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  1. Day of a Radiology Nurse

    BeccaRN posted a topic in Radiology

    I'm interviewing for a position as a Radiology Nurse at a local hospital. I like the fact that I will have different patients all the time but I was just wondering what you do in a typical day. The...

  2. Day of a Radiology Nurse

    BeccaRN replied to BeccaRN's topic in Radiology

    Thank you for the information. I interviewed Friday and yesterday I shadowed a nurse. The manager came in and told me the job was mine if I want it. The recruiter called my house before I even got...

  3. NIGHT SHIFT - Bored out of my mind

    BeccaRN replied to estrogen's topic in General Nursing

    I've been working midnights on a surgical floor for 6 years and I love it. We all get along and if one of us is done we will go around and ask if anyone needs help, answer call lights and anything...

  4. Anyone have a NON healthcare job while in nursing school?

    BeccaRN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I was a legal secretary when I went to nursing school. After getting my RN I went to work full time at a local hospital and had a baby. After having the baby I went back to work as a legal secretary...

  5. From A MoM To A MoM

    BeccaRN replied to sweetmom's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I was in school I had a 3 year old and 5 year old and worked full time. It took a lot of time management. I was lucky and had a husband and boss who supported me and would work with

  6. All You Lefty's Out there....

    BeccaRN replied to Melly1022's topic in General Nursing

    I'm ambitextrous and left eye dominant. All 3 of my kids are

  7. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    BeccaRN replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    We had a day nurse with us one night and we were getting hit with admits. First she said she was only supposed to have 6 patients and not 11 because that's the way it is on days. When we started...

  8. Hello - What state are you from?

    BeccaRN replied to KimRN41514's topic in Rural

    I live in the middle of no where in Central Illinois surrounded by cornfields and pastures. I work in St. Louis. The nurses I work with just can't believe I have to drive 30 minutes to get to a fast...

  9. The nightmare...dealing with fetal demises

    BeccaRN replied to Mat-ctr-Rn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I too have been on the patient side of this. The doctor sent me for a sonogram the next day and said to call afterwards. They confirmed the baby had died and when we called the nurses wouldn't let...

  10. Med-Surg Roll Call

    BeccaRN replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have worked straight midnights on a busy surgical floor for 5 years. It has been quite an experience and I have learned a lot and it has been very rewarding; but, at this point I'm wanting to...

  11. Just how many nurses from IL do we have here at allnurses?

    BeccaRN replied to jadednurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I live in the big town of Shipman, which is about 45 minutes north of St. Louis. We have a whole population of

  12. Only RN on duty

    BeccaRN replied to medpsychRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    My first job was in a LTC and I was the only nurse at night with 1 aid for 65 residents. No breaks or anything plus the safety issue. I was there 2 weeks and gave my

  13. What does your spouse do?

    BeccaRN replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    My husband owns an archery shop and teaches archery to kids in the summer through the local community

  14. Question Regarding Hourly Rates for RNs

    BeccaRN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    I just interviewed for a job in Granite City (which is just across the river from St. Louis) and they offered me $18 an hour and I have 5 years of experience on a surgical floor. They also have a...

  15. Stressed out and Getting Out

    BeccaRN replied to CseMgr1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You have stress in all jobs. I was a nurse at a hospital for 2 years and the hours were killing me so I went back to work for a law office. I have been here for 3.5 years and am now looking at...

  16. Would you let your kid ride a MOTORCYCLE ???

    BeccaRN replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

    Our boys started out young on 4 wheelers but they were never left unsupervised while riding. They stayed in the yard and we were right there with

  17. Would you let your kid ride a MOTORCYCLE ???

    BeccaRN replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

    My boys (11 and 13) have been riding dirt bikes for 3 years now. They started out with 4-wheelers when they were 5. They have to wear all the protective gear and helmets. We are teaching them...

  18. Getting Started in OR Nursing

    BeccaRN replied to BeccaRN's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for your reply angel. I'll keep trying; but, sometimes it is just so discouraging. I've always wanted to do OR and hopefully someday I'll make it

  19. Getting Started in OR Nursing

    BeccaRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi everyone. I'm new to this so please bear with me. I have been an RN for 6 years and for the last 5 of those I have worked on a surgical floor. My question is I have been wanting to get in to the...