quinnila

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1. weekend nights

   quinnila posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work nights which includes q other weekend. Our weekends are Sat/Sun for all shifts. If you work weekend nights what does that mean in your hospital? Sat/Sun or Fri/Sat?

2. BIDMC pay question

   quinnila replied to quinnila's topic in Massachusetts

   Thanks-keep your fingers crossed! I am not sure what floor my friend had in mind. She has been there forever and thought it would be a good floor for a new grad. I think rotations would be tough. I really don't want to do rotation but will take what ...

3. BIDMC pay question

   quinnila replied to quinnila's topic in Massachusetts

   I am hoping to get in there for an interview! A friend works there and is trying to help me. How do you find the parking? I am a little nervous about the offshifts and walking around that area at night. Does that sound stupid? My ideal job would be 3...

4. BIDMC pay question

   quinnila replied to quinnila's topic in Massachusetts

   thanks for the info. Do you know how much it is if you work q weekend?

5. BIDMC pay question

   quinnila posted a topic in Massachusetts

   Can anyone who works at BIDMC explain the shift differentials? I know the base pay is around $26.00. What can you expect as a new nurse if you work the night shift?

6. Which RN school to choose??? Exp RNs and current students please give advice!!!

   quinnila replied to CiCigirl's topic in General Nursing

   One more thing- nursing exams are completely different than science exams. I had straight A's in all science classes-Biology, A&P, Chemistry but in nursing B's and I worked hard!!! It is totally different. You are right not to take nursing for gr...

7. Which RN school to choose??? Exp RNs and current students please give advice!!!

   quinnila replied to CiCigirl's topic in General Nursing

   I chose an ADN program at a community college. I did have to wait to get into the program which at first I did not like but it was definately to my benefit to complete all prereqs before starting the program. The program was tough and those who had o...

8. What is your weakness?

   quinnila replied to StrwbryblndRN's topic in General Nursing

   I can't stand gross feet!! yellow toenails!! It's the worst for me!!

9. New grad - hanging blood

   quinnila replied to jennykaye's topic in New Nurse

   We run blood by gravity. If you use a pump at 125/hr and the PRBC = 225ml won't it go in too fast?

10. BSN's vs. Community college

    quinnila replied to cottoncandyclouds's topic in ADN/BSN

    In my community college program most of us were 2nd career students who already have advanced degrees in many different fields so we have taken the HARDER courses. We also have LIFE experience that does not come with a BSN. The decision to go to a co...

11. How will I ever handle a 5 pt load?

    quinnila posted a topic in New Nurse

    I am a new grad working on a med/surg floor. I have a wonderful preceptor and have worked up(barely) to a 3 pt load. My preceptor helps me a lot!! today I had meds through a NGT, 2 good sized dressing, a blood transfusion through a VAD(1st time I acc...

12. Is 26 too old to go back to school?

    quinnila replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

    I am 45 and grad in May,started my first job in Aug. I agree I was going to be 45 anyway and I do not want any regrets! Go for it!:mortarboard:

13. Ever do a flu shot clinic?

    quinnila replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Maxim in MA pays 26.25 + milage

14. Cheating on nursing exams

    quinnila replied to MiaNJ's topic in General Nursing

    The problem with cheating is bigger than school it's how will these people who cheat be good nurses. They are taking the "easy" route through school and are basically dishonest. I would not want a nurse like that working with me or taking care of me!

15. Drug Testing At Hospitals

    quinnila replied to crazylilkelly's topic in General Nursing

    As part of my employee physical a drug test using a hair sample was done. I may also be required to submit urine samples if asked.