Work in Progress

Work in Progress

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  1. How much of a yearly increase in pay do you see?

    Work in Progress replied to missie988's topic in General Nursing

    We have had salary freezes for the past two years. No one in any department has gotten any COL increase or performance based raises. They say this will go on indefinitely. At least they were...

  2. How do you manage to be healthy with 12 hr shifts?

    Work in Progress posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad RN and my goal now that school is finished, other than finding a job, is getting back in shape. It seems like healthy eating and regular exercise are a challenge when you are working...

  3. How do you manage to be healthy with 12 hr shifts?

    Work in Progress replied to Work in Progress's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the awesome advice everyone! I think it is great to talk about this, because it is definitely a challenge to keep ourselves healthy with inherently unhealthy working hours and huge amounts...

  4. Colorado New Grads- Do you have jobs?

    Work in Progress replied to Work in Progress's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Well, the interview went well and they had me come job shadow. I had been told by my references that they had called and asked about me. Then at the end of my shadowing day, they told me that...

  5. being a mom and a student

    Work in Progress replied to PinkPeony7's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I had my son during my accelerated BSN. It really wasn't terrible- the worst part was trying to find time to pump at clinicals. I just graduated and passed the boards. I am about 85% sure I am...

  6. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    Work in Progress replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pass. PVT worked for me. Waiting was still agony, though! Congratulations to all of my newly licensed fellow RNs. Great

  7. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    Work in Progress replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Argh! My quick results aren't up yet. I am going crazy with anticipation. I have looked every 5 minutes since 7:15 am. Do you think that they won't be up until the afternoon because I tested at...

  8. How do/did you keep from losing your mind?

    Work in Progress posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey everyone- I took the NCLEX RN this afternoon. It shut off at 75 in about 45 minutes. I had 15 SATAs, a ton of prioritization and a ton of meds. I did not have a single math question or other...

  9. How do/did you keep from losing your mind?

    Work in Progress replied to Work in Progress's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, now I have something else to ruminate about... my BON website status for my application has changed from "Pending Exam" to "Pending Final Approval." That has to be a good sign, right? Oh well....

  10. How do/did you keep from losing your mind?

    Work in Progress replied to Work in Progress's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, I had to check it again.... I mean, it couldn't be right, could it? Tomorrow I have a very busy day... tonight? Not so much. I will try to get some sleep,

  11. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    Work in Progress replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took it this afternoon. 75 questions, 15 SATA. No med calc, but lots of pharm. No hot spots, none of the other "alternate format testing." Lots of prioritizing, education, delegation. It almost...

  12. Taking NCLEX-RN in a few hours!

    Work in Progress replied to simon85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm taking it this afternoon, 4 hours from now. I told myself I would relax and stop studying, but I couldn't stop myself from looking a few things up. I hope it all turns out well for the both of...

  13. Got a job interview!

    Work in Progress posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Since none of the hospitals in the area are interested in hiring new grads right now (other than the one residency program that I didn't get into), I applied to several "alternative options." Public...

  14. Patient Sitter Job

    Work in Progress replied to thekidisback's topic in General Nursing

    Tell me about it! I can't even articulate how difficult that job can be. Unfortunately, these rooms were built for the purpose of having 4 patients and one sitter. There are two of them on our...

  15. Am I as crazy as everyone thinks I am?

    Work in Progress posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi all- I am sure I will get the same reactions from you that I have been getting from my classmates, but maybe some kindred spirit out there will tell me I am doing the right thing. I graduated May...

  16. Am I as crazy as everyone thinks I am?

    Work in Progress replied to Work in Progress's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you guys for the support and reassurance. I think it will be just fine. I'll let you know how I feel tomorrow after the test,

  17. So what does SATA stand for?

    Work in Progress replied to RNShenanigator's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Select All That Apply... don't let it stress you out! It is just those alternate format

  18. Patient Sitter Job

    Work in Progress replied to thekidisback's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have dedicated sitters at my facility, the CNAs/HCTs rotate out who is sitting. So we get paid CNA wages. I work night shift and I get a lot of studying done some nights. Some nights,...

  19. Colorado New Grads- Do you have jobs?

    Work in Progress replied to Work in Progress's topic in Colorado Nursing

    It is extremely frustrating to have been informally "promised" a job (I know, I know, why would I believe that?) and then be let down. I do have an interview tomorrow at Planned Parenthood, so that...

  20. What energizes you/What saps you?

    Work in Progress replied to wannabecnl's topic in General Nursing

    Energizes me: L&D, critical care, codes, anything unexpected and fast paced. Saps me: med/surg, Mom/Baby, public health, mental health, day to day routines that never have any unknowns in them....

  21. Where can I find a full-time CNA job near Denver?

    Work in Progress replied to bride2be's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Try Denver Health. They are always hiring CNAs, although the hiring process takes

  22. Got a job interview!

    Work in Progress replied to Work in Progress's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did the phone interview yesterday when she called, and then set up an in person interview. Thanks for all of the support! I am so ready to get my career up and

  23. ADD/ ADHD nurses- which units do you prefer?

    Work in Progress replied to babblingbrook's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have ADHD myself, but when I was doing my public health rotation with a school nurse 3 of those nurses had ADHD and said that school nursing was perfect for them. I don't know if that would...

  24. Colorado New Grads- Do you have jobs?

    Work in Progress replied to Work in Progress's topic in Colorado Nursing

    They are only interviewing 2-3 per position and out of staters have a really good chance, from what I

  25. position 1hr 15 mins away..should I?

    Work in Progress replied to R.NICU's topic in General Nursing

    I have no experience doing it, but I told myself that I will commute that long for a job I love over working in a specialty I hate that is nearby. I think it just depends on your personality and what...