSN with them you get a discount on your graduate school tuition. I myself will be applying to both but am leaning more towards McKendree ...

2. do we really need to study?

   Quiet_Storm replied to LaMorLPN's topic in NCLEX

   Yes, I agree with everyone else's posts - you should study. WHy risk what you can help?

3. new grad RN salary at unionized hospital?

   Quiet_Storm replied to nina_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Gulp - that is a huge difference - makes you think hey!

4. new grad RN salary at unionized hospital?

   Quiet_Storm replied to nina_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Good luck and if you get the job - take it if you dont have any other offers snce RN jobs are kinda hard to come by lately

5. How many of you new grad RNS are working in other roles in the hospital?

   Quiet_Storm replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

   I agree. However someone told me that they hire from outside sometimes because the person coming from outside is clueless and more malleable....

6. How many of you new grad RNS are working in other roles in the hospital?

   Quiet_Storm replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

   What a rough experience!

7. ADN nurses with other BS degree

   Quiet_Storm replied to njmomstudent's topic in General Nursing

   I have a BS in Business Admin and am about to finish my ADN next summer. My previous degree certainly helps when selling myself. I too like the above post am planning on skipping the BSN and going directly into an RN-MSN program. REason being first I...

8. Will ACLS certification increase my chances of employment?

   Quiet_Storm replied to bearscrubs75's topic in General Nursing

   What is ACLS and PACLS?

9. Huge Dilemma...please help!

   Quiet_Storm replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Job Hunt

   Go to the peer interview and skip the pinning. Your mission is to get employed and by the looks of it, this may be your jackpot. You can arrange to have a special late lunch / dinner with your parents and friends instead of the pinning ceremony. Nail...

10. How much does money influence where you go....or stay

    Quiet_Storm replied to evolvingrn's topic in General Nursing

    Money talks but you also have to look at the big picture and factor in other things as well. On its own, money cannot help make a big decision like that for me. For example, I am an LPN and get paid $1 lower than other facilities close by in my area....

11. is it easy to find a job with an associate nursing degree?

    Quiet_Storm replied to cheng1988's topic in General Nursing

    I would lay my eggs in different baskets. Apply for RN jobs and at the same time go ahead and apply for BSN program. Have you considered RN-BSN programs? There are now also some RN-MSN programs. Continuing your education in the mean time might be a g...

12. Please enlighten me;is the cna allowed to insert urinary catherer in any state?

    Quiet_Storm replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely not here in Kentucky. Anything invasive should be licensed nursing practice.

13. Any new grads thinking of leaving nursing?

    Quiet_Storm replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about going back to school and getting a MSN degree? That might be a good option too. I am currently in RN school for ADN scheduled to finish July 2011 and, given how hard new grad jobs are to come by, have decided to go into a ADN-M...

14. Specialty with vacation time

    Quiet_Storm replied to RachH's topic in General Nursing

    You may have to cut back on your trip's length of time if thats a compromise you are willing to make - then work PRN jobs so you can give yourself prolonged vacations throughout your career. That way you also get to save money for your trips in-betwe...

15. nursing schools. May have screwed myself...

    Quiet_Storm replied to defhalotones's topic in General Students

    Explore all your options, including your previous school.