DVorah

Latest Activity

1. How valuable is your OCN?

   DVorah replied to mappers's topic in Oncology

   You'll have to decide if there is enough benefit for you. Obviously, you will be a better and stronger nurse with the in-depth knowledge base that studying for and passing the OCN will give you. My hospital (magnet facility) does pay for the review c...

2. Do you like your long commute?

   DVorah replied to Brian's topic in Rock

   My commute is about 25 miles, much of it interstate. Since I work night shift, the majority of the traffic is always in the opposite direction. I really love the magnet hospital I work at, and my coworkers are fantastic! I also work part-time for a s...

3. Boise Wages

   DVorah replied to NurseVoldemort's topic in Idaho

   most hospitals have a slightly higher starting wage for bsns. as far as facilities go, i think st luke's - boise is the best. as a magnet hospital, it treats nurses very well. if you are full-time, the benefits package is really quite good. i'm not t...

4. Is anyone else totally frustrated with CO nursing?

   DVorah replied to BeccaRN1970's topic in Colorado

   I graduated with my BSN from UCHSC this past summer, and I was absolutely disgusted with the attitudes of the Denver-area hospitals! Given the sheer volume of nursing schools along the front range, the competition for new grad slots is enough to turn...

5. Is 26 too old to go back to school?

   DVorah replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated from my BSN program at 39 years of age -- one of my classmates was actually using his social security retirement to pay his tuition. It is never too late to go back to school -- you are never too old to learn!

6. New Grad wages

   DVorah replied to frixion's topic in Idaho

   The starting wage for a BS prepared new RN at St Luke's Regional Medical Center in Boise is $20.59, plus shift and weekend differentials. Much better benefits package than Denver, CO.