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...

  16. 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...

  17. Offended by Prayer

    Ruylupez replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    I am an atheist and I would not be offended. I realize religion is important to others and a prayer is your way of handling a difficult situation. Also if I am at all aware that your saying a...

  18. Is it possible to finish an ADN in 2 years?

    Ruylupez replied to andreamae's topic in General Students

    In my program the actual nursing classes go for two years but you have to complete several classes before you can even begin the nursing classes so there would be no way to do them all in two years....

  19. how many classmates dropped in your first semester?

    Ruylupez replied to allthingsbright's topic in General Students

    My ADN class started first semester with 46 people then picked up another 6 part way through. Those 6 were CNAs who were exempted from our first 4 weeks of class. 12 people did not continue with us...

  20. How do you pick your clinical assignment?

    Ruylupez replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Students

    Picking clinical assignments is easy in my school...The instructors take the list of available clinical locations and then go down the class list assigning students to the times and locations...

  21. What will YOU do with your first "real" paycheck!?

    Ruylupez replied to DZcarrie's topic in General Students

    Some people in my class are planning a trip to cancun for two months after graduation. I think my first paycheck should cover that.

  22. Do you skip a lot of classes if attendance isn't taken? Be honest!

    Ruylupez replied to Star Trek Nerd's topic in General Students

    When I went to college the first time I found that skipping became a habit and got me behind in classes on a much too regular basis. When I started back for my nursing program I decided I would never...

  23. Excelsior a good fit for a former ASN?

    Ruylupez replied to eparchment's topic in Online Distance Learning

    For most areas Excelsior seems to be a good alternative but check with your state's board of nursing before signing up. Here in Illinois they will not accept an education from Excelsior because of...

  24. Question regarding IV vs. IVP

    Ruylupez replied to colleen10's topic in General Students

    IV = intravenous which means the bag of fluid and the tube and all that... IVP = Intravenous Push which is an injection into a port in the IV tube IVPB = Intravenous piggy

  25. What is your grading scale in nursing school?

    Ruylupez replied to BGSUstudent's topic in General Students

    A = 93 - 100 B = 86 - 92 C = 80 - 85 Under 80 is not passing. And you only get to repeat 1 class for the entire program, second time you get under 80% you get kicked