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  1. The best way to get hired into the MICU/SICU ...

    Sassybottom posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi, After working a couple of months, I have come to really respect my charge nurse who is an ICU trained/ employed nurse. She seems to know everything and is just so calm and competent. I have...

  2. What was your first day as a nurse like?

    Sassybottom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Remember when you first started nursing on your own? What was your very first shift like? How long did it take for you to adjust til you felt comfortable and

  3. Patient LOAD anyone?

    Sassybottom replied to Pheobe05's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how some of you manage with so many patients ... I would go insane. You guys must be really effective with your time and organization. Our typical load on night shift is 5 patients with...

  4. days vs. evenings vs. nights

    Sassybottom posted a topic in General Nursing

    how would you describe the dynamic between the nurses in each shift? on my unit it seems as though evenings gets along with both days and nights but the staff on nights and days clash heads. it also...

  5. Highest paid nursing field?

    Sassybottom replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    agency nursing pays

  6. Fairview Southdale

    Sassybottom replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    Hi K! :) I will be your neighbour on 55

  7. Fairview Southdale

    Sassybottom replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I believe Southdale Fairview is looking to hire nurses. I do not know how much your wife would be paid but I know that new RN grads are started off at $26/ hour with a $4 differential for working...

  8. Overtime pay?

    Sassybottom replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks :) So, if you work 80+ hours/ 2 weeks will you be paid double as well? Or, will it be 1.5? Do you also get paid double for working holidays or coming in on your day off or is it 1.5? Thanks...

  9. How often do you work overtime?

    Sassybottom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am a new grad (RN) about to work my very first nursing job. I was offered a 0.7 night line. How likely will it be for me to have the opportunity to pick up more shifts? I am working in...

  10. To the single parent night shifters

    Sassybottom replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with those who have suggested day camp programs. Good

  11. Fairview Southdale

    Sassybottom replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    I got the job,

  12. How challenging would it be for me to find work?

    Sassybottom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am a RN with a 4 year degree (I also have 2 other bachelor degrees). Out of school for over a year (December 2005). Passed the Canadian (Feb 2006) and American NCLEX (July 2006). I never...

  13. How challenging would it be for me to find work?

    Sassybottom replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    My ideal place to work would be in an acute care hospital setting ... what are the

  14. starting salaries

    Sassybottom replied to starlight13's topic in General Nursing

    I know the answer to this one! I just talked to a recruiter recently. $26.21/ hour for newly graduated nurses. $30.21/ hour of you work the night

  15. Advice for my very first interview?

    Sassybottom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all :) I will be having my very first interview for a nursing position at the end of this week. I will be interviewing for a position at a children's hospital. I am a new graduate and have no...

  16. Advice for my very first interview?

    Sassybottom replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks EricEnfermero

  17. eating disordered nurses

    Sassybottom replied to freetobeme's topic in General Nursing

    It does seem as though there are a lot of nurses who fall prey to eating disorders - be it anorexia, bulimia, or compulsive eating. I remember when I was going to school there were a couple of girls...

  18. Hey! Question for MN nurses.

    Sassybottom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey, I am a recent graduate. I have a question or two about nursing in the twin cities. Has anyone here worked at the St. Paul children's hospital? What about the Minneapolis children's hospital?...