Blueskies

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1. Clinical Ladder Discovery Committee

   Blueskies posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm a new grad, working in my first RN position. I have been asked to sit in a committee to discuss formation of a "Clinical Ladder" which will serve as the framework for a system of bonuses in our hospital. While experienced in business, I was not f...

2. how to transfer from WA to OR as a new grad

   Blueskies replied to maygrad07's topic in Oregon

   I just did what you will be doing last summer. WA student, knew I would be working in OR. If you KNOW that you will be working in OR, there is no benefit to taking the NCLEX in WA, and some disadvantages. The obvious benefit is expense. Why pay t...

3. Roll Call

   Blueskies replied to Tweety's topic in Men

   I'm loving working at Pediatric orthopedics. Brian

4. Credit Check??

   Blueskies replied to dilynn58's topic in General Nursing

   If someone accesses your credit history, the inquiry shows up on your credit report. If you want to find out if they checked your credit, pull a copy of your own credit report.

5. Change title of "Nurse"?

   Blueskies replied to AKell388's topic in Men

   Originally Posted by ZASHAGALKA Rather then demand that the very name of nursing must change to accomodate me as a male, instead, I'm changing the very NATURE of nursing by my participation. And I'm OK with that. I like that too, although maybe inste...

6. Celebrate With Me Today! I'm an RN!

   Blueskies replied to Blueskies's topic in Men

   If you took it through Pearson, I think you can. Log in and check on your current activity, and if the info is available it will give you the option of paying $7.95 to find out your unofficial results. $7.95 for several nights of good sleep w/o worr...

7. Pioneer Pacific's LPN program

   Blueskies replied to nurseby07's topic in Oregon

   I know Clark in Vancouver does a lot of LPN to RN's, for when the time comes.

8. Celebrate With Me Today! I'm an RN!

   Blueskies posted a topic in Men

   I just found out I passed the NCLEX! I'm an RN! Another male nurse in the forum! Now, for the job search ... - Brian "Blueskies"

9. Do You Have Male Nurses on your Unit?

   Blueskies replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Ob/Gyn

   FYI, This thread is also linked from the Allnurses main page, so not all readers will know that it originated from a L&D forum. My experience in L&D was 11 weeks in clinicals, but I was very accepted by patients in the L&D side, and not s...

10. Male Nurses/female Patients

    Blueskies replied to ern91's topic in Men

    I've got to admit I was shocked when I read that someone felt that guys are slackers and not carrying their weight. I suppose it happens, but I have never seen it. On the contrary, I am often asked to assist with moving any heavyweight on the floor...

11. Male Nurses/female Patients

    Blueskies replied to ern91's topic in Men

    Was the original question concern over whether guys are predatory, or whether we pull our weight?

12. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    Blueskies replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a recently graduated RN; nursing is my second career. I was a sucessfull businessman for twenty something years, and I am taking a substantial cut in pay as a nurse. I don't believe one's motivation makes them less "true" a nurse. However, if ...