StellaCJ

StellaCJ has 2 years experience and specializes in Cardiac Step-down, NICU.

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1. Looking for Guidance on Mistake

   StellaCJ replied to katie115's topic in NICU

   I don't think there is anything wrong with providing enough formula to get them by. My concern would be that they were obviously unprepared both in terms of material things (formula, car seat, diapers and other necessities?) and probably also in term...

2. But I'm Pregnant . . . . .

   StellaCJ replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Ambulatory

   How are they different? Just curious how things are done in different countries! Currently 13 weeks pregnant :-)

3. Where in the US do they need RNs really bad?

   StellaCJ replied to Nazzerena's topic in General Nursing

   Linda, My parents and sister are in Erie (mom is a nurse and sister a doctor at St. Vincent's). I wish we were in a position to move there!

4. Hospitals in the Lehigh Valley and starting salary?

   StellaCJ replied to notnursezelda's topic in Pennsylvania

   Geisinger Wyoming Valley in Wilkes Barre, PA (unionized) offers $26.80 for new RN hires with a $1.50 night shift differential. It is similar in Danville (non-union). They do offer a new grad residency program at both hospitals. Every other weekend an...

5. How much do you make 2016

   StellaCJ replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN/LVN

   Sorry that is for RN. Didn't realize this was LPN board and can't figure out how to delete post.

6. How much do you make 2016

   StellaCJ replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have just less than 1 yr experience and make $28/hr working full time nights in North Eastern Pennsylvania. This includes my $1.50 nighttime shift diff.

7. Pooping 1st Grader - UG

   StellaCJ replied to lifelearningrn's topic in School

   Yes, I agree with CrunchRN. Therapy might be the next option for this family.

8. Where in the US do they need RNs really bad?

   StellaCJ replied to Nazzerena's topic in General Nursing

   Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA (big magnet hospital) is in need of nurses. Also Geisinger Wyoming Valley in Wilkes barre, PA. They both start at $26.50 for days and $28.20 per hour for nights... May seem low but the cost of living here is v...

9. How long is your commute?

   StellaCJ replied to the nurse who lived's topic in General Nursing

   Mine is 60 minutes. I've found that it is too far for me, especially after working a stretch of 12's on nights and even worse on days when I get mandated for a 16!

10. Looking For Other Pa Nurses!!!!

    StellaCJ replied to Pete495's topic in Pennsylvania

    Hey franemtnurse. I work at GMC - just started there in July!

11. Housing between night shifts

    StellaCJ replied to Barkow's topic in Travel

    I have this same problem... I am a new nurse switching to nights for the first time and have a long commute. I'll be very interested to hear what people say!

12. Nursing loans really that bad? 120K

    StellaCJ replied to nursequery1's topic in General Students

    As my husband says, "you can't put a price on job satisfaction". If nursing is something you love and will provide you much happiness for years to come, perhaps it is worth it. That being said, I will say that having a significant other (two salary h...

13. Best way to self schedule two 8's and two 12's

    StellaCJ posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! I graduated nursing school this past May with my BSN and was very fortunate to land a job as an *RN in a Cardiac Critical Care Unit (one side of this open unit is critical care, the other is progressive care / stepdown) I start in July. The f...

14. Lehigh Valley Health Network- Nurse Residency 2015

    StellaCJ replied to Nurse_2015's topic in Pennsylvania

    Hi Nurse_2015, I applied about a week ago for the July/August 2015 Nurse Residency. Is that the same one you applied to? The next day I got an email asking to complete a survey if I hadn't and informing me that I should expect to get an email invitat...