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  1. relocate or file?

    pers replied to Medsport's topic in General Nursing

    Relocating is unlikely to help you. Moving an hour away for a pay raise and same COL is one thing, moving to an area known for having one of the highest COL in the country is quite another. Yes, the...

  2. Will I regret this?

    pers replied to lemonspark's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I didn't start off in an office but I have had coworkers who came to the hospital from an office. It's much rarer in my area for it to happen, less because the hospital won't hire and more because...

  3. getting your RN in a state you don't live in

    pers replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. You can have licenses in as many states as you are willing to pay the fees for! The exception to this is compact states, for those you need a license in the state where you live but can work in...

  4. How do you handle delegating to PCA's?

    pers replied to missdeevah's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you handled it really well with regards to asking, the only thing I would have done differently is ask for clarification that she heard me. Just smile and say her name, I like to get...

  5. offered night shift, but working days

    pers replied to Gl!tch's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My facility generally orients people on dayshift and then moves them to nights when they are going to be on their own. I'd definitely call and find out if that is the plan. If you've already signed...

  6. Are nursing jobs plentiful anywhere?

    pers replied to lfwRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think the locations of jobs are more focused. An entire state (and certainly geographic region) may not have plenty of positions but certain cities or specific areas may have positions while other...

  7. How to give report?

    pers replied to ScreamBoxDolly's topic in General Nursing

    We print a kardex every shift and I use that to receive report, make notes about the pt during the shift and then to give report to the next shift. Works great as it keeps everything on one sheet and...

  8. Should I go ahead and get "RN" engraved after my name when

    pers replied to HealerWoman's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts as well. I realize you are about to graduate but until you pass the NCLEX you aren't an RN. I'm a little surprised at how many support you having it put on there considering the number of...

  9. I desperately need advice

    pers replied to ElseeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand why you might want to look for another job elsewhere but I would encourage you to return to work at least for a few shifts. Nursing can be a small world and the rumor mill is fierce! If...

  10. Help with CE's (Particularly in WV) I'm CONFUSED!

    pers replied to BowHunterRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As I understand it from the website, the only thing you have to complete your first year of licensure is 2 hours for end of life pain management. You can send an email to the board and ask them...

  11. Discouraged new grad

    pers replied to JJKT1018's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There are jobs in WV. The pay sounds really low compared to what I often seen on this site but it's actually very reasonable considering the cost of living. Hospitals are hiring and LTC is pretty...

  12. giving smaller dose med?

    pers replied to pblpn's topic in General Nursing

    Our pharmacy is always open but we routinely cut pills in half because we don't carry (or currently have) the correct dosage pill. Oddly enough though, if I have an order for a 500 ml NS bolus, I...

  13. RN wanting to work below license

    pers replied to rn4ever7411's topic in General Nursing

    I posted in the other thread and nobody responded but I don't understand the concern unless you plan on pulling the "I'm just a PCA" bit and walking away from a patient in obvious distress. If you are...

  14. CEO pay in your hospital

    pers replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea what our CEO makes but when we got the news we wouldn't be getting raises they informed us upper management had agreed to take a 5% paycut. Of course, they didn't mention they'd also...

  15. Still Angry at MAs playing nurse or PA

    pers replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Funny story. A close friend of mine took her mother to the doctor's office and as they were heading back to the exam room they pass him and he says hello, that nurse Jane will get them settled in and...

  16. Got a DWI 10 yrs ago and another just recent, will BON approve me?

    pers replied to rc1999's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Honestly, I don't know. I hope someone else can chime in with real advice for you. Based on other posts I've read here, it sounds like BONs tend to prefer you be upfront with them but again, you may...

  17. Held to highest license?

    pers replied to kaliRN's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital will float nurses to other units to act as PCAs if the need arises. I'm not quite sure I understand why someone who is permitted in their state to work below their level of licensure would...

  18. I get so frusturated....

    pers replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you had a rough shift I had a lovely conversation with a CNA the other night after returning from a really bad shift myself. She was upset because none of the nurses (myself included) had...

  19. Poor nurses

    pers replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in General Nursing

    That's similar pay to new nurses in my area but no way are you gonna qualify for welfare on that salary! I used to work with a CNA who was making $8 an hour as a single mom to one child and she...

  20. What age will you retire?

    pers replied to phlox's topic in General Nursing

    Eh, I kinda figure I'll work till I'm dead or so close it counts. By the time I'm old enough to retire I'm not sure it will still be an

  21. Time Off Requests

    pers replied to syrlisa's topic in General Nursing

    I send in my requests as soon as I'm aware of them. It's rare that my requests aren't granted but if they aren't, I remind my NM that I requested it off and ask if there's anyway for the schedule to...

  22. S-BAR

    pers replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I guess my phrasing it as a tool wasn't very clear? Or that I specified an example of when I felt it was and was not appropriate? As for how essential it is for a person to use, I think that depends...

  23. Pnemonia- precautions or not??

    pers replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the pneumonia. Starts at bottom of page 107.

  24. What kills me..... (VENT)!!!

    pers replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's one of my favorites! Or at least, it used to be when we had nurses who predated whatever floor experience any particular manager was crowing about. Staff would complain about staffing and...

  25. Delegating to Nursing Assistants

    pers replied to kouklamou's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For the NCLEX, go with the least level of responsibility. Things that require additional training, like inserting a foley or drawing blood, are not things the NCLEX will assume a CNA can do. Those...