SouthernComfort31

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1. Salary for new nurse in St. Louis

   SouthernComfort31 replied to lcs4cats's topic in Missouri

   About $20 an hour, about a 0.60 for BSN I think. Previous CNA experience may call for an extra 0.50 in base pay.

2. When everybody knows your name

   SouthernComfort31 replied to 313RN's topic in General Nursing

   Interesting topic. I have no problem with patients calling me by my first name, just because it's easier than my last. I don't necessarily give my last name (I would if they asked), but I would never cover it up (badge, etc). If I were a patient, I'd...

3. CALLING---Those who have Jobs- WE need you!

   SouthernComfort31 replied to k.morris's topic in New Nurse

   Med-Surg From MA, work in MO I think I made a great impression on the hiring manager with my grades, interview etiquette, and passion for the position. But I'm sure every other candidate did too. What may have helped for me, was that I knew someone ...

4. Ever Felt NCLEX Review Book Is Just Wrong?

   SouthernComfort31 posted a topic in New Nurse

   Have you ever felt your NCLEX review book was just plain wrong? Not to bash one book over the other, but I have Lippincott's Q&A book, I'm using it to test my knowledge after I review a section in another book by Saunders. Anyway, the L. Q&A...

5. Stethoscope cleaning

   SouthernComfort31 replied to CanuckStudent's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I use the alcohol wipes. One thing I make sure to do is clean it right before I use it on a patient, and clean it in front of them. Patients take notice of our infection control practices; they may or may not have the guts to say something, but they...

6. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

   SouthernComfort31 replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in New Nurse

   Has anyone tried the us public health service? My friend who is 1 year out from graduation has a job with them...it may require re-location though..

7. December 2008-May/June 2009 Grads...Are you being able to find jobs?

   SouthernComfort31 replied to luvs2readlotsRN's topic in Missouri

   It has worked out in Missouri for me so far. I'm a summer grad, but started my search, networking, and applications in November. I landed a job in St. Louis three weeks before graduation. The whole process took a long time and produced a lot of anxie...

8. Sutter Health New Grad program unpaid.

   SouthernComfort31 replied to Breezy Girl's topic in New Nurse

9. The Impact Of Emerging Technologies on Med Errors

   SouthernComfort31 replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

   I'm pretty shocked when I encounter an organization using pen and paper order writing processes. People's handwriting is so variable and unapproved abbreviations are used that leave room for so many errors (I've always told my family that if I'm in t...

10. What can I do with a Masters degree in Nursing besides NP/CNS?

    SouthernComfort31 replied to chingy1206's topic in Post Graduate

    Depending upon which state you are in, you may be able to clinically instruct ASN/BSN nursing students with an MSN...

11. Got an interview. What questions should I expect to ask and be asked?

    SouthernComfort31 replied to jo716's topic in New Nurse

    Questions I recently received on an interview: Tell me about a time when you disagreed with a coworker or boss Can you describe a situation where you saved money or resources for your unit, department, or organization Describe a time when you were n...

12. The reality of educating patients about their meds

    SouthernComfort31 replied to DolceVita's topic in General Nursing

13. What degree is best for a new nursing student? CNL, BSN or RN?

    SouthernComfort31 replied to jdb156's topic in General Nursing

    CNL programs differ by school. Some are for current RNs...some are for second degree people (bachelors in another field) who want the accelerated nursing coursework plus master's level coursework. At minimum go for the BSN. If you want to move up, y...

14. How Aggressive Does One Get?

    SouthernComfort31 replied to SouthernComfort31's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks to all for the advice! I'll start calling the floors to get the info on the nurse managers.

15. How Aggressive Does One Get?

    SouthernComfort31 posted a topic in New Nurse

    So I'll be graduating in a few months and of course, like every new grad, I'm still looking for a job. All the advice is to think outside of the box, you can't only work through HR, so my question is this: how aggressive can one get? Most HR reps te...