Epidural

Epidural BSN, RN

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  1. Virginia pay - low comparatively?

    RN pay in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area has always been quite low. The Richmond area seems to have much better
  2. Is NJ compact or not?

    The state of New Jersey passed NLC legislation in the Summer of 2019. If you are living in a compact state and have a compact license, you can work in NJ with that license. If you change your legal...
  3. Driving 1.5 hrs (one way) to work. Good idea?

    It just depends. I have a long commute to work (about an hour), and have been driving this distance for years. It doesn't really bother me, but if I worked night shift- it would. If I worked five days...
  4. FYI-COMPACT LICENSURE

    The Indiana Board of Nursing just announced that the "Indiana Nurse Licensure Compact" will be implemented on 7-1-20. Every nurse who has a compact license will be able to practice in Indiana on July...
  5. pending Compact legislation in PA

    Hi Ned, Most of the state legislators who have responded to my letters are actually nurses. They seem to be quite committed to supporting legislation that provides good healthcare for all of our...
  6. pending Compact legislation in PA

    I agree with this advice to write to your legislators. I have written to many legislators in quite a few states. I got a lot of responses from legislative aides. One state senator even answered me...
  7. FYI-COMPACT LICENSURE

    As of July 1, Indiana is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact.
  8. Hiring freeze UNC and/or Duke?

    I would just keep applying. I know many people who have done this, and have even gotten multiple offers within the same hospital system. Both of these hospitals are HUGE. I think UNC has at least 25...
  9. Moving. Can I keep license?

    Yes, you can keep your Texas license. Once you establish residency in a non compact state, you will need to contact the Texas BON. Your Texas license will then become a non compact license. When you...
  10. Nursing license question

    Hi-The whole NLC can be really confusing. Here is what I recommend: Go to nursys.com and double check where you are licensed to practice. This information is listed on the web site.Maryland has been a...
  11. Is NJ considered compact now?

    According to Jim Puente at the NCSBN (National Council of the State Boards of Nursing), New Jersey has passed the compact, but will not implement it until later this
  12. Nursing shortage is BS

    Just a few comments on living in Raleigh: Yes, traffic is worse than it was 10 years agoNo, traffic isn't as bad as it is in many other big citiesYes, it is easy to find alternate routes to avoid...
  13. New Grad RN looking for a job out of state

    FYI: the main hospital systems in this area are Sentara and Bon Secours. Virginia Beach is not known for having good salaries for
  14. Nursing Scrubs Policy Question

    Nurses at my hospital wear ciel blue scrubs with black t-shirts or turtlenecks underneath. I have never seen anyone get anything embroidered on their scrubs, besides the name of the hospital. People...
  15. NCLEX-RN practice exam

    I passed the NCLEX, but I think paying $150 for two practice exams without any kind of explanation of your results is a waste of
  16. Possible Relocation--Wake Forest

    Hi-Are you moving to Wake Forest, NC or do you plan to work at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (actually in Winston-Salem)? The hospitals near Wake Forest, NC are Wake Med and
  17. Here are a few questions that I would ask myself: Do you enjoy interacting with people who are going through some really difficult times? Does just being there with them make you feel fulfilled? Are...
  18. Indiana bill to join NUrse Licensure Compact

    Yes, you do need to get a new nursing license when you change your legal residence from one state to another. You can, however, work using your old license until your new one is issued ( if you move...
  19. Indiana bill to join NUrse Licensure Compact

    34 states are now members of the compact. Most nurses would like to have a compact license. Almost all of the states that are not in the compact will be soon. Some nursing unions seem to be fighting...
  20. Compact license

    New Jersey is now a compact state. The governor of New Jersey signed the bill yesterday.
  21. Rude nurses

    Interesting topic. ? Some nurses are rude, and some doctors are rude. Some people who work in hospitals are crazy, and some are angels. Welcome to life
  22. Help please! Lost and confused

    $50,000 is pretty expensive. Also, I did some research on this website and it looks like new RN grads are having a hard time finding jobs in the Dallas area. Not sure where you will be moving to in...
  23. Help please! Lost and confused

    Most of my ADN-RN friends are using an online program to get their BSNs. So-finish your pre-reqs, get into an ADN program ( I think it might be easier to get a job and into nursing school in Texas,...
  24. Worried about license endorsement being too slow

    I am happy to report that Pennsylvania has a Nurse Licensure Compact bill in the state legislature, and several state nurse-legislators support this bill. For the most up to date information on the...
  25. NCLEX-RN practice exam

    I would also like to know what these test scores mean. $150 for two practice tests is expensive. It seems like the NCSBN should give some type of analysis of what a score of 85 out of 125 questions...