Reno1978 BSN, RN

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    CCRN question

    Reno1978 replied to AnRNIam's topic in MICU, SICU

    I used a CCRN review from mededseminars.net and it was helpful. It has review handouts available and you basically log in online and watch a video presentation accompanied by a powerpoint...
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    Men in L&D

    Reno1978 replied to forgop's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I remember my rotation in L&D and as a male, I was very welcomed and overall it was a very good experience. The nurses there said that they did once have a male nurse who worked there for many...
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    New Grad BSN to start in MICU

    Reno1978 replied to Belmont_Murse's topic in MICU, SICU

    A great reference I use is Fast Facts For Adult Critical Care by Kathy White. You can get it as a physical book or PDA Program (http://www.kathywhite.com) or as a program for your iPhone (visit the...
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    New Grad BSN to start in MICU

    Reno1978 replied to Belmont_Murse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Congrats! I second that website. There are many concepts you learn in critical care that don't click until you experience it at the bedside. For example, it's one thing to read about hemodynamics,...
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    Crtitical care certification class?

    Reno1978 replied to dina123's topic in General Nursing

    I simply cannot imagine a hospital hiring a new grad into the ICU and requiring them to take a critical care course on their own time. That is what it sounds like from the way you're explaining...
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Reno1978 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    CCRN is over, and I won!
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Reno1978 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    T-minus 19 hours and 16 minutes until my CCRN exam! I'm a
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    Crtitical care certification class?

    Reno1978 replied to dina123's topic in General Nursing

    What exactly are you talking about? If you received a position in the ICU, the hospital should give you a proper orientation of the ICU if you don't have experience. If you're talking about a...
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    New Grad...A must read!!!

    Reno1978 replied to Thank_You_RNs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a nurse with 1 year of experience in the ICU, I was given a generous sign on bonus and had my relocation costs paid to move from NV to WA state. The benefits, compensation, and working conditions...
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    New Grad...A must read!!!

    Reno1978 replied to Thank_You_RNs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    WA has jobs for new grads. Heck, the nurse recruiter where I work has been recruiting new grads from Portland. I don't think you can generalize the nursing culture of the entire state just because...
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    Advice??

    Reno1978 replied to keithcole4159's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps with familiarity of medical
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    Pay Raises

    Reno1978 replied to Riley3's topic in General Nursing

    We just received our merit raises, per our union contract on 10/1/2009 and FT employees just got a $200 holiday bonus, which was a nice surprise! Things don't seem to be too awful in these
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    Compact States

    Reno1978 replied to southernbelle4lu's topic in General Nursing

    Just a tip, some states impose fees if you let your license lapse and you attempt to reactivate it later. For example, when I moved from NV to WA I asked the NV BON about letting my license lapse....
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    Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    Reno1978 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Somewhere on the AACN site, it specifically says what is now omitted and added. It wasn't a huge list of
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    Starting Salary

    Reno1978 replied to mindystl's topic in General Nursing

    I live in the Tri-Cities in south-east WA state and new graduates at my facility start at $25.99/hr with $3.50 night and $3.50 weekend differential. Add $1.00 for BSN and another $1.00 when/if you...
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    advice how to make change from days to night shift

    Reno1978 replied to rileygrl11's topic in General Nursing

    I usually sleep from 9-10am to 6pm. I wake up, get ready and start my shift at 7pm. I don't have problems staying awake on night shift and I don't use sleep aids. I know some coworkers talk about...
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    Compact States

    Reno1978 replied to southernbelle4lu's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever your residency changes to a new state, you apply for a license in the new state, compact or not. This is done by endorsement, which means you get a license in the new state because you have...
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    Nursing license

    Reno1978 replied to phottovy87's topic in General Nursing

    Once you graduate from nursing school, you can apply to take NCLEX-RN. You can choose to send your results to whatever board of nursing you want to apply for your license in. For example, you go to...
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    Any new grad RN jobs in Washington

    Reno1978 replied to mqad48's topic in Washington Nursing

    Look into Kadlec Medical Center in Richland, WA - I know it isn't an exciting area like Seattle, but the pay & benefits are great, the cost of living is low, and I know they've been recruiting as...
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    FASFA.. long

    Reno1978 replied to TeeGuneys23's topic in General Nursing

    But it is also utilized to assess need for certain scholarships and grants by financial aid departments. I can understand why she would be reluctant to report the income from her step-father when...
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    Graduating in 4 weeks and have a big question!!

    Reno1978 replied to RoxyG22182's topic in General Nursing

    I was actually going to say the same thing - Intra-aortic and I worked at the same hospital in Reno and unless things have changed, they still hire new grads - they recently had a huge expansion in...
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    I'm *really* worried about my job... Need advice (long)

    Reno1978 replied to WalkieTalkie's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you weren't blamed. Maybe management heard a comment was made and is just questioning people to find out who did it. Sneakier things have happened. Try to look on the bright side and do speak...
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    NELRP 2010

    Reno1978 replied to sedietsch's topic in General Students

    your loan documents have to specify they were for costs related to schooling (tuition, books, supplies). as long as that's the case, they should be considered. they'll also only do loans that were...
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    Associates degree nurse salary vs. bachelor's ??

    Reno1978 replied to Strawberrygirl2's topic in General Nursing

    It's a $1.00 difference at my facility. Doesn't sound like much, but $2000/year isn't bad, if you work somewhere like this for many
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    Placed on medical leave...so why do I feel guilty?

    Reno1978 replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    You feel this way because this wasn't the plan! Nature bumped up the timeline you had envisioned, and that's okay :) Congratulations on the new addition to your family. I wish you and your new child...