MedSurgeMess

MedSurgeMess

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  1. Oh no! What are employers going to think of this?

    MedSurgeMess replied to nkenn04's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know of any orgs that would fulfill your needs.

  2. Does this Path into Nursing sound Sensible?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Angela.CRNA2B's topic in General Nursing

    Without experience, she will most likely not make that kind of money, as many are finding out, having flown through "quickie" programs. Usually those beginner rates are for those who have a minimal...

  3. Is this common? Would you take this position?

    MedSurgeMess replied to RNgrrl09's topic in General Nursing

    How was that

  4. Opinions pls!, Is it to late?

    MedSurgeMess replied to RosellaBellaNY's topic in General Nursing

    Check your local hospitals on the internet, and see what types of jobs they are offering. I don't know what part of NY your from, but most says that area of the nation is over loaded with nurses who...

  5. Opinions pls!, Is it to late?

    MedSurgeMess replied to RosellaBellaNY's topic in General Nursing

    you will need to get your prereqs first, then school, if you get accepted. Talk to a school counselor to see what you will need, every school/state/location is different. Read the boards too, and...

  6. New Grads and Temp Agencies

    MedSurgeMess replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    That type of agency is different than the type of work we've been talking about so don't be offended. Also, a couple of posters on here have made it sound like even as a new grad, they could handle...

  7. New Grads and Temp Agencies

    MedSurgeMess replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    An agency can't guarantee what type of patient that you're going to have in a particular setting. Also, as the charge nurse previously posted, they are generally understaffed, and you most likely...

  8. New Grads and Temp Agencies

    MedSurgeMess replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, home health can be a great place to start. You are not making life and death situation decisions. You generally assess/reassess, and follow MD orders. And you do get some orientation with...

  9. New Grads and Temp Agencies

    MedSurgeMess replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    with agency you get no orientation, that's why it's dangerous for the patient. You're expected to be able to "hit the floor running". Sorry if that is a hard concept to grasp, but I agree with the...

  10. Doctor's Fiancee yelled at me

    MedSurgeMess replied to QTpie86's topic in General Nursing

    Most of them want someone that they don't have to see in front of them constantly....and I really feel sorry for you sad excuse of going into nursing. Maybe now you'll realize that and actually find...

  11. Is this even possible?

    MedSurgeMess replied to lcs7h's topic in General Nursing

    I think if you're wanting to work 5 12s in 1 place, probably isn't going to be happening anytime soon. Most places have nixed any OT unless it is absolutely necessary. And as a new grad, you won't...

  12. Indianapolis Ivy Tech Nursing Program Advise Needed.

    MedSurgeMess replied to JRenihan's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I know that the indy hospitals are like everywhere else right now: only experienced nurses need apply, and few jobs at

  13. Ivy Tech LPN Program Fall 2010 Deadlines?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Rlehouse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    yes, but at the same time understand that deadline dates are set to accommodate the planning that must be done for each class. It's no cakewalk for instructors or program directors. Be

  14. Ivy Tech LPN Program Fall 2010 Deadlines?

    MedSurgeMess replied to Rlehouse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I'm an instructor at Ivy Tech and asked the program chair. She said that, no, they do not wait for grades, they take what you have when you turn in your app, or that is what they are supposed to do...

  15. Charge Nurses

    MedSurgeMess replied to Maycee's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I sign off my own orders after the unit secretary has entered them. On occasion, if the unit sec has called off for the day, we enter our own

  16. Tasers, Pepper Spray, and Attack Dogs...Has hospital security gone TOO far?

    MedSurgeMess replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a small rural town, where meth production and use is just crazy. The ER is not the only place of danger. I have seen a patient on the medsurg floor pull a concealed weapon and make threats...

  17. Info on Masters of Nursing degree? (Not MSN)

    MedSurgeMess replied to MBAnursearizona's topic in General Nursing

    Also, having a Masters does not instantly guarantee more money. Some facilities do, some don't. Check your

  18. Should CNA get a raise after getting HHA Certification

    MedSurgeMess replied to ldmercer2's topic in General Nursing

    If they hired you with the cert being in your job description, it's doubtful that you'll get a raise with the cert. You may get a 90 day eval raise though, so just do a great

  19. After 3 months of searching I GOT A JOB! WOHOOOO!

    MedSurgeMess replied to CASTLEGATES's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome, baby!!!!!

  20. Cinical sites, greeting cards and gifts

    MedSurgeMess replied to misplaced1's topic in General Nursing

    we never did that when I was in nursing school--instructors flat out told us at the beginning of each semester that no gifts would be accepted, so save our money.... and we never even thought to take...

  21. Why do RNs get paid so similar to NPs?

    MedSurgeMess replied to foreverLaur's topic in General Nursing

    Me, too, only in the low 70s.....and the NPs are salaried and made way more than me, but the number of positions for NPs in my geographic location is low, many NPs, CNSs, CNLs, and so forth, working...

  22. Nursing or stay with job in Finance, ADVICE!!

    MedSurgeMess replied to DSantosNJ's topic in General Nursing

    right now, it's the case everywhere-just read the threads on this board. Most places that are hiring are wanting only experienced nurses. Take time and read the threads and you'll see that this is...

  23. Dilema with Dr..

    MedSurgeMess replied to bonnie west's topic in General Nursing

    That's why you never follow just a verbal order, you must see it in writing! Those MDs remember what they want to remember. And when he said to just stop the drip, he may have meant to start the 1...

  24. What to do?

    MedSurgeMess replied to GoECU's topic in General Nursing

    how you put this is too

  25. What to do?

    MedSurgeMess replied to GoECU's topic in General Nursing

    also, just because someone told you that NICU needs more nurses, doesn't mean the higher ups will see it that way. Right now, TPTB are cutting corners to the bone, so it wouldn't shock me that they...