Lovelymo79

Lovelymo79

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  1. Saying 'NO' to overtime

    Lovelymo79 replied to suzbeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    It could be hard but remember that you need days to rest. I'm the same as you. I work a lot of OT and I'm about to sign up as an agency nurse prn. I'm also about to start school. But when I do my OT...

  2. PRN pay

    Lovelymo79 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Texas Nursing

    I guess I meant prn with an agency, not through a hospital.

  3. PRN pay

    Lovelymo79 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    *bump*

  4. PRN pay

    Lovelymo79 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Texas Nursing

    *bump*

  5. Parallon travel

    Lovelymo79 replied to natashacardiacrn's topic in Travel

    Natasha, what state do you work

  6. Code Blue Announcement

    Lovelymo79 replied to airborneinf82's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm in the ICU and just responded to a code last night. My hospital uses the "Dr." code for different situations. "Paging Dr. Blue" is an adult code while "Paging Dr. Red" is a fire and etc....

  7. "Friends" at work?

    Lovelymo79 replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I met my best friend at my current job. I was a new grad nurse, moved 1700 miles away from all family and friends to work straight out of school in the CVICU. After a few months, became really good...

  8. Applying to Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing?

    Lovelymo79 posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I applied to Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing..took the NET and received great scores:yeah: and now, waiting to set-up interview with school. Anywone else applying and waiting to hear back?...

  9. Applying to Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing?

    Lovelymo79 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    By the way, I started this thread in Feb. '09. Love that it is still growing and

  10. Applying to Mountainside Hospital School of Nursing?

    Lovelymo79 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    How's everyone doing so far? I graduated last year from Mountainside and immediately after graduation, started in Cardiothoraic Surgery Intensive Care unit in Texas. Mountainside absolutely prepared...

  11. Scheduling - 6 days on, 8 days off

    Lovelymo79 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely.

  12. Scheduling - 6 days on, 8 days off

    Lovelymo79 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I signed up today for the 6 on, 8 off schedule. We shall see how it

  13. Scheduling - 6 days on, 8 days off

    Lovelymo79 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in General Nursing

    Good info, PMFB! I think I'm going to go for it. I already work 4 days a week bc I do OT regularly. But with 8 days off, I can sprinkle in my OT days and still have a few days

  14. Scheduling - 6 days on, 8 days off

    Lovelymo79 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in General Nursing

    We have to work 4 weekend shifts (for nights, it's Friday and Saturday nights) and one Sunday

  15. Night shifters who flip

    Lovelymo79 replied to krimicrat's topic in Health, Stress Management

    That first night is the hardest. I usually sleep in to around 10am and then try to lay down around 3pm. I'm usually not sleepy enough for a nap but I do force myself to lay down. After the first...

  16. Seton - Harker Heights campus

    Lovelymo79 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Anyone working at the new Seton Medical Center in Harker Heights? How is it thus far? Is the pay fair for

  17. Austin - Round Rock: Best Hospital, Best Pay?

    Lovelymo79 replied to liamrn's topic in Texas Nursing

    Scott and White is NOT for

  18. Anyone applied for an Internship for Scott & White, June 2012?

    Lovelymo79 replied to aghols12's topic in Texas Nursing

    I was in the June 2011 ICU internship at S&W (see the thread for that cohort). I moved from NJ for the job and I absolutely LOVED the internship and LOVE S&W. The staff in all the units (SICU,...

  19. More experience/less money VS. Less experience/more money

    Lovelymo79 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All! I'm a new grad nurse working in a Cardiothoraicic Intensive Care Unit (since June 2011). I currently work nights and love it. I like the staff and I am a night person so the schedule doesn't...

  20. Texas Tech RN-BSN pre-reqs

    Lovelymo79 replied to Lovelymo79's topic in Texas Nursing

    I was wondering where those course numbers came from. I'll check it out.

  21. Texas Tech RN-BSN pre-reqs

    Lovelymo79 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi all! I'm interested in starting Texas Tech's RN-BSN program next January. I spoke to the admissions coordinator and she gave me a list of pre-reqs I would need to take, despite having a BA in a...

  22. It will get better...right?

    Lovelymo79 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi all, I graduated from nursing school in June and the following Monday, I started in the Cardiothoracic ICU. I get off orientation next weekend:eek:. The orientation for the new grads has been...

  23. January 2012 Scott and White Internships

    Lovelymo79 replied to mom35's topic in Texas Nursing

    The ER interns, as well as the PACU interns took classes with us. I guess because we're all really considered critical care. Class was once a week and it's full days with classroom time and hands-on...

  24. January 2012 Scott and White Internships

    Lovelymo79 replied to mom35's topic in Texas Nursing

    Congrats to all. I was in the ICU June internship and I'm now staff in the CTICU. You guys wiill LOVE the internship program. Lots to learn..can be a bit stressful..but in the end..it's sooo worth...

  25. Scott & White Internship -- June 2011

    Lovelymo79 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi! Just wanted to start a thread for the S&W applicants for June 2011. Let's all keep each other posted and encouraged as we go through this nervewracking process! If you could state where you...