JoycMarr

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  1. Nursing Documentation Forms

    JoycMarr replied to KimRN41514's topic in Nurse Management

    I would be willing to share, but most of our forms are now on computer (we are trying to go paperless) so I don't know how much help I could be to you. We have been doing admission history paperless...

  2. Advice needed regarding clinical sup position

    JoycMarr replied to RNintheER's topic in Nurse Management

    I would say you are certainly qualified for that role. I wouldn't worry so much about hearsay, just go for

  3. LPN pay versus RN pay in AR?

    JoycMarr replied to cancergirl24's topic in General Nursing

    Here's information for Northeast AR: $18.50/hr for brand new RN graduate (days) Shift differentials are typically $2.75 for 3p-11p shift and $3 for 11p-7a Cost of living is very reasonable in AR, keep...

  4. Take the job now & decline later if better offer opens up?

    JoycMarr replied to Araceli's topic in Nursing Career

    It sounds like you have many doubts about it and that should answer your

  5. TN BASIC PAY FOR RNs

    JoycMarr replied to pinkroyalty18's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    You can make much more than $20 in TN--I would not sign that

  6. Well... I went and did it...

    JoycMarr replied to Joy69's topic in General Nursing

    If you're not opposed to working a nursing home, you will find a decent LPN wage in most nursing homes. The hospital pay for LPNs is sad really. I was an LPN before I was an RN and made around $12...

  7. Henderson , ASU, and UAFS

    JoycMarr replied to srleslie's topic in General Nursing

    I think the ASU BSN program is excellent. Seems to turn out highly intelligent, motivated graduates. It is also well organized and provides a good balance between classroom and clinical experience....

  8. RN for 25 years

    JoycMarr replied to kjpf1315's topic in General Nursing

    I am fortunate to work for a facility that does not have top-out pay. I was making $27 a hour within 5 years of graduating RNs school. (advanced in my job roles some

  9. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    JoycMarr replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    Midsouth--very cheap cost of living. Can buy a nice 3/2 house for around $90,000 New grads: $18.00 + $3 shift diff, usually can find places offering sign-on bonuses, loan repayment, or other perks....

  10. Management on Decline?

    JoycMarr replied to MikeyJ's topic in Nurse Management

    I think it's a combination of things. First of all, bluntly, not everyone is cut out to be an effective manager. In fact, very few people are. Many try and fail at the entry level. It is very...

  11. Charge nurse duties for med/surg/tele floor

    JoycMarr replied to Celia M's topic in Nurse Management

    Our ratio is 6 on days and evenings and 7 on nights. Charge nurses usually take a couple of pts and then they do assessments for the LVNs, help with discharges, IV starts, admissions, etc. They are...

  12. Advice needed, please

    JoycMarr replied to 2ndChance's topic in Nurse Management

    It's very hard to say without knowing what your strengths and weaknesses are. How long have you been in the CCU? I have you functioned in a charge position

  13. Some Questions

    JoycMarr replied to SBTLAWREN's topic in Nurse Management

    My thoughts would be to start out on the floor in staffing and then move into the Critical Care setting. I absolutely think you need to work in a few different areas to have a "feel" for how things...

  14. qualifications for chief nursing officer

    JoycMarr replied to bookwormom's topic in Nurse Management

    If the hospital is Magnet status or working to become Magnet, then there are specific education requirements. For the CNO they must have a BSN and a Master's degree (though the Master's does not have...

  15. Need a Manager's Insights - Career Advice

    JoycMarr replied to Ginger35's topic in Nurse Management

    As someone mentioned above, most levels of management in nursing have started out at the lowest level and worked their way up. For example, one might be an assistance manager (and still be working as...

  16. HELP! I DON"T WANT TO GO THROUGH CNA first...

    JoycMarr replied to lookingforward's topic in General Nursing

    Do me a favor and don't become a nurse if this is the attitude you

  17. Don't give oxygen?

    JoycMarr replied to LNDRN19's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    depends on the circumstances. I've seen a MD angry at a nurse who slapped a 100% nonrebreather on a COPD'er

  18. Weekend RN option

    JoycMarr replied to RNMommy2's topic in General Nursing

    no, because here everyone is hired in on the understanding that they are required to work every other weekend

  19. Weekend RN option

    JoycMarr replied to RNMommy2's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital I work for there is no "negotiating" Pay is based on years of experience and all new grads get the same rate. Weekend option pay is already set in stone also. You get what everyone...

  20. making the transition to management

    JoycMarr replied to shearan's topic in Nurse Management

    Just be prepared to juggle alot of different things at once, and hopefully you are the type of person that enjoys a challenge. In management you will never be bored, that's for sure! I think you are...

  21. Insulin question

    JoycMarr replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    As someone said above, you should always recheck a low blood sugar. False lows may come from not having enough blood on the strip

  22. Am I Doing it For the Right Reasons?

    JoycMarr replied to sarah6678's topic in General Nursing

    I think if you apply yourself you should not have any problems. In larger universities there is usually a good support system, such as tutors and help sessions that can help you prepare. Sounds like...

  23. Made a med error and am Furious!!

    JoycMarr replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, your error(s) could have been prevented, by YOU! Why are you putting blame on others for your mistake? You did not follow the 5 rights did you? Lesson learned, never give a patient medication...