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  1. Scared of NCLEX-RN

    rksgray13 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am 5 days from taking the NXCLEX. I have been doing every question I can get ahold of plus the HURST review again. It took me 3 times to pass the NCLEX-PN test. I've been an LPN for about 9 years. I...

  2. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    rksgray13 replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Lost 2 jobs this year. Out for 2 months basically and now 4 months with this one. I have apps out, hand delivered resumes, Interview and offer decline with a long shot MDS at local NH, 1 interview...

  3. Sickle cell

    rksgray13 replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    I worked the medical onc for 2 yrs and this was my biggest challenge. And this is what I saw. MOST do not have a increased retic count, want their meds q 2-4 hrs with benedryl/phenergan rotation, do...

  4. Child care hour friendly nursing jobs??

    rksgray13 replied to RunninOnCoffee's topic in Nursing Career

    I have looked into private nannies and sitters and they seem to cheaper than daycare but i also will put in hidden cameras. If I can link them to my phone that's next. And they cook, clean, do...

  5. On a need to know basis? How would you approach such situation?

    rksgray13 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    So I was just thinking. I have seen this and witnessed a "mum" kind of speak. Personally, I acknowledge and education when faced with such incidents, be that as it may. When face with, for instance,...

  6. On a need to know basis? How would you approach such situation?

    rksgray13 replied to rksgray13's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks for replyng everyone. Just

  7. On a need to know basis? How would you approach such situation?

    rksgray13 replied to rksgray13's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree the alert oriented patients DO need to play a part in their healthcare. After all it is their welfare. Evil? no I'm not evil. And I was just thinking how many things go by without notice. My...

  8. On a need to know basis? How would you approach such situation?

    rksgray13 replied to rksgray13's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree. I have been "MUM" and chart. If its severe enough I report. I know we nurses aren't perfect but our patients think we are.

  9. Pay for home health RN?

    rksgray13 replied to bubblesbanks's topic in Home Health

    The company I worked for was very unorganized to say the least. However, I got per visit pay, mileage, office time, and hrly time in pt home past the first hr. Initial= 75/60, reg= 30, recert= 45,...

  10. Home health 12 hrs shifts??

    rksgray13 replied to Elleveein's topic in Home Health

    I did it and loved it. It was perfect for schooling I think. I would do shift work with my agencies. 12 hr in private duty homes and here's the pro's1. study time depending on your patients and...

  11. Pondering the next move in my career and a few questions

    rksgray13 replied to rksgray13's topic in General Nursing

    Update: Was scheduling the interview, came across cponflicts. Director of HR called me and offered the position for the exact amount I thought they would. I was very up front with her about my...

  12. Pondering the next move in my career and a few questions

    rksgray13 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Over 12 years of nursing, I have applied to a local psych hospital 3 times. I finally get call back from HR wanting a 2nd interview. What goes on here? I don't recall ever having a 2nd interview with...

  13. Pondering the next move in my career and a few questions

    rksgray13 replied to rksgray13's topic in General Nursing

    Yes ma'am and thanks for the input. The job is only about 20 mintues from my home and a straight shot from the interstate compared to a 45 drive to the city where most work. Benefits look acceptable...

  14. Pondering the next move in my career and a few questions

    rksgray13 replied to rksgray13's topic in General Nursing

    Welp decided to go on the second interview and ponder a little

  15. Bedside report

    rksgray13 replied to aem31's topic in General Nursing

    It's ok to a point. We asked the visitors to step out to give the patient an "out" from making the visitor feel shut out. We didn't dicuss anything that wasn't obvious. We dicussed the plan and what...

  16. Too tired to work - weight of the world on my shoulders

    rksgray13 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Yes, 2012 from january 1st to present. Husband and I lost 2 jobs a piece this year, home facing foreclosure, filed bankruptcy a few days ago, cshed the pension, applications, agancy nursing, daughter...

  17. I confess...I'm a nurse who doesn't want to work in a hospital again

    rksgray13 replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

    It's okay, you are not alone. I never want to go back there again. And it's NOT about the patients anymore. I went to home health and couldn"t love it more than anything else I've ever done. Someone...

  18. How is the pay (generally) for home health care? More than hospital?

    rksgray13 replied to MyUserName,RN's topic in Home Health

    It all depends on what you work i think. I made the same actually. Sure I wasn't working 3 days a week BUT I didn't have to be up before the sun or have the stress of the dang hospital. I did what...

  19. Money in your pocket for gas??

    rksgray13 posted a topic in Home Health

    Here's another question. Do you keep a envelope or something in your vehicle for gas money and other misc things? I should and normally do. I had to make a bill payment a week ago and have been...

  20. Money in your pocket for gas??

    rksgray13 replied to rksgray13's topic in Home Health

    Right, I didn't ask for a loan or anything. I was just asking for pay from that week. I had $30 to my name on Friday. i used it for milk, gas, oil for the truck, and other essentials to make supper...

  21. Any here that the pearson vue trick has tricked????

    rksgray13 replied to omotzury's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    good pop up here 1 hr after! everyone i talk to says it worked for them

  22. Money in your pocket for gas??

    rksgray13 replied to rksgray13's topic in Home Health

    They're usually good about giving me something. But this past week, when I ask for $ it's a pitiful little thing. For instance, I asked for something since the holiday was coming. They gave me 1...

  23. What do you think? Cause I know it's not right..

    rksgray13 replied to rksgray13's topic in Home Health

    Thank you!! Nail on head. That's something i was looking for exactly. I have been cutting my day short to spend some kind of daylight with my family. The company has PDN and home health and due to the...

  24. What do you think? Cause I know it's not right..

    rksgray13 posted a topic in Home Health

    Really long just cause I want you to have the whole picture. No experience whatsoever in HH. The company is very small, nurse wise. At the time, there were 3 field nurses, LPN in office, and DON.They...

  25. What do you think? Cause I know it's not right..

    rksgray13 replied to rksgray13's topic in Home Health

    I'm sorry it's confusing. I thought I was giving enough information to get insight. Just "what do you think?" I have no experience in home health. It was offered and I took it. Is this unusual for...