BookwormRN

BookwormRN

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  1. License for compact states

    BookwormRN replied to natrgrrl's topic in General Nursing

    Hi- I just looked on my state website (I live in a compact state as well). You will hold a license in the state in which you reside; this will allow you to work in that state, as well as in any other...

  2. Calling All Mothers

    BookwormRN replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    My youngest was 2 when I went back and started my pre-reqs....I always did my studying during nap time or at night after everyone was in bed. (I am an evening person anyway.) That was the ONLY way I...

  3. Nursing math

    BookwormRN replied to mel4's topic in General Nursing

    In my ADN program, we had a med test at the beginning of each semester. We were required to get 100%, but we were allowed a couple of re-takes if we didn't get 100% the first time around. (different...

  4. Associates degree in Nursing(RN)

    BookwormRN replied to bayoubabe30's topic in General Nursing

    I found the link below in just a couple of minutes on google. Good luck!

  5. ADN student. sitting for LPN exam after 1st year

    BookwormRN replied to MzMiNiDiva8's topic in General Nursing

    In WI, if you have completed the first two semesters of the ADN program through the technical schools, you are eligible to sit for the LPN NCLEX.....however, you are required to take the CNA class...

  6. 02 sat and duramorph

    BookwormRN replied to lmc512's topic in Ob/Gyn

    On our m/s floor and on OB, pts are on continuous pulse ox for 24 hours post

  7. what do you say when thanked?

    BookwormRN replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    "You are very welcome, it has been my pleasure." is appropriate. You are receiving a compliment; I have been taught to accept it graciously. Otherwise, you are negating the persons sentiment. There is...

  8. Being Cancelled

    BookwormRN replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    No...Pick me! Pick

  9. Being Cancelled

    BookwormRN replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    We also can be put "on-call" (nurses usually don't get "low-census" days)...we get paid $2 and some odd cents an hour while on call. If we are called in, then we are paid time and a half. Not a bad...

  10. What were your Pinning Ceremonies Like?

    BookwormRN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I am soooo jealous. This pinning sounds

  11. What were your Pinning Ceremonies Like?

    BookwormRN replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Our pinning ceremony was rather disappointing...The dean of the program told story after story about her own nursing experiences. We were then pinned (either by an instructor or by a family member who...

  12. How do you clean your shoes?

    BookwormRN replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    I NEVER wear my work shoes home; I clean them at work with

  13. Banner Hospitals to go to Uniforms

    BookwormRN replied to WoosahRN's topic in General Nursing

    In the facility that I work, we are allowed to wear what we choose. However, I know RNs who work at another facility in another town that has color coded their units. The facility pays for the scrubs...

  14. When called to fill in, what should I be paid?

    BookwormRN replied to zoo*moon's topic in General Nursing

    In my facility, if you go in on your weekend off, you get time and a half. If you work anything over your 8 or 12 hour shift that day, you get time and a

  15. New RN

    BookwormRN replied to BoskoB's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, there would be nothing wrong with starting out on the Peds unit, if that is what you love. You would still be dealing with medical/surgical issues, but with peds pts. What a great learning...

  16. help!

    BookwormRN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I will do one of two things: I increase the rate of the flowing IV for a few mls, to see if the blood will flush out. If not, I will grab saline a flush and flush at the lowest port. One of these...

  17. books

    BookwormRN replied to lvnandmomx3's topic in General Nursing

    The book I used for Care Plans in school is Nursing Diagnosis Handbook:An Evidence Based Guide to Planning Care by Betty Ackely and Gail Ladwig...

  18. NEW RN needs help and advice

    BookwormRN replied to obs1925's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding the compact states, here is a link to a website with that information. Unfortunately, neither California or Vermont are part of the compact. There are however currently 19 states in the...

  19. Overtime...What's fair?

    BookwormRN replied to dzadzey's topic in General Nursing

    Gee, I feel lucky! At my facility, any Nurse (full or part-time) who stays beyond their scheduled shift gets paid

  20. Introduction

    BookwormRN replied to MurseHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to Allnurses! And let me say that one of the best nurses I work with is a man. The best of luck to you!

  21. How far do you commute to work?

    BookwormRN replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    4 miles round

  22. Best shoes while on the floor???

    BookwormRN replied to ICURN08's topic in General Nursing

    I love my Rockers by Cherokee-they are an extremely LIGHT clog that also come with a removable backstrap and replaceable insoles. I've also got a pair of New Balance clogs, but the Rockers are the...

  23. Reasonable requests made to the med-surg nurses?

    BookwormRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

  24. Reasonable requests made to the med-surg nurses?

    BookwormRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I am a med/surg nurse and would be happy to accomodate this request by a family member. I would go so far as to also leave a note on the Kardex to alert future shifts...this way (if the bedside note...

  25. Doing the Happy Dance!!!

    BookwormRN replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations! You are an inspiration to