Oncnurse86

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1. how much Indiana nurses make

   Oncnurse86 replied to nurseluv9's topic in Indiana Nursing

   I live in northwest indiana. Pretty much every hospital pays from $20/hr-23.50/hr. I worked as a graduate nurse for $22.50/hr (VERY recently, i just graduated in december). The RN pay for that...

2. Having a boyfriend while in nursing school....

   Oncnurse86 replied to sheridan3456's topic in General Students

   As a recent grad I can understand your concern!! I found that I definitely did NOT have time for a serious relationship (although I worked a lot as well as attending school full time.). However on...

3. RN vs. BSN

   Oncnurse86 replied to mmarqua4's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   You're an RN regardless of whether you pursue the ADN or the BSN first (as long as you pass the nclex). In most places you start at the same base pay too. The BSN will prepare you for management or...

4. Just took the Nclex-RN.....

   Oncnurse86 replied to Liberty2007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Relax and remember to BREATHE!! More than likely you probaby passed!! I took the NCLEX rn this past January and passed in 75 questions...i was 100% SURE I failed miserably, but i passed!! If you had...

5. Codes against doing cardiac drips on a medical floor?

   Oncnurse86 replied to J.R. RN's topic in Cardiac

   It probably depends on the policies & procedures of your hospital. The floor i used to work on, we could so SOME drips. I've infused quite a bit of dopamine, but we had to transfer pts who needed...

6. The Night Shift

   Oncnurse86 replied to Oncnurse86's topic in General Nursing

   I agree w/ you about ending up on the psych ward!! At the hospital I used to work the night shift nurses only worked in 8's but they were all part time so they didn't have to work 5 nights a week! I'm...

7. The Night Shift

   Oncnurse86 replied to Oncnurse86's topic in General Nursing

   Right thats what i want haha! But do you know of any hospitals that schedule the FT nights RN's on five 8 hr shifts a week? Thats my

8. The Night Shift

   Oncnurse86 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone! For those of you who are working or have worked the night shift full time I have a question: Do most hospitals schedule full time night shift RN's in 12 hr shifts?? I have an interview...

9. Transferring Indiana RN license to Illinois

   Oncnurse86 replied to Oncnurse86's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone! Only one more question:chair:....I was working on all the paperwork and there is one thing im not sure about. There is a form called CT-NUR (Verification By Licensing Agency/Board...

10. Transferring Indiana RN license to Illinois

    Oncnurse86 replied to Oncnurse86's topic in General Nursing

    Never mind, found the forms,

11. Transferring Indiana RN license to Illinois

    Oncnurse86 replied to Oncnurse86's topic in General Nursing

    oMerMero- Are you sure that www.idpfr.com is the correct site?? I can't seem to find anything about licensure by endorsement. You would think the illinois state board of nursing would be helpful...

12. Transferring Indiana RN license to Illinois

    Oncnurse86 replied to Oncnurse86's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Jolie. That's what I was thinking but can I hold both an Indiana and an Illinois license at the same time? I thought that once I transfer the license to Illinois then I would no longer be...

13. Transferring Indiana RN license to Illinois

    Oncnurse86 replied to Oncnurse86's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, thank you SO much, I appreciate the

14. how much Indiana nurses make

    Oncnurse86 replied to nurseluv9's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I work in Northern Indiana and as a newly licensed RN right out of school i make $23.50/hr (on days). On eves there is a 10% differential and a 15% differential on

15. Transferring Indiana RN license to Illinois

    Oncnurse86 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a quick question and was hoping someone could help me out here! I just graduated with my ADN in December 06' and received my Indiana RN license a few weeks ago. I've been working at the same...