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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 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...

  10. 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

  11. Straighterline Sociology

    tiredmomof2 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Sigh, I am taking this class for my Excelsior requirement and I must say it is the most boring read ever! I just cannot hardly make it through the chapters. Oh the other hand, I love the Anatomy and...

  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. 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

  14. 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....

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. Got another A, now on to the next one:)

    tiredmomof2 replied to medic1282's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats! I finished up first part of A&P today with an A. Now if I could just get through this

  18. Straighterline Sociology

    tiredmomof2 replied to tiredmomof2's topic in Excelsior College

    I wish I could CLEP it, but I live in such a rural place that it was cheaper to just take the class. I am getting through it, but

  19. PASSED FCCA...now stuck

    tiredmomof2 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats! I cannot wait to get to that

  20. just got my FCCA!! AAAAHHHHH!

    tiredmomof2 replied to BostonNurse2876's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats! I cannot wait to get that

  21. How often can you test?

    tiredmomof2 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I was just wondering if anyone knows how often you can take exams? My closest testing center is going to be a couple of hours away. Can you take more than one test in a day? If not how many days...

  22. New grad LPN just got offered a job at an ALF help!

    tiredmomof2 replied to AJayG3310's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I started my first job in a ALF and I love it. The biggest hurdle I have is when to send someone out to the ER. I just go with the motto when in doubt send them out. So far everyone I have sent out...

  23. Where to take the non-nursing classes?

    tiredmomof2 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I have seen different post on taking micro, A&P, english, ect.... through other programs and transfering them to Excelsior. Does anyone have a comprehensive list of the cheapest place to take...

  24. How do you take your meds when working nights?

    tiredmomof2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so I am a new grad LPN who landed a job a week after getting my license! I accepted a position working three 12's 7p to 7a. I take a fluid pill and bp med and wondering if anyone has any...

  25. LPN starting pay $26.50!

    tiredmomof2 replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in northern Louisiana, low cost of living, new grad rn's start off at 20-22 an hour. I just landed a LPN job in LTC with starting pay at 17 an hour with benefits. This is great pay for my...