tiredmomof2

tiredmomof2 specializes in LTC.

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1. Where in the US do they need RNs really bad?

   tiredmomof2 replied to Nazzerena's topic in General Nursing

   There is one hospital in Ruston, LA that needs help. Warning though, LA low paying, but cost of living is low too. It is a nice college town.

2. Does being a Travel Nurse REALLY put more money in your pocket???

   tiredmomof2 replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Travel

   I am a LPN from the south that makes a base pay of $14.75 plus shift diff at local hospital. I am taking a travel assignment where I will be make $30 hour with about half nontaxable, plus insurance. I am looking forward to getting out and seeing...

3. I give in, I'm a COB

   tiredmomof2 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   I am a proud crusty old bat! I have been nursing over half my life. Ha, I had student nurses trembling at I turn around and there is a vital machine with a blood pressure of 74/38. They all just stared at me like deer in headlights as I yelled who...

4. How did the 12 hour shift begin?

   tiredmomof2 replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

   I never want to give up my 12 hour shifts. I currently work 7 on and 7 off. I LOVE IT! There is nothing like having a week off every other week. Yes, I am tired by night 6 and 7, but knowing that 7 days off is a couple of days away I plow through...

5. Going from 30 to 5 ...

   tiredmomof2 replied to Nola009's topic in Med-Surg

   I started with LTC for a couple of years, then transitioned to LTAC where I had 12 patients. I can honestly say that I can work circles around my med-surg coworkers. I am a pro at time management and rarely find taking care of 5 or 6 patients overw...

6. CHS Clinical Ladder Program

   tiredmomof2 replied to nurseCPOE's topic in General Nursing

   My hospital is one of many in the CHS network. I am a new hire and did not hear anything about Clinical Ladder program. What does it involve? Maybe ours is called something different.

7. Keep my cell phone......or landline

   tiredmomof2 replied to Vwpenn's topic in General Nursing

   I did not put my cell on there for contact due to that reason. If they want something from me they can call my house and leave a message.

8. Lisa Arends notes

   tiredmomof2 replied to Karen014's topic in Excelsior

   Nope would not recommend at all! I much prefer SG101, but not the audio version.

9. Anyone use Education Portal

   tiredmomof2 replied to Karen014's topic in Excelsior

   I agree, I also found SG101 audible uninteresting to the say the least. I much prefer Vangonotes. I am also working on using Education Portal for my Microbiology. Now just have to take the time and actually do it.

10. Roll of LPN vs the RN

    tiredmomof2 replied to tiredmomof2's topic in Home Health

    Thank you so much that helps a lot. I appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions.

11. Roll of LPN vs the RN

    tiredmomof2 posted a topic in Home Health

    Hello everyone, I will be starting a new job in home health on Jan. 13th. I have worked in medical offices and my last position was a skilled nurse in nursing home for rehab patients to go home. I only took care of skilled patients. I am ready for...

12. I need another elective, suggestions?

    tiredmomof2 replied to tiredmomof2's topic in Excelsior

    Thanks Barbara, I am going to send you my email address. I still need to come up with one other class that will count toward the degree so I will have everything over with except for the micro.

13. I need another elective, suggestions?

    tiredmomof2 posted a topic in Excelsior

    I am moving quickly here trying to get everything in before Oct deadline. I have completed: Straighterline- Sociology, A&P 1 & 2 Penn Foster- English Comp 100 and Information Lit 103 Clep- 6 hours for humanities Aleks- College Alg. and Stats...

14. Enrollment Payment Plans?

    tiredmomof2 posted a topic in Excelsior

    I know this is a personal question, but I am trying to budget and the new Oct deadline has really messed my plans up. Does anyone know how many and how much the payments are for the enrollment fee. Are you considered enrolled if you are on the paym...

15. One month time I finished

    tiredmomof2 posted a topic in Excelsior

    Sociology, A&P I, and Algebra! Yes, I finished that terrible Sociology course! Next up English, Business Stats and A&P II all from Straighterline.