NurseVoldemort

NurseVoldemort BSN, RN

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  1. Need advice

    NurseVoldemort replied to stervets's topic in Nursing Career

    Maybe look into forensic nursing or research. sounds like pt care isn't your

  2. What pay are nurses making these days?

    NurseVoldemort replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    WA state ADN $24.00 base $2.50/hr float pool extra $3.00/hr eve diff $4.50/hr noc diff $3.00/hr weekend Time and 1/2 on holidays $1/hr more for each credential (i.e BSN,

  3. How many points did you have when applying for Nursing?

    NurseVoldemort replied to tke4life556's topic in General Students

    One of the collages in my city had a similar point system, and how they accepted people wasn't on a "minimum point" system, but say they had 25 open seats, they would take the 25 students with the...

  4. help !

    NurseVoldemort replied to iSWEET's topic in General Students

    At the hospital I work at in Washington, an LPN works as a CNA but with a little higher pay of course. Have you looked into scholarships, financial aid, grants, and student loans so you can work PT...

  5. career boost: would a bachelors in human resources help?

    NurseVoldemort replied to northmississippi's topic in Nursing Career

    A hospital needs a certain percentage of BSN nurses to get "magnet status" so a BSN is ALWAYS going to help. I don't think a bachelors in HR will though,

  6. Two positions offered-unsure which one to take

    NurseVoldemort replied to linds1852's topic in Nursing Career

    I don't know a single oncology nurse that doesn't have a big heart. If that is what you want, to get chemo certified, then I say go for that one! Just cause you didn't get a "vibe" doesn't mean it...

  7. Would I make a good nurse?

    NurseVoldemort replied to newmusic's topic in Nursing Career

    You don't have to work in a hospital. You could do in home care or work at a long term facility FOR disabled

  8. Health Unit Coordinator/Unit Secretary question

    NurseVoldemort replied to MissezHUC's topic in Nursing Career

    Personally I don't think it would be any of their business, of course it would probably eventually come out, but I don't think its something they would fire your over. If your boss asks, just say you...

  9. Open positions for new grads in the country?

    NurseVoldemort replied to teddy4987's topic in Nursing Career

    Try Seattle, I know there are some good residency programs at Harborview Children's Hospital and Swedish Hospital All of these are great hospitals to work for and I think that at least 2 have magnet...

  10. To CNA or not to CNA?

    NurseVoldemort replied to acollin6's topic in Nursing Career

    I really think that a new nurse with experiance as a CNA has a big advantage over someone with no medical work history. CNA's should have great bedside manner, understand basic nursing care,...

  11. blood scares me

    NurseVoldemort replied to karmala's topic in Nursing Career

    Most facilities aren't really picky about the nursing school you came from, so long as it is accredited. Usually though, your best bet is to chose a school that has a long history (not a new school -...

  12. Is Nursing for me?

    NurseVoldemort replied to kag1992's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm only 19... I'm scared that maybe I don't have the brains for it. I graduated high school last year but I hardly remember a thing... I was one of those students who didn't necessarily pay attention...

  13. Resigning after 2 weeks as DON- Advice please!

    NurseVoldemort replied to HealthyNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Ick! If you're that miserable... I would in the nicest way possible explain what I don't like about working there, and let them know I'm not returning. At least by telling them WHY, maybe they will...

  14. blood scares me

    NurseVoldemort replied to karmala's topic in Nursing Career

    That is normal! It means your are still human! I almost passed out in my first OR rotation in nursing school. But now, its no big deal! So I guess I am no longer human, and I have become a nurse!...

  15. Is a nursing home job looked at negatively when applying to hospitals?

    NurseVoldemort replied to Izzy11's topic in Nursing Career

    There definatly is a "stigma" about LTC facility nurses. I have worked both in hospital and LTC settings. I would suggest getting a job where you can to start, but keep your eyes on the prize! If you...

  16. What's your nursing kryptonite?

    NurseVoldemort replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    Maggots... I've seen pts come in with bedsores with maggots in them... REALLY BAD CARE AT HOME!!!!! Personally, I haven't found my "thing" yet... I actually enjoy and volunteer for those huge stage 4...

  17. Terms we will not admit to using

    NurseVoldemort replied to gwenith's topic in Nursing Humor

    FLK (Funny Looking Kid) i.e. nothing medically wrong with the kid, but looks like there should be a diagnosis to expain

  18. Moving to Albany NY or Seratoga Springs

    NurseVoldemort replied to NurseVoldemort's topic in New York Nursing

    Ya ER is my favorite! I'll check into that!

  19. Moving to Albany NY or Seratoga Springs

    NurseVoldemort replied to NurseVoldemort's topic in New York Nursing

    Well after hearing this, calling a few hospitals, and seeing what I found online, I am thinking of doing traveling/contract work. Thanks for your

  20. How to: get paid by Medicare for private in home care

    NurseVoldemort replied to oregonbeach's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I know it can be done, I have heard of this... but I would wonder if you would need a business license for it? You should call the

  21. New grad opening?

    NurseVoldemort replied to RNmeee's topic in Washington Nursing

    Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital is a great place to start for new grads. I love working here and everyone is so friendly and SOO willing to help teach and guide new nurses. There are quite a few...

  22. Boise Wages

    NurseVoldemort posted a topic in General Nursing

    Looking into moving from Yakima, WA to Boise, ID. Just wonding which hospitals are nicer to work for (I am really interested in ER or ICU) I currently have 3 years of RN float pool experiance but I...

  23. Do you have techs?

    NurseVoldemort replied to KatieL&D's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ICK!! NO!! At our facility, our LnD nurses are seperate from Post Partum nurses, so after recovery from delivery and close monitoring, the LnD nurse passes the pt and the baby off to the post partum...

  24. Terms we will not admit to using

    NurseVoldemort replied to gwenith's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Code Brown" ... you can

  25. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    NurseVoldemort replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    As discharging pts I'll tell some of them "I hope I never see you again!" I once had a 15 year old run a stop sign on his bike and got hit by a car... I asked his older brother to be sure and teach...