raygun354

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1. should I talk to HR?

   raygun354 posted a topic in General Nursing

   so my earlier post was explaining that as a new grad I got a job in LTC in NE CT. My starting wage is only 23.50, which seems low to me. I talked to some of my friends that graduated with me, and they are making significantly more per hour. I was ...

2. salary expectations of a new grad in CT

   raygun354 replied to raygun354's topic in Connecticut

   i start at 23.50 an hour, which I feel is low, but again thankful. And it's 32 hours a week. I feel conflicted....I worked hard to maybe relax a bit with financial stress, but on the other hand...i guess I should be greatful for the job after 4 mon...

3. salary expectations of a new grad in CT

   raygun354 posted a topic in Connecticut

   hello all, I am happy to report that I have gotten a job (finally)...it's in LTC here in eastern CT. I was just wondering if anyone has any input on what to expect for starting salary. I don't really have a point of reference but I feel like I'm st...

4. Does benig jealous make me a bad person?

   raygun354 posted a topic in General Nursing

   So, this week has been really hard. I am getting nowhere in my job search...I mean, not even one call back with 50+ resumes being sent out. But today, both of my close nursing "buddies" got jobs at 2 of the big hospitals in our state. And I know I ...

5. New grad that can't find any work

   raygun354 replied to raygun354's topic in General Nursing

   i would absolutley consider moving, so if anyone has any good ideas for relocation....let me know.

6. New grad that can't find any work

   raygun354 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I graduated from Nursing School in September, and took my boards 2 weeks after that. I have been an RN for almost 2 months. I have sent out 30-40 applications, and haven't heard anything! I am so frustrated. I was wondering if anyone has any advic...

7. Daytonite has passed away...

   raygun354 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I found myself in disbelief today when I read that Daytonite has passed away. Often times I would post threads hoping with fingers crossed that she would reply. And she never let me down. My condolences to her family and friends. And to you Dayton...

8. need some calculation help

   raygun354 posted a topic in Student Assist

   i was wondering if anyone could explain how to do these 2 types of problems to me. thanks physician ordered gr. 1/200 of atropine. label reads gr. 1/100 per 1 ml. how many mls would you administer? and . order: geopen 100 mg/kg...

9. Help with Nursing Diagnosis for Wilm's Tumor

   raygun354 replied to raygun354's topic in Student Assist

   Thanks Daytonite, you were exactly who I was hoping would respond...it's for a powerpoint presentation, and we have to do the top 3 nursing diagnosis, and i think that is why i am having such a hard time answering, because I don't have any other thin...

10. Help with Nursing Diagnosis for Wilm's Tumor

    raygun354 posted a topic in Student Assist

    Hi, I am having trouble coming up with the 3 top NDX's for Wilm's Tumor. The ones that I have don't seem like they would be the top three....any help would be greatly appreciated. #1 anxiety #2 risk for injury #3 family processes, interrupted

11. MicroBiology

    raygun354 replied to NewmanFamily6's topic in General Students

    I am taking micro right now with AP 2 and I love it!!! I think it's fascinating and my teacher is amazing....I was afraid at first too...but I have a solid A in that class and only 3 weeks to go....your gonna love it!! Good luck!

12. my heart is breaking

    raygun354 replied to raygun354's topic in General Students

    i agree with you, however, I only have untill Dec 10th to pay this money, and I work 3 part time jobs....I won't let it stop me yet....i am going to contact the dean and see if I can make payments...

13. my heart is breaking

    raygun354 posted a topic in General Students

    it is such a bittersweet day for me today, and should be the best day ever..I got my acceptance letter today.:nuke:....and with it a form explaining the fees that aren't covered with loans....and so it looks like I will not make it for the January st...

14. stethoscope reccomendations?

    raygun354 posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

    I will be starting NS in January and was wondering if any of ya'll had any stethoscope reccomendations....i can't afford a Littman...so any other ideas for me...also how about shoes, I have plantar fascitis and really high arches with turned in weak ...

15. need a bit of advice

    raygun354 posted a topic in General Students

    So I got accepted to my nursing program today.... Now I have a problem, I am without health insurance, and need to get my physical and my boosters and my Hep B shots....but I can not afford this...does anyone know of a way to get help with this kind...