HeartsomeRN

The company I work for is now giving a stipend for being on call one week a month. The nurses will continue to be paid their hourly wage if called in (2 hour minimum). The director has asked for my input on what would be a fair amount for this stipend. If you receive, have heard of other agency receiving a stipend, or have a thought on what would be a fair stipend please let me know.

java20 I did not take the certification exam.

I took the class in Wisconsin two years ago. I went by myself from the west coast. I took a shuttle from the Minn/St. Paul airport and it took me right to my hotel. I stayed with in walking distance to both locations (lecture and clinic). There were a lot of restaurants and I even ordered in pizza. The shuttle picked me up at my hotel (this was an extra charge) at dropped me off at the airport. It was pretty painless.

I too had no experience with DD nursing before I started, and it has been a year and a half and all is well. :yeah:I do a lot of paper work and delegation. My suggestion to you would be to get on the floor as much as possible. I often procrastinate my paper work so I can interact with the clients. I even try to give medication as often as possible (in my state unlicensed staff can give meds). I'm sure you will be just fine.