Peditra

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  1. Why are some RNs rarely busy, while others are always busy

    Peditra replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    For various reasons. Some have easier assignments, some are more organized, some move a lot quicker. On the other hand, some have too much chit-chat with everyone they see and so it takes longer to do...

  2. Bad CPR techniques- do you say something?

    Peditra posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all, So I was thinking the other day when codes happen, sometimes you are doing CPR, others are, or all of you are rotating. Obviously I think about what other things I can do to help my fellow...

  3. Bad CPR techniques- do you say something?

    Peditra replied to Peditra's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all your comments...I hesitate to say things sometimes to fellow nurses if I think they may react negatively, in order to preserve good co-workers relations. But CPR is a very important...

  4. Bad CPR techniques- do you say something?

    Peditra replied to Peditra's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! Your responses made me realize I should speak up in the

  5. LPN to RN without the bridge option

    Peditra replied to Aspirational Beauty's topic in LPN to RN

    Good luck to everyone, whatever it's for the bridge program or just the traditional program...the important thing is to go back:) Everyone is different and will have different points of views, but the...

  6. LPN to RN without the bridge option

    Peditra replied to Aspirational Beauty's topic in LPN to RN

    Hi, I'm in PA so I don't know much about schools in CA. I know Excelsior and Indiana State University have bridge programs online, but they might not be accepted in CA. Your GPA is really good, so you...

  7. Negotiating pay rate as new grad RN

    Peditra posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi everyone, I got a job offer for a position that I've been looking for- acute peds, not on night shift, tuition assistance ($5,000 yr) for my RN-BSN and I loved the unit tour and the people I met...

  8. Negotiating pay rate as new grad RN

    Peditra replied to Peditra's topic in Nursing Career

    Sorry, I didn't see this until now. Thank

  9. LPN to RN without the bridge option

    Peditra replied to Aspirational Beauty's topic in LPN to RN

    Congratulations!! You are going to do great, future

  10. Negotiating pay rate as new grad RN

    Peditra replied to Peditra's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the replies:) I did interview at two places that said pay rate was set and there was no negotiation. With two other places, one offered $1.50 more, another about $0.80 more. In this case, I...

  11. Dream Job offered

    Peditra replied to CSPL's topic in Nursing Career

    If it's your dream job, I would go for it. The current hospital won't like it, but at least it's early on. And as the previous poster said, the hospital would not hesitate to lay you off if they...

  12. Student nurse almost graduate help?

    Peditra replied to Guest606's topic in General Nursing

    Being a new grad can be tough, but so rewarding when you get your first job, and you will! I've been going on interviews and have had job offers, so I'd like to help in any way I can. Everyone I...

  13. What city do you work in and how much do you get paid hourly?

    Peditra replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

    Philly suburbs SNF new grad $30.50, shift diff $2 evenings, $1 weekends $35 PRN at one job, the other $29, $2 shift diff evenings, $32 PRN. I've been looking at other jobs and range is all over. SNF...

  14. LPN to RN without the bridge option

    Peditra replied to Aspirational Beauty's topic in LPN to RN

    I just realized I said "Go for it, girl!" and I don't know if you are a male or female, but I figured the display name Aspirational Beauty is a

  15. LPN to RN without the bridge option

    Peditra replied to Aspirational Beauty's topic in LPN to RN

    I chose to do the entire 2 year program instead of doing the bridge. It was because I needed to have finished A&P I and II before taking the bridge program and I i didn't have it done in time. I...

  16. Career change at 30 LPN right move?

    Peditra replied to ARO82's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Graduated a few months ago as a LPN. Almost 30. I work 2 part time jobs, total 36hrs/wk, making @$47,000/yr around Philly aread. $27.50 at one, the other

  17. Paying for LPN school- Philadelphia, PA

    Peditra posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, I am hopefully going to start LPN school in September, right outside of Philadelphia in Delaware County. Does anyone know of health care agencies that pay for school in exchange for a few years of...

  18. Paying for LPN school- Philadelphia, PA

    Peditra replied to Peditra's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank you:nurse: I will definitely be checking that

  19. Paying for LPN school- Philadelphia, PA

    Peditra replied to Peditra's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thank

  20. Paying for LPN school- Philadelphia, PA

    Peditra posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi, I am hopefully going to start LPN school in September, right outside of Philadelphia in Delaware County. Does anyone know of health care agencies that pay for school in exchange for a few years of...