TnRN43

TnRN43

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  1. Advice please!

    TnRN43 replied to RNurse2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had to double check to see if I had actually posted this!!! I promise you, you aren't alone. I am only 8 weeks in, with 3 weeks of orientation left though. We have 7 pts also. I run the entire...

  2. Not sure about this setup at all

    TnRN43 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new nurse (Dec 2012) and am 5 weeks into my first job. Let me say, I am under no false illusions nor am I delusional. I knew exactly what to expect as far as nursing stuff that everyone (well...

  3. Not sure about this setup at all

    TnRN43 replied to TnRN43's topic in First Year After Licensure

    HouTx, I want to clarify my post. When I said CNA duties, I meant those duties that the CNA does, as a CNA. I fully understand that MY job title includes those duties as part of patient care (and I...

  4. Not sure about this setup at all

    TnRN43 replied to TnRN43's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, each CNA has 14 patients a piece, so they are doing vitals, ambulation assists to bathroom, etc and answering the other 100 pages. It's not that they aren't busy, it's that we need a third CNA....

  5. New Grads, How much do you work?

    TnRN43 replied to babsy28's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated Dec 2012, passed NCLEX Jan 17th, started orientation Feb 18th. 72 hrs per paycheck out of the gate (6 12's). After orientation I'll be working 84 hrs per paycheck. With 45 minute commute...

  6. New nurse-never heard of this

    TnRN43 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all, I am a Dec 2012 grad on the job hunt. I am only persuing day shift (for many reasons) and know that it's almost impossible to land one. I recently interviewed for a job and was told it was a...

  7. New nurse-never heard of this

    TnRN43 replied to TnRN43's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    UPDATE: I was correct about this position. It basically is a part time job, with full time hours most of the time, and no benefits, and it is labeled PRN. However, lucky for me, 2 days after I...

  8. Your Starting Salary?

    TnRN43 replied to x_factor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    New Grad Dec 2012. Just hired 18.10 days, $3 for nights, $3 for weekends. Knoxville area.

  9. New nurse-never heard of this

    TnRN43 replied to TnRN43's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think you are probably correct. I think I may have the 2 positions confused in my mind and I was actually offered a part time job with possible full time hrs and no benefits, lol. The day shift...

  10. New nurse-never heard of this

    TnRN43 replied to TnRN43's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes, I don't qualify for the extra amount that PRN usually pays because I have no experience. As far as OT, night and weekend differentials, yes, I will be paid all of those. Base pay for new grads...

  11. New nurse-never heard of this

    TnRN43 replied to TnRN43's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thats my understand too-prn is higher hrly pay. But, I was told that as a new grad w/no experience, I don't qualify for that additional hrly pay. Im starting to wonder if I didn't misunderstand and...

  12. New nurse-never heard of this

    TnRN43 replied to TnRN43's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No, there are no benefits, she told me that in the interview. I am fine with that, as I have insurance and other bennies through my husband. I know the hours are basically set. What it sounds like...

  13. New nurse-never heard of this

    TnRN43 replied to TnRN43's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was told that I would absolutely receive new grad orientation of 12 weeks. This is also a med surge floor-only possible float is to a floor that receives our overflow sometimes. And this is a...

  14. Passed NCLEX Without Review Course

    TnRN43 replied to Alum08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! And I totally agree! I wasn't about to put out another $400 for a review class 2 weeks after I graduated. I signed up for the 3 week NCSBN course, paid $35 for Saunders...

  15. NCBSN NCLEX Review: Am I getting ripped off?

    TnRN43 replied to RunawayN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your only real choice is IE. I have mozilla and everything will load except the lessons. I opened a browser in IE and it took a minute, but it does

  16. Graduation!!!

    TnRN43 replied to RoyalRN2B's topic in General Students

    Me me me!!!! 91 days an counting now. Can't believe it's almost over and I will acutally be an RN!! Congratulations to

  17. to drop or not to drop

    TnRN43 replied to dkw7898's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Just a helpful hint from someone who has taken the RODP a&p I and II-study the powerpoints. Heavily. Most of the test questions come from there. Hope this

  18. Accel 2nd Degree RN/BSN at ETSU? or WSCC/King College?

    TnRN43 replied to kjprice's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    You're very welcome. Let us know what you decide to

  19. Accel 2nd Degree RN/BSN at ETSU? or WSCC/King College?

    TnRN43 replied to kjprice's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Sent you a

  20. Accel 2nd Degree RN/BSN at ETSU? or WSCC/King College?

    TnRN43 replied to kjprice's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Well, technically it's 4 yrs if you count the year I spent on pre-reqs and gen ed classes. But yes, it's 3 yrs. 2 yrs of WSCC and the 2 summers that you're in WSCC and then a Spring, Summer, and...

  21. Accel 2nd Degree RN/BSN at ETSU? or WSCC/King College?

    TnRN43 replied to kjprice's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    How about a third option? Apply to Walter State. Upon acceptance, apply to ETSU's Dual Degree program. You will take WSCC nursing classes Spring and Fall. Your first summer you have 2 classes for...

  22. Help understanding statistics

    TnRN43 replied to litchi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I remember a little, lol. I know that for #1, 1 and -1 are considered 'perfect', so I think -.33 would be half way between 0 and -1, so moderate would be a good description. I'm not really sure...

  23. what type of group is AA?

    TnRN43 replied to oztizz184's topic in General Students

    Yes, according to my Communications material from speech, AA is considered a Self-Management group

  24. My Microbiology Teacher told me I can't become a Nurse

    TnRN43 replied to louis345's topic in General Students

    Until I started college last year (at 41), I had no idea instructors could be so rude, crude, unprofessional and downright mean. Some of the things I've read on this site are unbelievable. Last...

  25. How to study for online Micro

    TnRN43 replied to johnny depp23's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The lab tests come straight from the lab notes (powerpoint), just like the lecture