gettingbsn2msn

gettingbsn2msn MSN, RN

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  1. Job posting- "Must not be overweight"

    gettingbsn2msn replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital north of me is no longer hiring smokers. They state they can swab you anytime. You should see how many people are on chantix. I actually can see weight as a hiring condition. I do not...

  2. Older PCA/CNA

    gettingbsn2msn replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    I fully expect someone to blast me at this. However, I the hospital where I was formerly employed the cna's made 7.10 or whatever minimum wage is in this state. The could not keep any of the young...

  3. Crazy RN job advertisements

    gettingbsn2msn replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe he/she will be dealing with senior citizens and the office thinks it is a

  4. Average hourly rate for NP?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to GingerRiley's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    30/hour or about 45k/year with benefits. I am in a terribly depressed economic area. I actually think one might be doing well to get that pay here if they could find a position. I make more than...

  5. what do you think?fired for a comment

    gettingbsn2msn replied to yajaira21's topic in General Nursing

    In this economy (and in my state) you can be fired for ANYTHING. I have repeatedly told my story on this board. I was never late, never called in, had excellent patient rapport. I was well liked by...

  6. Not Sure How To Proceed

    gettingbsn2msn replied to xos4eva's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Too funny and may be

  7. Pet Rat Visiting - Nurses Creeped Out!

    gettingbsn2msn replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Have patient keep on leash and clean up excrements. Other than that, I think animals are cleaner than some

  8. worried

    gettingbsn2msn replied to DedHedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Be careful with this one. In our state one can make a statement to the BON against an RN anonymously. So let say you write her up, she gets p*ssed off and turns you in! She makes some false claim...

  9. Accepted job offer...should I feel guilty about interviewing for another employer?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to gapeach427's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In the olden days (10 years ago) I would have felt very guilty. In current times I would feel no guilt at all. You have to work your own plan and be smart about

  10. Average hourly rate for NP?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to GingerRiley's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sounds low for your area given what rn's

  11. DNP vs MD: Which route is better for public health?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to Loux's topic in Public, Community Health

    I think you should look at your current financial circumstances as well. If you have some wealth and can afford all those years of school go with the MD. If you can find someone to help you pay go...

  12. How many of you have a BSN

    gettingbsn2msn replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    I have a BSN with 2.5 years exp. I CANNOT find a

  13. Nursing now vs. then

    gettingbsn2msn replied to SweetheartRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am in your world. Second degree, older student, med surg and enjoying the stories. We are the same age and I am starting a masters program! I am loving all of

  14. med-surg..the "trailer trash" area of nursing??

    gettingbsn2msn replied to nightengalegoddess's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You can get your degree if you want. I didn't start nursing until 45 either. I also work on a medsurg unit. I did the BSN and now I am enrolled in a masters. I have literally been in school since...

  15. explaining mental illness disability to RN board?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to OMGWhatIsThatSmell's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have often wondered about this since so many nurses take xanax, lexapro and ect. Could this be used in the future to screen for employment much like smoking is being used today? Its too late for...

  16. salary of RN-BSN/MSN

    gettingbsn2msn replied to deatherk's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    BSN 3 years med surg experience=18.75 hour south Georgia. Went on vacation, came back and found out they fired me! Currently unemployed. If they can find someone better, for less money, I hope they...

  17. Help! Pre-employment nicotine test!

    gettingbsn2msn replied to noviceRN22's topic in General Nursing

    Holy crap!!!! It will eventually be more financially beneficial to not work and be on medicaid (just kidding, I

  18. Help! Pre-employment nicotine test!

    gettingbsn2msn replied to noviceRN22's topic in General Nursing

    All the hospitals in my area are going with non smoking employees. If you are a smoker they give you x amount of time to quit but after that you will be subject to random mouth swabs. I am in a NP...

  19. No more internet access

    gettingbsn2msn replied to racing-mom4's topic in General Nursing

    Get a tablet. I bought mine from verizon online for 129.00. It is refurbished has epocrates, medical info and I love it. The best part is that no one can track my usuage. Everyone who has seen...

  20. Nurses share stories about impact of economy

    gettingbsn2msn replied to scecile's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Loss of RN job. Loss of 401k (to pay for hospital stay for husband and we had insurance!) Continuously called off working agency. House about to go into foreclosure since not working enough. Going...

  21. New to travel-- Is it supposed to be this hard to get a position? PLEASE advise!

    gettingbsn2msn replied to SKynardRN's topic in Travel

    The American Mobile rep has not called me back. She said she was submitting me to a hospital a few hours away. I never heard anything. Is there still work in Florida for winter? I would like to go...

  22. UMass for post-master's certificate?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to gapeach427's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do you know how long it takes to get the FNP. I am finishing up the ANP. Don't really want to work with kids but need to be very marketable. Otherwise looking at psych post ANP. I figured that...

  23. More nurses just laid off in my hometown

    gettingbsn2msn replied to tater.jake's topic in General Nursing

    Also your federal government believes the nursing shortage is at a crisis state. That is why they are trying to pass HB 1929. This brings in 20,000 foreign nurses to aid in the shortage crisis. The...

  24. Suspended without notice

    gettingbsn2msn replied to RUN_RN's topic in General Nursing

    From the sound of it, I would be careful about working for this hospital anyway. Even if they reinstate you, please be very careful at this site. It sounds like you were thrown under the bus (not...

  25. Cons of master's entry NP programs?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to t_heart's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    3 years of floor experience has helped me tremendously. I am also an older second degree student. I do not think it is necessary to do more than 2 years. It just helps to build on a good...