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  1. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    stepaukob replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    You could leave your current facility and/or change the area of nursing your working in which isn't so stressful. My current position I get to shoot pool, watch tv, hang out and eat dinner with the...

  2. Does anyone out there enjoy being a Nurse?

    stepaukob replied to Nurse2B2016's topic in General Nursing

    I was always told that I would find my "niche". Each new job I've taken has turned out better than the previous one. I have found one of the best jobs I think I'll ever find. I only work with one...

  3. Frustrated RN trying to find employment...

    stepaukob replied to AF-Wife's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you tried the VA? Not a bad place to work once you get

  4. What are the pros and cons of being a nurse?

    stepaukob replied to starnurse2b16's topic in General Nursing

    The great thing about nursing is that there are so many opportunities and specialties that you should be able to find something that fits you well. The biggest negative I have in nursing is that...

  5. VA, differential, relocation, pay w/experience, and retirement

    stepaukob posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am a 42 y/o graduate of ADN program working on BSN. I currently have 1 year med-surg experience but will have almost 2 years exp. when I obtain my BSN. I visisted my local VA hospital recently and...

  6. The VA Medical Center Pay

    stepaukob replied to crystalclear's topic in General Nursing

    Great information. I had to go for an interview to figure out VA pay as nurses do not use the GS pay scale. When I interviewed I was three months away from my BS. After interviewing with the unit...

  7. 401k Retirement Question

    stepaukob posted a topic in Travel

    What do travelers look for in regards to retirement? As a traveler prospect, would it be of my best interest to find a company I am going to stick with or is it ok to bounce around? Also, do larger...

  8. Houston! "Oh you're an RN, nurses make great money"- Seriously....

    stepaukob replied to taapple's topic in Texas Nursing

    I worked with someone who was doing agency. He would get more per hour ($40.00), would pick up as many shifts as possible (many times working doubles) to get as much overtime as he could. He would...

  9. GSA Meals and Incidental Expenses

    stepaukob posted a topic in Travel

    Not sure if this has been answered and I apologize if it has. According to the GSA (U.S. General Services Administration) federal/military travelers are given a per diem for meals and expenditures....

  10. Renting your home while traveling, what is your home state?

    stepaukob posted a topic in Travel

    Does anyone rent their home while traveling? I'm thinking about renting my place next spring and getting a small apartment for my daughter in another state. My question is would the state with my...

  11. GSA Meals and Incidental Expenses

    stepaukob replied to stepaukob's topic in Travel

    The various GSA rates are $39 $44 $49 $54 $59 + $64. I'm guessing you're company looked the state and county and used the rate found on the GSA site. Does your county and state correspond with the...

  12. Another charting question

    stepaukob posted a topic in Travel

    This question is in regards to charting things that are essential. For instance, in one facility I worked we had places to chart in the computer for anyone on anticoagulants as to whether or not...

  13. Another charting question

    stepaukob replied to stepaukob's topic in Travel

    Thanks for all of the input. I currently started at a different facility partly to see how I could function in a new facility. The tasks, meds, and general care were easy to pick up but the computer...

  14. Pros vs. Cons: Starting Career in Psych?

    stepaukob replied to JerseyGuy2's topic in Psychiatric

    My 2 cents: I wanted to go straight into psych but was discouraged by enough employers that I went into med-surg first. As much as I disliked med-surg I'm glad I did. I am currently working in a...

  15. New Grad feels lost... not cut out for nursing?

    stepaukob replied to soffy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds normal to me. The worst part I remember is the interrogation performed by the oncoming 3rd shift. Stuck it out if you can, as time goes on newer nurses will be hired and you won't feel so...

  16. Anyone passed with 205 questions??

    stepaukob replied to Shantae's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Two people I graduated with were in the 200's, one passed and one didn't. I don't think the amount of questions taken correlates with a passing percentage. When I took mine, I thought I was doing...

  17. Worried about too much accountability.......

    stepaukob replied to kstockdaleRN's topic in Cardiac

    Can you tell us what state you work in? I plan to travel next year and would like to make a note of this now. It would be greatly appreciated,

  18. helpppppppppppppppp

    stepaukob replied to Makikay_rx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the NCLEX Review 3500 program, I was averaging in the 60's. Funny thing is, after doing it more, my scores gradually decreased. It got to the point where studying more was a detriment. I also...

  19. Cooley Dickinson Hospital

    stepaukob replied to RNgonewild's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I just wanted to add that I am not trying to say anything bad about the people who work there. I'm sure the people who work there are very

  20. Cooley Dickinson Hospital

    stepaukob replied to RNgonewild's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I work in the area and have worked in a couple of the surrounding area hospitals. I did a clinical rotation at Cooley and really disliked it. The people there are very stressed and staffing ratios...

  21. Orientation Med/Surg

    stepaukob replied to stepaukob's topic in Travel

    I feel much better now after hearing that because that's how I was feeling (especially the part about getting it down pat the week before the contract is done:lol2:). Thanks for responses and

  22. Orientation Med/Surg

    stepaukob posted a topic in Travel

    I have a question concerning med-surg orientation. I have a year and half med-surg experience in one facility and wanted to learn from a different facility to increase my knowledge in hopes to make...

  23. Quit before probation...Am I entitled to get paid my accrued time?

    stepaukob posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am have pretty much decided to quit my job, I am shy of the probation period but supposedly have been accumulating time. Does the company have to pay any vacation time accrued? Thanks for any

  24. The 50 mile limit

    stepaukob posted a topic in Travel

    According to Massachusetts DHCFP regulations 114.3 CMR 45.00 Employees that (1) work exclusively at a particular health care facility for a specified period of at least 90 days pursuant to a...

  25. Narrow job search with location and/or climate search

    stepaukob posted a topic in Travel

    I've been researching travel nursing for the last year and hope to do this next year. I have never signed with a company and know very little of current openings or how often sites update positions....