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  1. Dreaming about work?

    military spouse replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in hospitals, I would always have trouble sleeping/nightmares the night before. I was fine once I got there, but I DREADED going so much that it affected my sleep. I've never had that...

  2. What happens if you don't pass the med calculation test during orientation?

    military spouse replied to Rosett12's topic in General Nursing

    I once took a med test that was more challenging than others that I had taken. Fortunately, they let us work in groups and an ICU nurse was able to figure out some of the more complicated questions...

  3. Staff becoming institutionalized?

    military spouse replied to Supercandy131's topic in Correctional

    I think IF you have the time to listen than it isn't a problem. I don't listen to too much just because our responsibilities are so huge that I wouldn't be able to finish all my treatments and sick...

  4. They won't stop calling me!

    military spouse replied to optimist's topic in General Nursing

    "I'm sorry, but I don't have childcare." Hard to argue with

  5. why the lack of baths

    military spouse replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    I'm of the opinion that the facility administration determines if a patient is to be bathed. If they want their patients to be bathed, they will provide adequate staffing--most do not! The nurses...

  6. Yuma seasonal position (next winter)

    military spouse posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi everyone, Does anybody know anything about the seasonal positions in Yuma? I looks like they can run up to 9 months (website info) and the housing looks great. Would love to hear from someone...

  7. Overtime pay versus holiday pay

    military spouse replied to Noimanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I completely understand what you are saying and I posed this same question to my employer. Basically, we get one or the other. Had the holiday been the day before I think you would have received...

  8. Made a huge mistake now worried for career.

    military spouse replied to newRNhereMI's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It really sounds as if you didn't do anything wrong as far as good nursing care is concerned. Maybe you weren't following the policy, but it doesn't sound as though the policy is clear. You had an...

  9. Low Census- To Take Cancel or Not?

    military spouse replied to nurse678's topic in General Nursing

    I was in a similar position to you a few years ago and always volunteered for first call-off. The bad thing, was we were on an hour recall, so if the census went up we had to go in. Didn't like that...

  10. How much does money influence where you go....or stay

    military spouse replied to evolvingrn's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't quit a job over $2.00 an hour unless I was absolutely miserable. After the govt. gets their hands on it, it will be closer to $1.00/hour which just wouldn't be worth it to

  11. Average Cost of Insurance

    military spouse replied to Quark09's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is retired military, so we pay $460/year for family health care through Tricare. Dental is $95 or so per month. If we didn't have it through him, my current employer's health plan is...

  12. HELP! New grad, work nights, pregnant, depressed!!

    military spouse replied to Nikki.J's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry you are dealing with this. I'm not a night person either. Perhaps a switch to home health or something similar? There are many programs out their dealing with children and perhaps you...

  13. What is the least amount you would work for as a RN?

    military spouse replied to K.Jamison, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Way too low unless it really isn't a "nursing" job. Maybe something that doesn't require a nursing license, all weekends and holidays off, flexible schedule..........MAYBE, but probably not. I don't...

  14. Wexford health care in corrections

    military spouse replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Correctional

    I wasn't able to attend the meeting, so I missed what happened. I'm surprised she said those things. We were told they forgot to mail the offer letters and then mailed them Tues. or Wed., but nobody...

  15. Wexford health care in corrections

    military spouse replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Correctional

    It's hard to believe it will get better with Wexford considering they underbid CMS. Don't know the pay scale or shift diffs, but the PTO is SUBSTANTIALLY reduced and no matching of 401k with Wexford....

  16. Correctional nursing like ER?

    military spouse replied to savnlivzPRN's topic in Correctional

    They can be similar, but they can also be very different. Just be prepared to make decisions independently, without other nurses or a Doc at times. I work in a facility that has both a dispensary...

  17. Wexford health care in corrections

    military spouse replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Correctional

    Out of curiosity, did your facility just hire a ton of people? We were told that maybe they were hired so people could use up their PTO, but one of the new people commented that they were told they...

  18. Wexford health care in corrections

    military spouse replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Correctional

    Yep, in Maryland. I was talking to one of the providers and he said Sept. 26, Wexford is supposed to notify the state of staffing plans. He said the date had already changed once and who knows if it...

  19. Wexford health care in corrections

    military spouse replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Correctional

    I don't know anything, but I'm guessing you must work for the same state as I do. We're being told maybe in Oct. they will come in and explain pay/benefits and allow us to apply for our jobs. Have...

  20. Do I need a BSN or will a MSN do?

    military spouse replied to DisneybearRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I forgot to add that one must have an ADN with a non-nursing BS or BA. Excelsior's program is 39 hours and I believe Gonzaga is 36 hours, but I might be off

  21. Do I need a BSN or will a MSN do?

    military spouse replied to DisneybearRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Both Gonzaga and Excelsior offer a MSN with no BSN, but one must have a BA or BS in another major. Gonzaga is about 2x the cost of Excelsior, but is a real B&M school based in Spokane, WA. The...

  22. Excelsior College MSN Degree Graduates

    military spouse replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks for sharing!! How many hours did you feel it required each week? Is your new program accredited? I'm really trying to decide between Excelsior and Gonzaga, but leaning toward Excelsior d/t...

  23. Excelsior College MSN Degree Graduates

    military spouse replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks for the info. How many hours were you spending each week on each class? I'm sure that was frustrating being stuck without your texts. Did you find the classes challenging? I can't honestly...

  24. Excelsior College MSN Degree Graduates

    military spouse replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I know one of the classes requires statistics as a pre req, but do you think I need to take it BEFORE starting the program? I really appreciate all your

  25. Can you live a luxury lifestyle as a nurse?

    military spouse replied to trustabdy's topic in General Nursing

    MAYBE somewhere like El Paso, TX. The house may be large, but it won't be a mansion. You could probably afford a house cleaner there and the car would be up to you. Now, would the large, 5 bedroom...