montecarlo64 BSN

montecarlo64 has 32 years experience as a BSN and specializes in ED, Long-term care, MDS, doctor's office.

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1. Microbiology for endorsement

   montecarlo64 posted a topic in California Nursing

   Hello, I am an AZ RN looking to apply for a CA endorsement. I didn't take Microbiology in my program, which was back in 2010. I did have Advanced Physiology with lab and Chemistry with a lab....

2. Registered Nurse Looking for a new job

   montecarlo64 replied to ashleyhawk97's topic in Nursing Career

   I was an LPN for 17 years before becoming an RN. Most of of my LPN years was in LTC. I found it difficult to find work as an RN in the hospital. I ended up applying and getting an ER position at a...

3. Career Advice for older nurse

   montecarlo64 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   I need some career advice. I almost 56-years old; and, I have been in the healthcare field all of my adult life: 6 years as CNA, 4 years as medical secretary, 17 years as LPN, and the past 10 years as...

4. What city do you work in and how much do you get paid hourly?

   montecarlo64 replied to Mortaaaay's topic in General Nursing

   East Central Indiana in ER. 9 years experience as RN (2 years BSN), 17 years as LPN $29/hr base + 10% shift & weekend

5. Education requirements for endorsement?

   montecarlo64 posted a topic in California Nursing

   Hello All, Does anyone know exactly what are the California education requirements for an endorsement for a CA license? Is it an education level, such as BSN or ASN? Or, are there particular...

6. MSN-Ed in 9.5 months!

   montecarlo64 replied to nurse_duke's topic in Western Governors University

   I've been looking into that program, too. I do not believe that this degree will qualify to be an educator at a university. I think you have to have a masters degree in education, not just a nursing...

7. MSN-Ed in 9.5 months!

   montecarlo64 replied to nurse_duke's topic in Western Governors University

   I am so very sorry to hear about your mother. Thank you for all your information and good luck to you! Again, congratulations for your

8. Why do LPNs only make $40K per year?

   montecarlo64 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   I was an LPN for 17 years before getting my RN. My wages have remained flat to minimal increase from LPN to RN. I went from top tier LPN rate to lower tier RN rate. It depends on your state and...

9. Forgot to sign Mar for a patient and state health saw....

   montecarlo64 replied to Mollywhopper's topic in General Nursing

   You might be able to sign it as a "late

10. MSN-Ed in 9.5 months!

    montecarlo64 replied to nurse_duke's topic in Western Governors University

    Congrats! I just finished my BSN at Indiana Wesleyan RN-BSN program. I am thinking about going through the WGU MSN education program. I am also interested in how the competency exams are proctored....

11. June 2017 Caption Contest - Select $100 Winner!

    montecarlo64 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Hi neighbor! Do you think you can fit this pedal car in your pick-up truck and give me a lift? I had an accident on my way to work today. Thankfully, I only have some bumps and bruises; but, my car is...

12. Ratios changing in my department

    montecarlo64 posted a topic in Emergency

    My hospital has a ratio of 4:1 for acute patients. In the acute zone, we get strokes, stemis, chest pains, syncopes, and other acutely ill patients. Even if a code comes in, there is no one to take...

13. What are patient ratios like for emergency nurses?

    montecarlo64 replied to KaTStudentNurse's topic in Emergency

    My hospital is acute patients 4:1. ESI level 3,4,5 are 5:1. When I worked in Indiana, the ratio was 3:1, with sometimes 4:1 ratio in non-acute or stable patients. Good

14. Phoenix Area Experienced RN Salary

    montecarlo64 replied to MedOncIllinoisRN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    AZ ED ratio 4:1 for higher acuity patients and 5:1 for everything else. I make $33/hr. as ASN (recently completed my BSN) with 4 years ED experience, total of 7 years RN experience and 17 years of...

15. LPN by endorsement in Arizona

    montecarlo64 replied to Rodazeri's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have been waiting a little over a month for my fingerprint results. Still says 'pending'. I am an RN and have applied for an endorsement from Indiana. I initially mailed my packet in February. It...