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Well, I am going on just 3 years experience at the same hospital,and I make 26+ so I would really shoot for $30 if you get an interview, etc, good luck, what area do you work in?

Morton plant Hospital

Awesome tips so far! Let's keep 'em coming. I know there must be tons of new students out there about to begin or in their program that would love to hear some more!

Just found out yesterday... 1. University of South Florida 2. MSN, adult concentration 3 Working part time in the ICU, three 12's 4. School part time 5. relieved that i got in and eager to begin this new chapter. Not sure how the next three years wil...

Hi everyone, I am practicing to get my tele certification. The only thing I am having difficulty with is distinguishing between 2nd degree AV block type 1 and 2. I know that in type 1, usually the PR interval gets longer, longer, longer, then a bloc...

Would also like to know!

Anyone here ride a bike to work? I'm really interested in stories, experiences, etc. I graduate in a few months and I'm seriously considering moving as close to my hospital as possible, so that I can commute on a bike. I don't live in the best bike-f...

Are you applying to USF? It sounds just like my application process, too. I have some awards from college, etc, but have not volunteered. Not much I can do about it now. I am just going to leave those parts out of the template. I am not going to incl...

Hi guys, I am wondering if anyone else has this issue. Without fail, the day after I work (12.5 hour shift, ICU), I always have a headache. At first, I thought that perhaps I was dehydrated; not drinking enough water at work, etc., but now I have mad...

But I feel like work is not my "usual" time since I work three 12's, and therefore am home more often. That would mean I'd be up at 5am everyday. I think I'd rather stick with my headaches

I had my eyes checked not that long ago and my vision is very good, so I doubt this is the issue?

Thank you every person that replied. Christine, I'm not sure how old the building is, and I haven't heard other people complain, but I will ask around. Maybe we're all being poisoned in the air?! haha jk. Nursej22, Thanks for the suggestions. I am on...

I definitely get up later because on my day of work, i am up at 4am, and i don't know a sane individual who would up at that time willingly! haha. But I always get 8+ hours of sleep, and I don't drink coffee, etc. and I live in Florida, so everyday ...

I am wondering, besides the sources/books listed, how exactly did everyone begin studying when they first started? The reason that I ask is I am feeling quite overwhelmed with the information, and wanting to read a lot of the reviews, but know it's i...

Sweeet, I'm the only one! :)

I agree. This week was so much better. Not just the RN part, but even the MD's stories, and the baby with the heart defect was heart-wrenching, too!

So, tomorrow is the start of a 2 day CCRN review at my hospital by Dr. Laura Gasparis! I have never seen her talk in person, but have seen clips from her DVDs! I plan on taking the exam at the end of the year, and will begin my studying July 1st. Any...

Apparently Boston Medical functions without RNs! It'd be nice if they marketed the show as just about resident/attendings, but ABC's synopsis actually says "caregivers," and "unforgettable stories of doctors, nurses and patients are adeptly woven..."...

I personally loved my first NTI experience! Granted, I won an all-expense paid trip and stayed at the Grand Hyatt (woop!), but still, I found the lectures to be awesome and quite educational, and yes, I did arrive maybe 15-20 mins early, but most cla...

Weird question---would my time spent in the unit on orientation count towards the 1750 hours??

You need to have direct bedside care in the icu to take the CCRN. Go to the AACN site for further eligibility questions.

Laura Gasparis is giving a two day CCRN review at my hospital, free to us nurses on the 28th/29th! woohooo

Hi all! I am currently training for my first sprint triathlon. I am hoping to get some advice from people about training plans and working three 12 hour shifts during the week. I work from 530am to 6pm, and as of now, I do not exercise on my days of...

It was nice to meet everyone!! Had a blast at NTI and DC!! If anyone would like to see some of my photos, I will be posting them on my blog, so send me a PM for a link

That is really cool