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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...