oMerMero

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  1. Need help through licensing

    oMerMero replied to ilovebuffet's topic in General Nursing

    The only way you can get the answer you are looking for is by calling the board of

  2. Getting MSN Online

    oMerMero replied to jennieojala's topic in Post Graduate Students

    ah, I know how that

  3. Best BSN RN College/University Program

    oMerMero replied to treesap7h's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. I thought it was a great program, and I would recommend it to other people. Now, I think the program has changed a bit since I was there...

  4. Scrub Stores in Chicago??

    oMerMero replied to lizzyd's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Uniforms to You 2587 N Elston Chicago 60647 On Elston between Diversy and

  5. I returning to work

    oMerMero replied to RenNurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I would look around at other hospitals. I am not familiar with what the suburbs pay, though. The $1 shift diff seems on the low side. Are you a new grad? Then $24 might be about right, I am not...

  6. ILBON is making me sooooo mad

    oMerMero replied to tonya0421's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yes, you will need to send transcripts to ILBON. My license took a long time to get, but it turns out my social security number was entered incorrectly...on 3 different forms, 3 different numbers, so...

  7. Question on CNA!

    oMerMero replied to caringkat's topic in Nursing Career

    You might want to consider waiting until your back is healed and ready to be used frequently before you become a CNA. Starting with an injured back is not a good idea. As a CNA, LPN, RN, in patient...

  8. Versant Program

    oMerMero replied to yummo's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have never gone through the program. But, I can tell you what I know. New grads at my hospital are using the versant program. In general, I have heard positive things about it from them. With the...

  9. Getting MSN Online

    oMerMero replied to jennieojala's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Online masters degrees are becoming more and more popular. I don't know for sure, but I would think as long as it is an accreditted school, you would be ok. Have you looked into the online degree...

  10. VAP precautions and PRI

    oMerMero replied to heathIam's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am not familiar with any statistics or hard facts on this issue. And the whole time I have worked in the ICU, we have been told to keep the HOB 30 degrees. But, I have not heard of this before. My...

  11. Pre-nursing student needs your help please!

    oMerMero replied to CaliGurl13's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse administrators are typically on the management side of things. In other words, no patient care. Does the school you are looking at have a BSN program? I would look into that at this point. Then...

  12. Hypotension post Dialysis

    oMerMero replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am assuming she was on other BP meds in addition to lopressor. Perhaps those need to be adjusted. Sounds like you did the right

  13. Sign on bonuses

    oMerMero replied to clcstudent22307's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Swedish Covanant hospital had sign on bonuses for experienced ER nurses. That is the only one I have seen, although I do not look around very

  14. Withdrawal of blood from piccs

    oMerMero replied to cannulation's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Yes, one of the benefits of PICC lines is the ability to draw

  15. hyperstension/hypertension

    oMerMero replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of that. Perhaps it is a

  16. Is travel nursing in chicago a good idea?

    oMerMero replied to kv2000's topic in Travel

    I worked at two hospitals in Chicago as a travel nurse. When I stopped working as a traveler (a little over six months ago), I had a hard time getting a contract in the city or close suburbs. There...

  17. Newbie - please answer

    oMerMero replied to CNAnTRAINING's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm not so sure working as a CNA will help you with the math you need for school. Have you considered taking a math course at a community college to brush up on your math

  18. Lose dose dopamine

    oMerMero replied to zacarias's topic in Patient Medications

    I think it depends on your hospitals policies and standards. But, I would hope the patient would be transferred to the ICU if the low dose dopamine is not working enough. How can a nurse closely...

  19. ACLS tips

    oMerMero replied to KerenRN's topic in General Nursing

    check out www.acls.net they have some practice questions and a

  20. Nursing Shift start times

    oMerMero replied to steelersRN's topic in General Nursing

    There are units that have one or two shifts start at 11am. That nurse can then be available to help with post op patients. Or I have heard of discharge and admission nurses...Nurses who are available...

  21. NO one will HIRE me

    oMerMero replied to momishe1981's topic in International Nursing

    If you are living in Michigan and want to work there, you will need to get a license for that state as well. Perhaps you are not being hired because you do not have a license in the state of Michigan....

  22. hi im new!

    oMerMero replied to sweetiez's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on starting school! I am willing to bet everyone is nervous when they start school. It can be a big change and very time consuming. Good luck! Do you want to be an LPN or

  23. I Would Like Your Opinion.... am I right?

    oMerMero replied to walk6miles's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think you did the right thing by leaving! That situation sounds so

  24. help with blood tubes!!!

    oMerMero replied to farmergal13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That is also the new policy at my

  25. Should I work for an agency??

    oMerMero replied to TopazLPN's topic in Agency Nurses

    Most agencies require at least a minimum of 1 year experience. In order to be an agency nurse you need to be able to work with little to no orientation. I would say if your current position is not...