BettyBoop01

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  1. Nurse Clinician pay at Emory?

    BettyBoop01 replied to miss_smartie's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I havent worked for them myself, but their reputation is this - lower pay but excellent benefits and good work environment to make up for it. And after working there so long (6 months or a year) you...

  2. Job Decision Help!!!!

    BettyBoop01 replied to KatLynnB07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No commitment for med surg? I would jump at the chance to do a Versant program, even more so in a specialty. How much to break the contract if your unhappy? You will meet other new nurses in the...

  3. Visitors chasing you down the hallway....

    BettyBoop01 replied to KSU-SN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like you guys are so busy that even with the call light, they might go unanswered or ignored. Do the call lights get answered appropriately? Do you have enough techs or a huc that can...

  4. When was the last time higher management gave you a sincere Thank you.

    BettyBoop01 replied to tobesmartt's topic in General Nursing

    I have only been working for 6 months, but no thank you from MY don! We work understaffed constantly with unsafe patient loads, and if you refuse a patient you get written up for "not being a team...

  5. should an ADN new grad bother applying to new grad program if it says BSN preferred?

    BettyBoop01 replied to janice_c67's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was hired for a job that was "BSN strongly preferred" and I have an ADN. To be honest, everyone says that in the adds, but they hire the best candidate, not the degree. The only one who ever asked...

  6. Current Piedmont RN Residency

    BettyBoop01 replied to optimusRN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I dont know if they are finished, week isnt over yet! I imagine they got a million apps. Can you tell me anything about Piedmont? I am not from the area. Do they pay well? Do they retain staff? I only...

  7. Interviews & job offers....Murphy's law?

    BettyBoop01 replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    This seems to be what always happens! I hope it all works out for you. Remember, everything happens for a

  8. Current Piedmont RN Residency

    BettyBoop01 replied to optimusRN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    They interviewed for the critical care residency this week, according to

  9. Tell them I'm pregnant?

    BettyBoop01 replied to RockRay's topic in General Nursing

    I would not tell them, I'd try to hide it. You can always DEFER your enrollement once accepted should you choose if you decide you need a little more time off with the

  10. Student Loan Defaulters ONLY

    BettyBoop01 replied to Spode's topic in General Nursing

    Your thinking of putting some money away to go back to school? Did I read that correctly? You can't afford to go back to school, and the money you are thinking of putting away can go to your student...

  11. would you do this......

    BettyBoop01 replied to mcleanl's topic in General Nursing

    Being a facebook creeper is not a good way to get a job. Do not do

  12. License by Endorsement in GA, How long did it take?

    BettyBoop01 replied to quiteone's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Over the summer it took about 45 days, that is their busy season when everyone graduates & takes nclex. So be prepared if you are applying over the

  13. Is my hospital going to spoil me for other hospitals?

    BettyBoop01 replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in General Nursing

    Stay there forever! For the two of you with the great ratios, what state are you in? Are you union or nonunions? Just curious. Oh and are you hiring? Sign me up. I had 8-9 patients on my med surg,...

  14. Working 2 Fulltime RN jobs

    BettyBoop01 replied to KirbyEMT's topic in General Nursing

    All you can do is give it a try and see how it goes! Make sure you get your rest, eat healthy, and take care of yourself if you get sick you may never recover. lol. But hey I like your ambition! I...

  15. Anyone else miss nail polish?

    BettyBoop01 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just noticed how bad my nails look. I miss having pretty nails with nice colors. One of the small prices to pay I guess for a successful

  16. Stressed and Overwhelmed

    BettyBoop01 replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    Come over to the first year board! What you are feeling is what we are all feeling! Sad to say, but normal! Hugs to you! Best advice I got from this board was just keep showing up. It will get...

  17. What's a not so new grad to do to compete with new grads?

    BettyBoop01 replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wait so you did find a new grad job? What happened? How long did you stay? I wonder if this is why you are not getting hired? How do you explain it at

  18. are people seeing movement in the nsg job market?

    BettyBoop01 replied to hbgwan's topic in General Nursing

    75 in my class, June 2010. About 10 of us got hospital jobs, 8 of the 10 of us by relocating out of state. The other 2 were one that worked as a cna for 15 years on the same floor, her floor hired...

  19. Nurse to Patient Ratio

    BettyBoop01 replied to flg2008's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I started refusing patients at 9. I really felt like 7-8 was too many. What type of floor are you on? I ended up quitting. Id say start looking for another job fast and get outta

  20. Excuse my ignorance, but what is the difference between LPN and RN?

    BettyBoop01 replied to iNurseUK's topic in General Nursing

    LPN= Licensed Practical Nurse RN =Registered Nurse Each state dictates the scope of practice and they vary greatly. In my former state LPNs were not allowed to push IV meds or do initial assesments....

  21. Sitting here dreading my shift tonight

    BettyBoop01 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Last night was awful. It really couldnt have gone any worse. I know I will have the same load tonight and I am sick to my stomach thinking of going back. I got yelled at by one of my peers in front of...

  22. To those that have a long commute

    BettyBoop01 posted a topic in General Nursing

    How long is your commute? How bad is it? I am a new grad and I am currently in a job I despise and really dread. I have an interview for a totally different type of RN job in a better setting that I...

  23. Sitting here dreading my shift tonight

    BettyBoop01 replied to BettyBoop01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    update: It ended up being a smooth shift! It was crazy busy and understaffed, but I had some patients that actually slept all night! I needed a good night, I needed it bad! We can do this!!! I am...

  24. What is a WEOP schedule for an RN?

    BettyBoop01 replied to whoaitschrista's topic in General Nursing

    Weekend option. My place of employment it means a 12 on Sat, Sun and then another on Fri or Mon. So 3 12's back to back on the

  25. How many of you new grad RNS are working in other roles in the hospital?

    BettyBoop01 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious how many RNs (new grad or otherwise) are currently working in another role waiting for an RN position. (cna, pct, secretary, etc etc) I am curious if this has panned out for anyone. I...