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underpaidrn

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  1. Is it typical to have 60 pts. at night?

    underpaidrn replied to hollyjolly's topic in Agency Nurses

    Hey hollyjolly - welcome to nursing. I worked the 11P to 7A shift at a LTC many years ago. I can't imagine it's changed much since then. Most of the time, the residents are sleeping and you will...

  2. am I being greedy?

    underpaidrn replied to tonypeggy's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's being unethical to ask an employer to increase their rates by $1. What are the benefits of working at the place that pays the lower amount? Are they better than the other? What...

  3. Old timer wants to grow, part 2.

    underpaidrn replied to garciadiego's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Congratulations garciadiego! Way to go! Hope this position is everything that you want it to be. Best of luck to you. Keep us posted on your first day!

  4. Anyone else wonder why or if??

    underpaidrn replied to lytlbyt's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't know what your rough patch is, but try to see yourself past it and look at the future and what you want. It sometimes seems overwhelming to get through the odds but you can do it. Don't give...

  5. Surgical Tech - To Be Or Not To Be?

    underpaidrn replied to mellonball's topic in General Nursing

    Hey mellonball, How's the child care hunt going? Are you still in Virginia? Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you with this dilemma. Hopefully, you will be able to pull everything...

  6. Surgical Tech - To Be Or Not To Be?

    underpaidrn replied to mellonball's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps you should have read all of the answers before quoting someone. The writer had worded her original statement a bit harsh. I told her I had hoped she was wrong and several replies later you...

  7. Sororities/Fraternities

    underpaidrn replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    Not a problem. I know what you meant. I was also in the Dean's list book. Whoop-de-do. I never even put it on my resume. I do put the Sigma Theta Tau on there, though. Good luck

  8. Any LVN who has worked homehealth without being employed by an agency...

    underpaidrn replied to klaney_13's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't know what state you are in, but in Virginia, the LPN/LVN works under the supervision of the RN case manager. You don't have to notify anyone of where you are working. There are no CEUs in...

  9. Sororities/Fraternities

    underpaidrn replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about the other sororities, but as far as joining Sigma Theta Tau, you cannot just join. You must be asked and have a grade point average that is quite high. I am a member and have been...

  10. nurse pt ratio

    underpaidrn replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    Most home health agencies do not hire new grads. They need at least a year's worth of work in a med-surg unit. New grads just do not have the assessment skills needed to work totally independently....

  11. fed up- cant get a job

    underpaidrn replied to coogar's topic in Nursing Career

    So sorry you are having a rough time of it. In hindsight, perhaps taking the summer off was not such a good choice. The employers may look negatively on this. Are you able to relocate? What about...

  12. Surgical Tech - To Be Or Not To Be?

    underpaidrn replied to mellonball's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry that he will be so far away from you. It's a tough decision and there are no easy answers. My heart goes out to you. Just remember that you are doing this to make things better for...

  13. Malpractice Insurance

    underpaidrn replied to alison99's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the new job. Always have your own malpractice insurance. Usually there are ads in any of the nursing magazines. I am not going to give a preference of one over another. They all pretty...

  14. Surgical Tech - To Be Or Not To Be?

    underpaidrn replied to mellonball's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to hear this. Do you live close to your mom where you could perhaps stay with her and be with your child while you go to school? Is the school in your area or would you have to move? I really...

  15. Surgical Tech - To Be Or Not To Be?

    underpaidrn replied to mellonball's topic in General Nursing

    I REALLY hope I read this thread wrong. You have to get rid of your four year old for about a year?????? Before going to school, perhaps you need to work on your parenting skills. Family comes...

  16. Do you work w/ a bully?

    underpaidrn replied to Vroom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Vroom, I don't know what her educational background is, but you are an NP and that counts for something. I'm your age and we've all been around the block a few times. Don't let someone who has no...

  17. What a life...

    underpaidrn replied to amanda1229's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sometimes we have to love enough to let go. That's what I did with my dad when he died 17 years ago. I lived in another state and when I went to visit him, we both knew it was for the last time. He...

  18. My Story - What's happening to my hospital?

    underpaidrn replied to Tygerlile's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I too, thought the writer was talking about the hospitals in my area. Both hospitals are owned by one company. The treat nurses horrendously and don't care what nurses think of them. They are the...

  19. resume question...please help!!

    underpaidrn replied to julesRN07's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations! I never put my actual license number on a resume. When you are hired or are filling out one of the employer's job applications, then I will put it on there, but as far as on my...

  20. WOW..18 viewing..

    underpaidrn replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Correctional

    Hope you are having a good snooze. I'm from Virginia. Been an RN for many years and work mostly in home health. I live in the mountains and it's great. I used to be a police officer - took a break...

  21. I do not think I am a good nurse

    underpaidrn replied to pmw2007's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing with us. You have been given some good advice here. Please take a step back and review carefully all of your actions. Perceptions can get many people in trouble. Review your...

  22. NCLEX PN shut off @ 105

    underpaidrn replied to The Bell Jar's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!! I know you feel like the weight of the world has come off of your shoulders. We're all very proud of you! Way to go!

  23. grrr! gossiping, I cant stand it!!!

    underpaidrn replied to newlvngrad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry you are feeling this already. For some reason, some nurses like to back stab and gossip about others. Perhaps they are very insecure and feel like they need to put everyone else down in order...

  24. I do not think I am a good nurse

    underpaidrn replied to pmw2007's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, I think you are going to have to explain a bit more when you say your nursing skills were called into question. How much experience do you have? Are you a new nurse? Where do you...

  25. How many got only 75 questions?

    underpaidrn replied to cindib's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are now officially an RN. Welcome to the group. We are all very proud of you and wish you the very best. Now go out there and wow them with your superb...