zimsaint

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1. excelsior college RN-BSN?

   zimsaint replied to grateful2010's topic in Excelsior College

   Thanks hudno........your reply was very helpful. I was contemplating it but have decided to NOT enroll in EC again. I finished my ADN through them and passed the CPNE on first attempt but it nearly...

2. Potential MN Nurses Strike?

   zimsaint replied to Brian's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   Reports that I have read say the nurses are planning to strike for one day???? I can't see how this is going to benefit the nurses in bargaining for better benefits and work conditions. The only way...

3. DHS Action???

   zimsaint replied to maggieo's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   If the sister has true cause and concern for the child then she should report it. However she needs to realize that the child may be taken out of the home and placed in foster care, some of which are...

4. Dialysis New Grad Pay.....HELP!!!!

   zimsaint replied to willsgirl's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   This is not necessarily true. Many hospitals give credit for LPN exp: Depending on the chain it is as little as 2:1 but most don't go over 3:1. Meaning for every 2 years you were a LPN you get one...

5. Dialysis New Grad Pay.....HELP!!!!

   zimsaint replied to willsgirl's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

   I have a friend that started as a new RN in dialysis @ 28/hr but that was in GA. I understand that nurses up there make more because of the higher cost in living so it is hard to say. Why don't you...

6. Potential MN Nurses Strike?

   zimsaint replied to Brian's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   I have though long and hard about this and I have decided that although I do not agree that nurses should strike, I WILL NOT cross a picket line. I am sure that the hospitals will see the nurses point...

7. Potential MN Nurses Strike?

   zimsaint replied to Brian's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   I wonder if nurses realizes that some patients will DIE as a result of this strike?! Do YOU even

8. Potential MN Nurses Strike?

   zimsaint replied to Brian's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   I understand the nurses frustrations, I really do. But it seems so hypocritical to me to tell patients that you are fighting to protect their safety and well being yet you walk out and abandon them at...

9. Potential MN Nurses Strike?

   zimsaint replied to Brian's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

   Thank you for the reply 1214RN. I'm am so torn with deciding whether to go or not. On the one hand I just believe nurses should not strike as patients are ill and really depend on us. On the other...

10. Potential MN Nurses Strike?

    zimsaint replied to Brian's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I recently got an email from an agency out of CA that is recruiting 2000 RN for what they say will be a nurse strike in MN June 2010. Has anyone heard of this yet? They are offering almost $5000 week...

11. License reinstated but no one will hire me

    zimsaint replied to 47lpn's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I am not sure where you live but some states are more forgiving than others. In Florida you would not have been able to get a license due to a new law they have banning all applicants with felonies...

12. Dialysis center Business?

    zimsaint replied to jtanga's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I was told by the Nephrologist at a local hospital that in order to open an independent center than at least one of the owners had to be a MD specializing in the field. So if you are not a...

13. Wages

    zimsaint replied to #one's topic in General Nursing

    Yes most companys pay 2 to 1; for every 2 yrs you have been a LPN/LVN you will get 1 yrs credit for

14. pyxis dilemma

    zimsaint replied to cptluciejensen's topic in General Nursing

    I beg to differ with you as to what is suspicion vs proof. You don't have to see a nurse literally shoot up to have PROOF that they are diverting narcs. This nurse she said routinely took out...

15. New Grad willing to work ANYWHERE! Where's hiring and doesn't have 1000's of apps???

    zimsaint replied to hatingthewaiting's topic in General Nursing

    ARE you a new RN or