jammin246RN

jammin246RN

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  1. St Louis Agency Pay Rates

    jammin246RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey I work as an agency nurse for a decent st louis agency been with them for 3 years! I also have a full time job. The agency I work for has excellent benefits such as up to $350 a month for health...

  2. First year RN Flops. Does it get better?

    jammin246RN replied to newone09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Keep your heads up! It DOES get better. We have all made mistakes, and ya you might have a couple old fuddy duddies which will always Bi*** at you but don't let it get you down. Get yourself a...

  3. Per diem nurses getting the shaft

    jammin246RN replied to Floridanurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    This is why as an agency nurse I work agency per diem. I expect the hardest of a FAIR team...a team they would normally give to one of their own. If I get the shaft from a hospital I will go back...

  4. starting to do agency..scared

    jammin246RN replied to zacarias's topic in Agency Nurses

    I will say that in response to your concerns about having to work with mean people/bad management or whatever here are my $0.02. You have the ultimate power of NO. Hospitals and staff are usually...

  5. Which agencies are the best?

    jammin246RN replied to Malt123's topic in Agency Nurses

    I will say my experience with aureus was HORRIBLE. They do not back their nurses. They sent my badges to the wrong address, sent someone elses contract to me. I never got my time slips. When asked...

  6. appropriate interview attire

    jammin246RN replied to EDnurseCT's topic in Men in Nursing

    I would say I have never had a problem with an interview looking the part. If there is a question reguarding what type of dress attire you will be wearing for your job dress in a suit (for instance...

  7. A Common Problem

    jammin246RN replied to VtMaleNurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have had the same problem. I got a job with a staffing agency per diem. My was that refreshing. Didn't have to put up with the same people all the time and they didn't feel intimidated. I have...

  8. question!

    jammin246RN replied to bananalove's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is hypertonic until it metabolizes then becomes hypotonic. It can help replace some calories lost by not being able to eat.... and help restore sodium and clorine ions. Also it is good at...

  9. Any other new grads concerned about finding a job??

    jammin246RN replied to TeleNurse2010's topic in General Nursing

    St Louis pay is right at 18.00 an hour plus 3-4 dollars an hour shift diff for new grads. Many places offer bonus/double/triple bonus and overtime...yada yada. I know I was making around 18 an hour...

  10. Question on where to go...stl area

    jammin246RN replied to jamiemarie321's topic in General Nursing

    Chamberlain has a 3 year bsn program! The price isn't unreasonable... you will come out paying about 3-4 grand a year and the rest you can get student loans

  11. Nursing shortage in St. Louis?

    jammin246RN replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    Check out Jefferson Regional Medical Center they are hiring new grads! And it's a good place to

  12. Who's hiring new nurses?

    jammin246RN replied to shenderson314's topic in General Nursing

    I will tell you I have been around the fence and worked as an agency RN in St Louis for 3 years. Good hospitals to work for include (but aren't limited to) St John's Rehab Institute (about 6 pt's per...

  13. There seems to be no jobs for a new graduate nurse

    jammin246RN replied to expo4u's topic in General Nursing

    Well I am a male nurse... Been one for 5 years so far. I will share my experience at one of Barnes facilities... I was employed by them for about 6 months as a new nurse. During that time our floor...

  14. Nursing Tutors

    jammin246RN replied to STL2008, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would be more then willing to help you get a grasp on nursing. I am a charge nurse by night and.... well a research nurse today