IndependentMN

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1. Non-rebreather taper to room air

   IndependentMN posted a topic in Pulmonary

   I work in a home care setting and one of my patients uses a non-rebreather mask with the side port tabs removed. Protocol states to start flow rate at 8LPM and once 90% reached start to taper to room...

2. New grad pay ?

   IndependentMN replied to s5426's topic in General Nursing

   It will also make a difference if you are a 2 year vs 4 year for starting pay. I believe most hospitals that are union are on the same pay scale in the Minneapolis area. (which I believe is all major...

3. Chances of a new grad starting in an ER

   IndependentMN posted a topic in Emergency

   I graduate with my RN in December and I really would like to work in an ER. Anything I've seen locally requires a years floor experience minimum before moving into an ER. Background is I've worked...

4. Hospitals in MN (Minneap/Rochester)

   IndependentMN replied to stephieannie's topic in General Nursing

   I worked for Mayo in Rochester and am at Fairview now. Mayo started their RNs out at about 26/hr and Fairview is around the same, Mayo only hires BSN nurses now though from what I'm told by former...

5. Where do I start

   IndependentMN replied to possiblestudent's topic in General Nursing

   I've been looking into a lot of schools out here and I decided to do the LPN program at DCTC first. I was wait listed at two other schools for the 2 year RN program and decided to just get my LPN and...

6. Bachelors vs. Associate

   IndependentMN replied to NickieSever's topic in General Nursing

   I would say to go for your BSN and here is why: Mayo Clinic in Rochester is requiring a BSN for new hires effective immediately, Fairview hospitals has been asking RN hires who have only an associates...