RhodyGirl, RN

RhodyGirl, RN

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  1. Jobs while a nursing student?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Derringer's topic in General Students

    I'm going into my senior year of a BSN program and was just hired as a VALOR intern at my local VA hospital. Full time hours in the summer, and per diem during the semester. The pay is excellent and...

  2. LTC pay?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to GretaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Chris- I heard through the grapevine from a friend who's parents are longtime nurses there that starting pay is 24.50 It might be worth checking into at some point, since there's a pretty big...

  3. How do i gain experience and still pay my bills?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to tigers9281's topic in General Students

    You can definitely work part time as a student nurse intern. I'm also in a BSN program and was recently offered 3 intern positions; 2 were part time (schedule your own hours), and the third is full...

  4. What is a typical clinical day?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to OBplease's topic in General Students

    To get yourself into the "role" of a nurse and promote a professional image. Professors set up scenarios for us and we are expected to react and think "like a nurse." I guess they think wearing our...

  5. What is a typical clinical day?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to OBplease's topic in General Students

    Depends on which clinical it is. My psych rotation was 8-4, and we weren't allowed to wear scrubs. It was an outpatient facility and we were paired with a nurse. For most of the other hospital-based...

  6. What can make a nurse with an ASN stand out?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to hoofs2118's topic in General Students

    Definitely work as a CNA or get a nursing student internship at a hospital - make connections. Also, keep your grades

  7. Any advice for a prospective BSN student?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to haners02's topic in General Students

    Please don't study from an NCLEX book yet! In your free time, just brush up on dosage calculations and some basic anatomy. Working as a CNA would be an excellent idea. Also, relax and sleep as much as...

  8. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That's so great! Seems as though you made very good choices. Unfortunately, in these times, the problem is the ADN getting his/her foot in the door. I know there is a real issue with this in my area....

  9. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This about sums it up. I think most of us can (hopefully?) agree on the fact that an ADN is far from useless. It is a fantastic accomplishment. Yet, on the other hand, many (not all) hospitals are now...

  10. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    triquee- Just out of curiosity, are you currently enrolled in a nursing

  11. Question for current nursing students:

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to jil_'s topic in General Students

    The only things I would look at are dosage calculations and maybe a brief review of

  12. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Makes sense. I definitely have been around the college block myself, so I understand what you're saying- although if I hear the word fluff one more time I may go off the deep end . The nice thing...

  13. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That's great that you've done your homework. I just don't understand how a bachelor's degree is only a few more credits than an ADN (unless I'm reading your post incorrectly?). At my school, the...

  14. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Wow! I sure hope not. I've never thought of it that way, and I really hope that's not the

  15. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    anne- to answer your question, i can give you an example of my particular program. here are the curricula for my school and the local cc. you'll see they are very different. biol 231, psyc 230, and...

  16. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Right. This would not fly! My husband has a BS in engineering, and works with people who have this degree and higher. There are no combinations, such as an associate degree in engineering and a BA in...

  17. LTC pay?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to GretaRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's great!!

  18. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Everyone is entitled to their beliefs and opinions. As I said previously, I hope what you're saying ends up being the case. I am just going by what I've seen and heard around my neck of the woods....

  19. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I hope what you're saying about the economy improving in 2-3 years is true, but I respectfully disagree. I think it will take many years to get out of this mess, and the job market has already changed...

  20. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Exactly. In my area, all RN job postings are asking for "BSN only" or "BSN preferred." I recently interviewed for three student internships, two were large private sector hospitals, and one was the...

  21. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'd like to complete a FNP program within a few years after I graduate (graduating in May) with the BSN. Eventually - when I'm older :) - I would really like to teach, but we'll see what happens. I...

  22. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    morphed-- I really think you hit the nail on the head with your last post. In my life personally, getting the BS is something that I wanted to do as 1. an accomplishment, 2. a possible leg up in the...

  23. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

  24. Is Phlebotomy taught in Nursing school?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to amanda1266's topic in General Students

    We are not taught blood draws/IV starts in my program. One of the many reasons I am doing an internship this

  25. LTC pay?

    RhodyGirl, RN replied to GretaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Chris- where did you get that figure from? I heard that new grads in Lifespan start at about $24-25 plus differentials. Just curious.