BookwormRN

BookwormRN

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  1. Help answering questions on Nursing tests...

    BookwormRN replied to brandilovesaaron's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Saunders Strategies for Success on the NCLEX-RN Exam by Linda Silvestri is a wonderful tool! I read this material while in my last semester of Nursing School-it really did help me learn how to tackle...

  2. What do you mean I didn't get a raise........

    BookwormRN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, (new) RNs are given a raise at 6 months, then at a year...nothing at 3 months,

  3. To tell or not to tell...

    BookwormRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    As I had posted previously, I am applying for a new RN position and am so excited. My question is: Am I obligated to inform my Nurse Manager that I am applying for this position? (It is outside the...

  4. Job of my dreams!!

    BookwormRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Nurses! I am so excited I can hardly contain myself! I have been working for a year on a med/surg floor... I LOVE my patients, co-workers, managers and supervisors. However, I do not LOVE my...

  5. To tell or not to tell...

    BookwormRN replied to BookwormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all of your helpful posts...You are telling me exactly what I had thought-I don't feel I need to tell my manager that I'm applying for a new job. I do plan on giving a month's notice *when*...

  6. NCLEX pass rates?

    BookwormRN replied to jsta_grl83's topic in General Nursing

    I received the NCLEX pass rates from a previous poster. Just PM me with your email address-I'll send the info to

  7. My family is getting tired...

    BookwormRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone, Just had to go someplace neutral to let out my frustrations. I work Med/surg in a small hospital. We are currently understaffed-are actively seeking to hire 2 RNs. When I was hired, I was...

  8. My family is getting tired...

    BookwormRN replied to BookwormRN's topic in General Nursing

    My year will be up in a couple of weeks, but no, I didn't sign a year contract. I did apply at another institution and was offered a position; however, it would mean driving an hour one way. At my...

  9. cna pulmissor test

    BookwormRN replied to live*laugh*love's topic in General Nursing

    I think you mean "Promissor" test, don't

  10. Looking for the name of shoes that look like crocs with the MBT soles??..

    BookwormRN replied to cindy41379's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I found this page with MBT sandals.....are these what you are looking for?

  11. How much do you do for the next shift . .

    BookwormRN replied to widi96's topic in General Nursing

    Although we all know that it is frustrating when things happen right out of report, that is life. I feel that you were very generous in getting the blood started, doing VS, etc. In my experience,...

  12. Is it ever okay to speak up for yourself...

    BookwormRN replied to nursedudeforchrist's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it IS ok to speak up for yourself...Done properly, of course. Also, it helps if your fellow nurses are around to stick up for you. I've never seen it done, but have heard of a "Code White." When...

  13. Woud this sound "demanding?"

    BookwormRN replied to Krissiana's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above...When I have a pt tell me that they are a hard start, I immediately go to find recruits who have more experience than I! It saves both the pt and the nurse from pain and...

  14. Comfortable Nursing Shoes

    BookwormRN replied to hunnybaby24's topic in General Nursing

    RClogz lights by Cherokee---only about $35(cheaper on allheart.com!) and they are great!!! Very light weight. I'm on my second pair and won't trade them for ANYTHING!(Very supportive shoe with...

  15. Comradery...??

    BookwormRN replied to TonyFl's topic in General Nursing

    For the most part, I really do enjoy the folks I work with...yes, there are a couple that drive me crazy, but it is personality, not intentional on their part. I interviewed at another facility...

  16. Die Hard Nurse

    BookwormRN replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    If I HAD to take a $1/hr paycut at my present facility, I would stay and take the cut. It is a small, rural hospital, but pays dollars more an hour than the closest, larger hospital (45 miles

  17. I want to be an R.N. BUT

    BookwormRN replied to TheDreamJob's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Dreamjob No, you do not have to be an LPN before you become an RN...but you may if you wish. Taking a CNA class may be required for your program-it was for mine....Your best bet would be to...

  18. STABLE exam

    BookwormRN replied to Ponder's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey, Med/Surg nurse here...please don't spend your time trying to pay us back for those insipid skills fairs. I'm sorry you have to do the hospital wide one...but WE don't make those rules! (A very...

  19. ANYONE else having a HORRIBLE education experience???

    BookwormRN replied to gemini81sg's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Hugs, I live in central/northeast WI also. I attended NTC in Wausau. Similar to Nicolet, there are countless stories that circulate about these schools. (I have no experience with the tech in Green...

  20. *sigh* Bad evening

    BookwormRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all...I've not really vented before, but I really need to today... Have you ever had one of those evenings when your pt assignment LOOKED ok; MESH numbers were ok; but the evening was a total,...

  21. Allnurses Hospital

    BookwormRN replied to ebear's topic in General Nursing

    Where do I

  22. STABLE exam

    BookwormRN replied to Ponder's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't work L & D, but I do know that the RNs on the L & D unit at our hospital just took the STABLE course. (Please keep in mind, we do not have a NICU at our

  23. wi salary

    BookwormRN replied to badgerbabe287's topic in General Nursing

    I am in central/northern WI and started at around

  24. Can you practice as a RN before you take and pass the boards?

    BookwormRN replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    In WI, the Grad nurse who fails boards is not automatically fired. (Yes, in some facilities...) In my facility, you can be "bumped" down to a Nurse Tech status while waiting to retake boards. I guess...

  25. Can you practice as a RN before you take and pass the boards?

    BookwormRN replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, RNs cannot work without a license. If a facility hires you as a Grad nurse, your state can grant you a temporary license. This license is good for 90 days and if you fail boards, it is...