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  1. Accepted into the VA VALOR nursing residency program!!!

    rebeccainlv posted a topic in Government, Military

    I'm finishing my 3rd year right now and I was accepted into the VALOR program. I was active duty Air Force for 8 years so I'm familiar with the government's idea of health care. Is anyone else in this...

  2. 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...

  3. Is anyone hiring new grads???

    rebeccainlv replied to checkers's topic in Nevada Nursing

    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...

  4. Advice for a student?

    rebeccainlv replied to wesk702's topic in Nevada Nursing

    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...

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

    rebeccainlv replied to want2rn's topic in Nevada Nursing

    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...

  6. 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...

  7. ADN vs BSN pay for RN

    rebeccainlv replied to amyet's topic in Diploma, 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...

  8. ADN vs BSN pay for RN

    rebeccainlv replied to amyet's topic in Diploma, 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. ADN vs BSN pay for RN

    rebeccainlv replied to amyet's topic in Diploma, 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...

  12. 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...

  13. Does your VA allow pts to smoke?

    rebeccainlv replied to Birdwatcher1's topic in Government, Military

    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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Accepted into the VA VALOR nursing residency program!!!

    rebeccainlv replied to rebeccainlv's topic in Government, Military

    I will be assigned to a preceptor so I won't be alone...but it's still scary to take 6 patients of my own. I applied to the VALOR program because the local hospitals tend to use the nurse apprentice...

  18. Accepted into the VA VALOR nursing residency program!!!

    rebeccainlv replied to rebeccainlv's topic in Government, Military

    What is the transition program? Is it like a new grad program or something? I don't think of all the times I went to family practice clinic that I was ever seen by a RN. It was always a med tech,...

  19. Accepted into the VA VALOR nursing residency program!!!

    rebeccainlv replied to rebeccainlv's topic in Government, Military

    I was ADAF and NCOIC of Family Advocacy. I was a psych tech. I separated from AD in Aug 2003 so I could finish my BSN. I was stationed at MOFH from Apr 2000-Aug 2003. I will be assigned to MOFH VA....

  20. Tell me why BSN now?

    rebeccainlv replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    In Las Vegas, ADN and BSN staff nurses do not get paid differently. The difference comes when the BSN goes on to charge nurse, etc. I'm finishing my third year for BSN. I went this route because it...

  21. Problems with Rn's in clinicals

    rebeccainlv replied to bonnieL123's topic in General Nursing

    From the postings, it sounds like there are a lot of issues with students in clinicals. I'm a 2nd semester BSN student doing clinicals on an IMC step down unit. My instructor is with us the entire...

  22. Women's boot preference...

    rebeccainlv replied to Guest43184's topic in Government, Military

    I was stationed at Nellis for 3 years. I separated 1.5 years ago and now 3rd year BSN student. Email me if you want info about Nellis, the hospital, Las Vegas, etc. I was a psych tech and NCOIC of...

  23. Allheart orders?

    rebeccainlv replied to Mika8's topic in General Nursing

    I've ordered several times from them in the past 9 months and have had very good experiences every time. I ordered all of my 1st semester nursing equipment from them back in Aug. My shoes were on...

  24. RSV Precautions

    rebeccainlv replied to suzanne4's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    The hospital does have the disposable stethoscopes, but noone uses them. It is very hard to hear murmurs, wheezes, etc very well with those

  25. Searching for name of a fecal containment device

    rebeccainlv replied to AngelMedic's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I used a similar device for a paraplegic LARGE lady that had C diff. The one I got from supply was just called rectal pouch and I don't know who made it. Instead of attaching pouch to foley bag, we...