bassbird

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1. pre-ICU experience

   bassbird replied to JennyMacRN2B's topic in CRNA

   Hi Jenny Good luck in your career. It's great to have goals established. I have been a nurse for 2 years now. I started on a cardiac stepdown unit. Here I have learned to read monitors, hang drips, etc. Either unit will probably be a good stepping...

2. RN to BSN programs

   bassbird replied to rileygrl11's topic in Online Learning

   Sharon, I just started the RN to BSN program at Regis University in Denver. I'm in the 5th week of my first class and so far it has been going very well. I believe the cost for a 3 credit class is $804. There are 30 nursing credits required to gra...

3. ADN to BSN

   bassbird replied to ratchet41's topic in General Nursing

   I just started working on my BSN through Regis University in Denver. It is an online format which works well with my schedule. I am a second career RN who already has a B.A., but went for the ADN first because it made more sense financially. I dec...

4. Holiday differentials?

   bassbird replied to susanmary's topic in General Nursing

   The no extra holiday does suck. I have to admit that the rest of the work environment is great though. I have the best health coverage for the least money that I have ever had. We have short and long term disability at no cost, 100% tuition reimbu...

5. Holiday differentials?

   bassbird replied to susanmary's topic in General Nursing

   We don't get holiday pay for any holidays. I was surprised to find this out after I was hired. Oh well. The people who work all 12 hour shifts work 2 holidays per year, and the the 8 hour people work every other holiday. Easter is not considered ...

6. giving my notice

   bassbird posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have a bit of a dilemma. I interviewed and accepted a position yesterday and now I have to give my notice. The dilemma comes from the fact that when I got to work yesterday, there was a note from my nurse manager that she will be on vacation unt...

7. If you could change your user name....

   bassbird replied to l.rae's topic in General Nursing

   Hey Susy K, My nickname is Bird or Birdie too! The weird thing is that my husband also had the nickname Birdie when he was young . I guess I'm pretty happy with my screen name, although a lot of people thing of bass as a fish instead of a bass gu...

8. A happy birthday to me and I passed

   bassbird replied to moonshadeau's topic in General Nursing

   happy birthday and congratulations moonshadeau!!!!!! wow, i remember how hard you were studying back in june! you deserve lots of pats on the back for your accomplishment. boy now you and jenny p have your ccrn, and here i just took the final for ...

9. How much does your state charge for your nursing license?

   bassbird replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a new nurse in MN and mine was $105 for 2 years, but renewal is $85 for the two years. We also have to have 24 C.E. each time we renew.

10. another new grad with with RN behind her name!

    bassbird replied to joyrochelle's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations Joyrochelle, RN !!!! I've been waiting to see your post that you found out your results. I'm so happy for you. Good luck in your new career.

11. The Results are In!!!!

    bassbird replied to Cindy_A's topic in General Nursing

    congratulations, cindy rn!!! it sure feels good doesn't it? i wish you all the best in your new career!

12. Please pray for a fellow RN

    bassbird replied to susanmary's topic in General Nursing

    susanmary, I'm so sorry to hear of your friend's illness. I'm sending positive thoughts to you both. She is lucky to have such a good friend looking out for her. Take care

13. My Mom's scheduled for surgery in Fort Wayne

    bassbird posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just received a phone call from my sister telling me my Mom has a tumor on her C-4 vertebra. She is having surgery in Fort Wayne this coming Thursday at Lutheran Hospital. Does anybody here work there? The info I have so far is that they need t...

14. What is your most valuable piece of advice?

    bassbird replied to AmandaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to thank all or you for your advice. I officially begin my nursing career on Monday and plan to look over this thread often in the upcoming weeks. Moonshadeau, thanks for all of your words of wisdom that you shared with me at the conve...

15. I lost one of my best friends today

    bassbird replied to bandaidexpert's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry about the loss of your Sophie . I hope you find comfort in your fond memories of her. Take care (((((((((((bandaidexpert))))))))))