manna BSN, RN

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    Itawamba Community College

    manna replied to ibmaryann's topic in General Nursing

    Yes - I externed and precepted in the SICU/MICU at NMMC in Tupelo.
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    Itawamba Community College

    manna replied to ibmaryann's topic in General Nursing

    I externed with a couple of gals who were ICC grads last summer.... Good luck in nursing school, and congrats!
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    LPN payrate in Jackson, MS?

    manna replied to LPN0608's topic in General Nursing

    No kidding! That's obviously the reason I didn't accept a job in Jackson! Ha!
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    how long for nclex results?

    manna replied to choice nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I took boards on a Thursday, by Friday I was able to find my license number via the "nurse licensure check" option on the BON website. I didn't actually get my paper/print license in the mail until...
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    Giving Report

    manna replied to spejsa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Mine is similar to FreshRN... I'm still getting the hang of giving report, and by the end of some 12 hour days my brain isn't functioning well enough to be very organized about it... thankfully I...
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    Want the real scoop on new grad pay in Mississippi?

    manna replied to manna's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know, around $16/hour is the base new grad pay for ALL the hospitals in the metro Jackson area. Of course, weekend option pays more (around $24 at Baptist I know, not sure
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    School loans and debt, how much are you in the hole?

    manna replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    Just graduated with my BSN in May. I owe Uncle Sam around $26K. Don't remind me.. No, seriously. Our bust-our-butt budget has us completely debt free within 2 years.. including that student...
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    Is a place like St Jude's really better?

    manna replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do not have any personal experiences with childhood cancer, however... I believe St. Jude is a very special place. I don't think that it's necessarily the type of treatments delivered there as...
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    LPN payrate in Jackson, MS?

    manna replied to LPN0608's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the pay rate at most metro Jax hospitals for a new RN is only about
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    What are your duties on your Shift?

    manna replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    ICU, nights - stocking, counting stock meds and faxing sheets to pharmacy, 24 hour fluid balance sheets, baths/linen changes (supposed to be some day and some night baths but doesn't work out that way...
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    What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    manna replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    1. RN/BSN, ICU, small community hospital ( 2. 84 hours in a 2 week pay period (8 hours of that is built-in OT) 3. New grad since May '06, been working here about 2 months 4. 7p-7a, every other...
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    Night Nursing

    manna replied to kenesha212002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My schedule stinks - work 3, off 2, work 2, off 2. I feel like I never have enough days off in a row to switch back to a "normal" schedule and that I'm missing out on time with my kids. Even on my...
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    Anyone accepted with small ICU experience?

    manna posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm a new grad BSN, with dreams of maybe CRNA school someday. I interviewed but didn't get offered a job in a big ICU. Bummer. At least I got to stay close to home. :) I'm working now in a small,...
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    I Passed First Time!!!

    manna replied to boniscot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Me too! I walked out of that testing center wondering "***?" There was stuff on there I was sure I'd never even heard of before! Congrats! I'm celebrating along with ya! Woohoo!
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    Can anyone offer some advise???

    manna replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have any friends or family members who are nurses? Maybe ask a local healthcare facility if you can come in and shadow some of their nurses, or do volunteer work there? Have you ever worked...
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    Took my NCLEX today

    manna replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So frustrating! the waiting is killing me! :) I keep checking the state BON licensure site, hoping my name will pop up. Nope - my name isn't there at all, not even as "pending" (like some of my...
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    nclex tommorrow

    manna replied to traumahawk99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sounds like a plan to me! Good luck! :) I just took my NCLEX yesterday and was stressing all the way home (stopped and had a milkshake to ease my nerves! Ha! Would have liked a stiff drink but...
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    Took my NCLEX today

    manna replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Let me join the party! Ha! I took NCLEX yesterday as well - in the afternoon. Got 75 questions, tons of infection control and prioritization. I'm a nervous wreck! My state doesn't...
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    Agencies in MS?

    manna replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    Bump
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    Nursing in Jackson

    manna replied to kbugrn's topic in General Nursing

    What area of nursing is your specialty and where do you live now? I've heard good things about University. Teaching hospital, great benefits ("state" job), work environment. Also heard to stay as...
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    Student nurse externships

    manna posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone know any hospitals that participate in the state nurse externship program over the summer? I know that BMH in Columbus, NMMC in Tupelo, and UMC in Jackson all participate, but I'm wondering...
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    Nursing shortage? What nursing shortage?

    manna posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm really feeling bummed about not having a job yet - I graduate in May. . I'm taking it particularly hard since I wanted so badly to work at one specific hospital. At this point, > 50% of the...
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    Nursing shortage? What nursing shortage?

    manna replied to manna's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! Will do. Also plan and try to update my former student-nurse now graduate-nurse blog!
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    Night Nursing

    manna replied to kenesha212002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm so glad to see this thread! I just accepted my first nursing job in ICU, too - also on nights (7p-7a). I've never worked nights in my life and am a little terrified by it. Not sure how well...
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    So how much do you owe?

    manna replied to Butterfly3001's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wish I could be one of those posting "$0" ! I'm jealous! :) I'm graduating in a matter of days and will have ~$25,000 in student loan debt. I'm already calculating how many, many years it's...