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  1. Please tell me about on-call time

    vernRN replied to future L&Dnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    At the hospital I work at, the RNs are scheduled to be on call one shift every 2 weeks. Most of the time we are not called in, and earn on call pay of a couple bucks an hr. If we are called in, we...

  2. Job Interview in Am!

    vernRN replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations! It was in the cards! Let us know how you

  3. How to be a good Charge Nurse?

    vernRN replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Delegate, be aware of everything happening on the unit, prioritize each situation & be prepared to pitch in when needed. Make sure the needs of the patients are being

  4. So what happens now?

    vernRN replied to MedicalLPN's topic in General Nursing

    If you see no relief in sight regarding staff issues, then it sounds like a change in scenery would alleviate the issue. No job is worth feeling depressed and anxious over. Your health is more...

  5. Job Interview in Am!

    vernRN replied to jodyangel's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Good luck to you! Glad you found your

  6. number of years waiting for to get into a nursing program

    vernRN replied to kforgood's topic in Nursing Career

    I got into my nursing school at the local community college right away in 2004. I enrolled late 2003, took my prerequisites and was accepted after first attempt to apply for the program. My best...

  7. Got my 1st butt chewing today - humiliating!

    vernRN replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    I had a Dr. that would talk down to me, was moody & even was humiliating at different times. Finally, I had enough & notified my DON, who was already aware of the Dr.'s behavior. Not long...

  8. Why do one year Med surg nursing before going into Psychiatry Nursing

    vernRN replied to PurifiedH2O's topic in Psychiatric

    I went straight to Psych Nursing following graduation. I have never, ever regretted the choice. I did not care too much for Med-Surg. I have utilized my M/S skills while on the unit, occasionally...

  9. when did u graduate? take boards?

    vernRN replied to ava'smomRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated 12/05, took a short review course, studied for several weeks after that & took boards 02/05. Try not to get discouraged, just hit the books & study until it's time for the...

  10. Help for a letter to be reconsidered for rehiring

    vernRN replied to BethulieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would apply for the position. If they want you badly enough, they can bypass the previous spotty record, especially since you weren't an RN then. Good

  11. Took NCLEX RN today....265?'s

    vernRN replied to 1shawnaw's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations on your new RN status! I took my NCLEX exam on the 14th. I also had 265 questions. My friend who was there with me at the exam stopped at about 140 questions. So, I too wondered if...