BookwormRN

BookwormRN

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  1. Looking for hospitals that staff with 8 hour evening shifts

    BookwormRN replied to KR's topic in General Nursing

    On my med/surg unit, we all work 8 hour shifts. Some rabble-rousers (LOL) are trying to get some 12's, but I LOVE my 8's on

  2. Interested in "going rate"

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

  3. How does everyone wind down after work?

    BookwormRN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but sex invigorates me:rolleyes:....So I settle for the TV or a good book in the recliner--I usually fall asleep there before I can get to

  4. Interested in "going rate"

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

    Hi-I've been a nurse about a year and a half.. Make almost $26/hr plus $1.15/hr evening differential (the weekend diff is a joke at

  5. Any place hiring new RNs

    BookwormRN replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

    Dudra, You DO NOT have to retake the NCLEX exam. In order to work in Michigan (they are not a compact state ) you must contact the Michigan BON and find out what they require of you. Hope this helps!...

  6. Any place hiring new RNs

    BookwormRN replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome. If you need help finding anything, let me know... Good

  7. Any place hiring new RNs

    BookwormRN replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I PM'd you, not sure if you got the message: I know of several hospitals in the Northwoods as well as LTC facilities that hire new grads. Hospitals: St Mary's, Rhinelander; Howard Young, Woodruff;...

  8. Nurse Tech

    BookwormRN replied to Crazy_L&D's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm in Wisconsin and did work as a Nurse Tech prior to graduation. I worked under the direct supervision of the RN and was able to do many things in that role. I passed medications, did assessments...

  9. first interview

    BookwormRN replied to liz_beth_v's topic in General Nursing

    Be prepared with answers to the following questions: "What do you feel are your strengths/weaknesses?" "If a co-worker was asked, what do you think they would say about how you work within the team?"...

  10. Is this overtime at your facility?

    BookwormRN replied to frankiebaby's topic in General Nursing

    We get OT for anything over 8 hours in a day, but I think it has to be consecutive

  11. Shared Leadership/Songs for a nurses retreat

    BookwormRN replied to fairness's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking from experience, PLEASE, PLEASE make sure that the music and the rest of the retreat speaks to your nurses as the professionals that they are. I have been to too many functions that make...

  12. Nurses Take Campaign for Safe Staffing Levels to Capitol Hill

    BookwormRN replied to Julia RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    At our facility, we use the MESH acuity system and it seems to work out pretty well. Please see below for the link to the website....

  13. Nurses Take Campaign for Safe Staffing Levels to Capitol Hill

    BookwormRN replied to Julia RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It sure is great to hear that nurses are stepping up and campaigning for safer staffing. However, I do not agree with mandated ratios. I believe an acuity system is a much better way to staff. Sure,...

  14. Looking at taking CNA course at WCTC--HELP!

    BookwormRN replied to SydneyJo's topic in General Nursing

    Just my two cents...as an RN who worked as a CNA-it is worth your time and effort to work as a CNA before you become an RN. Not only do you get the hands on experience, whether it is LTC or hospital,...

  15. Tired of impaired nurses

    BookwormRN replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I feel that nurses in recovery should be able to practice. This happened at my facility, and most of us welcomed the nurse back with open arms. Who am I to

  16. Phone advice? Do you give it?

    BookwormRN replied to TooterIA's topic in Emergency

    Depending on the question, we refer them to the clinic's phone number---the answering service will forward their call to the on-call doc. If it is emergent, we refer them to the

  17. I love my hospital!!!

    BookwormRN replied to 1TachyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Have to add my happy thoughts- I was called off last night due to a census of 3....and I was perfectly ok with that! In fact, hoping to be on call tonight! :) I'll just use some PTO

  18. LTC to Med-surg-can I expect any relief??

    BookwormRN replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I think that is a difficult question to answer. We have fewer patients to care for on a med/surg floor (per RN) than you do in LTC. However, that is due to the higher acuity of the pts. I am on...

  19. The NEW Nurse (Not the ones AOL speak of)

    BookwormRN replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing

    whoa, whoa, whoa.... i just got out of school awhile back and let me tell you, i do not resemble these remarks at all!!! these sound like some pretty immature, unprofessional people. if their parents...

  20. what is a good customer service?

    BookwormRN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    my answer and my belief is that i will treat others the way i want my family or myself to be treated. that is my goal each and every time i go to work. am i always successful? no. but i

  21. wi salary

    BookwormRN replied to badgerbabe287's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I think that you also have to take the cost of living into consideration. Pretty sure California is MUCH more expensive than most of

  22. New Nurse Horror Stories

    BookwormRN replied to Baking Nurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This Manager is new to the unit-brought in to straighten things out. Believe me, she has her hands full! (BTW, this is not a nursing home setting---) She is not on the unit at all times, therefore...

  23. New Nurse Horror Stories

    BookwormRN replied to Baking Nurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Baking Nurse, (((hugs))) to you, but KUDOs as well!!! I have been where you are and it is not an easy place to be. I took my "dream" job, but it turned out to be a nightmare: *Nurses ordering...

  24. Called Off for Low Census!!!

    BookwormRN replied to BlearnRN's topic in General Nursing

    We, too can use PTO to cover our low count/on-call days. I like our system, because the Supervisor can only make us take one shift off a payperiod. If they call you for a second low-count/on-call...

  25. Pet Peeve

    BookwormRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Please bear with me, but I really need to say this! My pet peeve is when people say to me, "Oh, you got your RN degree." Or "So and so is going for their RN." Hello, people! When you go to school,...