WDWpixieRN RN

WDWpixieRN is a RN and specializes in Med/Surg <1; Epic Certified <1.

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1. Hard for GNs to get jobs in St. Louis?

   WDWpixieRN replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

   Hopefully you won't find that: a bird in the hand....between the economy and the fact as you point out, that a lot of local hospitals aren't hiring new grads, you and your fellow new grads may find...

2. Which hospitals use EPIC?

   WDWpixieRN replied to AU-RN's topic in Nursing Informatics

   Any particular "facilities"? Northern and Southern California are pretty vast regions if one is trying to pinpoint exact locations of the installation of Epic.

3. What does the job market look like for NI jobs?

   WDWpixieRN replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Nursing Informatics

   $90K a year? Let me know where I can find that salary range, lol!! My company is doing a lot of hiring right now....I would imagine the jobs are out there nationwide with the push to EMR over the...

4. Does Age Make a Difference in Informatics?

   WDWpixieRN replied to GM2RN's topic in Nursing Informatics

   I was 52 when I got my RN and 53 when I transitioned back to an IT role with a local hospital group. I had 6 years of IT experience prior to obtaining my RN, but this job required a bachelor's in IT...

5. Certified!

   WDWpixieRN replied to gaylebco's topic in Nursing Informatics

   That is a very exciting accomplishment!! I might be going for more certifications in the upcoming months...it's been over a year since I got my first, so I'm excited at the thought of going back now...

6. Looking for help on which school to go with

   WDWpixieRN replied to NurseNisnowMe's topic in General Nursing

   First: educate yourself on the programs and options available in your situation. I had a bachelor's in business. I chose to go the ADN route for financial and time reasons. I had the option of an...

7. WHAT SHOULD I DO????????????

   WDWpixieRN replied to EBT67's topic in General Nursing

   Honey, I was almost 50 before I got in to an RN program....my suggestion is spending the time to get your prereqs done and apply for a RN program in the area. There are plenty to chose from depending...

8. Anyone Certified As An Epic Analyst?

   WDWpixieRN replied to Brownms46's topic in Nursing Informatics

   It sounds like perhaps you should spend some time as an RN prior to attempting to switch gears too quickly. What I would suggest is what others have previously -- if there's an EHR at your hospital,...

9. SCCC trouble?

   WDWpixieRN replied to suchas's topic in General Nursing

   Worked with a recent graduate of SCCC and don't recall hearing anything negative, nor reading much negative on these boards. It would be helpful to know what kind of issues you are/were

10. St Charles Community College- reapply?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Jillybean1988's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to add that I was in a fellowship, and worked with, a fairly recent graduate of SCCC a year or so ago. She was a well-educated, great nurse. I never heard her complain about the program...

11. St Charles Community College- reapply?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Jillybean1988's topic in General Nursing

    I thought it was someone else who started the thread. Sorry for the confusion. Best of luck in your nursing school

12. St Charles Community College- reapply?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Jillybean1988's topic in General Nursing

    So once again I'll add -- have you looked in to St. Louis Community Colleges? You get a chem and a bio101 class out of the way, take the dosage test, submit your application, and get on a list where...

13. St Charles Community College- reapply?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Jillybean1988's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered St. Louis Community College (any of the campuses)? They work strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Once you've applied (after finishing a few prereqs, and taking and...

14. Sanford Brown College of St. Peters, MO LPN to ADN RN

    WDWpixieRN replied to lapriajanae1's topic in General Nursing

    I believe you can look in to "bridge" programs locally. I know the St. Louis Community Colleges had a bridge program. Possibly Jefferson Community and St. Charles might also. Unfortunately, you...

15. Second Year of Nursing school

    WDWpixieRN replied to TRCCnurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    If Barnes & Noble doesn't carry it (and I'd bet they do), look online. Amazon is a great source for "gently used" texts although make sure you're getting a recent edition. Otherwise, you can...