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  1. What is the difference between clinical nurse or staff nurse?

    chaxanmom replied to opensails's topic in General Nursing

    Same thing. :) Some might say "nurse clinician" as

  2. Jobs from online degree?

    chaxanmom replied to Medsport's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It depends on the hospital completely. I got my BSN through Indiana State (brick and mortar but has an online track...IMO that's the safest way to go in regards to acceptance) and got a job at Johns...

  3. John hopkins hospital and starting salary

    chaxanmom replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Possibly. I'm not sure how much of what Bayview does is similar to what we do. I think we share a logo and that's about it.

  4. Moving back to Montgomery County

    chaxanmom replied to NewSCRN08's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Suburban!! I did a couple of my preceptorships there for school and I completely loved it! They do have a cardiac ICU (as well as regular) and are affiliated with NIH for heart and stroke stuff. Don't...

  5. John hopkins hospital and starting salary

    chaxanmom replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm a new grad there as well and I started at $28.28. Also, parking for PACE nurses (almost all bedside nurses) is $68 a month because you rotate day/night. I'm not sure what hezheather means by no...

  6. LPN to BSN @ Indiana State U...here is the info i got!!!

    chaxanmom replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Indiana State University

    I would definitely NOT go by TCN's word. If this is true then the Texas BON should be able to confirm

  7. Top 15 Reasons NOT to go into Nursing

    chaxanmom replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

    You guys are making me really reeeeally thankful for my unit. I'm also a little afraid of what is out there at other hospitals! We're so spoiled. We present our own patients in rounds, we are part of...

  8. Top 15 Reasons NOT to go into Nursing

    chaxanmom replied to Crystal112's topic in General Nursing

  9. ISU FAQ thread

    chaxanmom replied to chaxanmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just now saw this. Thanks Lunah. You totally rock

  10. ISU: Does it matter where you went to LPN school?

    chaxanmom replied to MissGwen's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Mine transferred and I didn't go to a community college for my LPN. I went to one of those career institute places that does LVN, MA, dental asst,

  11. ISU challenge exams and TCN content

    chaxanmom replied to MeganS's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't understand why you can't print out the test. It should be in your Blackboard under the challenge exams tab. Mine always were and I would imagine are still there even though I've already...

  12. sigma theta tau

    chaxanmom replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    Join them anyway because grad schools will look for it as a minimum. If you get an invitation from Phi Kappa Phi you want that one for sure. I got in as a junior and you need to be top 7.5% of ALL...

  13. ISU FAQ thread

    chaxanmom replied to chaxanmom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yep. Me. Graduated and landed an ICU job at Johns Hopkins right out of school. In this recession.

  14. sigma theta tau

    chaxanmom replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    You only have to be in the top 30%, is that still

  15. Is it legal to call yourself "Nurse" when you in fact are not?

    chaxanmom replied to LoveMyDaughters's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I just had someone say that because they are a mom they are also a nurse because she "deals with puke and blood". Ok, seriously? Seriously? That's what you think nursing is? Just dealing...

  16. sigma theta tau

    chaxanmom replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    Basically for grad school applications. Join now and then if it lapses you can just pay your dues and be active again. Grad schools definitely want to see it on your

  17. LPN or RN?

    chaxanmom replied to Prairie's topic in General Nursing

    Just do RN. Bridge programs may or may not even give you full credit for your LPN

  18. Dry, Cracked Hands

    chaxanmom replied to jackieh1791's topic in General Nursing

    They should be able to provide an alternative from the same brand. Many facilities (my own included) have this policy. That way all the patients get the same level of care with infection

  19. Dry, Cracked Hands

    chaxanmom replied to jackieh1791's topic in General Nursing

    Check this out: http://www.lushusa.com/shop/products/body/hand-body-creams/helping-hands Says it was made just for nurses! Looking at the ingredients, I bet it smells *awesome*!! Kinda spendy...

  20. Dry, Cracked Hands

    chaxanmom replied to jackieh1791's topic in General Nursing

    Not all natural but Neutrogena hand cream is THE BEST! Instantly makes my hands feel better. I would try pure shea butter if you want something all natural. Possibly Lush would have something too? If...

  21. LTC Job Offer-but can't shadow RN???

    chaxanmom replied to elprup's topic in General Nursing

    Wrong. I did. Many hospitals do

  22. Starting out in ICU

    chaxanmom replied to seniorstudent123's topic in General Nursing

    As far as new grad pay...in our hospital ICU is paid the same rate as any other new grad. Whomever has the brain sheet, I'm interested too! :) We're very protocol driven and certain things are done...

  23. Health Care Bill

    chaxanmom replied to VerbalGrl715's topic in General Nursing

    The bill summary can be found here:

  24. Intensive Care Patient Gowns

    chaxanmom replied to Jennifer Opie's topic in General Nursing

    Snap sleeve gowns here too. Although, our bariatric gowns don't have snap sleeves so we generally just lay them over our larger patients. I'm not sure why they don't have snaps. Is this the case for...

  25. Starting out in ICU

    chaxanmom replied to seniorstudent123's topic in General Nursing

    Are you in a nurse residency program? If so, you will be fine. :) Just take your preceptor's advice. Definitely focus on keeping up with your hourly stuff and try to stay ahead of it. You can...