rebeccainlv

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1. Hurst Review vs. ATI

   rebeccainlv replied to KeepOnSwimming's topic in General Nursing

   My BSN program piloted the ATI program. At the time I was enrolled, ATI was not mandatory, but highly encouraged. I paid for the ATI program on my own and thought it was worth every penny. I am a self-learner and procrastinator and liked that ATI ma...

2. Is anyone hiring new grads???

   rebeccainlv replied to checkers's topic in Nevada

   I graduated from a BSN program in May in Las Vegas. I sent in my board application in March and it was ready by the time I graduated. Took boards already and passed. Also interviewed and got a job the same day. The deal right now is that the hospita...

3. Advice for a student?

   rebeccainlv replied to wesk702's topic in Nevada

   Something I found out about the Valley Adopt a Student program is that the money from Valley is counted as financial aide. I applied and was accepted but was told by financial aid that I was only eligible for $250 per semester due to other aide (loan...

4. are there any Las Vegas nurses who have worked with students from either USN or Touro

   rebeccainlv replied to want2rn's topic in Nevada

   Hi. I just graduated from Nevada State College with my BSN. It's a great school. I passed NCLEX my first time with the minimum number of questions (75). I feel that I received a high quality education at a reasonable cost. I originally went to UNLV ...

5. Why Can't Hospitals Offer Shifts Other Than 12 hr. 7 to 7?

   rebeccainlv replied to neonurse97's topic in General Nursing

   I currently work 8 hour shifts and HATE it. I work at a VA hospital as a nurse resident and will hopefully get hired when I graduate with my BSN in 18 days. I love working for the VA, love the hospital, love the patients, love the manager and co-wor...

6. ADN vs BSN pay for RN

   rebeccainlv replied to amyet's topic in ADN/BSN

   The VA facility I work in is an excellent, up to date facility. I also worked in the same hospital when I was active duty Air Force. The VA is top notch when it comes to benefits. Where else do you get 4 weeks vacation, 2 weeks paid sick leave and 11...

7. ADN vs BSN pay for RN

   rebeccainlv replied to amyet's topic in ADN/BSN

   My VA doesn't hire LPNs or ADNs anymore either. The trend is totally going towards BSN and higher. The VA takes safety very seriously and that's why their hospitals have the highest safety ratings in the US. They go along with the research that more ...

8. Problem with Dansko clogs...anyone else with same problem?

   rebeccainlv replied to rebeccainlv's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you so much. Now I don't feel like such a clutz. I guess I just have to be careful while I'm learning how to walk in them. They do feel great so far. My ankles hurt a bit...I've turned them 3 times this shift. Twice in front of other people. Ug...

9. ADN vs BSN pay for RN

   rebeccainlv replied to amyet's topic in ADN/BSN

   I work for VA and they do pay more for BSN, also for each certification, etc. Also in the VA pay system BSN nurses can go higher in the pay scale whereas ADN nurses and LPNs will cap out unless they get their BSN.

10. Problem with Dansko clogs...anyone else with same problem?

    rebeccainlv posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just got new Dansko Professional closed back clogs. My NurseMates hurt my feet bad and broke down in less than 6 months. The clogs are very comfortable and fit great, however I keep turning my ankle. I'll just be walking regular (not running, etc) ...

11. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    rebeccainlv replied to bam_bam's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My husband and I have all of our assets covered under a umbrella policy. We have many real estate investment properties, a small car collection and many different types of investment accounts and everything is covered under the umbrella policy. Our a...

12. Does your VA allow pts to smoke?

    rebeccainlv replied to Birdwatcher1's topic in Government

    I work for VA in Las Vegas. I work in the psych unit as a VALOR student. The psych patients have 6 smoke breaks per day. We do have a smoking room that is ventilated here on the locked unit. As for med-surg, I haven't worked there yet but I know the ...

13. skyscape constelation...vs epocrates???

    rebeccainlv replied to Jocie's topic in General Nursing

    I have the Palm E2 and could not get Skyscape to work on it. I used it on my older Palm m125 though. I now use Epocrates Pro. There haven't been any meds that haven't been listed. I hot sync to update the drug list at least once per week. They also s...

14. What the heck is fibromyalgia??

    rebeccainlv replied to goober's topic in General Nursing

    My mother suffers from FM s/p a serious car accident 9 years ago. She is disabled and retired now. The one of the things that have helped her the most is to find a pain dr that understands FM. She used to take all kinds of serious opiates and she is ...

15. Question about Littman Light stethoscope

    rebeccainlv replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Nursing

    I"m a third semester, fourth year BSN student and I have the Littman Classic. I have borrowed classmate's scopes (cheapy double tube type scopes as well as the Littman Light). I highly prefer the Classic vs. the Lightweight. The earpieces are very co...