stardogdaisy

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  1. New Fiscal Year Decisions

    stardogdaisy replied to New1LT's topic in Government, Military

    Is the STRAP program different from the Nurse Candidate Program? I applied for active duty, not reserves. Would I have a good chance of being selected with fourteen years critical care experience, and...

  2. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    stardogdaisy replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    Hi. I want more than anything to join the Army Nurse Corps. I have recently found out, however, that due to the economy and the current job market, there is not a nursing shortage in any branch of the...

  3. Tattoos and the Military

    stardogdaisy posted a topic in Government, Military

    My husband just graduated with his BSN and has been talking with an Air Force recruiter. He was getting his package together and was told that the tattoo on the back of his neck would keep him from...

  4. opinion for seasoned dialysis nurse/manager

    stardogdaisy replied to Lacie's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thank you. I did get out. I have no

  5. opinion for seasoned dialysis nurse/manager

    stardogdaisy replied to Lacie's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am in the exact same situation, cant' go into details where I work. I work PRN at another hospital and love it. I could really pick up all the hours I wanted and my family and I would be fine...

  6. Frustration with Dialysis Technicians

    stardogdaisy posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I was just wondering if any nurses out there have experienced difficulties with dialysis technicians. For some reason, I am finding that some dialysis technicians do not like nurses and feel that...

  7. Is anyone else getting cancelled like crazy?!?!?!

    stardogdaisy replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in Agency Nurses

    I actually contacted an agency wanting to pick up hours with them if possible. The nurse recruiter that I spoke with stated that all of the hospitals in my area are on a hiring freeze and that they...

  8. Help with NKY schools

    stardogdaisy replied to mchuffy's topic in General Nursing

    I would reccoment Northern Kentucky University. I don't believe that there is a waiting list right now. Stay away from the colleges that are not yet accredited like Honduras. Hope this

  9. Need advice about changing to Pediatric Nursing

    stardogdaisy posted a topic in Pediatric

    I have been a nurse for the past twelve years. During my career, I have only taken care of adults. I have been contemplating changing my career path to pediatric nursing. I feel like I need a change...

  10. Cincinnati Children's ER

    stardogdaisy posted a topic in Pediatric

    Does anyone, or has anyone worked in the ED at Cincinnati Childrens? I had an aweful interview experience with their ED. I was drilled about myself and my experiences, but was not told about the unit,...

  11. Hospitals in Denver Metro Area???

    stardogdaisy replied to JuLeSx7d7's topic in Colorado Nursing

    VA does hire LPNs. You will find that you will make much more money and get experience in an acute care setting. VA has was is called the VANEEP program. If you want to go back to school for an RN...

  12. Let's wake up this message board!

    stardogdaisy replied to RNMom2010's topic in General Nursing

    Iowa is my home, but moved out of the area about six years ago. It is the lowest paying for nurses in the entire country and not many job opportunities. Graduated from SCC. I specialize in Emergency...

  13. Hospitals in Denver Metro Area???

    stardogdaisy replied to JuLeSx7d7's topic in Colorado Nursing

    VA hires new grads all of the time. It's a tough job at times, but it is not as stressful as the private sector. I work in the ER. Because we do not take trauma, and we do not have surgery on call...

  14. Wages for seasoned RN's (10+ years)

    stardogdaisy replied to lisacammel's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Which agency do you recommend working for? I work a lot of OT where I am at now, and I could really use a change of scenery,not to mention, better pay:twocents: Thanks.

  15. Hospitals in Denver Metro Area???

    stardogdaisy replied to JuLeSx7d7's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I worked at Denver Health back in 2002. It sounds like a lot has changed in six years. I agree with Giz, first impressions are what make or break a relationship. That's too bad that this nurse...

  16. best er in denver

    stardogdaisy replied to bellamonkey's topic in Colorado Nursing

    You know when I first moved to Denver I worked at Rose on their telemetry floor. There were a ton of travelers hardly any regular staff. I did not have a good time there. I guess I am more into the...

  17. Hospitals in Denver Metro Area???

    stardogdaisy replied to JuLeSx7d7's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I'll tell you the truth. If you are single with no kids, you might do just fine. I was making roughly $25.00/hr and struggling. The cost of car insurance is third highest in the nation. The traffic...

  18. Hospitals in Denver Metro Area???

    stardogdaisy replied to JuLeSx7d7's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I would reccomend Denver Health Medical Center to any nurse looking to relocate to the Denver area. Great pay and benefits. A stellar learning environment! I worked there for only 18 months. Not...

  19. best er in denver

    stardogdaisy replied to bellamonkey's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I live in Ohio right now and work in an ER. I lived in Highland's Ranch, Colorado for two years. We moved because it was way to expensive for us to live there and we have family in Northern Kentucky....

  20. Cincinnati Children's ER

    stardogdaisy replied to stardogdaisy's topic in Pediatric

    I have my next interview with a cardiac step-down unit. I am an ER nurse currently, but have experience in critical care and cardiac step-down. The interview is late in the afternoon, so I hope that...

  21. info wanted on norwood, ohio? (cincy area)

    stardogdaisy replied to SiennaGreen's topic in Ohio Nursing

    You may want to consider living in Northern Kentucky. You get a lot more for your money, it's only about 20-25minutes from Cincinnati. School systems are better than Cincinnati school district. If I...

  22. Pediatric Emergency Room Nursing

    stardogdaisy posted a topic in Emergency

    Is anyone currently working or has anyone ever worked in a pediatric ER? I am currently an ER nurse caring for adults only. I have worked pediatrics before, but never in an emergency room setting. I...

  23. 13 year Army Veteran wanting to be a nurse

    stardogdaisy replied to Cmarino72's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My advice to you is a VA nursing career. Because you are a veteran, you can buy back your time so that your 13 years of service will count towards your retirement. I think the most that you would have...

  24. What to do in a busy ER??

    stardogdaisy replied to analee23's topic in General Nursing

    :clown:Always document that you gave report. Document the name of the nurse and the time that you gave your report. You guys don't give verbal or telephone reports? My advice is just to document,...

  25. Organization when busy?

    stardogdaisy replied to SDS_RN's topic in Emergency

    What is your nurse to patient ratio? With us, it just depends on what is going on with your patient. We are lucky to have computerized charting and the physicians have to enter all of the orders in...