tiredmomof2

tiredmomof2 specializes in LTC.

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1. Does being a Travel Nurse REALLY put more money in your pocket???

   tiredmomof2 replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Travel

   I am a LPN from the south that makes a base pay of $14.75 plus shift diff at local hospital. I am taking a travel assignment where I will be make $30 hour with about half nontaxable, plus insurance....

2. I give in, I'm a COB

   tiredmomof2 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   I am a proud crusty old bat! I have been nursing over half my life. Ha, I had student nurses trembling at I turn around and there is a vital machine with a blood pressure of 74/38. They all just...

3. How did the 12 hour shift begin?

   tiredmomof2 replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

   I never want to give up my 12 hour shifts. I currently work 7 on and 7 off. I LOVE IT! There is nothing like having a week off every other week. Yes, I am tired by night 6 and 7, but knowing that...

4. Going from 30 to 5 ...

   tiredmomof2 replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I started with LTC for a couple of years, then transitioned to LTAC where I had 12 patients. I can honestly say that I can work circles around my med-surg coworkers. I am a pro at time management...

5. CHS Clinical Ladder Program

   tiredmomof2 replied to nurseCPOE's topic in General Nursing

   My hospital is one of many in the CHS network. I am a new hire and did not hear anything about Clinical Ladder program. What does it involve? Maybe ours is called something

6. Keep my cell phone......or landline

   tiredmomof2 replied to Vwpenn's topic in General Nursing

   I did not put my cell on there for contact due to that reason. If they want something from me they can call my house and leave a

7. Lisa Arends notes

   tiredmomof2 replied to Karen014's topic in Excelsior College

   Nope would not recommend at all! I much prefer SG101, but not the audio

8. Anyone use Education Portal

   tiredmomof2 replied to Karen014's topic in Excelsior College

   I agree, I also found SG101 audible uninteresting to the say the least. I much prefer Vangonotes. I am also working on using Education Portal for my Microbiology. Now just have to take the time and...

9. Roll of LPN vs the RN

   tiredmomof2 replied to tiredmomof2's topic in Home Health

   Thank you so much that helps a lot. I appreciate you taking the time to answer my

10. Roll of LPN vs the RN

    tiredmomof2 posted a topic in Home Health

    Hello everyone, I will be starting a new job in home health on Jan. 13th. I have worked in medical offices and my last position was a skilled nurse in nursing home for rehab patients to go home. I...

11. I need another elective, suggestions?

    tiredmomof2 replied to tiredmomof2's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks Barbara, I am going to send you my email address. I still need to come up with one other class that will count toward the degree so I will have everything over with except for the

12. I need another elective, suggestions?

    tiredmomof2 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I am moving quickly here trying to get everything in before Oct deadline. I have completed: Straighterline- Sociology, A&P 1 & 2 Penn Foster- English Comp 100 and Information Lit 103 Clep- 6...

13. Enrollment Payment Plans?

    tiredmomof2 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I know this is a personal question, but I am trying to budget and the new Oct deadline has really messed my plans up. Does anyone know how many and how much the payments are for the enrollment fee....

14. One month time I finished

    tiredmomof2 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Sociology, A&P I, and Algebra! Yes, I finished that terrible Sociology course! Next up English, Business Stats and A&P II all from

15. Straighterline Sociology

    tiredmomof2 replied to tiredmomof2's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks rnwandabe, I am plowing ahead. I am almost done! I have 3 more test and the final. At this point and am determined to finish it up this weekend. How far along are