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  1. This year's New Grads.. How much did you start with?

    cc_nurse replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Started at $21.50, went to $22.50 after passing boards. Now, after 10 months I am making $24.60 with shift diff. of $.75 (nice hospital, but lousy diff rate). I am an RN,

  2. This year's New Grads.. How much did you start with?

    cc_nurse replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    double

  3. This year's New Grads.. How much did you start with?

    cc_nurse replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Started at $21.50, went to $22.50 after passing boards. Now, after 10 months I am making $24.60 with shift diff. of $.75 (nice hospital, but lousy diff rate). I am an RN,

  4. Night shift question!

    cc_nurse replied to jla623's topic in General Nursing

    Generally speaking, most hospitals offer normal 8 hr shifts or some variation on the 7-7 mode. The hospital I work for has a few units that have the odd shift you referenced, 11-11. I think it will...

  5. "Maybe you shouldn't be a nurse"

    cc_nurse replied to krazy_coconuts's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to say it, but get used to it :uhoh21: and welcome to nursing school. My school started weeding out students in the first sem too.There were a lot of people that we lost along the way, but if...

  6. NICU nurses should take PALS...IMO

    cc_nurse replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just had the opportunity to take the STABLE course last week and it was wonderful. We had the extended course with the physical and gestational assessment

  7. Problems with Dansko shoes?

    cc_nurse replied to cc_nurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Thanks for all your comments! I have tried alternating shoes and actually wore them for the first time in about a month 2 nights ago and had pretty significant knee pain about half-way through the...

  8. Diploma School vs. BSN

    cc_nurse replied to Ms Kylee's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Your BSN will open more doors for you in the long run. My opinion is that its always best to get the most education possible, it will never hurt. Good luck

  9. What's your sleeping schedule for working nights?

    cc_nurse replied to teenycar's topic in General Nursing

    Hiya Teenycar I generally work 3 in a row, with the exception of my 4 day week where it is usually split in some manner. The first night in I stay awake, you just kind of run on adrenaline and...

  10. Need some INFO please!

    cc_nurse replied to dare2dream's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Depends on what kind of defect it was. If it was totally open-organs not protected by *anything* that would be a gastroschisis; if there was a membrane covering the protrusion it would likely be an...

  11. My CROCS made me fall tonight..

    cc_nurse replied to jodyangel's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    :-) I have had that happen on several occasions and thought it was just me! I've never gone down though, just had a very un-graceful moment that is usually witnessed by others... I love my Dansko's...

  12. Withdrawal of care

    cc_nurse replied to cc_nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks everyone, I appreciate your input. I have only been at this for about 8 months so am still working through the emotional aspects of the job. We provide care to the end too- try to make it as...

  13. Withdrawal of care

    cc_nurse posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I know this is part of being a NICU nurse, but how do you all deal with the ethical implications of withdrawing care? I am really struggling with a recent demise and would like some input as to what...

  14. Filter Needles & Vitamin-K IM injections

    cc_nurse replied to Love_2_Learn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I alway filter-doesn't seem safe not to... Does your hospital have a policy written up regarding Vit

  15. How long did it take for you to get your RN?...

    cc_nurse replied to Butterfly23's topic in General Nursing

    It took me a total of 6 yrs to finish my BSN...a long, grueling 6 yrs :chuckle . It was worth it though, I love what I do and am proud to say I am an RN.

  16. Sticky situation to work as an LNA after passing Nclex-RN

    cc_nurse replied to lna2rn's topic in General Nursing

    I guess my first question would be- why would you want to? I had my RN position lined up well in advance of graduation/NCLEX, I can't imagine that is so unusual... To answer your question though,...

  17. what do you all think about 12 hour shifts?

    cc_nurse replied to emmycRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm all for the 12 hr shift. I wouldn't be able to work full time hours if it was an 8 hr day/ 5 day a wk deal-too much time away from the family. I am wiped after a 3 day stretch, but as a previous...

  18. OMG! My feet are killing me!

    cc_nurse replied to dansamy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I *love* Dansko shoes...not the clogs though- http://www.dansko.com/Product_Detail.aspx?StyleName=Professional&ID1=006&ID2=020202&VID=633 They are consistently comfortable day in and day...

  19. Which is better, handwashing or hand sanitizer?

    cc_nurse replied to queenjean's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a NICU, our hand scrub routine is a 25 second wash using germicidal soap followed by a product called Avaguard...

  20. spinoff to sibling visitation

    cc_nurse replied to preemieRNkate's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We are a "family centered care" unit but put limits on visits by children. Under six needs a Doc order, over six needs to be a sibling and is limited to 10 minutes. I don't think its worth the risk to...

  21. Priority action for GASTOSCHISIS

    cc_nurse replied to luna770's topic in General Nursing

    You absolutely need to cover to deter infection and more immediately, heat

  22. Nurse Math Resources?

    cc_nurse replied to Trixie-Nurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Calculate with Confidence is an excellent resource. I took a math for healthcare professionals class and it utilized this text; I was *not* a 'math' person and this really helped me to really get it...

  23. Words of Wisdom for New Grad in NICU?

    cc_nurse replied to ittybittybabynurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Make peace with the fact that you will often feel like you are wholly unprepared to be there Also be prepared to dive in and make it work :-) I started as a new grad in January-and even with a year...

  24. How soon after Graduation did you take the NCLEX?

    cc_nurse replied to neeniebean's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I finished classes 12/06, graduated 1/26/07 and tested 2/20/07---received results of passing 2/22/07! Some of the people I graduated with still haven't tested, but I think the sooner the better.

  25. A Different Approach to the ADN vs. BSN Debate

    cc_nurse replied to Sheri257's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Ah yes- the prereqs... Gotta love it I took 6 yrs to finish my BSN because of all the "extras" involved. Regardless of where you obtain your nursing degree, it is going to be one of the hardest...