Student Mom to Three

Student Mom to Three

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  1. What's harder, nursing school or the education program to be a teacher?

    Student Mom to Three replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school isn't particularly difficult......just very intense and very time consuming. You'll be fine! I went from social worker to RN in my early 40s and am loving every minute of

  2. VA Hiring Process

    Student Mom to Three replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    If I recall correctly it says to use Firefox or IE. I did part of mine on Safari, but it closed abruptly so went back and completed it using Firefox. I was able to get it to load from the get go, but...

  3. Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    Student Mom to Three replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Alright- honest question here. I looked up your area on the OPM website (you have said you are a VA RN) Looking at health insurance and using Kaiser as an example: Standard plan for one person is...

  4. VA Hiring Process

    Student Mom to Three replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government, Military

    I don't put a whole lot of stock in the USA jobs application status stuff. Mine still says reviewed and I just turned in my Vetpro! We'll see how it goes. My fingerprinting and physical aren't...

  5. Low pay in Seattle?

    Student Mom to Three replied to freespyryt's topic in Washington Nursing

    Keep in mind that WA has no state income tax so you may actually end up taking home more $ than you were in

  6. How did you change?

    Student Mom to Three replied to openyourmind's topic in General Nursing

    Thought I wanted to be an ICU nurse....and I still think I would like it but I am totally in love with my Mon thru Fri day shift with no holidays endo

  7. Which path should I take to become an RN?

    Student Mom to Three replied to Catherine Stickles's topic in General Students

    Statistically, going straight for your BSN may help land you a job more easily. I don't know. I hear that ALL the time, and it probably is true although I haven't seen the stats. You can find stories...

  8. Anti-Intellectualism in Nursing

    Student Mom to Three replied to fakenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It would be interesting to see evidence that college is being "dumbed down". I know we may have that feeling....but is it really true?? I have two entirely different degrees earned 20 years apart so...

  9. Annual Pay Raises in 2014

    Student Mom to Three replied to Havin' A Party!'s topic in General Nursing

    I was lucky.....4%. I went from $29 to $30.16 after being at my facility for nine months. I think I get paid pretty well for outpatient services. I truly do have a fantastic employer and LOVE going...

  10. VA- The mysterious on boarding process

    Student Mom to Three replied to Student Mom to Three's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for all the great replies!! Guess there is really nothing much for me to do except plow through paperwork, cross my fingers and

  11. Non-acute nursing jobs. Suggestions?

    Student Mom to Three replied to beachlifeRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Outpatient endoscopy!! Love, love love it!! Weekdays only, no holidays and my hours are 7ish to 4ish. I have an ASN and had just over one year of experience when I landed this amazing job. I do make...

  12. Relocation/Jobs in Portland area

    Student Mom to Three replied to orionsbelt123's topic in Oregon Nursing

    That is true about the income tax. However, there really is no pay scale difference between the two states. All of the Legacy hospitals are on the same scale and I think the Providence system in PDX...

  13. Relocation/Jobs in Portland area

    Student Mom to Three replied to orionsbelt123's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I think many of the hospitals prefer BSN and are requiring those without it to agree to obtain that degree. I believe one hospital, Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) is BSN only. You can...

  14. The *EXPERT* Beginner

    Student Mom to Three replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a mere two years in and still often make a list of things I hear throughout the day that are a mystery to me. Then I can be sure and ask someone or do some research on my own. I have also had...

  15. Endoscopy Center without RN in procedure room ??

    Student Mom to Three replied to hatfieldrocks's topic in Gastroenterology

    Kind of taking this thread on a tangent....but my experience has been that insurance will only cover conscious sedation for the scoping unless there is a medically justifiable reason for deep...

  16. Help me out, endo nurses!

    Student Mom to Three replied to Student Mom to Three's topic in Gastroenterology

    Just saw this! Congrats on your new job! I think it would be good to review Chron's, ulcerative colitis, Barrett's esophagus, celiac/sprue, h pylori to start. I have never felt like I have to know...

  17. Help me out, endo nurses!

    Student Mom to Three posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    I just started at an outpatient endoscopy center. I have about a years prior experience at an ASC. So far, so good. Just learning the scopes, conscious sedation and what-not. I have a feeling I...

  18. Cleaning in GI Lab?

    Student Mom to Three replied to MereSanity's topic in Gastroenterology

    Here are a couple of resources. I just skimmed- but didn't notice anything other than a recommendation for thorough cleaning between pts and separation of clean and dirty areas....

  19. Is the California Board of Nursing Manipulating their Nursing Shortage?

    Student Mom to Three replied to RoubRN's topic in California Nursing

    Ouch. What a nasty situation for you to be in. I hope there is some way for resolution for you. Regarding the "short staffing" issues you mention.....I would imagine those would be due to hospitals...

  20. Cleaning in GI Lab?

    Student Mom to Three replied to MereSanity's topic in Gastroenterology

    I work output endo. We do 12 to 15 cases per day per procedure room. We do not empty trash or mop between cases. Obviously we would if there was some kind of obvious need. Of course, colonoscopy...

  21. Washington State RN Temporary Practice Permit

    Student Mom to Three replied to UCAFblue's topic in Washington Nursing

    I had never heard of a temp practice permit until you mentioned it. Looked it up and I guess it is just to get you a temp license until your FBI background check clears, right? Is the interview...

  22. planning second career... seeking general advice

    Student Mom to Three replied to keepinon's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you sound like you have it going on and have a good attitude. Go for

  23. Frustrated with RN-BSN classes

    Student Mom to Three replied to microkate's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I thought there were direct entry master's programs. I have a BS in Psych and an ADN and always thought that-if I really, really, really had to- I could skip the BSN route and go directly for the...

  24. Where do you work and do you like it.

    Student Mom to Three replied to DixieGrace's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First job? Three part time jobs concurrently- school RN, ASC RN, consultant at a psych assisted living How obtained? Craigslist of course! Still there? Nope. After about a year I landed an awesome...

  25. Cops and Nurses

    Student Mom to Three replied to GundeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I must be a stick in the mud.....but all of this really bothers