BookwormRN

BookwormRN

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  1. ADN = Difficulty Getting Job?

    BookwormRN replied to Perseus Mandate's topic in General Nursing

    I've got my ADN-no problem here getting a job. In fact, most nurses in this area start out with their ADN...many then go on to get their BSN. However, I hear that in some larger cities, some hospitals...

  2. unionization of hospitals

    BookwormRN replied to edisongirl25's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The RNs at our hospital have union representation. No, not everyone has to join, (and it really burns me that ALL the RNs get the same benefits of pay increases whether they are union or not!) but...

  3. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    BookwormRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I must confess, I'd never seen "et" until I started lurking on allnurses! I guess I figured out the meaning using "context

  4. Turning The Clock Back Nursing ?

    BookwormRN replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    HS cares are done in our facility--the CNAs are the ones responsible, but I am not above giving a nice backrub when a pt needs

  5. Want to Leave My School

    BookwormRN replied to peace123's topic in General Nursing

    In WI, the technical colleges have banded together to form a "seamless" curriculum. This means that all of the Techs in WI have the same requirements for the ADN program. If you were to move to a...

  6. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    BookwormRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    don't mean to beat a dead horse but.... i would expect to orient someone to the unit. after a few weeks of orientation, they would have been

  7. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    BookwormRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    i know, i know, it drives me mad. unfortunately, it really is proper according to webster. the double negatives-i cringe quietly to myself. would love to change it, but don't know that saying anything...

  8. Want to Leave My School

    BookwormRN replied to peace123's topic in General Nursing

    Where are you located? Would it be easy for you to move, or do you want something that is local for you? Are you in an ADN or BSN program? Sorry for all the questions, but your post is on the vague...

  9. apart of RN job duties ?

    BookwormRN replied to Ilubrize's topic in General Nursing

    me too!!! (i don't mind poo, but when a person is gaggy, i gag right along with

  10. Starting RN Wages?

    BookwormRN replied to Perseus Mandate's topic in General Nursing

    no, larry, it's not about the money. chill, ok? just answering a question to answer further questions: yes, this is after a 2 year degree...one that took me 4 years part-time to complete. no, in my...

  11. Starting RN Wages?

    BookwormRN replied to Perseus Mandate's topic in General Nursing

    My starting wage was $24.06/hr. Just hit the six month anniversary, so I am now up to approx $24.68/hr. (not counting the differential for evenings/weekends) I work "Regular Part-time", which means...

  12. debriefing

    BookwormRN replied to shock-me-sane's topic in General Nursing

    I've been to several codes in our ER (I work med/surg, and if we are assigned "the Heart", we are expected to report to a code if called. The RN from our floor does the recording of meds, VS and...

  13. signature/documentation

    BookwormRN replied to abcrn84's topic in General Nursing

    Signature and

  14. Cleaning your stethoscope :(

    BookwormRN replied to shannonFNP's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I would be cautious about trying anything on the Littmann other than soap, water or alcohol....These are Littmann's recommendations for cleaning. If you use something else, it could void any warrenty...

  15. Do you have to work full time when you get done with school?

    BookwormRN replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    My facility was more than happy to hire me for 3 evening shifts a week (3-11). True-it might be easier as a new grad to work full time, but with a family, that would be too difficult for

  16. What color Stethoscope to buy?

    BookwormRN replied to 09RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Burgundy Littmann Cardiology III. LOVE IT!!! Also have an Allheart Cardiology that is black. Also works pretty well, considering I spent $25 on it! (this was my clincial scope-it is now my "home"...

  17. Scrub Stores in Chicago??

    BookwormRN replied to lizzyd's topic in Illinois Nursing

    www.tafford.com has a nice selection of scrubs at decent prices. When they have a sale-WOW! GREAT

  18. How do I view my NCLEX results?

    BookwormRN replied to Ramprat's topic in General Nursing

    Are you taking the NCLEX in WI? If so, the Dept of Regulation and Licensing will have your results posted (usually) within days (sometimes as soon as 24 hours) of your testing. You do not have to wait...

  19. In need of some solid advice!

    BookwormRN replied to DHJ1982's topic in General Nursing

    DHJ- With all you have said, my suggestion to you would be to get your ADN at a tech/community college first-you would be able to work as an RN and make a decent living. THEN, since you will have many...

  20. Whites or Colored scrubs?

    BookwormRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am in what appears to be a minority- I LOVE whites whether it be scrubs or an actual "uniform" top. I grew up in a family of nurses (Gram, Mom, Aunts on both sides)...and White was what they wore to...

  21. Thank you for the tips!

    BookwormRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to all who have posted helpful hints on IV starts. I was reading them the other day and committed all the hints to memory. I'm a rather new nurse...

  22. Shoes!

    BookwormRN replied to skittles1933's topic in General Nursing

    I love my Rockers by Cherokee--they are LIGHT and backless (Have a removable back strap) and very supportive. I also own a pair of backless New Balance that are

  23. Which states hire pre-NCLEX RNs?

    BookwormRN replied to Laurenann247's topic in General Nursing

    In WI you can work as a Graduate Nurse. However, if you fail NCLEX, you get bumped down in position and pay--down to Nurse Tech if

  24. Nclex

    BookwormRN replied to faith123's topic in General Nursing

    My advice is to do practice NCLEX questions on the computer. This was very helpful to myself and friends...helps you to get into the "mode" of doing computerized testing. Good

  25. Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    BookwormRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    ask him out!!! i approached my now-hubby for a date: were engaged within 6 weeks (he asked me!) and have now been married 15 years! good