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  1. NEWS: The College Network Class Action Lawsuit Filed

    momof3lv replied to monkeyhq's topic in Excelsior College

    I don't get how people still don't know about this scam of a company. They've been scamming people for at least 12 years that I know if. A simple Google search before signing anything will give you...

  2. Should RN keep her previous LPN license?

    momof3lv replied to Ellamel's topic in General Nursing

    I had to renew my Lpn license shortly before I got my rn license so I've have both for almost two years. I am not renewing my Lpn license next month though. No point since I use my rn license

  3. Med/Surg RN. Want ICU job. Get ACLS?

    momof3lv replied to Spine_CRNA's topic in Critical Care

    You can take acls but see if your work offers it. They may pay for it even if it's not required for your job. I didn't need it for my med surg job but I already had it and wanted to renew it. I've had...

  4. What's your side job?

    momof3lv replied to thejetsetnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I always wondered this too. Seems like everyone has a per diem job on top of their full time gig. I guess working three days a weeks leaves a lot of time off you would think but I love my off

  5. 2016 Salary thread

    momof3lv replied to kbrn2002's topic in General Nursing

    1. Las Vegas, nv 2. Acute care in a unionized hospital. Float pool. $42.00/hr base pay with $2.10 for nights and 1.50 weekends. 3. Cost of living is fairly low. I have a four bedroom 2200sq ft house...

  6. Encouragement needed - Frustrated and insulted by hourly rates

    momof3lv replied to kemansha1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm not sure how $32 an hour is something to scoff at. Granted if you take a day shift position you won't be getting the differential. But still it's not a horrible starting pay. And if you suck it up...

  7. Rocephin injections question

    momof3lv replied to Tanaj's topic in Patient Medications

    It's been awhile since I gave rocephin shots but I think I usually stuck to around 2ml max for injection. so breaking it up into two separate shots and injecting into each hip would be preferable....

  8. LPN: is it worth it? Can you work in a hospital and what do you do?

    momof3lv replied to Jmarty31's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So you want to do a cna program a lpn program all while going full time for your RN? Do you know anything that's entailed with receiving either degree? It's not something that you just walk up and...

  9. Sign-on Bonuses Are Alive and Well

    momof3lv replied to HouTx's topic in General Nursing

    Do you know where and what this was for? Toying with the idea of moving to mn.

  10. Should Nurses have to clean patients rooms after a patient dies or is discharged??

    momof3lv replied to Pride/hardwork17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We use to clean the rooms in the ER between each pt. that's the only time I have done it. At my last hospital nursing was responsible for taking out the linens and trash every night but I work at a...

  11. How old were you when you became an RN?

    momof3lv replied to flowerlilly's topic in Illinois Nursing

    25 as an LPN, 36 for RN. Your still young. If it's what you truly want then go for it. Your children will be proud of

  12. Spanish resources for psych nursing?

    momof3lv replied to SwampCat's topic in Psychiatric

    Do you not have a translator phone? Other than that there are some apps on the iPhone that will translate what you say into the other language and vise versa. I never really used one but I know some...

  13. Help!! New grad ER or L&D?

    momof3lv replied to casa_bella's topic in First Year After Licensure

    10k sign on bonus for new grads? You sure about that? I've never heard of sign on bonuses for anyone without experience. And if they really are offering 10k I would run fast away from that place...

  14. What is your schedule like as a nurse?

    momof3lv replied to Yerani27's topic in General Nursing

    I work 3 12's. Nights because that is what works best for my family but I could go to days if desired. I've never been forced to work overtime but it is almost always available. I don't work through...

  15. New graduate jobs in the Las Vegas or Reno area?

    momof3lv replied to JobseekingRN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    My facility is doing their new grad program right now but it might be too late to apply. Not sure because i still see the postings. Hca which is mountain view, sunrise and southern hills. Umc does a...

  16. forunate to be torn between two job offers

    momof3lv replied to <3ingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you don't like to sleep, that doesn't usually work. Someone has to be awake during the day with the baby. I did that for awhile but only worked one or two days a week and never back to back. It...

  17. whats the starting salary for new BSN grad in Nevada?

    momof3lv replied to biancabrianna's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I don't think it's a law that they have to pay night diff. Nursing homes might be different

  18. whats the starting salary for new BSN grad in Nevada?

    momof3lv replied to biancabrianna's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I suppose a hospital can do Whatever they want but I have never heard of there not being a night and weekend diff offered. The amount might differ from place to place

  19. Pros & Con's of baby making while in nursing school.

    momof3lv replied to 1naturalhealer2016's topic in General Students

    Have people done it sure, but why make your life more difficult than it has to be? I had my first, spring break my last semester before nursing school so she was a few months when I started. While it...

  20. Surviving nightshift plus breastfeeding

    momof3lv replied to JVoEDrn's topic in General Nursing

    This hasn't been me in about 6 years but i unfortunately had a hard time pumping when I returned back to work. I also worked nights in a busy peds er and it was hard to have a schedule as you never...

  21. Nurse at Disneyworld

    momof3lv replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    One of my Disney fanatic nursing friends posted a link for nursing opportunities at Disneyworld. Not my cup of tea but to each their

  22. Not working out...

    momof3lv replied to SwimsWithSharks's topic in Men in Nursing

    If your thinking of getting your bachelors which might open up a few more doors for you look into wgu. It's very affordable and it's go at your own pace so many have competed it in 6 months to a year....

  23. How to succeed as a float nurse

    momof3lv replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

    I just moved to the float pool this month and am loving it. If your someone who loves change and can roll with the punches you will be fine. It's been so much fun and i am loving getting to work on...

  24. Do not order scrubs from scrubland beyond.com

    momof3lv replied to SarahLizzyLVN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Well if your seriously that unhappy why don't you try contacting the company and letting them know instead of complaining to a bunch of people that have nothing to do with it. Usually they will try to...

  25. Do not order scrubs from scrubland beyond.com

    momof3lv replied to SarahLizzyLVN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've never had any problems with them. Maybe next time it might be in your best interest to not wait till the last min to order stuff online. And fyi paying for expedited shipping does not speed up...