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  1. INPUT please - ON CALL GUIDELINES

    Bell13 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi everyone! I'm interested in some feedback to make changes or suggest a better system for our on call team. Our call begins 7p-7a on the weekdays and 7a-7a on the weekends. During the week our...

  2. On Call Pay Rate

    Bell13 replied to Steph T's topic in Operating Room

    NJ here. $4 an hour for duration. when called in - time and a half. minimum 3 hours. after 11am - shift diff $3 per hour when called in. don't make us jealous

  3. What To Expect From WGU, RN-BSN

    Bell13 replied to RDelgadoRNOCN's topic in Western Governors University

    Hey congrats!! I am a bit confused though. Can you clarify? One term is 6 months, you had to take 37 units? Is a unit considered a credit because I see you said you had 6 classes. Also how did you...

  4. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    Bell13 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all, I am curious to see what the current pay rate is across the country so we can better prepare ourselves and negotiate better salaries! Please try to keep this poll to any graduates after...

  5. I'm Stuck - Need to Make a Quick Decision

    Bell13 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Nurse Beth gave you bad advice. I agree with above, school cannot change curriculum for the time period you enrolled. They can change it for incoming students but not existing. Make a stink and do not...

  6. Should I give up my dream job or risk my marriage?

    Bell13 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Maybe I am selfish but I do not understand why you have to give in instead of your husband for the second time. You dont mention whether his job is more income or more 'important' but it sounds like...

  7. OR Newbie Bullying

    Bell13 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Recently landed an OR position. Orientation is approx 6 months. The unit is great. Everyone pretty much works as a team and offers lots of input/knowledge. After learning the basics we have begun...

  8. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    Bell13 replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What state and

  9. OR Newbie Bullying

    Bell13 replied to Bell13's topic in Operating Room

    All the orientees have brought it to the attn of the educator. We dk if anything was said but he seems slightly better. Nothing detrimental to sterile field or patient. Everyone basically sets up the...

  10. Best Online Programs under $25k

    Bell13 posted a topic in School, College Programs

    I have been trying to conduct research on this topic and have found it to be very difficult, especially with a budget of under $25k. What RN-BSN online program did you attend? Was the program...

  11. Chamberlain University: RN-BSN Online

    Bell13 replied to inyellowcoats's topic in Chamberlain College

    University of texas at arlington, wgu, fort

  12. St. Peter's University Hospital Internship

    Bell13 replied to Abrillant12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hi DorothyRN, any updates on the internship? would love to know how the program was and if you were hired.

  13. Chamberlain University: RN-BSN Online

    Bell13 replied to inyellowcoats's topic in Chamberlain College

    Very true. It also depends on the transferred and/or proficiency

  14. Chamberlain University: RN-BSN Online

    Bell13 replied to inyellowcoats's topic in Chamberlain College

    Any luck? I found three others under

  15. Chamberlain University: RN-BSN Online

    Bell13 replied to inyellowcoats's topic in Chamberlain College

    I agree. Its about $20-30k depending on your needs so it can be pricey for some people. I thought i would be enrolling in March but I feel continuous pressure from their offices asking me to call...

  16. Best Online Programs under $25k

    Bell13 replied to Bell13's topic in School, College Programs

    thank you. I looked online and it seems like there are quite a few nursing classes to take and flat fee pricing per 6 months. if u really stack up on classes u can finish sooner n cheaper....

  17. Which nursing specialty has the most autonomy/independence? Apart from nursing practioner

    Bell13 replied to Zyrv's topic in Nurses Rock

    There is an inpatient dialysis unit in every hospital in a 40 mile radius from me. Id say its pretty

  18. Bullied by Clinical Instructor

    Bell13 replied to dorkiexcici's topic in General Students

    Dont let this go so easily. Your instructor is a bully. Wipe those tears and handle your

  19. Which nursing specialty has the most autonomy/independence? Apart from nursing practioner

    Bell13 replied to Zyrv's topic in Nurses Rock

    Dialysis

  20. On Call ?

    Bell13 posted a topic in Operating Room

    I recently interviewed for an OR position and feel confident they will offer me the spot. Its sounds rewarding and challenging. I am still nervous about the decision and am not sure how I feel about...

  21. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    Bell13 replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    RNMatthew. Plus the pay isnt bad either. Lol. Best of luck. I would love to hear more about the picu. Keep me updated on how ur doing. Always been my dream to be in nicu or

  22. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    Bell13 replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow nice rnmatthew. Ive never seen a new grad end up in

  23. On Call ?

    Bell13 replied to Bell13's topic in Operating Room

    I appreciate your opinion but I came on here to understand the entire picture. I dont have a problem with on call, just trying to understand it as it pertains to the OR world. So your 'not to...

  24. On Call ?

    Bell13 replied to Bell13's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for the input. 32 hrs is ridiculous. I would def speak up just like u did. Actually i already have. At one facility i was trying to help out but after 20 hrs i had to contact the mgr. must...

  25. Is there a Work/Life Balance in the OR?

    Bell13 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Looking for insider information on OR nursing. I am a newer grad (2012) and have an opportunity to switch over to the OR. Part of me wants to pinch myself, is this a dream? OR was one of my favorite...