PLTSGT

PLTSGT

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  1. Kaplan rn bsn program

    PLTSGT replied to Omahafuturenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I can only speak for their online

  2. Wife is an RN, Can't find job in Las Vegas

    PLTSGT replied to tschaefer's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Yeah, I have heard about that kind of program. You pay the hospital for training and experience; essentially, you're working for

  3. Do I answer "YES," I have used drugs on my state license application? (Pennsylvania)

    PLTSGT replied to zephyr9's topic in Nurses Recovery

    If you were in trouble due to drug and is documented, then you don't have any choice but to say "yes." Otherwise, say "no." Yes, it goes without saying that working under the influence isn't safe to...

  4. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    PLTSGT replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Geographic location: NJ Pay rate: SALARIED, $90k In which area / specialty do you work? DIALYSIS What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? RN What type of degree and/or certification do you have?...

  5. ER Nurse Rate

    PLTSGT posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi there!! I have an interview with the ER manager here in Cetral Jersey. Just wondering what's the starting rate for someone with no ER experience. Thanks a

  6. going rate of pay for dialysis nurses

    PLTSGT replied to aellisrn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Check out glassdoor.com or salary.com. In NJ, I started $29/hr six years ago (2 years RN but no prior dialysis experience at that

  7. Recovery and Monitoring Program in NJ

    PLTSGT replied to mommybabyRN's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I graduated from RAMP early last year (2011). What I learned is sticking with the program and be assertive but don't rattle RAMP's or your group's cages because they may think that you're not...

  8. Relocating with a Monitoring Agreement

    PLTSGT replied to melanieb's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree with other posters. Just complete you program before moving. Even being the devil's advocate here, they may even put you back on monitoring for a couple of years. Here's from my personal...

  9. New Nurse and I dont think dialysis is for me HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    PLTSGT replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

    You are really lucky for getting a job quicker than most recent grads especially with dialysis. A lot of dialysis companies wouldn't even hire nurses who have years of experience as nurses if they...

  10. what are the best mens scrubs you have found?

    PLTSGT replied to Buckyxj's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm really picky with the fabric since I'd be wearing for at least 12 hours. Some scrubs feel like I'm wearing a burlap. I buy Uniform Advantage, Butter Soft brand. I want my boys

  11. bag for job interview?

    PLTSGT replied to dadah_vxr's topic in Men in Nursing

    Manly briefcase is still acceptable. Not cool: shoulder

  12. New Nurse and I dont think dialysis is for me HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    PLTSGT replied to Cindy 17's topic in General Nursing

    True that! Hospital work is hard compared to

  13. DSI Renal now Davita?

    PLTSGT replied to Marshall1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    At least in Arizona, DaVita is buying

  14. Is Everybody Moving to California?

    PLTSGT replied to Sheri257's topic in California Nursing

    All states will have their share of rudeness and tax problems. Everyone that I know who moved from the East Coast to California loves it and said that the benefits of living in CA offsets the...

  15. Is Everybody Moving to California?

    PLTSGT replied to Sheri257's topic in California Nursing

    I've compared both states on these categories...NJ wins in rudeness and taxes. Besides CA has much nicer

  16. Is Everybody Moving to California?

    PLTSGT replied to Sheri257's topic in California Nursing

    Amen! I'm from

  17. Is Everybody Moving to California?

    PLTSGT replied to Sheri257's topic in California Nursing

    Why am I moving to California? Because I currently live in New Jersey. Yes...New Jersey. I'm tired of "Winter Weather Alerts", rude people, high taxes,

  18. Want to move to nevada

    PLTSGT posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi everyone! Haven't been back to this site for a long time! I am currently a Registered Nurse in NJ but still in probation and under RAMP (NJ's monitoring program). As far as the Board goes I'm off...

  19. Want to move to nevada

    PLTSGT replied to PLTSGT's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Going through CA BRN's site I found this: "16. I am licensed in another state and participating in their Diversion Program. I am thinking about transferring to California. Can I automatically transfer...

  20. Want to move to nevada

    PLTSGT replied to PLTSGT's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Okay, so what you're saying is to inquire with RAMP

  21. Want to move to nevada

    PLTSGT replied to PLTSGT's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you so much for that 411. I'm going to contact both NV and CA Boards and see where it leads me. It's just nice to know that I have that option to get out of NJ, continue on with the program with...

  22. Want to move to nevada

    PLTSGT replied to PLTSGT's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks for your comments. I just cannot wait to leave NJ and move to another state. I'll just wait until my contract ends with RAMP; 22 months to go! I'll hang in

  23. Emergency training required...= ACLS?

    PLTSGT replied to 3rdcareerRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    traumaRUs, what do you mean by

  24. Emergency training required...= ACLS?

    PLTSGT replied to 3rdcareerRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    In our outpatient clinic, we have a "crash cart" that really doesn't have anything. Although, we do have an AED available but that's pretty much it. If something happens we do CPR and call

  25. Clamps

    PLTSGT posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I just don't see the rationale why some facilities forbid the use of clamps. The pressure some patients put on their sites is harder than what clamps provide. Any