mom2cka

mom2cka

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  1. Anywhere hiring CNAs?

    mom2cka replied to Cari001's topic in General Nursing

    If you're near St. Cloud, our hospital is hiring for a few positions - they're listed as PCAs, though, not CNAs. Good

  2. Fall 2009 Graduate school roll call!!!

    mom2cka replied to love-d-OR's topic in Post Graduate Students

    1. The College of St. Scholastica (Duluth, MN) 2. FNP 3. Will continue to work FT 4. Attend school part-time (finish in 3-5 years) 5. And ... I will be taking some online classes, going to campus...

  3. Advice please

    mom2cka replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm not sure what email program you use, but typically an email in an 'outbox' is pending send - it's only when it's in the 'sent' folder that it's actually been sent. If you use Outlook or Outlook...

  4. If your are pursing MSN/FNP/DNP what area do you work in?

    mom2cka replied to PAERRN20's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm starting an FNP program this fall, and currently work FT in an acute rehab unit - rather busy, average 7-8 patients with an LPN, often we share a PCA for 13 patients. We're responsible for...

  5. *opinion needed* Keep RN job?

    mom2cka replied to NPs4health's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Do you want to work at that facility/group when you graduate? If so, I'd say drop to casual so you keep what you can with them... otherwise, I would think with a background, education, etc. you should...

  6. Do NP's have a role in inpatient rehab settings?

    mom2cka replied to hollierncrrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work in an acute care setting, and we do not utilize NPs, nor do the physiatrists see that as a future need for our unit, but my cousin is an NP who works at Sister Kenney, which has facilities in...

  7. St. Cloud Hospital

    mom2cka replied to SanskeetRN's topic in General Nursing

    Best advice I have is to wait and keep trying - watch for open positions, apply for those that you would consider working, and get your foot in the door. Not sure when positions will open again, but I...

  8. Sign-on bonus and relocation bonuses?

    mom2cka replied to pretty_nurse33's topic in General Nursing

    FYI - https://www.minnesotaworks.net/ has some postings you don't always see in the

  9. Sign-on bonus and relocation bonuses?

    mom2cka replied to pretty_nurse33's topic in General Nursing

    St Cloud Hospital is a good place to work (I've been there for almost 2 years) though you won't really find positions open right now. Rice Memorial in Willmar I think may have some openings (I think I...

  10. Mommyhood and Grad School

    mom2cka replied to StaRNew's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I had good role models, so as I was in school, I knew that I would be going back, and that it was doable. All of my instructors were working mothers (with the exception of 1 working father) who...

  11. campus-based BSN-DNP programs

    mom2cka replied to anny08's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you want to stay in the northern states, St Scholastica in Duluth MN has a DNP program, but it's a post-master's only. They also have various options for your master's. The University of MN in...

  12. Mommyhood and Grad School

    mom2cka replied to StaRNew's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm starting this fall on a PT route (giving myself 3-5 years to complete), and have a 9-year-old, 2-year-old, and baby due in July. I have a very, very supportive husband - the only way I could...

  13. Are there any rn jobs in minnesota

    mom2cka replied to Janet Rawlinson's topic in General Nursing

    St Cloud State is hiring instructors, but the hospital itself is not hiring much at this time. We're just a bit north of the Cities. Good luck - it seems like it's pretty tight out

  14. Patient cheat sheet

    mom2cka replied to lisaow's topic in Rehabilitation

    I print out a copy of my assignment sketch out my plan. The sheet pre-prints name, room, physician, diagnosis, and I add diet details, how pt transfers, A (assessment if needed) F (reminder to do a...

  15. How in the world do i find a JOB?!

    mom2cka replied to muskrats's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure where you're at, but I've been looking around the Range for a friend who wants to move back around there, and I'm finding a few home care positions, which may hire new grads (one is FT in...

  16. St. Cloud Hospital

    mom2cka replied to SanskeetRN's topic in General Nursing

    I enjoy working there - I started as a new grad, so am not sure what the process is outside of that. Not much hiring going on at the moment, though, but I think they're planning on hiring some new...

  17. Shift work - why???

    mom2cka posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sorry - a bit of a rant. Thanks in advance for listening - if anyone has creative ways they've worked through this - or just advice for dealing with this for years, feel free to share :) I started...

  18. HELP! Where to do get CNA in MN?!!

    mom2cka replied to Cari001's topic in General Nursing

    FYI - if you're taking a CNA class for college requirements, know that some colleges don't require you to test, but do require the class to be completed. I knew students who did it the other way...

  19. Who gives your baths?

    mom2cka posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    For your unit / floor / facility, who gives the patient baths/showers? On our unit, nursing has the responsibility to give baths, so the PCAs (CNAs) do the majority, and the LPNs and RNs give others...

  20. Schools Information

    mom2cka replied to indoamerican's topic in Post Graduate Students

    http://www.css.edu

  21. new grad/rehab unit HEELLLPPP!!

    mom2cka replied to southlandrn's topic in Rehabilitation

    I started on rehab a year and a half ago as a new grad, and am feeling more comfortable with more experience. It can be hard - sometimes floating to ortho or neuro is a very nice break - but I do find...

  22. Nurses, physicians weigh in on new doctoral nurse degree

    mom2cka replied to Brian's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Are physical therapists or pharmacists who have earned a doctorate called Dr. in a hospital setting? I have to say, I have never noticed or heard the term used for them, so really don't know. I know...

  23. Living in WI

    mom2cka replied to Anikka's topic in General Nursing

    I found that I was able to finish my associate degree, pre-reqs for LPN and RN program, while on the waiting list at Lake Superior - I got sick of waiting, talked to and went to Scholastica, where I...

  24. Rethinking the MEPN

    mom2cka replied to merky's topic in Post Graduate Students

    As an RN hoping to start NP school this fall, and a 2007 RN grad, I know that I get less respect on the floor by seasoned nurses due to my lack of experience, and every once and a while, a rather...

  25. Managing school and finances: how did you do it?

    mom2cka replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'll be doing the same - 3 kids, PT program, FT work, husband is a stay-at-home dad (no daycare, consistency, no 2nd car and 2nd career expenses) - that allows me the flexibility for both job and...