WDWpixieRN

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  1. Choosing a Nursing School Path

    WDWpixieRN replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I think that while the program requires time and energy to get through, you will be able to have a life with those kids and other obligations while getting through school. It is intense and requires...

  2. Need help finding the right nursing school

    WDWpixieRN replied to collegebound63379's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know exactly where you live, but the majority of the colleges in this area have pretty good pass rates and would be excellent choices for nursing school. If you're looking for a community...

  3. So what hospitals/systems are making what cuts?

    WDWpixieRN replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    Again, the virtual world is sometimes hard to decipher, but if this refers to my post, I wasn't at all inferring that anyone should keep their mouth shut and do anything that involved...

  4. So what hospitals/systems are making what cuts?

    WDWpixieRN replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    I think that's why this isn't fazing me much. I worked for a company that had 4 layoffs over 7 years, never mind the piddling here and there letting go of people. Cutbacks? That was done in one...

  5. So what hospitals/systems are making what cuts?

    WDWpixieRN replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously, go somewhere that people want to read your negative posts. And if you're directing the statement: .at me, then you seriously have no clue what you're talking about and it's no wonder...

  6. So what hospitals/systems are making what cuts?

    WDWpixieRN replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    hate to say it, but this sound a bit like sour grapes. i don't know why they're not hiring you, but if they're hiring "unsafe" nurses at lesser pay, then it seems they would be gobbling up those who...

  7. Cant find a job so I am going to let license expire

    WDWpixieRN replied to expo4u's topic in General Nursing

    Well, by gosh, you show her. Let the license that you worked so hard for expire and you keep working as a tech or a waiter or whatever else it is you're planning on doing. That sure beats applying to...

  8. quickest Route to a RN

    WDWpixieRN replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    STL Community Colleges are great. Price is right. Might take a little more time but the economy's a little slow and you'll have the option to work while you're in school where some programs don't...

  9. Nursing Infomatics

    WDWpixieRN replied to eriksoln's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Also, as someone mentioned earlier, it's always risky making any kind of career transition. I graduated a year ago and jobs were pretty plentiful. Now I am reading that current RN grads are...

  10. Took NCLEX March 2, 2009...hmm

    WDWpixieRN replied to luvs2readlotsRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Knew it....KNEW it!! Congrats there!! It's such a LOVELY feeling, isn't it? I bet your husband and daughter are relieved also!! He's sleeping with an official RN

  11. Choosing a Floor

    WDWpixieRN replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Medicine with have as many or more elderly. If they weren't there that day, stick around for a few; been there, done that. I'd suggest peds, L&D, postpartum, or Women's Health as possible...

  12. There seems to be no jobs for a new graduate nurse

    WDWpixieRN replied to expo4u's topic in General Nursing

    I understand you're frustrated, but don't understand the thinking behind this. Why would you do this, even if you CHOSE to go in another direction? Seems you worked so hard that to keep the license...

  13. No tuition reimbursment or loan repayment?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Sillynicunurse's topic in General Nursing

    That's horrible!! I hope you were able to get a refund or at least a credit for future travel! So sorry to hear that!! I think there are still some areas where schools aren't abundant where hiring...

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

    WDWpixieRN replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse2be: Good luck! I shadowed there before graduation and applied, but never got a call (last spring). I called to follow up and was told they had already done their hiring, so apparently wasn't...

  15. A couple of important questions regarding LPNS and PCA's

    WDWpixieRN replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

    As for your other question regarding working as a PCA, my main suggestion would be to remember you are going to work as a part of a team. You will have your job -- to support the RNs and assist...

  16. No tuition reimbursment or loan repayment?

    WDWpixieRN replied to Sillynicunurse's topic in General Nursing

    At this point, be grateful for every tech or other support personnel that keeps their job in addition to any nursing positions. I thought I read on here that St. John's wasn't having a Fellowship...

  17. So when it comes to heathcare IT, what works?

    WDWpixieRN replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I'm heading back in to the healthcare IT arena after spending 6+ years in the financial services industry IT world. It's amazing to me that there are not the same safeguards/rules/laws that govern...

  18. Barnes Jewish College

    WDWpixieRN replied to 2bNurseNik's topic in General Nursing

    And there's absolutely no sense in doing so. Hopefully you'll enjoy the class as much as I did. I ended up taking it at both FP and Meramec (my first test expired) and both campuses had excellent...

  19. Barnes Jewish College

    WDWpixieRN replied to 2bNurseNik's topic in General Nursing

    Saymo & mhmo: The dosage class is a great refresher for basic dosage skills and is very useful for anyone who needs to pass the test for STLCC's wait list. I would also suggest if one doesn't want...

  20. Barnes Jewish College

    WDWpixieRN replied to 2bNurseNik's topic in General Nursing

    No. You are totally kidding yourself and better figure out some way to stay on top of those math skills. They are VITAL to what you will be doing when you are an RN who has to give 3mg of morphine...

  21. Paranoid About Not Finding A Job Post RN

    WDWpixieRN replied to saymo82's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard that hiring is slowing somewhat and there are some layoffs going on around in the medical communities....a lot of it in areas not including nursing. I think the shortage continues on,...

  22. 'the list' at stlcc

    WDWpixieRN replied to cedarjen's topic in General Nursing

    I can't help you there. Took chem during the summer online and survived it....took intermediate algebra in a 3-week format and it was intense but kind of nice to have the concentration in one class....

  23. 'the list' at stlcc

    WDWpixieRN replied to cedarjen's topic in General Nursing

    My question pertained to why you can't take the CLASS. I think it's priceless, particularly if math isn't your thing and it may save a lot of frustration. If you're particularly good with ratios and...

  24. Typical pt load in St. Louis area?

    WDWpixieRN replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    I can't speak to all facilities, nor to all floors or the ER. But at one facility I have seen that 5 is the average med/surg pt load -- days or nights. There is the rare exception where you might...

  25. 'the list' at stlcc

    WDWpixieRN replied to cedarjen's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious why you can't take it? Just a timing issue or ?!?! As for as any prep, I would suggest using the text "Calculate with Confidence" as last I knew that was what they used for the class....