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Iloveraisins · May 18, 2008

Hello

I was looking

I am not a nurse. Do not live in West Virginia. Do work in a hospital.

barefootlady, ADN, RN · May 18, 2008

Hi raisins,

So post. You may have questions, observation, statements that we would be interested in reading and giving you a reply. We are a pretty friendly but small bunch, what do you have to lose?

Iloveraisins · May 18, 2008

OK

How about clerks or secretarys?

Do you have enough?

I used to have only one nurses station. I now have the whole floor.

I can not go get stuff for nurses anymore. No more calm days.

Do not finish all the orders.

I can do paper fax or computer orders.

I love nurses.

nursemike, ASN, RN · May 18, 2008

Welcome, Iloveraisins! Interesting username. My unit sometimes shares a clerk with the one adjacent to us. Tough on all concerned. It's usually because of call offs, and it seems like it's as likely to be us mooching off their clerk as the other way around, but just answering call lights for both sides can get pretty frantic--plus all the other stuff that mysteriously gets taken care of.

After ten years at my facility, I'm still not entirely sure what our clerks do. All I know is, we sure miss them when they aren't there.

barefootlady, ADN, RN · May 18, 2008

Raisins,

It is feast or famine. A good clerk is worth their weight in gold. There used to be a float clerk from 7A to around 7P but no more. Some of us older nurses jump in when able to help stuff charts, put orders in computer, file lab results or call for stats when its hectic if we can but after awhile one of the clerks just expected us to do her job while she talked with her boyfriend or played games on the cell, so we sort of backed off with her. We still help the other two who do a wonderful job. I love the way a unit runs when a core staff that includes good clerks, cna's and nurses hit that stride and things flow easily from one level to the other.

I like to think I work by the Golden Rule, but sometimes it is hard.

msdizzydolores · May 18, 2008

:uhoh3: :uhoh3:This is going to take a long time to type because I'm using my Wii to respond...My name is Dolores and I am dying to go to nursing school,

I have my BA in Management of Information Systems and I am clueless about the route I should take. I have completed 24 graduate credits, should I do a MSN degree? SOMEBODY HELP!

I live 20 minutes from Philly.

~Dolores

barefootlady, ADN, RN · May 19, 2008

Hello Dolores,

Have you investigated the nursing schools in your area, actually talking face to face to someone at the school to give you an idea of what you need to do to gain admission to the nursing program? That is always a good place to start.

Let me tell you a little story. The year I started school for RN I had given up on being in that class. I was a working LPN, had taken prereq classes, but had been notified that the class was chosen and full by letter. I was sitting at home, when the phone rang, it was the school, could I get in there that day, write a check and be ready to start a chemistry class on Monday! Honey, I almost got a ticket getting there. Needless to say, after many ups and downs I have been a nurse for many years. There is always a way to acomplish the goal if you are truly committed to getting there.

Nursing school takes a lot of time for study and comittment to see things through even when things in your life are tough. Think on it, check with several schools, decide if you are ready to commit, then go for it. Good luck in whatever you decide. Come back anytime, someone will always post with you.

KatieLynne86 · May 20, 2008

Hey all. I have to admit, I am one of the people who is often on here looking but not posting. So a little about myself....I am starting nursing school at Fairmont State in the fall and I am soo excited! I'm from PA but I came out to WV to go to WVU which didn't work out as planned so I am transferring to Fairmont since I have been accepted into their nursing program. I will still be living in Motown since I just can't imagine living anywhere smaller and my friends are here. I know I have a little while to think about things but I'm pretty sure that when I am out of school I will be heading to the DC area to work. It's close to home (about an hour), pay is higher, and I love the city! I'm open to any advice anyone has about Fairmont or really anything for that matter! :) :)

barefootlady, ADN, RN · May 22, 2008

Fairmont State has a good program. I think you will get as good an education there as at the U. With the price of gas, a drive means more expense, so think about that, and we do have some bad weather issues too.

Good luck with your plans. We are always welcoming to neighbors.