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  1. Endoscopy Center vs. Mental Health Hospital

    Sl1011 replied to Jen8304's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that's what she was trying to say??! I personally wouldn't work with mental health patients either (except at the hospital when I don't have a choice), because that's not what interests...

  2. Endoscopy Center vs. Mental Health Hospital

    Sl1011 replied to Jen8304's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm... I always make a pros and cons list. But if I were in your situation, I'd pick Endoscopy. The hours and days off sound great! You get to use skills, like starting IVs, conscious sedation ( I...

  3. Preceptorship Confusion...????? OB or Med-Surg

    Sl1011 replied to jasmine2008's topic in General Nursing

    I would go with what makes you happy. I'd personally pick Ob bEcause my interest lies there. I've been working on med surg for 5 months and I hate it I hope to transfer soon. I think either one is...

  4. Help! L&D Interview tomorrow!

    Sl1011 replied to luv4nursing's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I really don't have any advice I guess... but good luck!!! :) Oh, and I'd probably be prepared for them to ask you WHY you want to work in

  5. Need Opinions from Nurses about job selection

    Sl1011 replied to SandgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    If it were me, I'd choose the Ambulatory Surgery position. Sounds great

  6. Does this really make me look weak?

    Sl1011 replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I would never think that. My eyes have watered a couple times (but I hid it)... even if I didn't and was able to do my job well, and not become hysterical... I don't see a problem with it. We...

  7. Nurses that work in CLINICS!!!

    Sl1011 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all! I just wanted to see if there were any nurses here that worked in a CLINIC setting such as: Family Practice, Allergy, Internal Med, Eye Clinic, Plastic Surgery, Peds Clinic, etc, etc... Do...

  8. NCLEX RN tomorrow

    Sl1011 replied to teddy20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Way to go!!!! Congrats!!!! :) it's an AWESOME

  9. Ohio University RN-to-BSN Program

    Sl1011 replied to chuckster's topic in Ohio University

    This is from their website: Ohio University's Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing degree program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Also I called and said...

  10. First RN job & it's pay

    Sl1011 replied to Stephen.Stevens's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have an ADN... as a new nurse I'm making $18.90 on regular days and weekends I make $23.90. It's ok pay. *** Oh, and I live in

  11. Possibly moving to AURORA, CO!! Please respond :)

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Cool!! Where at, what floor? Why do you only have 3 months exp on med/surg.. didn't like it or did you move? Sorry so nosy I'm not a med/surg fan, so that's why I'm asking. That's what floor...

  12. Possibly moving to AURORA, CO!! Please respond :)

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in Colorado Nursing

    We are probably looking for homes to buy, unless we can't sell our home here. Then we'll rent something. So how new of a nurse are you, no experience yet? Are you trying to get into the hospitals? I...

  13. Quick question- PICC flushing

    Sl1011 replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I use the push/pause technique and use

  14. Average pay for office RN

    Sl1011 replied to WSUnurse's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I'm actually really interested in working at a Plastic Surgeon's office again one day. I did temp work for 3 months at a small, nice one as the front desk. Loved the environment and the hours. But I...

  15. Possibly moving to AURORA, CO!! Please respond :)

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Wow, that sounds like a nice place you live in :) Hopefully I'll be able to go out there before we move (if we definitely move) to check out the areas. We are definitely staying near the base, so we...

  16. Tragic end for dedicated nurse

    Sl1011 replied to mazy's topic in General Nursing

    That is so

  17. Possibly moving to AURORA, CO!! Please respond :)

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thank you! Would you mind telling me what neighborhood you're in, if not then what are you near as far as stores and shopping. I'm weird about having a grocery store nearby also, I'm trying to find...

  18. Possibly moving to AURORA, CO!! Please respond :)

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in Colorado Nursing

    It'll be a few years before my son attends school (he'll be one soon), but my daughter will be in 2nd grade. Where is Smokey

  19. Possibly moving to AURORA, CO!! Please respond :)

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thank you! I'm going to look right now to see what they are about. Did you move out of

  20. Possibly moving to AURORA, CO!! Please respond :)

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Well that's pretty close :) I'm sure my husband would appreciate it if we could live 20 minutes or less from the base. Right now he's driving about 45-50 minutes to get to work, because the city the...

  21. Possibly moving to AURORA, CO!! Please respond :)

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Yay, someone who lives there :) lol! Do you know what areas of Aurora are better? I'm looking for something a reasonable distance to the base and close to shopping centers, malls, schools, etc....

  22. NCLEX RN tomorrow

    Sl1011 replied to teddy20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck!!! And ignore that comment, which I know you did :) You'll do

  23. Questions about Endoscopy Nursing!! :)

    Sl1011 posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    I have a PRN job that I'm starting on thursday at an Endoscopy center, just 1 day a week. I'm a newer nurse, graduated 8/2010, and only have 5 mo family practice experience and I'm currently on...

  24. What money can get you.

    Sl1011 replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    Same here... I almost can't picture it. I doubt she'll stick with it, it's definitely not easy. There are a lot of rough days and tough situations, and bodily

  25. Possibly moving to AURORA, CO!! Please respond :)

    Sl1011 replied to Sl1011's topic in Colorado Nursing

    OH darn! haha! I thought I mentioned where in my OP. We might relocate to Buckley AFB, which is why I want to stay in an area close to the base if