djfam

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1. Working Part time in order to make over time money $$

   djfam replied to lovelyladynurse's topic in General Nursing

   Yes this happens in my hospital, at least on my unit. Call-back pay or double pay is in our contract if you're asked to work less than 4 hours before the shift starts. If you make yourself available then it's not the same so no extra pay. Per diem...

2. Hesi Exit Test

   djfam replied to CSLee3's topic in HESI

   So Cochise is requiring students to pass the Hesi now?! I'm so glad that it wasn't required when I graduated... I don't remember what my score was, I guess I didn't take it seriously!, but I did do excellent in my studies and passed my NCLEX at 75 ...

3. Seeking employment with VA hospital

   djfam replied to gratefulnurse's topic in General Nursing

   It might vary by facility, because at Palo Alto VA in CA a BSN is not required, and I just called the nursing recruiter there to confirm. I do know that a BSN is needed for active duty Army, but not for reserve duty.

4. AWHONN Staffing Guidelines Please check this out:

   djfam replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I work in a separate postpartum unit at a unionized hospital in California. We have couplet care; our max is 4 couplets, and most of the time assignments are made within ratios. Our moms have the choice of sending their newborn to the nursery durin...