WDWpixieRN

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  1. Are there many opeingings in the . . .

    WDWpixieRN replied to rileysmom's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with one LPN @ DePaul last semester, but she had been there like 12 years or something if I recall correctly. I can't recall seeing a LPN during any of my other clinical assignments, but...

  2. Are there many opeingings in the . . .

    WDWpixieRN replied to rileysmom's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, no idea really....we don't do an official L&D rotation in clinicals, so I won't even have much of an opportunity to ask anyone. Have you checked out the hospitals' websites to see if they...

  3. Excelsior College and State of MO?

    WDWpixieRN replied to mamac0805's topic in General Nursing

    Someone where I am interning is doing an online program....I'll have to ask him again who he's doing it through (are there more than one?)....I know he's going to Atlanta to do some lab skills...

  4. Are there many opeingings in the . . .

    WDWpixieRN replied to rileysmom's topic in General Nursing

    Are you already a RN? If so, I'd start calling local employers -- BJC, SSM, St. John's (I hear it's difficult to get on there due to high demand), St. Luke's, Tenet, etc. There's certainly plenty of...

  5. Where to live in California?

    WDWpixieRN replied to MovingRN's topic in California Nursing

    I always thought the Sacramento/No. California area was beautiful....of course, like all areas, you need to know the neighborhoods...my mom lived in Oroville for some years and it was lovely....it was...

  6. New, kind of...

    WDWpixieRN replied to KMP77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    KMP77, if you haven't done any prereqs (sciences -- psych, sociology, etc.) or coreqs (English, math, history, etc.), that's what you will start with....you can do this one or two classes at a time....

  7. What do I need to do?

    WDWpixieRN replied to JaqiO's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check with your local colleges to get specifics. There are some financial aid programs out there that may help, but I understand your situation. I used to work with a young gal who hadn't lived with...

  8. What do I need to do?

    WDWpixieRN replied to JaqiO's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Either the AA or the BSN qualifies you to be a full-fledged RN once you pass the NCLEX test for licensing in your state. I have read there might be minor differences in pay, and there will be...

  9. HELP!! Which math is best?

    WDWpixieRN replied to curlysue82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You need to check with colleges where you will possibly enroll for these degrees. They have specific requirements for each program and you will not want to waste time taking classes that will not...

  10. HELP!! Which math is best?

    WDWpixieRN replied to curlysue82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a feeling the issue is going to be your financial aid....they do not like people registering and starting courses, then dropping them....I did that one semester before I realized the...

  11. ER nurses...what shoes??

    WDWpixieRN replied to RN2MSNasap's topic in Emergency

    I just bought Dansko clogs as I started an internship in an ER....my feet, legs, and hips were killing me after three 12-hour days!! I haven't tried them yet as I am so afraid that after forking over...

  12. New, kind of...

    WDWpixieRN replied to KMP77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    KMP77: Daytonite is pretty much our resident expert here. A nurse with many years of experience, and obviously a ton of knowledge, she has answered your questions several times. Go back to some of...

  13. Gibbs

    WDWpixieRN replied to KMP77's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Those vocational schools charge and arm and a leg and their courses often don't transfer. Please, please be very careful of these businesses.... They are salespeople -- period. You want to go to...

  14. Drug cards or drug guide for clinicals??

    WDWpixieRN replied to Jado0114's topic in General Students

    I would stick w/a book over buying the cards...I found that the cards are often not all-inclusive, in addition to the fact that we were REQUIRED in both my first and second semester to create our own...

  15. Confused why salaries for new grads are not higher?

    WDWpixieRN replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California Nursing

    When you say "Inland Empire", perhaps that should also be broken down -- it begins in the Chino Hills area and includes such non-rural areas as Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, Fontana, etc....

  16. rate of pay

    WDWpixieRN replied to cindymlpn's topic in General Nursing

    cindymlpn: I have no clue, but would suggest you call some of the major players in town: SSM healthcare; Barnes Jewish; St. John's (union hospital). I understand they're all pretty similar for new...

  17. Three Bad Things

    WDWpixieRN replied to Ilovewaiting's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Gosh, how very horrible. Add my name to the list of people sending you good wishes and condolences!! Keep in mind, all things happen for a reason....I'm a big believer in fate and this honestly may...

  18. How many new nurses are seriously thinking about quiting?

    WDWpixieRN replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in First Year After Licensure

    *i have heard the same; most recently at a facility where i am starting a summer internship. **i agree....persistence will take you far in

  19. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    WDWpixieRN replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

    While perhaps the need isn't as 'acute', I wonder how many other professions have similar statistics? I worked in IT for 6 years...I can't tell you the numbers of co-workers with IT...

  20. Preferred Nursing Shoe?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Linz8's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We wear tennies....a few of us have Crocs, but that's up to the CI's discretion and not all allow them. I usually wear Reeboks that are pure white, but I noticed we have a few students that have...

  21. Rules for the ER (long)

    WDWpixieRN replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    As a retired dispatcher and clerk for a large sheriff's department and also a small P.D., and as most of the ED nurses on this forum can probably testify to -- those of you who are offended by ED...

  22. St. Louis Community College

    WDWpixieRN replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    Two things -- you can take the dosage math wherever it is most convenient...it'll be the same for all campuses, so make life easy. I am a pretty visual learner, so needed to go to class for that and...

  23. St. Louis Community College

    WDWpixieRN replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    I understood they may be changing those clinical hours, but I don't know how soon....we had W off at Meramec....I honestly don't know what FP or FV does....if you see luvs2readlot around, she attends...

  24. Paramedic to RN

    WDWpixieRN replied to ERFirefighter's topic in Emergency

    If you haven't done so yet, you might try posting your question on the California boards...someone there may have more direct information on your specific area of the country!! Best

  25. What's your pick for the perfect nurses watch?

    WDWpixieRN replied to MShell's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    How do you take BP, RR, etc., with these