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  1. ITT RN wanting to become a CNM

    SnowboardRN replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Before I ruin my life? Thank you for your answer, however I have ALREADY graduated from itt and did not ruin my life. I have a lot of student loans, however I also have an awesome job as an RN in a...

  2. Subq Heparin

    SnowboardRN replied to JTworoger's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I was told that if a patient (or person in general) is in bed more than half of the day, then they are indicated for heparin or another VTE prophylaxis. So just getting up and going to the bathroom is...

  3. Checking orders

    SnowboardRN replied to nursedanny614's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Everytime I sign onto the computer there is a Changes selection at the top with a number next to it that tells me how many changes have been made recently. When I click on it, it tells me what the...

  4. Help with becoming specialized...

    SnowboardRN replied to Sherwoom's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Have you tried applying for a tele position? I worked in a SNF, and then started applying to hospitals. In my area there is a great demand for tele nurses. I didn't get a single call about med-surg,...

  5. Moving to Indiana, looking for info on RN pay

    SnowboardRN replied to nyki0089's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I believe they have raised the pay since then, but that is what is has been for a long time. Tele starts out at 18.16 in the CHS hospitals in fort Wayne, so I would assume icu would be a bit higher,...

  6. New LPN/RN Pay Rate

    SnowboardRN replied to ArtisticNurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    NE Indiana hospital Base rate RN no hospital experience 18.16 1.61 differential for evenings, and then plus that for

  7. Frontier Nursing University CLass 113-115

    SnowboardRN replied to Mary C's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thanks everyone, luckily my degree was an associates, so instead of the bridge program I can go to another school to obtain my bachelors. Hope is not lost! There are two great schools around me that...

  8. Frontier Nursing University CLass 113-115

    SnowboardRN replied to Mary C's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Well, my dreams were crushed. I just received an email from admissions. My degree was obtained at a state accredited school, not a nationally accredited one. You think they would have mentioned...

  9. Labor and Delivery Experience

    SnowboardRN replied to Babylove2013's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    This is what I have been told on here, everything you just said.However the two CNMs in my area told me that I needed to get an L&D job ASAP. One of them said that a girl in her classes in...

  10. What did you do...

    SnowboardRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    What nursing field did you work in before working in L&D (or

  11. Frontier Nursing University CLass 113-115

    SnowboardRN replied to Mary C's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I haven't seen anyone else post that they are applying to 114 so maybe I won't have many competitors ... wishful thinking right?

  12. Frontier Nursing University CLass 113-115

    SnowboardRN replied to Mary C's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Awesome husband! It is very snowy here too... I am so ready to hate the summer heat again!I applied to 114 because I have to do the bridge

  13. Labor and Delivery Experience

    SnowboardRN replied to Babylove2013's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Sorry I'm no help. I have been trying to get into L&D for the past two years since graduating. Not a single call. I decided to go ahead and apply to get my CNM. I know they don't care if you...

  14. Frontier Nursing University CLass 113-115

    SnowboardRN replied to Mary C's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I mailed out my packet, now the waiting game begins! I don't care when I get in... whether it's June, August or November.. just so long as I get in SOMETIME!

  15. A few questions about applying to Frontier

    SnowboardRN replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    That sounds good to me! I asked a coworker nurse, my supervisor at work, and my old OB instructor who is a CNM. (I am going for

  16. Frontier Nursing University CLass 113-115

    SnowboardRN replied to Mary C's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I'm applying (hopefully) for 114. I submitted my online application with the essays and resume a few weeks ago when I made my final decision for Frontier. But it is taking FOREVER for my official...

  17. where to find classroom certification locations: Chicagoland

    SnowboardRN replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Cardiac

    We weren't allowed to in my nursing school either. My work paid for several of us to take an IV therapy class

  18. New LPN/RN Pay Rate

    SnowboardRN replied to ArtisticNurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    From my experience: (All RN) AREA: Northern IN Field: LTC Base rate: 18.25 for FT, 23.00 for PRN And at a local hospital, they start nurses out around $17 (some lower, some higher) and the pay...

  19. Peer interview?

    SnowboardRN posted a topic in Cardiac

    I have a interview next week (followed by a job shadow) in cardiac telemetry and the next day a peer interview. I have never had a peer interview for a nursing position before. What do they ask?...

  20. Desire to be OB RN : What can I do to strengthen my chances employment?

    SnowboardRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I live in a larger city and I have sent in applications to about 6 different hospitals for their Labor and Delivery department and have yet to get a call back on any of them. I know the problem is...

  21. Desire to be OB RN : What can I do to strengthen my chances employment?

    SnowboardRN replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ED I mean. But probably critical care as

  22. Desire to be OB RN : What can I do to strengthen my chances employment?

    SnowboardRN replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have spent the last two years researching everything about potential birth complications that I can get my hands on. So yes I am not naive on what can happen in L&D. I just can't exactly put...

  23. Desire to be OB RN : What can I do to strengthen my chances employment?

    SnowboardRN replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sorry for typos, I am on my kindle.

  24. Have you ever ordered a new license?

    SnowboardRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I lost my official nursing license during our move somehow, and am currently seeking new employment so I need to order another one. I only have the paper temporary one (Will that work? It has my...

  25. A few questions about applying to Frontier

    SnowboardRN replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    That's good to know! Thanks!I am applying to 114, I have my Associates so I have to take the bridge