Epidural

Epidural BSN, RN

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  1. Help please! Lost and confused

    Epidural replied to nurseprospect29's topic in General Nursing

    $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...

  2. Help please! Lost and confused

    Epidural replied to nurseprospect29's topic in General Nursing

    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,...

  3. Worried about license endorsement being too slow

    Epidural replied to bex177's topic in Camp

    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...

  4. NCLEX-RN practice exam

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

    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...

  5. Compact license

    Epidural replied to Njkel82's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Happily, I can report that New Jersey just joined the NLC. The bill is sitting on the governor's desk, waiting for him to sign it. It passed through the state legislature without

  6. Student Not Eligible for NCLEX

    Epidural replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Absolutely fascinating. Bring on the comments. I had no idea that certain nursing schools had so many pre- NCLEX test taking requirements. Our nursing students deserve the best education possible,...

  7. Student Not Eligible for NCLEX

    Epidural replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Very interesting topic. I wasn't aware that certain nursing schools require their nursing graduates to pass HESI exams before they are allowed to take the NCLEX. I probably wouldn't attend one of...

  8. Feeling like a new grad all over again. Stick it out?

    Epidural replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

    Great advice!!!! Just remember that in a large hospital some patients that you previously considered "step-down" patients will be on a med-surg floor, and patients that you think should be in...

  9. Pennsylvania Compact State??

    Epidural replied to nowdistracted's topic in General Nursing

    The www.ncsbn.org website is a great place to start looking for advice. Click on the "Take Action" tab in the "NLC" section and you will see a whole tutorial on what you can do to support the...

  10. Pennsylvania Compact State??

    Epidural replied to nowdistracted's topic in General Nursing

    Good Luck! I have had the most success with legislators who are health-care professionals. It is wonderful to see how many nurses are serving our country as congressmen and

  11. Pennsylvania Compact State??

    Epidural replied to nowdistracted's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, The website: www.ncsbn.org has the most up to date and comprehensive information about the nurse-compact. The new bill is Pennsylvania SB655. The primary sponsor for this bill is Senator Lisa...

  12. Pennsylvania Compact State??

    Epidural replied to nowdistracted's topic in General Nursing

    Pennsylvania has a brand new nurse-compact bill.

  13. Indiana To Join 31 States In Nurse Licensure Compact effective July 1st, 2019

    Epidural replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    Hi-The compact licensure rules are a little complicated, but here is my understanding of how they work: You must apply for and receive a compact nursing license in the state that is your home state...

  14. Compact Licensure

    Epidural posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

    Alabama just became the 33rd member of the Nurse Licensure Compact!

  15. Indiana To Join 31 States In Nurse Licensure Compact effective July 1st, 2019

    Epidural replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing News

    So happy to see this.

  16. Indiana bill to join NUrse Licensure Compact

    Epidural replied to jlynn2303's topic in Travel

    Indiana just became a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact.

  17. Possible relocation to Chapel Hill area

    Epidural replied to AlwaysLearning247's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi Mass Nurse- UNC Chapel Hill Hospital is the only hospital in Chapel Hill. It is a large referral center (around 950 beds), so there are plenty of jobs. If you are used to working in a teaching...

  18. Indiana bill to join NUrse Licensure Compact

    Epidural replied to jlynn2303's topic in Travel

    This bill should become a law soon. It has passed in both branches of the Indiana State Legislature. Indiana will be the 32nd member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. The state of Illinois also has a...

  19. Any facilities actually using an AccuVein? Any thoughts?

    Epidural replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    I just started using the AccuVein about a month ago. I am pretty good at starting IVs, but many of my patients have horrible veins. I really like this vein finder. I use it about 25% of the time, and...

  20. 2018 Nurse Salary

    Epidural replied to #MakeItRain's topic in General Nursing

    Location: Central NC Experience: 35 years- BSN Specialty: GI- CGRN Certified- inpatient and outpatient workload Facility: 900 bed well respected teaching hospital -major referral center-many very...

  21. Pennsylvania Compact State??

    Epidural replied to nowdistracted's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Karen, Thanks for the update. I was wondering about Pennsylvania, since most of the other states are either in the nurse-compact or working to get legislation passed. A few state nursing boards...

  22. Pennsylvania Compact State??

    Epidural replied to nowdistracted's topic in General Nursing

    The first place to check for information on whether on not Pennsylvania has an eNLC bill is www.ncsbn.org Then try the Pennsylvania State Board Of Nursing website. Also, look for information on...