rn-on-the-move

rn-on-the-move has 9 years experience and specializes in Peds/NICU/Dialysis.

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1. union vs non union

   rn-on-the-move replied to meb's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   I've worked both union and non-union hospitals and I would go with union any day. The state I'm in now has non-union hospitals and I'm looking to travel over an hour away just to get into a union...

2. Please help I need guidance New orientee:

   rn-on-the-move replied to Barlan's topic in General Nursing

   For one it's great that you care this deeply about doing a good job. I've trained nurses to the NICU and trust me it's always the ones that don't worry that scare me. I will make one suggestion since...

3. Nurse abuse: managment just doesn't get it!!

   rn-on-the-move replied to iluvivt's topic in General Nursing

   For a time during my career I floated and one day I got assigned to a med/surg unit and a pt that was a "frequent flyer" This patient was homeless and refusing discharge placement in a shelter. And...

4. What would you say....

   rn-on-the-move replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the post above me. There is NO need to volunteer the information and there is no lie in saying you will be taking the exam in a

5. You know you're a male RN when......

   rn-on-the-move replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

   Ok I'm a girl but this **** is so funny. GOD BLESS THE MALE NURSE. If I had to work with nothing but estrogen all day I'd go

6. should I stay or should I go??

   rn-on-the-move replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Ok I've been a Rn for almost 9 years and back at the beginng of my career I moved hospital 6 months in for better pay and it turned out great for me. But here's the difference I didn't like the first...

7. cheapest,online accelerated BSN or what's the best route for me,HELP

   rn-on-the-move replied to dimple5's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I know my old hospital does not reimburse online degrees. But it does put a limited number of CNA's through local nursing programs. It sounded like you live in NJ. The hospital I'm talking about is on...

8. Advice for ADN to BSN online program, good and inexpensive

   rn-on-the-move replied to JuliaSN's topic in Post Graduate Students

   Sure Craig loved to get you some specifics just realize I am agreeing with you on most points - like - you do become an RN with your ADN. BUT what I was going towards was the smart way in which to...

9. Anyone familiar with Florida Hospital College?

   rn-on-the-move replied to CindyJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Capgirl thanks so much for the information. I'm at present waiting for the evaluation of my transfer credits. It's sad to say I've been half way through my BSN since 2000 where I took "just a semester...

10. Floats are "REAL" nurses too!!!

    rn-on-the-move replied to NewWayofLife's topic in General Nursing

    That must be a rule in your hospital. As a float I've been in charge and yeah I've precepted not only float nusres but staff nurses to NICU/Peds/ED as well - AND in my hospital floats sit on numerous...

11. Floats are "REAL" nurses too!!!

    rn-on-the-move replied to NewWayofLife's topic in General Nursing

    God Bless the float nurse!! I floated for 5 yeras in a level 1 trauma center/ regionaly burn center/ level 3 NICU and like you said had to function independently in all areas. I had the fortunate...

12. Anyone familiar with Florida Hospital College?

    rn-on-the-move replied to CindyJRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So excited to meet someone in this program as I am now in the process of enrolling. And I'm very glad you're so receptive to questions cause I've got a few. How many clinical hours did you need to...

13. Advice for ADN to BSN online program, good and inexpensive

    rn-on-the-move replied to JuliaSN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm glad you have had a good experience. But just as your experience is singular to you I have watched nurses especially in the midwest be denied recognition of their BSN. Like I said you can check...

14. Advice for ADN to BSN online program, good and inexpensive

    rn-on-the-move replied to JuliaSN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm in the same boat and have been doing LOTS of research into the right program. I've been moving alot the last two years and have heard horror stories about RNs that finished their on line degrees...