Lisa - RN

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1. wild,suzy k, navy, buck,hollykate,level II, etc

   Lisa - RN replied to CEN35's topic in General Nursing

   So nice to put a "face" to your names! My name is Lisa (big surprise), graduated with my RN a year ago at the age of 44. I am currently in an RN to BSN program with graduation set for December. Prior to nursing I contracted for years in the nuclear ...

2. Professional Attire for Nurses

   Lisa - RN replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

   I literally DREAM of wearing something more smart or professional looking. Like Susy K, we are issued uniforms, 5 pairs of tops/pants, but we choose to either bring them home to wash, or the facility will wash for us. All nursing staff - that is, UAP...

3. How much do you make?

   Lisa - RN replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

   1. RN 2. ~1 year 3. Staff Nurse on Acute Med-Oncology combined floor in VA hospital in Salt Lake City 4. Just got a raise - $16.11/hr (no bene's, could not afford them). Also, 10% diff nights, 25% diff for Sundays, but no add'l pay for charge. Cost o...

4. All Nurses Read This

   Lisa - RN replied to buck227's topic in General Nursing

   1. RN 2. 1 year (approx) 3. Northern Utah 4. New grad wages, so that would be NO! 5. I have no benefits 6. Yes 7. Yes 8. No 9. Yes 10. Yes, I love nursing! 11. No 12. Never!!!! 13. Days 14. about 3 15. I am for unions, but I could not join even if t...

5. BSN minimum requirement

   Lisa - RN replied to Lburns's topic in General Nursing

   With regards to the "Davis & Elkins" college, Weber State University in Ogden, Utah is very similar, i.e., they do not offer a straight 4-year BSN. Instead, applicants must finish a certain amount of pre-req's; show proof of completion of a Certi...

6. BSN minimum requirement

   Lisa - RN replied to Lburns's topic in General Nursing

   With regards to the "Davis & Elkins" college, Weber State University in Ogden, Utah is very similar, i.e., they do not offer a straight 4-year BSN. Instead, applicants must finish a certain amount of pre-req's; show proof of completion of a Certi...