BillyMae

BillyMae

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  1. learning disabilities nursing or mental health? aaa

    BillyMae replied to hesitant's topic in International Nursing

    You have to meet the requirements of becoming a registered nurse, no matter what area that you get into. Good luck in whatever you do

  2. what do you do in a shift?

    BillyMae replied to wood's topic in Home Health

    I've been doing private-duty for >5 yrs. Have had a number of cases over that time, d/t relocation and household dynamics. My current case is an A&O vent dependent adult, noc shift. They have...

  3. Forms for PDN. HELP!!!!

    BillyMae replied to kharnack07's topic in Private Duty

    Hi there !! I just found out that you can't send a message until you have 15 post's. A billing service submits your hours to the state, so you will be paid. I submit hours myself, via the portal, and...

  4. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    BillyMae replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    One of my classmates had to answer all of the questions as well, and passed. Is an excellent nurse... don't worry about something that may not happen

  5. Are private duty nurses, independent contractors, or self-employed?

    BillyMae replied to vlntrnurs's topic in Private Duty

    NSO has a policy for the self-employed nurse, full-time status cost me $ 345.00

  6. New to med-surg

    BillyMae replied to laina chow's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It will be very valuable to your career base, just do it. Some love it and stay, some carry the knowledge learned to their next endeavor

  7. need direction

    BillyMae replied to Samantha_ali's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree, go for the ADN, then work on the BSN. Some nurses that only get an LPN, frequently get stuck there and find it difficult to finish their RN, while being paid much less doing mostly the same...

  8. Quick Results said I passed, but now my results are delayed??

    BillyMae replied to r0ckchalk's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm optimistic that you are just fine :) Probably just a problem with their mailing notification system ! You already know that you passed, so relax............. The number of questions has nothing to...

  9. Forms for PDN. HELP!!!!

    BillyMae replied to kharnack07's topic in Private Duty

    A great resource/support group for private-duty nurses in the state of WI. is PHP (professional homecare providers association) http://www.professionalhomecareproviders.com/ It cost only $50.00...

  10. Eek, lost some nursing skills!

    BillyMae replied to LAM2010's topic in Operating Room

    You really are still a new grad. Nursing is on the job training in the area of choice, I think you expect too much from yourself. There is soooo much that you will learn over time, don't ever be...

  11. Hurting my chances of being hired? Help

    BillyMae replied to NIUnurs2be's topic in Nursing Career

    Save the money, unless you want to get into public health, teaching or a top supervisor type job, you don't need a

  12. In need of motivation

    BillyMae replied to aida0505's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It has been 15 yrs. I was one of the first to test on the computer. I only studied my classroom notes, and passed with minimum questions, and I'm just average. So, don't freak out !! A classmate had...

  13. fed up with the families

    BillyMae replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Private Duty

    Sounds like you need a new case !! There are good ones out there, though I have had my share of not so good ones, and a few cases from hell I do private duty and only have one client, this case is...