MS. ICANDOIT

MS. ICANDOIT

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  1. Time to extend...and renegotiate??

    MS. ICANDOIT posted a topic in Travel

    Hey all! I'm hoping someone can help me with this... I took my first travel assignment in DC recently and have been asked to extend my contract. My recruiter asked me why I didn't take any of the per...

  2. ER travel without Level I trauma experience?

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to Twigg's topic in Travel

    I too came from a Level II ER with two years of exp there and and another two and a half from a Level I hospital ICU. I just took my first travel assignment in a Level I hospital in Washington DC. The...

  3. Relocating to Cincinnati

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to cmol86's topic in Ohio Nursing

    University is an awesome place to work if you like being challenged. The SICU is like high school (cliques and favorites) but has great cases. The Neuro ICU is great, although the nurses can be a...

  4. KY nursing license by endorsement. How long?

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to themoreyouknow's topic in General Nursing

    7 days, just make sure you request the fingerprint card first. They sent the card out the same day I requested

  5. Beckfield college

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to kurkowsa34's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure about the internship, but at graduation time they ask you what nursing board you want yor school transcripts etc sent to. I chose Ohio but took my NCLEX in Louisville for scheduling...

  6. New Nurse Grad Wanting to work in Chicago

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to Penutt06's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm trying to get there myself this fall and would love to know what its like. I'm working in cincy right now and sooooo need a

  7. How long does it take to get endorsed in IL?

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to amj12's topic in Illinois Nursing

    After sitting on hold for 22 minutes this morning I was told by a very helpful rep that temp permits are running about 3 weeks right now. Good luck everyone, I know I need

  8. Beckfield college

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to kurkowsa34's topic in General Nursing

    GOOD FOR YOU!! You've taken the first step....hang in there and don't let ANYTHING keep you from your goal! Rocks may be thrown in your road, but they aren't anything you can't sweep away, go around...

  9. Proning

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to nightshift82's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sorry to be brief but wanted to share before I left for work....yes we've been proning for a couple of years with mixed results prior to the H1N1 influx. We've had lots H1N1 patients some we proned...

  10. Financial Assistance (WIA)

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to AmberLamps's topic in General Nursing

    See if you qualify for Voc Rehab or dislocated workers. Same office.... Oh yeah if you plan to seek public assistance there is some money there too...My sister works in the Community Based Services...

  11. Beckfield college

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to kurkowsa34's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Sounds like you had a horrible experience. I would agree with alot of what you said about Beckfield, but that isn't anything I haven't experienced at other schools, including NKU and Cincinnati...

  12. RN program advice

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to AmberLamps's topic in General Nursing

    Yep Melissa Joos is the one you want to speak with regarding the program specfically, but you have to start off meeting with an admissions rep who gathers all the prelim info and forwards it on...

  13. RN program advice

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to AmberLamps's topic in General Nursing

    I too am a Beckfield graduate and while no program is going to be perfect, I loved my experience there, so much so that I would like to one day go back and be a clinical instructor for them. I...

  14. Plantar fasciitis

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to GrnHonu08's topic in General Nursing

    My mother had/has (does it ever really go away??) plantar fasciitis. I introduced her to my friend who is a Chiropractor and he his trained in A.R.T. - Active Release Technique. He does something to...

  15. Help with Nail gel for real nails

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to newstudentofnursing's topic in General Nursing

    No only licensed professionals can buy the creative product it's called Brisa. I feel your plight on the growing out phase. I was an acrylic addict for 15 years. Try a product by Nailtek called...

  16. Help with Nail gel for real nails

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to newstudentofnursing's topic in General Nursing

    there are a couple of products that come to mind..one is a traditional gel that can be sculpted and "built" just like a traditional powder/monomer acrylic powder. This poses the same risks from an...

  17. Cincinnati Anyone??

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to NursePeace's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Try St. Luke East/West in NKY. I had a few classmates that were LPN's there and treated well by the RN staff. I also know that St.Elizabeth uses LPN's on the

  18. When to start applying for jobs

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I didn't graduate until 9/19, but I applied in April and had an offer by May1, and didn't start until two weeks ago. I knew the position that I wanted and knew that LOTS of new grads wanted it too so...

  19. Help! I can't get a job in the ICU!

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to nursingdude78's topic in MICU, SICU

    Try to get your role transition there...even if you can only do 40hrs there it may get you in front of the Unit Mgr who can see your skills and hear your pitch! I'm suprised that an area university...

  20. New Grad Internships...

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to AKAEarthAngel's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Excellent facility, very very clean..... fair??? Well that's subjective. I know nurses who wouldn't leave at gunpoint and a few that are leaving after just a year. I worked in a non-nursing...

  21. What is the best thing to put on diaper rash?

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    Monistat 7 or something like it. I also kept her bottom open to air at night (she just laid on top of the diaper). quick

  22. pls pray for me i need to finish the last 19chp in saunders book

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    WINNY! You CAN do it! You may just need a "breather". Put the kids to bed, take a bubble bath, read a magazine or watch mindless TV and go to bed. REST your mind for a minute. Taking a break for a...

  23. When to start applying for jobs....?

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to Sherylbarl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't graduate until September but I applied in mid April and had an offer letter on May 1. Like the above posters stated, both check with the Nurse Recruiters at the faclility you want to work at...

  24. I failed again 5th time!!!!!!

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to SugarPlum2003's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You have to have 15 posts in order to send a PM. Find some threads and post away. Good

  25. Cold Sore!

    MS. ICANDOIT replied to crazylilkelly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Abreva works wonders