Ruylupez

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1. When does weekend shift diff start/end for night shift

   Ruylupez replied to nicuRN2007's topic in General Nursing

   At my hospital the weekend differential is $2/hour and is paid on any time worked from 11pm friday through 11pm sunday. We have an evening shift diffential of $1.50/hour paid from 3pm to 11pm and a...

2. Should I stay in the same place as a new RN as I am currently as a CNA

   Ruylupez replied to RN student09's topic in General Nursing

   I worked through school as a CNA at a local hospital. On graduation I stayed on the same unit working as an RN and had only a few problems making the transition. I have now been an RN for about 4...

3. Background check/drug screen before clinicals

   Ruylupez replied to RANCH GIRL's topic in General Students

   When I started nursing school no background check/drug screen was required. One hospital did a drug screen on anyone doing clinicals there but that was it. During the summer break between first and...

4. Night Nursing

   Ruylupez replied to kenesha212002's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I worked 7p to 7a nights as a tech and now I am working the same schedule as a nurse. I don't have a spouse or children which makes it easier to sleep days without missing the family. These are some...

5. How many don't make it out?

   Ruylupez replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in General Students

   My class started with 52 people. Two years later 65% of those graduated. If you count those who for whatever reason fell behind a semester the graduation rate went up to about 70%. The ones who did...

6. Waiting for NCLEX results....

   Ruylupez replied to MrsCannibal's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I took the NCLEX in March and walked out of the test confident that I had passed. When I took it again in May I walked out thinking I needed to go back to nursing school I passed that second

7. So how long did you study before taking the NCLEX?

   Ruylupez replied to IvoryLena's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I took the NCLEX about 3 months after graduation and didn't even study all that much between graduation and taking the test. Just over 50 days later I took it for the second time with a LOT of study...

8. april 2 is daylight saving time...love or hate

   Ruylupez replied to ak47m203's topic in General Nursing

   I don't mind daylight savings. In the spring I get off work an hour earlier one day and in the fall I will get an extra hours pay. It would be worse if they changed the time during the daytime...

9. Guys what made you chooose nursing

   Ruylupez replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

   After I was laid off from my old job I decided that I needed a new career so I researched several options. I wanted a career where I could be in demand and never be unemployed again, I wanted a...

10. Spending the Benjamins

    Ruylupez replied to narcissistic's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I recently graduated and I will be getting my first nursing paycheck in just 8 days! My list so far: 1) Pay back my loans 2) Pay off my car 3) Buy a new house 4) Buy new GOOD furniture to go into the...

11. what is a good stethoscope for nursing student?

    Ruylupez replied to nurse051's topic in General Students

    I got a cheapie when I started nursing school and couldn't hear much of anything with it. I eventually gave up on it and got a Litmann Classice SE II. If you are going to get an expensive...

12. Do Male Nursing Students Get It Easier Than Female?

    Ruylupez replied to mrsmariangie's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My experience is that most of the instructors treat us all the same, but there are a few exceptions. I did have one clinical instructor who I think went a little easier on me in clinicals because I...

13. What school do/did you go to?

    Ruylupez replied to blee1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am attending the ADN program at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, Illinois (Near St. Louis, Mo.). I am due to graduate in December. I have noticed one big differences in the way I am...

14. 38 too old for school?

    Ruylupez replied to akanarn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You will be 41 then regardless of what choice you make so why not make the one that will make you happy? I am currently going for my ADN and will be 40 when I graduate later this year. I am far from...

15. Be very Careful about considering Excelsior's Online ADN program...

    Ruylupez replied to ColoLPNStudent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just a side note, if you do choose excelsior check with your state board of nursing first. I almost started there until I learned here in Illinois they specifically state that an education from...