bamaguy1989

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1. Tennessee RN Salary

   bamaguy1989 replied to Ellie_RN's topic in Tennessee

   I took an outpatient oncology job that pays close to $28/hour in Nashville. I have 4 years experience and BSN

2. MSN, DNP, or PhD -- Which is right for you?

   bamaguy1989 replied to JanineKelbach's topic in Post Graduate

   When I see articles like this I'm always tempted to think about getting my DNP. Finishing MSN next year.......

3. Columbus State University Fall 2016 Applicants for online Family Nurse Practitioner

   bamaguy1989 replied to Missy BSN's topic in NP Students

   I was accepted as well. Working on lining up a preceptor and finishing sending in all the required paperwork for clinicals. Excited to begin this next journey!

4. Columbus State University Fall 2016 Applicants for online Family Nurse Practitioner

   bamaguy1989 replied to Missy BSN's topic in NP Students

   I'm researching that program and thinking of applying. I just graduated from their RN to BSN program in August and I really enjoyed it.

5. MSN/FNP advice

   bamaguy1989 posted a topic in Post Graduate

   I have been a nurse almost 3 years now and just finished my RN to BSN program last month which I really enjoyed and did well in and am already thinking about returning to school next year for my master's degree. I am torn between leadership and FNP a...

6. Columbus State Online RN-BSN

   bamaguy1989 replied to futurenurse2014's topic in Online Learning

   Not really. Was looking on here to see if any one else had advice. I have heard its a good program though. I think a few nurses at my hospital went there for RN to BSN. What ADN program did you attend? And do you have a lot of general courses to take...

7. Columbus State Online RN-BSN

   bamaguy1989 replied to futurenurse2014's topic in Online Learning

   I will be starting next month as well. Only taking 2 classes for the first 7 week session. I am taking NURS 3191 & 3293 first

8. Questions for all Med surg nurses

   bamaguy1989 replied to JulieLaneShaw's topic in Med-Surg

   What is your nurse to patient ratio? usually 4 to 5 patients per nurse and a charge nurse with no patients on day shift only. Night shift has same ratio but charge has patients always. Do you have cna's all the time (do they get called off) Supposed ...

9. POLL: nurse-to-patient ratio

   bamaguy1989 replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

   I work med/surg. Average is 4 to 5 patients per nurse. Have had bad nights where we did have to go to 6 or 7. Hopefully that will not happen again since our hospital is beefing up the PRN staff now

10. When Giving Report Please....

    bamaguy1989 replied to lilarox's topic in General Nursing

    I work med/surg and we are supposed to start report at 6:45. Last week this nurse that is float pool( and every floor dreads when they learn she is coming to their floor that day) did not start report until 7:30. She basically told me nothing....as u...

11. ughhh... Hail all the floor nurses

    bamaguy1989 replied to nichefinder's topic in General Nursing

    I'm almost at the one year mark on a medical floor and couldn't imagine being anywhere else. Yes it can be very stressful some days but I really do enjoy my job.

12. What's the nurse-patient ratio in your unit?

    bamaguy1989 replied to Niki_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would die if 7 to 11 patient was the norm. I get stressed when I have 6 on my med/surg floor.

13. Phasing out noc shift differential in acute care?

    bamaguy1989 replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I would be ******! I get $2.70/ hour for nights, $1.50/hour for weekends and $1.50/hour for charge nurse. I need all the extra money I can get!

14. What's the nurse-patient ratio in your unit?

    bamaguy1989 replied to Niki_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work on the medical floor in a Georgia hospital and typical is starting with 4 to 5 patients. I have had to go to 6 patients a few times which is usually awful! I work nights but on days they at least have a charge with no patients. Also CNAs are s...

15. Charge nurse

    bamaguy1989 replied to proud nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have only been a nurse 9 months and they already have me filling in as charge. I work at night and we take a full team just like the other nurses. We make the assignments for our shift and the next night, check the crash cart, check med room humidi...