sparky605

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1. Shift differentials

   sparky605 replied to trn2015's topic in Florida

   I have a similar question, moving to S Florida from Baltimore. It looks like I will be taking a pay cut but cost of living is lower so it's basically the same. I have looked at several hospital websites but not seen any pay scale posted. The jobs don...

2. Moving to Boca Raton, what is the job market like?

   sparky605 posted a topic in Florida

   I have just shy of 2 years experience working as a nurse for a pediatric neuropsych inpatient unit in Baltimore, MD. I have my BSN. I am moving to Boca Raton or Delray Beach. Already have my FL license. I am thinking of moving into a more medical di...

3. Opinions on WGU RN to BSN program?

   sparky605 replied to CHPNrn's topic in Western Governors

   I just finished the program and earned my BSN with WGU. I started January 1st. It took me exactly 6 months. I already had my statistics credit but had to take biochem. I am strong in the biological sciences and I got through the material and passed t...

4. WGU RN to BSN Grads/Current Students

   sparky605 replied to missy26's topic in Western Governors

   I'm in the program now, so far I have finished 32/39 credits in about 3.5 months. The beginning was really easy- history, humanities, biochem... all stuff I already know- just needed to review. Passed each in about a week. Some nursing classes were e...

5. WGU vs. UTA

   sparky605 replied to pmabraham's topic in Western Governors

   I did not look into UT but I am attending WGU for the RN to BSN program. I am loving the competency based program and I am accelerating through the the courses because I have a strong science/nursing background. There is a good chance that I will com...

6. Autism Nursing?

   sparky605 replied to akcw1981's topic in Disabilities

   I work on a pediatric neuropsych inpatient unit at a psychiatric hospital. About 75% of our patients are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. The goal of admission is to stabilize these patients who are experiencing exacerbations of their cond...

7. Maryland Hospital Starting Salaries

   sparky605 replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Maryland

   Jan 2016, new grad offers- RN Medstar Union Memorial: $25 plus differentials Davita Dialysis at Hopkins: $29 NO differentials University of MD Medical Center: $28.XX plus differential St. Joseph Medical Center: $25.65 plus differential

8. Current 2014 new grad pay for Maryland hospitals

   sparky605 replied to Spierre9's topic in Maryland

   January 2016 medstar union memorial $25/hr for new grads, differentials are around $3ish for eve/night/weekend that seems lower than Hopkins anyway you slice it.

9. Pearson Trick

   sparky605 replied to Bhasse08's topic in NCLEX

   I found out that I did pass, so for me, the Pearson Vue Trick worked. YMMV

10. Pearson Trick

    sparky605 replied to Bhasse08's topic in NCLEX

    I took the exam yesterday and tried the trick about 26 hours after my completion time. I got a message that said "...Another registration can be made at this time." Bhasse08 Please keep us updated. I'm wondering if you did pass, will you be able to ...

11. CNA disrespect?

    sparky605 replied to cookiescardio's topic in CNA/MA

    I am working as a CNA while finishing nursing school. I have always felt appreciated and respected by the nurses, doctors, and patients. I love the work I do and feel like I am learning a lot while making a positive difference for the patients. The o...

12. Graduating in December- when to start interviewing?

    sparky605 posted a topic in General Students

    I have heard of people graduating with job offers in place. I am not sure how that works- but I would love to have a job by graduatuon. Do you just go in and apply for nursing jobs and say "I can't start until Jan. 1 because I need to graduate and ta...

13. Medstar health tuition assistance?

    sparky605 replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland

    Thanks so much- I actually got a pamphlet that says just that. Appreciate your help.

14. Medstar health tuition assistance?

    sparky605 replied to sparky605's topic in Maryland

    Union Memorial or Franklin Square

15. Medstar health tuition assistance?

    sparky605 posted a topic in Maryland

    Can anyone tell me how this works for full-time RNs and what the conditions are? I am graduating from an ASN program this year and want to enroll immediately in a BSN program while I work. I have an interview at a Medstar hospital but am having trou...