MissBrittanyRN

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  1. Maryland Hospital Starting Salaries

    MissBrittanyRN posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    I have noticed that some other states are naming their hospitals and the starting salaries for each. Let's chime in

  2. New grad in Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery???

    MissBrittanyRN posted a topic in Cardiac

    Well, I think I already know the answer to this, but I will ask anyway :-) What do you nurses think about a brand new nurse starting out in the cardiac cath lab recovery area??? I have a strong...

  3. Patient First

    MissBrittanyRN posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Does anyone have any information on Patient First? I know that it is a primary and urgent care center, and I hear that it is a nice place to work. Can anyone tell me about the acuity, the staffing...

  4. Nutrition at Anne Arundel Community College

    MissBrittanyRN posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Has anyone taken Nutrition (BIO135) online at Anne Arundel Community College? What did you think?

  5. New grad in Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery???

    MissBrittanyRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks for the clarification. Just like many things in nursing, it must vary by area. I have recently learned that one hospital's policy depends on the specific vessel involved....go figure

  6. New grad in Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery???

    MissBrittanyRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Cardiac

    Hi dognurse, This message is actually perfect timing, I just finished my very last day of precepted orientation yesterday! It was extended a little bit longer because they added a ton of additional...

  7. Who is hiring LPNs ?

    MissBrittanyRN replied to wigglesgogo's topic in Maryland Nursing

    children's national medical center in dc has a few openings advertised for LPNs. It looks like they want 3 yrs experience, 1 yr in peds, but I'm sure it's worth a

  8. New grad in Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery???

    MissBrittanyRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Cardiac

    It's great that you have the support from your coworkers after orientation. I am sure I will be blessed the same, which is great because as you would know by now, there is just so much.... I have...

  9. New grad in Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery???

    MissBrittanyRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Cardiac

    Hey there. Just logging on for the first time in a while. I have been very busy with orientation. I have actually been spending time at home burried in the EKG books lol. I start critical care...

  10. Want to move to Texas, but worried about GroupOne!

    MissBrittanyRN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I am a new grad RN, and I am interested in moving to Texas for work, but I am terrified of GroupOne. I have an excellent record with both of my previous employers, but I don't want my record to be...

  11. New grad in Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery???

    MissBrittanyRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks Becky! I am excited and nervous. I just finished the classroom time that all nurses have to go through in the hospital (experienced or new grad). This is done with the nursing education...

  12. New grad in Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery???

    MissBrittanyRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Cardiac

    thanks so much

  13. Help with Prerequisites!

    MissBrittanyRN replied to Rikki08's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hey there RNb440. Although you can be out of county and qualify for in-county tuition rates, could you take advantage of the rates if you are out of state?

  14. Does anyone work / know someone at Patient First?

    MissBrittanyRN posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    I would like information about Patient First, urgent care and primary care center, please. I have heard that it is a nice place to work. Are they accustomed to orienting new grads? Who is typically...

  15. Does anyone work / know someone at Patient First?

    MissBrittanyRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I heard (but don't quote me) that their new grad pay is 24 or 24.50 /hr. I am sure it varies for experienced

  16. New grad in Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery???

    MissBrittanyRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks! I did get an offer from Cardiac cath recovery, and I start Monday. I will not work in the cath lab in this position, just prep and recovery. Precepted orientation is 6 months with several...

  17. Help with Prerequisites!

    MissBrittanyRN replied to Rikki08's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Well good news and bad news.... Good: Some community colleges offer in-county tuition for non-in-county students for nursing, as nursing programs are part of the "designated statewide or health...

  18. Patient First

    MissBrittanyRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hey there, thanks for the update! I am glad everything is going well for you. I know a couple of MAs who are happy there too. I have been blessed with a great new grad position in the city with an...

  19. Administration of PPD to someone with a previous positive reaction

    MissBrittanyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    From my understanding, one should not have tuberculin skin testing performed if they have had a positive PPD in the past. I have a friend who was adopted from a foreign country when she was a...

  20. Administration of PPD to someone with a previous positive reaction

    MissBrittanyRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. I don't think she had TB, or at least if she did, I would hope that she was treated, which she definiately does not remember, and probably would remember if she was actually treated....

  21. He doesn't want her to work. Is it fair?

    MissBrittanyRN replied to mscgirl09's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but I agree that she does not have to do anything. It's their business how their marriage is going to work, but if she wants to start out miserable, this is just insight into her future....

  22. New grad in Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery???

    MissBrittanyRN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks lilnursie, for your honest opinion, which is the only kind that I want lol. Those are pretty much the responses that I get from most people that I talk to, so I see where you are coming from....

  23. Can a RN work as a nursing aide/assistant

    MissBrittanyRN replied to Seagate's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Depending on your state, there is a very good chance that she is correct. I would still do your own research with your state board of nursing, because I wish that I originally did. I was told by my...

  24. Can a RN work as a nursing aide/assistant

    MissBrittanyRN replied to Seagate's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It depends on your state. You can in my state and probably some others, but unfortunately it appears that you cannot in Michigan. I tried to find some info for you from Michigan's Dept. of Community...

  25. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    MissBrittanyRN replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Unfortunately, some doctors offices "send" patients to the ER for ridiculous things quite often. I did not agree with it, but I had seen it a lot when I worked as a receptionist in a primary care...