MrsMig

MrsMig BSN, RN

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  1. Describe your med pass!

    Fromm what I've been told, meds are passed @ meal times and evening meds @
  2. What are you getting for payment?

    First year at this --two week session, tuition for three ($2,400/child) and
  3. Interview today

    They are SLOW like the pp mentioned. Good luck and can't wait to
  4. Describe Per Diem School Nursing from your experience

    I love the other pp replies! It's crazy; exciting; well underpaid; rewarding on so many levels; underappreciated (at times as most teachers make double and some look down @ you); feast or famine;...
  5. Camp Nursing and bringing your own kids

    Absolutely!! I will be attending my first camp this summer and my 3 children will be coming with me. My youngest, will be 7, a young 7, and he has expressed that he would like to stay with me. The...
  6. Pre employment skill assessment

    In my area -- it is typically comprised of a written test and the majority on meds!
  7. Not sure whether to continue my nursing career... Input?

    Okay -- I was stuck on the fact that the pt was in Hospice but yet still receiving meds (that potentially sent them to the hospital??) until I got to your last post... How can they determine your...
  8. 2013 Camp

    I looked on Craigslist and did a search on google for camps and looked @ their websites and sent info. It's actually easy to find opportunities... Hit the Internet!!
  9. 2013 Camp

    GoosebyLPN I was hired at a private camp in NH. Any
  10. 2013 Camp

    Yup -- just hired for my FIRST camp job! The position has been offered but we have yet to finalize details. The camp Director is pushing for an "even trade" for my 3 children's tuition for two weeks...
  11. How is your bridge program?

    Thank you! I'm glad I found this post as I will keep in touch with you all as we finish up this
  12. LPN to RN

    Hahahaha, this is good advice. I want to add the hardest part for me was being in the student capacity again. In my clinicals we were told even though you know how, you can't as your not nurses here,...
  13. How is your bridge program?

    You have a full schedule my friend! I'm in a hybrid class so the majority is online and self learning and testing is done on campus. We only have two clinical days though? 3-11 shift on Mon &...
  14. Becoming an RN via LPN route

    I couldn't agree more that its tough out there and its not a recession proof career. its believed older nurses who they expected to retire were for ed back into the workforce as their spouses were...
  15. How is your bridge program?

    Oh I see you are done in
  16. How is your bridge program?

    Wow, that's a good commute you have! What's your school sched? Are you also working? A hotel?? Yikes... When will you be
  17. How is your bridge program?

    I'm sorry to hear that but I'm in the same boat. This semester I was not a huge fan of the program and can only hope next semester is better. We also get the cancellations or broken promises and when...
  18. How is your bridge program?

    Yes CC here too. Not in Orange County.. Sorry Are you looking into
  19. How is your bridge program?

    Pretty I feel the same!! Nothing new here either. It's completely a review of systems for us. Although we were exposed to chemo drugs that in ever had before. I honestly think this semester is a...
  20. How is your bridge program?

    Hey there - in the same boat as you guys! One more final to go and a nice long rest until next semester starts! Was your program everything you thought it would be? I guess it is for me but I'm...
  21. New School Nurse has Loved and Hated the Job

    A little backgroud so I can join in -- I am an LPN who is back in school FT to obtain my ADN by May 2013. I have been fortunate to have been taken under my children's school nurse's wing and have...
  22. Do you keep your door open or closed?

    Interesting -- I'm surprised at all the 'closed'. I leave my door open as it IS an open invitation to come in -- sorry
  23. School Districts....let's hear it!

    Give me the in's and out's of your School District and how you are supported in your actions -- for instance, is it you and the District against the Parent (so to speak) where the District supports...
  24. Is it worth the little pay?

    You said sooo many other wonderful points but this was hilarious! This is great and I can't help but say --
  25. Is it worth the little pay?

    WOW - I love your advice! I work @ a SNF and make GREAT $$ for my area and the checks are fantastic. I also sub in my local school district -- and I'm recently being considered for a 1:1 position...