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  1. New Hire Bonus Question

    ZootRN replied to NiceShot's topic in General Nursing

    I was offered 3K as a sign-on bonus with a contract for 1 year, but quit from that horrible place after a few months without taking

  2. CRNA Pay?

    ZootRN replied to schizo85's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yep. That's why medical schools are swamped with applicants. They all are about helping others in a time of

  3. Critical Care ADN to BSN

    ZootRN replied to openheartmom3's topic in General Nursing

    Did you mean MSN with specialty in Acute Care? I've never heard of specialties in

  4. HCA and 2 weeks notice

    ZootRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was offered and accepted a position at another hospital, and plan to quit from HCA hospital where I work now. By any chance, does anyone know how many weeks in advance I have to let them know about...

  5. Just started a new job it is not going to work out with family.

    ZootRN replied to southernlpnmom's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to your immediate supervisor and explain that your situation has changed dramatically and you need different shift. It's hard to get days sometimes, but since you are hired already, maybe they...

  6. First job...HELP!!

    ZootRN replied to whoaitschrista's topic in General Nursing

    Keep looking. All hospitals will tell you the same story - that you will start out on night shift and will be moved to days as soon as position will be open (which might never happen at all), or that...

  7. ATI NCLEX Predictor?

    ZootRN replied to MIA-RN1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took them both, and found ATI to be the easiest out of all tests I've had in nursing school. I passes NCLEX with 75 questions

  8. Tele floor: what is you pt ratio?

    ZootRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Weel, when this hospital was hiring me, they told their nurse-pt ratio would be 1:5 on tele floor. 2 weeks off orientation, I've had 5 pts only twice. It's 6 pts for me, and more experienced nurses...

  9. Getting Fat Because of Work Schedule?

    ZootRN replied to tofutti's topic in General Nursing

    After 3 12's in a raw, I usually lose a pound or two. Seriously. I've lost 7 pounds since I started my job in late February, and I am not even bike-riding anymore (no time when I am working, too tired...

  10. Nighingale Schduling System

    ZootRN replied to BabyNurse513's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm..we have to work every other

  11. Nurse called "stupid cow" in Oscar movie

    ZootRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I watched yesterday the Oscar-winner "Crash"... moment when Chinese woman running down the hospital hall screaming on Chinese, and she is approached by the nurse, who asked her in sympathetic and...

  12. Nurse called "stupid cow" in Oscar movie

    ZootRN replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe that was what he really wanted then

  13. Nurse called "stupid cow" in Oscar movie

    ZootRN replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you very

  14. Nurse called "stupid cow" in Oscar movie

    ZootRN replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have had patient last week pressing call light to change his water, because it was not cold enough. When I opened the cap, it was full of ice. How can I make it colder than

  15. Nurse called "stupid cow" in Oscar movie

    ZootRN replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

  16. Kaplan vs. Saunders

    ZootRN replied to ArmyKitten's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Saunders all the way thru nursing school. I believe, it helped to build up a knowledge. For the NCLEX I used Kaplan, and so glad I did, because my NCLEX was very similar to Kaplan's tests. Very...

  17. Opinion on All Childrens in St. Pete

    ZootRN replied to NRSNFL's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have had my clinical rotation down there, and actually liked it. I think it's a good place to

  18. Tampa area

    ZootRN replied to GooeyRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    In Pinellas housing is hugely overpriced, traffic is awful, pay is low. That's about

  19. Interviewing for the 2nd time

    ZootRN replied to mickeydickeydog's topic in General Nursing

    When I was asked during interviews about my weaknesses, I usually say I'm a perfectionist. It's kind of a weakness that easily can be seen as your strength. Don't be too shy. When they will ask why...

  20. Seeing your doc on unit ANGRY

    ZootRN replied to ctunurse's topic in General Nursing

    Did he use a phone, having his bloody gloves on? I can see infection control involved over this. He can't compromise like that, no matter how bad his day

  21. Nurse Practioner without any clinical experience?

    ZootRN replied to Blee O'Myacin's topic in General Nursing

    One of my instructors in nursing school went to direct entry MSN program - that means, if you hold BA in any other field, you are eligible to start nursing studies at graduate level with no previous...

  22. Online Associates Degree in Nursing??

    ZootRN replied to timsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    My school we were allowed to sit for LPN bords after the 3d semester (out of 4). This is a good option for people who cannot complete the whole course. After that, you probably can find more online...

  23. How to decline job offer

    ZootRN replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did not want to keep them hanging, because in my opinion it gives awfully unprofessional look. I could not make myself to call ( I still feel awkward, although I understand it's typical business...

  24. How to decline job offer

    ZootRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was offered postions in two different hospitals, and accepted the one that I thought fits me better. How to decline offer from another hospital, without offending them and burning my bridges? I very...

  25. How long to decide

    ZootRN replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know, you are not expected to give an answer on a spot. Most likely, they will give you 24-48 hours to