Epidural

Epidural BSN, RN

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  1. Should I stay or should I go?

    We nurses have so many professional options. We can work in: Med/Surg Critical Care ER Labor and Delivery Mother/Baby Pediatrics Outpatient Procedures...
  2. I have noticed that a lot of new nursing graduates ask the question,"Where should I take my NCLEX exam?". Here is the answer. I took this information directly from the National Council Of The State...
  3. Nurse Licensure Compact

    I am so happy to report that the New Jersey Board of Nursing just fully implemented the Nurse Licensure Compact. All nurses who are legal residents of New Jersey will be able to apply for a compact...
  4. Nurse Licensure Compact

    The Pennsylvania State Legislature just passed a nurse licensure compact bill. The governor will sign it soon. Thank you to Senator Boscola for her strong support of legislation that makes it easier...
  5. All of this advice is excellent. You have a few choices: take the NCLEX in Missouri, and obtain a compact Missouri license. When you move to Colorado and establish residency there, immediately apply...
  6. Essential school of nursing, florida

    Just a little tip: The California Board Of Nursing is very strict. They go through all nursing transcripts carefully and may or may not see certain classes on those transcripts. Because of this, it...
  7. Which state should I apply for licensure in?

    Illinois has had active legislation for the Nurse Licensure Compact for about ten years. Most years the NLC bill passes quickly and easily through the State Senate, but does not move through the State...
  8. Oregon-when will become a compact state??

    Earlier this year HB 2335 for the Nurse Licensure Compact, was introduced in the Oregon State Legislature. Rep. Daniel Bonham sponsored this bill. Rep. Bobby Levy, and Sen. Elizabeth Steiner Hayward...
  9. Timing of changing my residency for my Compact license

    New Jersey should announce their "compact implementation date" soon. I agree with "NICU Guy": if you no longer live in Florida, you can't have a Florida compact license. You can get a single state New...
  10. IV insertion and travel nursing!

    The best IV starting advice I ever got is: You Tube-"ABCs of Anesthesia" channel. Watch his "difficult IV start" videos, and then follow his advice. You will be amazed how easy starting IVs actually...
  11. GI RN certification

    Have you taken your certification test yet? The best advice I can give you is to really study pharmacology. I had a lot of "medication related" questions on my
  12. Nurse Licensure Compact

    Vermont will implement the Nurse Compact on February 1,
  13. Compact State Licensure

    37 states and Guam are now part of the Nurse Licensure Compact. In order to have a compact license in any state, you need to be a legal resident of that state. Some compact states give nurses the...
  14. You're welcome!
  15. Here is my suggestion: Get a Florida compact license ( you are currently a resident of Florida and do not have an Arizona job yet) Submit an "upgrade application" to get a Florida...
  16. New Traveler with a Husband and 70 lb Lab

    The Compact has grown; 37 states and Guam are now members. Implementation dates for the new states are: Vermont: 2/1/22 Ohio: 1/1/23 New Jersey: soon, but if you are a resident of...
  17. Nurse Licensure Compact

    No. The bill was signed by the governor of Pennsylvania on July 1. As soon as they announce an implementation date, I'll post
  18. Nurse Licensure Compact

    The Ohio State Legislature just passed a Nurse Licensure Compact bill. The governor of Ohio will sign it soon. Thank You to Senator Kristina Roegner for her unwavering support of this bill. To all...
  19. Nurse Licensure Compact

    The governor of Ohio just signed Ohio's Nurse Licensure Compact bill. The compact implementation date will be January 1,
  20. Nurse Licensure Compact

    I know. Ohio is a pretty interesting situation. But........ Senator Roegner was deeply committed to getting the Compact passed. She seems to have a lot of experience and respect in the Ohio...
  21. Nurse Licensure Compact

    I have been following the progress of both of these bills very closely. Senator Roegner negotiated tirelessly with the Ohio Board of Nursing. The BON changed their status from "opposing the...
  22. Nurse Licensure Compact

    My pleasure.☺️
  23. Nurse Licensure Compact

    So happy to see that the Nurse Licensure Compact just passed in Michigan; the bill is now waiting for the Governor's signature. To all of our Michigan nurses: Welcome to the compact!
  24. Nurse Licensure Compact

    Representative Mary Whiteford has reintroduced her NLC bill in the Michigan State Legislature. Now every state but New York, Connecticut, and Hawaii is either in the Compact or has an active NLC
  25. So Much For Michigan Becoming Compact

    Frustrating situation!! It might help to write to Michigan State Representative Mary Whiteford and let her know how much you would benefit from having a Michigan Compact License. She could use...