AprilRNhere

AprilRNhere

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  1. to get hired as a new grad...gpa requirements?

    AprilRNhere replied to beachbum3's topic in Emergency

    I know some applications asked me. I wasn't worried about my GPA..but at the same time I wondered if they even have a way to check? Can they ask for transcripts? If you pass NCLEX they check your...

  2. NCLEX lottery+$200.00=Nursing shortage? Maybe.

    AprilRNhere replied to derngrad06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Nursing isn't the only profession to have to pass an exam to practice. I don't consider myself "winning the lottery"...I worked my TAIL off preparing for the exam and am proud of myself for passing....

  3. Getting Fat in school

    AprilRNhere replied to ChargeNurseAmy74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ugh- I graduated in May. I hate to tell you..but it gets worse. I was concerned about the few lbs I put on during school. But...omg...this summer while studying for boards..I put on almost 15 lbs. All...

  4. How many females are "peeking" in this forum?

    AprilRNhere replied to caliber's topic in Men in Nursing

    Me- but I just hit "new posts" whenever I come...and rarely notice until I'm in a thread what forum it's

  5. "Looping" IV Tubing

    AprilRNhere replied to RN CRNI's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    anyone have an

  6. "Looping" IV Tubing

    AprilRNhere replied to RN CRNI's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I'd like to bump this for further explanation. I did some searching online..but everywhere I found IV procedures it tells to loop it. Why is the port good enough to use for injections...but not for...

  7. How much do you make ON CALL?

    AprilRNhere replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    $5.15 an hour oncall and reg pay if called

  8. Personal Malpractice Insurance

    AprilRNhere replied to ProvRN's topic in General Nursing

    Another new nurse.....where do you get your ins through? Do you contact your local ins company...or is there a good online nursing ins?

  9. PLEASE HELP...Clarification about Saunders CD

    AprilRNhere replied to demetrixarch's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ditto. I just started typing in random letters to skip those questions and just read the rationale for them. There weren't any fill in the blank ont he NCLEX except for dose calculation so I wouldn't...

  10. "Myths and Facts"

    AprilRNhere replied to joanaRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If the poison Ivy is cleaned well, it shouldn't spread even if it weeps. I grew up around poison Ivy..and I didn't know why at the time..but I remember telling my mom she was wrong because it didn't...

  11. That DREAMY First Check!

    AprilRNhere replied to Williss2's topic in General Nursing

    My first check will be next week. We're going out to eat at an expensive restaurant...and using the rest to catch up on bills. Not what I dreamed about the last 2 years...but it's better than late...

  12. "Looping" IV Tubing

    AprilRNhere replied to RN CRNI's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Why isn't this acceptable. I was taught to do this..of course after cleaning the port with an alcohol wipe. Is it any different than flushing a locked IV? We wipe and flush

  13. Precepting Questions

    AprilRNhere replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Nursing

    When I did preceptorship (this past spring) we filled out a form with our top 3 facilities/depts then the school worked it out from there. I'm pretty sure most of us got first choice, but if the...

  14. "Myths and Facts"

    AprilRNhere replied to joanaRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I say they're all myths, however an alcohol bath is a comfort care that will topically cool down a body. I doubt it'd make MUCH difference, but a nourished body recouperates better..so I'd feed a...

  15. Warning - Thieves

    AprilRNhere replied to yellowbrickroad's topic in General Nursing

    Jasco in my opinion is NOT well run. However...in my case it worked to my benefit. I was shipped a $400 electronic stethascope instead of a $6.99 bracelet. WHen I called to try to fix the...

  16. starting salaries

    AprilRNhere replied to starlight13's topic in General Nursing

    Base won't necessarily vary much with degrees. Our BSN nurses only make an extra $0.50 an

  17. Snobby Nursing Students

    AprilRNhere replied to LisaJ_RN's topic in General Students

    I'd just say to keep in mind that seniors are under alot more stress. I know when I was close to graduation there was some dissention within our clinical group. I tend to be the peace maker and often...

  18. should i move to AZ?

    AprilRNhere replied to 2008el's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you can stand the cold move to MN. It's one of the higher paid states with cost of living adjustments. I live in southern MN...starting pay for me was $24, but cost of living is pretty low here. Of...

  19. Survey on Saunders.....Pls. read.

    AprilRNhere replied to TagaCebu's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. I used mostly Saunders 2. I also had Mosby's study cards...because I have 3 kids and they were easy to tote around. ---I read all pyramid marked points in the book. I started answerign...

  20. Studied for a week...

    AprilRNhere replied to Liz_Seb'n'Joelsmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I scored high on ATI, but wasn't willing to risk $300 on thinking I would pass. I studied relentlessly for 2 months and passed at 75 questions. I'll never know how I would have done otherwise...but...

  21. Hand and fingernail care

    AprilRNhere replied to Princess74's topic in General Nursing

    I have a few products I LOVE. One is Melaleuca Renew. Another is Beauty Control healing hand

  22. Iowa - RN Pay

    AprilRNhere replied to MidEvil's topic in General Nursing

    Wow- is it possible to move to MN instead or do you have a job lined up? Starting pay for a new grad ADN RN in MN hospital work is $24 and LTC is $17, These are rural rates....it's a little higher in...

  23. Is It a Bad Idea To Stay in a Bad Marriage Until School Ends?

    AprilRNhere replied to cdietrich404's topic in General Students

    How were things before you started nursing school, and how long do you have left? I felt so ready to leave my husband while in school...and in the 2 months since I graduated....things have been SOO...

  24. atlanta new grad jobs!

    AprilRNhere replied to philanurse2b's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Call around to insurance agencies. Some will hire LPN's to do the physical assessment needed for life

  25. New Grad RN Jobs

    AprilRNhere replied to newstar9's topic in General Nursing

    I'm working in a smaller hospital in South MN. (I don't like to post where online.) I am working for the same company as you though. How do you like it? I love