RNewbie

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  1. Does any one know how many versions there are

    RNewbie replied to andyyyedm's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    For the RN Hesi there were 4 versions when I took it. What kind of material have you used to study? I had an actual HESI book that was very helpful. I studied the entire book several times and got...

  2. Which nursing specialty has the most autonomy/independence? Apart from nursing practioner

    RNewbie replied to Zyrv's topic in Nurses Rock

    I would think specialties with protocols in place are the most autonomous. For instance: ICU and dialysis are two that stand out to me. I worked in clinical research for a while and it was very...

  3. CSUDH MSN/FNP fall 2013

    RNewbie replied to jla11's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I took that class at CSUDH. I thought it was doable. Pros: Online. Cheap. Advice: Don't waste money purchasing a new book. I would purchase a really old version or not buy it at all. The class...

  4. New RN...Am I being under paid???

    RNewbie posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a new nurse working at a hospital in Mississippi. I work full-time and after taxes my take home pay is around $2,600 a month. That comes out to around $31,200 a year. I know that cost of living...

  5. CSUDH MSN/FNP fall 2013

    RNewbie replied to jla11's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That sounds like too much for there to be no type of

  6. Floated to Tele, no experience...

    RNewbie posted a topic in Cardiac

    I work per diem as an agency nurse. My specialty is med/surg. A few times I've been floated to Tele/DOU. I am clueless regarding cardiac issues and rhythms. I had to ask the charge nurse what I should...

  7. Would you take this job?

    RNewbie replied to Lucky724's topic in Nursing Career

    Sounds good to me. I'd take

  8. Raises after annual review where you work

    RNewbie replied to 1fastRN's topic in General Nursing

    We get 2-4%. Seems like everyone I spoke with got

  9. CSUDH MSN/FNP fall 2013

    RNewbie replied to jla11's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've just signed up to take 1 MSN course this spring at csudh. I'm not enrolled in a degree program yet. I was considering the fnp program but can't find much info about it. I'll post any info I find...

  10. P/T & O/T Assistant

    RNewbie replied to xoemmylouox's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I'm always seeing jobs for pt/ot assistants. These are mainly for home health positions but I've never personally seen any in the hospital. Maybe they mainly work in home health and rehab...

  11. Every hour IV medication

    RNewbie replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient Medications

    Well if the doctors are refusing to follow policy I'm sure the medical director or whoever is in charge of them can enforce

  12. Every hour IV medication

    RNewbie replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient Medications

    I don't know if my hospital has a policy on it but if yours does just call the doc...explain the situation and "per policy" the pt should be on a

  13. Is the VetPro process required even if you have previously worked at the VA?

    RNewbie posted a topic in Government, Military

    Just wondering if anyone knows once you complete the hiring process for the VA, do you have to go through all of that again when applying for a position? I was lucky enough to work as a contracted...

  14. Commute

    RNewbie replied to ERRN324's topic in General Nursing

    For my dream job I would give it a try. Worst thing is it wasn't a good decision and you can just try something else. I know someone who drove 3 hrs twice a week for 2 yrs for a job, not even her...

  15. Bedside Nurse Practitioners

    RNewbie replied to matthewandrew's topic in Advanced Practice

    Interesting idea but it seems like there could be some kind of conflict of interest with being the primary nurse and diagnosing, treating, and prescribing treatments as the primary provider as well. I...

  16. Review for RNs

    RNewbie replied to Sjenny142's topic in Nursing Career

    What kind of position do you currently hold? I would say get a good physical assessment book. As a new grad I used Bates Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking by Lynn Bickley. I...

  17. Find your own contract...make more money

    RNewbie posted a topic in Travel

    I came across an agency online that says if you find your own hospital contract they would take care of everything else and you would get 80% of the bill rate. Has anyone ever heard this type of...

  18. Answer Your Phones! Love, Tele.

    RNewbie replied to Stephalump's topic in General Nursing

    This is definitely a system issue. Maybe you should find out how to go about making changes to the policy; something that works for the MTs, RNs, and pts. Our phone system sends an alert alarm...

  19. Co-worker asked how much I make an hour

    RNewbie replied to coffeeSTAT's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with you in a perfect world but I honestly believe if ppl start poking and discussing pay and going management about unfair pay they would find ways to slowly get rid of us for rocky the boat....

  20. Co-worker asked how much I make an hour

    RNewbie replied to coffeeSTAT's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Next time don't answer if you feel uncomfortable with sharing. Discussing pay rates at work can cause a big fuss amongst employees. My facility is currently adjusting all the nurses pay rates bc the...

  21. Anyone work for NurseFinders or HRN

    RNewbie posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Hi, Just wondering if anyone has experience with NurseFinders or HRN staffing agencies in CA. I've been trying to sign up with several agencies in order to keep steady employment on a per diem basis...

  22. Do you think physicians could pass the NCLEX-RN?

    RNewbie replied to Lev's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No I don't, but they are trained to think a diff way. Even in real world nursing we don't do things the way nclex says is the

  23. Charting..... HELP!

    RNewbie replied to KinkyKurlyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Is this paper charting? I used to have the hardest time with my narrative bc some ppl would write an entire page. I always felt like I was double charting. Then I found out we were supposed to be...

  24. Interesting or Different Anatomy:What have you encountered?

    RNewbie replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    Oh wow,

  25. Nurse Tech and first patient fall. Worried about being fired.

    RNewbie replied to guyman123's topic in General Nursing

    I work on a surgical floor and we have had so many falls lately. Some were with injuries. One ended in a woman in her 30s ending up in a coma. We can no longer leave anyone unassisted in the bathroom...