loudwheels ADN, BSN

loudwheels has 7 years experience as a ADN, BSN and specializes in Critical Care.

Latest Activity

1. ICU to Flight to ED transition?

   loudwheels posted a topic in Emergency

   Alright, all, here's my random question. I have a background in ICU, and I have been doing flight nursing for about 2 years. The 24hr shifts are slowly killing, and getting those late calls at the end of shift, extending them to 28+ hour shifts is te...

2. VA Incentive Pay

   loudwheels replied to OUxPhys's topic in Government

   It wouldn’t be surprising if they were authorized up to that amount… the 10% barely accounts for a market adjustment where I’m at. So it’s not much of an incentive to us at all.

3. VA Incentive Pay

   loudwheels replied to OUxPhys's topic in Government

   Does your new pay scale equate to the 10%? We’re being offered 10% for now, temporarily with a 72/80 modified package. Except it comes with a 12 hour on call shift, at least once a pay period. Can be called in to any unit, not just ICU where the ince...

4. VA Hiring Process During COVID

   loudwheels replied to Toya2xcel's topic in Government

   Thank you! I’m excited but very nervous at the same time! Between the interview and the tentative offer was one week for me. But during the interview they asked for my references to call them.

5. VA Hiring Process During COVID

   loudwheels replied to Toya2xcel's topic in Government

   From my interview to my start date was barely over a month. Granted, I got everything done almost immediately after they sent it to me. From the tentative offer to the board meeting for me was less than two weeks. Only thing that took forever was get...

6. University of Phoenix FNP

   loudwheels posted a topic in NP Students

   I'm trying to find current information of the UoP online FNP program - hopefully from people currently enrolled or having already completed it. I'd love to know how clinicals are arranged. I am also accepted into the GCU FNP program to start in May....

7. New Nurse - Any recap on comfortable shoes??

   loudwheels replied to Newnursejm's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I bought a pair of Brooks Glycerins about a year ago. Before that, anything I tried killed my feet. After I made the switch, my feet have loved me! I don't think I'll ever buy another shoe. Plus, they come in some fun colors if your facility allows t...

8. Transferring to MSICU

   loudwheels replied to loudwheels's topic in MICU

   I love the idea of carrying around a notebook for things to look up in the future. I picked up my binder for the first 6 weeks of class, and I have SO much to learn. When I've gotten ICU transfers, the report they give me is extremely detailed. Versu...

9. Transferring to MSICU

   loudwheels posted a topic in MICU

   I've been working on an Orthopedic/Surgical Unit for about a year now following graduation. ICU has always been the goal. Back in April, I interviewed for and was offered a job in our MSICU starting with the next critical care class. Well, that's ar...