Epidural

Epidural BSN, RN

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  1. Nurse Licensure Compact

    Epidural replied to Epidural's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Did a little research and it appears that the Michigan branch of the ANA supports the Nurse Licensure Compact (Michigan HB 4042), but the Democrats in the Michigan State Legislature (including the...

  2. Nurse Licensure Compact

    Epidural replied to Epidural's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Confused...according to the information I saw (hope this is incorrect), the Governor of Michigan just vetoed Michigan's Nurse Licensure Compact bill. No other state governor has done this. Many of...

  3. Is NJ compact or not?

    Epidural replied to CRNA2026's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Sorry, I don't know. NJ is the only state that has opted to "partially implement" the compact, so I am not sure what the rules are for a new New Jersey resident.It may only take a few weeks to get a...

  4. Is NJ compact or not?

    Epidural replied to CRNA2026's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    According to Jim Puente at the NCSBN (director of the National Council of the State Boards Of Nursing), NJ will be fully implementing the compact next

  5. Virginia pay - low comparatively?

    Epidural replied to rac1's topic in Virginia Nursing

    RN pay in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area has always been quite low. The Richmond area seems to have much better

  6. Is NJ compact or not?

    Epidural replied to CRNA2026's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    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...

  7. Driving 1.5 hrs (one way) to work. Good idea?

    Epidural replied to NewRN_SW's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  8. FYI-COMPACT LICENSURE

    Epidural posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    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...

  9. pending Compact legislation in PA

    Epidural replied to classicaldreams's topic in Travel

    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...

  10. pending Compact legislation in PA

    Epidural replied to classicaldreams's topic in Travel

    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...

  11. FYI-COMPACT LICENSURE

    Epidural replied to Epidural's topic in Indiana Nursing

    As of July 1, Indiana is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact.

  12. Hiring freeze UNC and/or Duke?

    Epidural replied to rubyagnes's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    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...

  13. Moving. Can I keep license?

    Epidural replied to texasnurs's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  14. Nursing license question

    Epidural replied to Valley_girl1021's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  15. Is NJ considered compact now?

    Epidural replied to lstac's topic in General Nursing

    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

  16. Nursing shortage is BS

    Epidural replied to Guest1130774's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  17. New Grad RN looking for a job out of state

    Epidural replied to futurernmoe's topic in General Nursing

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

  18. Nursing Scrubs Policy Question

    Epidural replied to nursesaba's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  19. NCLEX-RN practice exam

    Epidural replied to KPalmer29's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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

  20. Possible Relocation--Wake Forest

    Epidural replied to NurseMel_7112's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    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

  21. Feeling like I made the wrong decision by getting into nursing

    Epidural replied to Rickettsia_typhi's topic in General Students

    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...

  22. Indiana bill to join NUrse Licensure Compact

    Epidural replied to jlynn2303's topic in Travel

    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...

  23. Indiana bill to join NUrse Licensure Compact

    Epidural replied to jlynn2303's topic in Travel

    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...

  24. Compact license

    Epidural replied to Njkel82's topic in New Jersey Nursing

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

  25. Rude nurses

    Epidural replied to rnbsn2md's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    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