montecarlo64

montecarlo64 BSN

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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. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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

  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. 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...

  8. 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

  9. 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...

  10. 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

  11. 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....

  12. 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...

  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...

  16. Advice for travel work in Arizona

    montecarlo64 posted a topic in Travel

    I am in the process of relocating from Indiana to Phoenix. I have started my AZ endorsement application; and, I am still waiting on my fingerprint results and IN to verify my license. I have never...

  17. Moving to Phoenix from Michigan

    montecarlo64 replied to bap9090's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I recommend the Deer Valley area. It is in northern Phoenix and is close to many hospitals. The area is nice and apartments are

  18. Where did the quote "once a nurse, always a nurse" originate?

    montecarlo64 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know where the quote, "once a nurse, always a nurse" originate? I have heard it and used it often, but I am unable to locate a original source.

  19. ED techs to start IVs?

    montecarlo64 posted a topic in Emergency

    Our ED is possibly going to train and allow techs to start IVs. Does anyone work where this is going on? Is this within the scope of practice? I feel a little uneasy about this. What are your...

  20. Jobs for new grads

    montecarlo64 replied to Nyeve's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What state are you

  21. Starting all over again?

    montecarlo64 replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I feel your pain. Having worked my way up: CNA for 6 years, LPN for 17 years, ASN RN for 4 years now, I am currently at age 50 finally working my dream job as an Emergency Department nurse after...

  22. Patient care tech jobs

    montecarlo64 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    My daughter is planning on moving to the Paradise Valley area in September. She is a CNA and also just completed a phlebotomy training program. She has about 1 1/2 years experience as a CNA in a...

  23. BSN or CEN?

    montecarlo64 posted a topic in Emergency

    I am an ASN-RN with almost a year's experience in the ED. My history is I started as CNA for 6 years, then LPN for 17 years, and I have been an ASN-RN for 4 years. Most of my experience has been in...

  24. TNCC

    montecarlo64 posted a topic in Emergency

    Has anyone ever taken the TNCC course/exam out of state from where they are licensed? The choices are limited in my state, and there happens to be an ENA TNCC course scheduled at the same time and...

  25. CNA hospital opportunites in Phoenix/Tempe/Chandler area?

    montecarlo64 posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    My daughter lost her hospital CNA job this past year, due to her unit being closed. She has been unable to find another hospital job, here in Indiana, and it is her desire to move to the Phoenix area....