Cinqly BSN, RN

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    Advice needed: Alaska Travel job offered, not sure if pay is right

    Cinqly replied to JoeMacERRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is the 50/hr just your pay? Meaning are they paying all the extras outside of that rate? Just trying to get a handle on pay etc for future contract negotiations....
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    Cost of Commute

    Cinqly replied to Sparrow23's topic in General Nursing

    I usually fill up the tank every payday (every two weeks) and most of the time the tank is not even empty. Roundtrip to work is 10 miles, 3 times a week. So, 30 miles a week, 120 miles a month roughly...
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    Would it be worth it to take an EKG cert class while in nursing school?

    Cinqly replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in General Nursing

    My opinion is no because you are already so overwhelmed with school, graduation, NCLEX and trying to find a job in this new economy. You come out with the same qualifications as every other new grad,...
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    Who Draws blood from a-lines??

    Cinqly replied to bran1101's topic in MICU, SICU

    It may not be rocket science, but it IS nursing responsibility. You are responsible for the patient and those taking care of that patient. Training or not, A-lines, central lines and all other manner...
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    University of South Alabama MSN program

    Cinqly replied to MSNtobe's topic in Post Graduate Students

    This thread has been helpful! I'm also starting Spring 2010, although I'm having second thoughts. I'm only taking one class, but it is research and I just DREAD research! I disliked research and...
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    Staying late to complete your work

    Cinqly replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's important to remember that even if you do stay late, that it is YOUR license on the line. Yes, you have to take care of your patients. Yes you have to chart. No, you didn't have enough time to...
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    Hand sanitizer destorying my hands

    Cinqly replied to itsmejuli's topic in General Nursing

    I use this every night before bed!! They also have a sugar scrub that works well to exfoliate
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    GN's paid more than experienced staff is this typical!

    Cinqly replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Employee of the Month at our hospital is a scam. At the end of the month a "favorite" is picked and someone goes around and has people sign slips. And of course night/weekend folks are not in the cool...
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    Phantom saline in the ICU

    Cinqly replied to Artemis2's topic in MICU, SICU

    Fluid cart. Charge book. Patient
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    Memphis Hospitals Starting Pay

    Cinqly replied to mkmm47's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Yes. Call HR and go onto website and apply! Good
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    ANP to ACNP?

    Cinqly replied to TreehuggerRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not to get too far off subject, but are you talking about the "Adult/Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (GNP/APNP) Curriculum" at U of South AL? Does this allow you to actually take both...
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    Working Per Diem vs working agency as an ICU nurse

    Cinqly replied to sassyrn333's topic in MICU, SICU

    Can't really comment on your question... however, I wouldn't feel like an a-hole if I were you. Why should you feel bad about getting a second job? Well, you shouldn't. Not your fault other people...
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    Are non nursing graduate degrees beneficial to a nurse?

    Cinqly replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    I know that a JD can be extremely beneficial as there is a market for medically and legally trained
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    Memphis Hospitals Starting Pay

    Cinqly replied to mkmm47's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Please remember that it can (not always) be different for ADN vs. BSN. Cat's mouth or not, when I graduated in May (with BSN) I was offered $21.50 at Methodist, $21.71 at St. Francis, and Baptist was...
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    New Teacher Wants to Become a Nurse: Advice Please!!

    Cinqly replied to teacher1986's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Teaching may seem like a 7-3 job, but most teachers spend countless extra hours during the week and weekend grading, preparing lectures, and participating in extra curricular activities. Most teachers...
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    Memphis Hospitals Starting Pay

    Cinqly replied to mkmm47's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    For those graduating in May 09, August 09 they are finding jobs in the range of 21-23 an hour. 19 is a little low for the Memphis area. Most are up around 21-22, some higher. It will only go up. May...
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    University of South Alabama online program

    Cinqly replied to RITA2007's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Jax, Thanks for the info! I realize it is an all online program, but I was just curious if anyone living in the immediate area had any info (on local preceptors, contact with professors, etc). I was...
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    ACNPs: Where do you work? What do you do?

    Cinqly replied to Murse7's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For your certification as an ACNP which licensing exam did you
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    University of South Alabama online program

    Cinqly replied to RITA2007's topic in Post Graduate Students

    So, those of you that said there is a lot of reading and that it is a very tough program, I have a few questions. First, are you on-campus or distance (all online)? Second, are the classes full of...
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    Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    Cinqly replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It is amazing how disgusting and unhygienic people can be when you sit down for a minute and watch. I can't begin to count how many people sneeze/cough into their hands and then touch everything in...
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    Should the H1N1 Vaccine be mandatory for Healthcare Professionals?

    Cinqly replied to Brian's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Isn't the "regular" flu shot technically a "new" vaccine every year since it is developed with different strains of the virus each year?? http://www.cdc.gov/flu/flu_vaccine_updates.htm Also, the...
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    Starting Salaries for GNs in Nashville Hospitals

    Cinqly replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    No income tax in TN. Is low compared to Memphis ($21-22/hr there). Sorry can't help you
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    Malpractice Insurance?

    Cinqly replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I second this!! Great
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    How long did it take for you to hear back from Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program ?

    Cinqly replied to nurse901's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Memphis takes new grads. The positions will be advertised as "needs 1 year RN experience", but just apply anyway. I really hope you all find jobs soon! I graduated in May and I am feeling so lucky...
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    How long did it take for you to hear back from Vanderbilt Nurse Residency Program ?

    Cinqly replied to nurse901's topic in Tennessee Nursing