mom2michael

mom2michael MSN, RN, NP

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  1. starting pay in FL & MO for RN

    mom2michael replied to paper1225's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest calling recruiters in both areas and ask them, generally speaking hospitals will pay pretty close to the same wage but might offer better benefits, so you would need to get all the...

  2. Anyone been a new grad on a unit they've worked before?

    mom2michael replied to kityzkatz03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes Our orientation is supposed to be 3-4 weeks on days and 3-4 weeks on nights. So basically 6-8 weeks. We had classes last month that were NOT supposed to count in our orientation time to the...

  3. Uniforms.. color scrubs vs whites

    mom2michael replied to staceylee67's topic in General Nursing

    My grandmother was an RN back in her day, wore the white, hose, cap, the entire hilt. When she was sick and in the hospital before she passed away, she would yell at anyone who walked in the room...

  4. would you be a RN for $11.00/hr?

    mom2michael replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Where I live spanning across 2 states, I've yet to see a starting new grad wage over $18/hr yet. Most are $16'ish. And no, cost of living is not that low where I live. And where I live there are 13...

  5. Cardiac Help Needed.....

    mom2michael replied to dreamrider_212's topic in General Nursing

    Afterload is the pressure required for the L ventricle to eject the blood into your system....Your body has a natural resistance that is "normal" which is known as the SVR (systemic vascular...

  6. Cardiac Help Needed.....

    mom2michael replied to dreamrider_212's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.icufaqs.org/ This website is a lifesaver for all that kind of stuff. They break it down, make it VERY easy to understand, give you examples and help you think the process thru. This...

  7. Anyone failed NCLEX after starting internship?

    mom2michael replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in General Nursing

    In state where I work, you have 90 days to pass your NCLEX from the date you graduate. You work as an RN during that entire time and more than likely you are still in orientation. Once you pass your...

  8. any advice on shoes?

    mom2michael replied to graciev's topic in General Nursing

    I have Dankso and Birkenstocks, love them both. I also found these shoes on sale at Payless of all places that are so comfortable, slip on shoes and I've never, ever been a fan of Payless shoes of...

  9. New Nurse Fired for wanting more training

    mom2michael replied to dimplez's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds VERY promising, I shall keep my fingers crossed for you to get what sounds like a very wonderful, great

  10. What's the big thing about "1 year?"

    mom2michael replied to stillpressingon's topic in General Nursing

    Sure the 1 year mark looks good, but don't stay miserable just to obtain that mark. Life is short, you and your family and your life are far more important than a job. If you like your job and can...

  11. Why do so many of you hate working med/surg?

    mom2michael replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    All the way through NS I worked in a small, baby ER and I loved it. I loved never having a clue what would walk through the door next or what EMS would bring in. I thrived on chaos at work. I liked...

  12. Scrubs for nursery staff suggestions please?

    mom2michael replied to tammki5g's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our mom/baby units have name badges with a yellow background, another facility uses pink. Parents are instructed to NEVER EVER allow their child to leave with anyone that doesn't have that badge,...

  13. Seeking a Assignment Worksheet or Form

    mom2michael replied to Scoobiedoo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here are several I have found off this site and others. Hope it helps Brainsheet-f04.doc Report Sheet.doc Report Sheet 2.doc Shift report.doc Shift

  14. The Night Shift

    mom2michael replied to Oncnurse86's topic in General Nursing

    We self schedule and I do all my 3 in a row. I sleep the night before I start my 3 days, like normal, then I take a nap before I go to work (about 2-3 hours) usually after lunch when I'm already...

  15. Any Fundraising Ideas?

    mom2michael replied to Athens092706's topic in General Nursing

    We did bake sales, car washes, candle sales, home interiors, lunches, T-shirts, Pepsi machine (made $600 in 2 years off just that machine alone). We did every type of fundraiser you count think of...

  16. Cardiac Nurses please help!!

    mom2michael replied to heartlover07's topic in Cardiac

    We are a tele unit that takes post caths, EP studies, pacers, etc.. We can do drips, but no titration. We generally staff for a 1:4-5 ratio but we've gone as high as 1:7 before but it's not often....

  17. Sell house while working night shift?

    mom2michael replied to DesertSunRN's topic in General Nursing

    We sold our house while I was working nights, 5 days a week. The good news is - most people also worked and usually did day jobs, so evenings were perfect for them and for me because I could sleep...

  18. shift/weekend differentials and weekend options

    mom2michael replied to cheryn's topic in General Nursing

    Day shift weekends Sat/Sun Night shift weekends Fri/Sat/Sun We get a 10% shift diff for working 7-10:30pm and then 20% for working 10:30-7:30a. There is no shift diff for the weekends unless you work...

  19. How far do you live from work?

    mom2michael replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    72 miles, but 55 of them are freeway miles Takes me exactly 1 hour, 5 mins. from my driveway to the time clock. Wished I lived closer but the absolute closest hospital to me is 30 mins. away and...

  20. That woman

    mom2michael replied to springgarden's topic in General Nursing

    HAHA - we had one too and our 1st semester instructor got SO TIRED of her asking questions (off the subject, completly irrelevant questions), she told her - I don't really know but I think it would be...

  21. weekend nights

    mom2michael replied to quinnila's topic in General Nursing

    Night shift weekends are Fri/Sat/Sun Day shift weekends are Sat/Sun We self schedule and for day shift in a 6 week period we are required to work 4 weekend shifts, 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays For night...

  22. Organizational Worksheets

    mom2michael replied to maxybehr's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here are several I've found off this site from various people. Maybe one of these will help or give you ideas to create your own Brainsheet-f04.doc Report Sheet.doc Report Sheet 2.doc Report sheet...

  23. Cancelled again

    mom2michael replied to blueiwahine's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm suprised that being off your orientation just 1 day they would cancel you. Where I work you also have to be off orientation for over 6 months (usually around 9-10) before they can cancel or float...

  24. Quick results on a Saturday???

    mom2michael replied to Dan's Sunshine's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's 48 hours regardless of the day of the week - I think they put the "disclaimer" of the business days in case someone flips out that their results were not available for some unforseeable reason....

  25. What is Susanne's Plan for NCLEX??????

    mom2michael replied to lillady1225's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There is a sticky at the top of the page that describes the plan. You use a Saunder's NCLEX review book and then she sends you what is needed after you complete the 1st step. People have had awesome...