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Forgive my intrusion...but thought since this was an active thread and about Chemistry, might get some response. It's been a while since I took any Chem classes/labs (ok, a Looong while :-) and I have a friend who has gone back to school and is ju...

If you like a more 'country' life, with some hills and beautiful views, but still reasonably close to home, look towards Charlottesville perhaps-you have the mega system sorround UVA, as well as Martha Jefferson. And Jersey is truly not too far to...

Agree, and work on the managed care side, that's a pretty good rate for family! Much of it is to do with the employer group itself and it's 'buying power' like anything else; have a sis in Florida who pays over 400 for her family! And from what I've ...

Have not yet seen though plan to, but wish had been around when I still taught CB classes. Was a firm believer (still am) that giving birth is not a 'medical procedure' unless there are extenuating circumstances or risks. Loved helping those n...

Don't give up! It seems there is a lot of competition for OR slots and it takes perserverance to get 'in'. Which truly is a great thing, because hopefully that means people are happy there (as opposed to some places that have such high turnover...

Wow, that actually would have been great! We were required to wear business casual (no jeans) during class time. Scrubs might have been easier.

Funny when I worked in exclusively peds, almost all the docs were 'DR first name', it was easier and friendlier for the kids mostly. But also seemed more casual for staff, while still keeping the title. When in big teaching hosp-was same as most ha...

In our area, I have occasionally heard of special deals offered related to mortgages, and usually offered for firefighters, police, and teachers. Our 'hometown heroes' etc. Or sometimes there is incentive to draw these folks into certain neighbo...

Is your heart set on being an LPN? If it is, that's great but if you are staying in the area, you are going to need to resign yourself to the fact you will take a pay cut, at least at first and plan accordingly. The area is not great for nursing ...

Sounds like there should be more room or 'levels' available. There can be a solid "meets expectations" or similar to indicate someone does their job and does it adequately. There should be a level that indicates a high quality performance, while alll...

Other thing you may consider to help be a 'tie-breaker': 1. Retention rates-if in one hospital it is common for nurses to have longevity (been there for years) they may be happy in general; as opposed to if one or the other has a high turnover rate (...

Have to agree with the others and urge you not go give up after one place-first year (or two) in nursing are such eye-opening times anyway because the 'real world' is often so different than what is in textbooks and clinicals. I would bet if there we...

Ok, once again may resent this, and I am not defending BC, but saying there is a due process that can be followed to ensure this is resolved appropriately- Though I am all for a good appeal when a decision seems wrong...I would discourage anyone from...

Thank you much for sharing this little story, I think that is about the most positive thing I've been privy to all week!

I have been out of that particular path of practice for few years-however as a former IBCLC of several years, my recommendation is to get involved in working with moms wherever you get the chance. There are LC's in hospitals, in Pediatric offices, a...

Ok, chalk this one up to also idealistic a bit....but have you tried the direct approach? As in, you are up to your elbows in something with a patient, nurse B pulls herself from the internet to come find you and let you know your other patient needs...

I really hate those stringent a policy where after missing one day you are expected to bring in a Dr note. There are illnesses where you would not want an employee at work spreading germs, with fever, etc, yet a day or two in bed may be sufficient, ...

good chance it will be tough with no experience, but one possibility would be Dr office. Though some are open some weekends, it's often only rotation and a Saturday morning. Another alternative if you can get a little experience under your belt ...

May I ask where you are in VA? I am in Va too and know there are probably experienced nursing positions away from the bedsise in our area- Btw, agree, never burn your bridges, someone may have just not had the best morning, may have had back to b...

Unfortunately, that 90 days is pretty standard for benefits to kick in. If you have insurance you can keep (even if COBRA, as expensive as that can be!) until then, do so!

Just one addition to this interesting and very insightful thread-amazing the different opinions! Whether ER or anywhere, I believe it is your attitude 'cweeks' that has garnered you everyone's support in the ER. I mean that entirely positive-as nur...

How does it feel to be middle management? Often painful. Yes, I would agree many of us took one of 'those' positions with fully great intentions, wanting to make positive changes and improvements and feel like I am in touch with the 'real' nurses and...

No actual clocking in or out (and getting paid wrong because 'forgot') No stressing over being outside the allowed 5 minute window if traffic makes you a few minutes late On the side from those advantages, even 'salary' means different things at diff...

Just want to say I do not know any nurse (regardless of experience) at any hospital in the VB/Norfolk/Chesapeake areas (which covers most area hospitals) that makes a base pay of 35.00 an hour! Perhaps at the top of the scale, plus diff.? Or som...

One of the things we do that is similar is also to encourage peer to peer recognition; so for example if someone goes above and beyond in covering or helping out another nurse (or support staff) that person can turn in "sea dollars"-short term it's a...