starlight88

starlight88 has 3 years experience and specializes in Endoscopy.

Latest Activity

1. NICU to L&D/MB and Vice Versa

   starlight88 replied to millerdj's topic in NICU

   labordude, can you talk more about moving from NICU to L&D? How were you able to make a successful transition to L&D? I'm really interested in going to L&D, but there is an opening in the NICU. What other recommendations do you have to m...

2. HATE my job (vent post)

   starlight88 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in New Nurse

   Just wanted to give you some support and say hang in there. I've had a similar experience, having had a job that I've hated and I've recently found another job. You're doing the right thing trying to find another position. There is light at the end o...

3. Endoscopy Interview Questions

   starlight88 replied to starlight88's topic in Gastroenterology

   Thanks so much!!!

4. Endoscopy Interview Questions

   starlight88 replied to starlight88's topic in Gastroenterology

   Thank you cardiac luv, this is very helpful! During your interview, did they ask any unit specific questions?

5. Endoscopy Interview Questions

   starlight88 posted a topic in Gastroenterology

   Hi, I'm a nurse with 6 months experience in med surg going for an interview in Endoscopy. I've searched the board, but wanted to see if there were specific questions asked during the interview to help me prepare? Thanks in advance.

6. Absolutely miserable

   starlight88 replied to slippersocks's topic in New Nurse

   What kind of nursing did you end up going into Everline ?

7. Engagement Ring help!

   starlight88 replied to a_nurses_bf's topic in General Nursing

   When my husband and I went ring shopping we told the saleswoman what I did for a living and she recommended a lot cut diamond. My ring doesn't rip through gloves and I wear it to work.

8. My turn to share--I beat NCLEX

   starlight88 replied to loveSBK's topic in NCLEX

   Did you do a Kaplan course or just buy the qbank?

9. HUC or ED tech?

   starlight88 replied to duskyjewel's topic in CNA/MA

   Hi! I am a CNA that can also HUC and I wanted to ask, what do you find appealing about either position? I HUC now and while it breaks up the routine from being on the floor it comes with its own stressors. Do you desire to learn the clerical side?...

10. Emergency Rooms

    starlight88 replied to MVitiello's topic in CNA/MA

    How stressful is it working in the ED? I currently work on a med-surg floor and I am thinking of being an ED tech. Also how does it the ED differ from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift?

11. paid in pesos?

    starlight88 replied to floridaisawful's topic in New Hampshire

    I'll PM you when I get enough posts.

12. Need STAT advice ~lowball job offer~

    starlight88 replied to Conqueror+'s topic in Job Hunt

    Have you looked at bls.gov and looked at what the average hourly or annually rate for nurses make in your area? That might help. It also differentiates between what type of facility you work in.

13. paid in pesos?

    starlight88 replied to floridaisawful's topic in New Hampshire

    I'm an lna at an nh hospital. I would say pay is starting at $12/hr and up. You may be able to negotiate based on your experience. I applied to elliot hospital, but did not ultimately end up working there. I never heard from them actually, so con...