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  1. Drug screen for new job

    happyinillinois replied to RURN2O11's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe there is a closer facility where you could get the UDS done, if not, you will just have to do it. I am sure there are a lot of people who want that

  2. Do you have to be tough to work in ED?

    happyinillinois replied to nurse_k29's topic in Emergency

    Yes. If you are not assertive, you will be run over by those who are. It is so fast paced, that no one will notice you drowning, you need to speak up! If you are polite and wait your turn,it will...

  3. How does inexperienced RN do ER?

    happyinillinois replied to rnoutlaw's topic in Emergency

    I got into ER as a new grad. Look for a teaching hospital, where they are more open to new grads. Also it helps if you have some background, preceptorship, paramedic, tech etc. Be willing to drive...

  4. Is magnet status hospitals shutting out all LVNs

    happyinillinois replied to ladymaam's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Many people care for 30 patients in a day. What do you think the ER is like? As soon as someone leaves, someone is in the room. Patient's are pulled out into the hallway to make room for the next...

  5. Oral diabetic Drugs

    happyinillinois replied to silverhalide's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It is highly unlikely that the ER will give 5pm oral diabetes meds, especially if the patient returns to the facility at 7:30 pm. The ER does not give routine meds unless the patient is admitted or...

  6. BSN+4 Years EMT on a CCT RN Ambulance will it help me get hired?

    happyinillinois replied to Deuceswild1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes! Get to know the nurses/management in the ER's you bring patients to. Let them know you are a nursing student. It is all about making contacts! In this economy it is who you

  7. Hospitals only hiring BSN's?

    happyinillinois replied to txhopeful13's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    How is the training different? When I was hired, ADN's and BSN's had/have the exact same

  8. Hospitals only hiring BSN's?

    happyinillinois replied to txhopeful13's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Why would they freeze BSN, but hire

  9. RN-BSN... Advice Appreciated! Start now or Hold Off?

    happyinillinois replied to Nurse Kyles's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Start now, the time will never be right. I started, fresh off orientation, while also earning ACLS, PALS, ENPC and critical care orientation. It is all about priorities, and right now yours is...

  10. ADN and BSN in same year.

    happyinillinois replied to Cahoon BSN RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Try WGU. I had a B.A. and then when I got my ADN it only took 6 months (of working very hard) to finish my

  11. Hospitals only hiring BSN's?

    happyinillinois replied to txhopeful13's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In the Chicagoland area, most (but not all) hospitals prefer a BSN; however, some will hire an ADN and state they must enroll in a BSN within 6 months and finish in 5 years. The Chicagoland area has...

  12. Got the JOB!

    happyinillinois replied to LiveHigh2012's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!

  13. Nurses Week/Hospital Week

    happyinillinois replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    We got a copy of a prayer for nurses.....happy nurses

  14. RN to BSN for RN's with non-nursing bachelor's degree vs accelerated BSN for non-RN's

    happyinillinois replied to RN CHPN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I was in the same boat as you. I had a BA in Communications, and an ADN. WGU online is only requiring 7 nursing classes for my BSN. I am finishing up my last class and should finishat the 6 month...

  15. Love or hate your IV pumps?

    happyinillinois replied to steffimarty's topic in General Nursing

    Hospira Plum pumps-they are awful! Beep constantly, nothing but

  16. Shift differentials?

    happyinillinois replied to aachavez's topic in General Nursing

    $2.20 for for 3-11 $3.00 for 11-7 $2.50

  17. suspension/possible termination

    happyinillinois replied to SeattleRN25's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would start looking for another job ASAP. I would leave before you get terminated, and you can honestly answer that the job just wasn't a good

  18. Newly employed ADN nurses please read!

    happyinillinois replied to AlexFutureMD's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I landed my dream job after graduating with an ADN, passing over many BSN's, however like another poster, I layed the ground work. While in nursing school, I sat for and passed the LPN boards. I...

  19. Change of shift admissions

    happyinillinois replied to grtwhite24's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    As an ER nurse, I can't stress enough that people come in the ER 24/7. It doesn't stop because of shift change. Our hospital had a policy of no admits during shift change 7-730am, 3-30pm and...

  20. Overwhelmed @ finding an online BSN!

    happyinillinois replied to 2RNornot2RN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    WGU. Search the forums here and on facebook. You will find plenty of RN-BSN, students and alumni who are/were very happy with the program! I will be done 5/31 with the RN-BSN in 6 months for the...

  21. Survey: Question about IV's

    happyinillinois replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    It is all practice! The more you do, the better you will

  22. ADN to BSN-- Advice on good programs?

    happyinillinois replied to vanh0923's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Look at Western Governors University. Search the threads, you will find many happy grads. It is also the cheapest. PM for more information if you

  23. Salary comparison

    happyinillinois replied to oriellyk's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Nice! Are you in a high cost of living

  24. Salary comparison

    happyinillinois replied to oriellyk's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    1 Northwest, IN 2. RN-acute care 3. $25.25 base, +$2.20 evenings or $3.00 nights (could make more $$$ in LTC, but love acute

  25. Dermatology office pays $13/hour

    happyinillinois replied to 50kn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Don't do