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  1. Nursing School Full-Time & Working Full-Time...Is it possible?

    freebirdRN86 replied to jlynaeleslie's topic in General Students

    I did. I worked as a server/bartender a few times a week, and made quite a bit of money. Weekends and working at a busy restaurant/bar can bring in some serious financial support while you are in...

  2. drug shortage ?

    freebirdRN86 replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

    My boyfriend went to fill his adderral script today and the pharmacy only filled 45/60 prescribed pills because of a

  3. Why do Doctors think they are................God!!

    freebirdRN86 replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

    After reading these posts, I am SO grateful for the docs on my floor. They are all so wonderful and so open to suggestions and even joke around with us nurses. This is my first job as an RN and I am...

  4. Is it ok to ask for some time to decide whether i'l take the job offer??

    freebirdRN86 replied to luvinRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was in your same position. I was offered a job at a facility before I went for an interview for a position at a hospital I really wanted to be at. I accepted the position and then rescinded my...

  5. A payroll card instead of a check???

    freebirdRN86 replied to fery632's topic in General Nursing

    The places I have worked that offered a card like that offered it as an alternative for.those without checking accounts. It`s then a really good idea because you have access and the choice to have a...

  6. How do you like to be acknowledged at work for a good job done

    freebirdRN86 replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    My unit's nurse managers do daily patient roundings to see how well the patient's have been cared for and from the information they gather, they send out weekly emails with updates and names of nurses...

  7. Patient fell and died a few days later, was it my fault?

    freebirdRN86 replied to GlitterRN's topic in General Nursing

    How is a nurse NOT responsible for a patient falling even if you were not physically in the room. The nurse is 100% responsible while the patient is under the nurse's care. There are measures that can...

  8. No nursing shortage: roll call!

    freebirdRN86 replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    My experience in Indianapolis, IN as a new grad has been a positive one. Since passing the Nclex in January, I had three interviews and three job offers. Two of the three were offers from the two...

  9. Nursing + Size/Strength

    freebirdRN86 replied to breezy7's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 5'6 and 115. Turning/lifting patients have never been an issue for me because 1. PT has taught me several good body techniques and 2. My unit works great as a team and there is always someone...

  10. Calling Off Sick --Do You Ever Think People Lie?

    freebirdRN86 replied to It'sInTheBlood's topic in General Nursing

    Us too!! It's nice to not have to feel guilty if you just need to have a mental health

  11. Do RN's in Indiana think they are adequately compensated?

    freebirdRN86 replied to inmale's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I'm a nurse of 3 months and I find that my starting base rate of $22/hr with $3.60-$5 differentials in downtown Indianapolis is a lot! Then again, I'm in mid 20s without children and not

  12. Compassion required???

    freebirdRN86 replied to jellyfishmafia's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't consider myself a very compassionate person, yet I love my job. I always said I wanted to work in OR to have "little patient contact as possible." I love my job because I learn everyday. I...

  13. iPhone app!

    freebirdRN86 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Soo how about AllNurses developing an IPhone (and Android I suppose ) app? It would be so convenient for those of us who spend ridiculous amount of time creeping on

  14. 2nd degree BSN vs. Nursing Master's

    freebirdRN86 replied to dsimms2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I meant to say JUST a simple explanation. I thought your "its not a new topic to the board" comment was unnecessary. Maybe you weren't trying to be rude, you can never tell through posts how people...

  15. 2nd degree BSN vs. Nursing Master's

    freebirdRN86 replied to dsimms2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    And thanks to the others for the info

  16. 2nd degree BSN vs. Nursing Master's

    freebirdRN86 replied to dsimms2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    That's why I said I don't understand. I didn't realize there was such a program out there. I don't spend my free time constantly reading "the boards" to know that it's even been mentioned on here. A...

  17. 2nd degree BSN vs. Nursing Master's

    freebirdRN86 replied to dsimms2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I don't understand how you can be accepted into a Master's program without ever having being an RN first. Most Grad programs require your RN license, which you'd acquire after your bachelors program...

  18. What to expect as a RN Nurse Supervisor role with no nursing exp.?

    freebirdRN86 replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

    I was in your same boat and turned down the position. They were going to give me 2 weeks of orientation in a supervisor position with 30 patients in a LTAC facility. I declined and I knew during the...

  19. Hiring outlook for ADN vs. BSN in your town?

    freebirdRN86 replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Oh and at least 10 others from my graduating class have jobs in the same hospital system as well. But don't get me wrong, I'm working on my BSN right now because I'm not sure what the outlook is for...

  20. Hiring outlook for ADN vs. BSN in your town?

    freebirdRN86 replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm a December 2010 ASN grad and work at a magnet hospital in Indianapolis. No experience,

  21. best US State to start nursing career for new grads

    freebirdRN86 replied to kmj25's topic in General Nursing

    i can't tell you why, I just know that my hospital system just hired a WHOLE bunch of new grads. i know of at least 10 from my ASN December graduating class that have been hired within the system. i...

  22. best US State to start nursing career for new grads

    freebirdRN86 replied to kmj25's topic in General Nursing

    indianapolis,

  23. help me, should i include this on my employment history?

    freebirdRN86 replied to willowRN's topic in General Nursing

    i was once told by an HR person that you should only put down jobs that you worked at least a month

  24. Thinking about ditching the job search for a while...

    freebirdRN86 replied to criticalRN10's topic in General Nursing

    I would say go for it!! But don't let it be a last resort kind of thing because you haven't heard from anyone about jobs because when I graduated in December, I applied to so many jobs while studying...

  25. I Wish I Could Get Away with It...

    freebirdRN86 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    i understand that doing wrong is doing wrong. but the OP doesn't even know the rules of this patient's exam. i've had exams where i've been able to use books and such. if she knw she was blatantly...