L-ICURN BSN, RN

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    Paid for Mandatory Online Learning from Home?

    L-ICURN replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    My previous employer refused to let anyone do them from home. They claimed we had ample time to do them at work. (Yes, we laughed at this). So at the end of the year, most people had to come in for an...
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    Which social platform are nurses using most?

    L-ICURN replied to JanineKelbach's topic in General Nursing

    FB is a waste of time, imho. Twitter is horrendously overrated too. For nursing info, I search the web for journal articles and nursing forums. Should I get a lunch break, I'm usually looking at...
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    Harrisonburg, VA

    L-ICURN replied to kmivey's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know anything about the area, but if you can handle the commute to Charlottesville, I'd look there. Lately, I've been seeing job postings for UVA on job boards. They probably pay better or...
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    How Much was your First RN Paycheck?

    L-ICURN replied to igottaconquer246's topic in General Nursing

    In 1997, a friend started her first (and only) RN job at a LTC. She made $13/hour in Ohio. When I started my first job in 2012,
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    Quitting CNA job on a work day?

    L-ICURN replied to Plantladynurse's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a CNA, the state registry didn't keep tabs on whether you quit or not. They were only concerned with disciplinary action or legal
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    Is it wrong to leave a job during orientation?

    L-ICURN replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    I've done it. I know when something is simply not going to work. It's the orientation period. It's the 90 day trial period to see if you'll make it or if your employer thinks you're a good fit. Better...
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    Manager Retaliatiin

    L-ICURN replied to Djadia's topic in General Nursing

    you can always ask to meet with HR or someone higher than the manager to discuss this. Be warned, though. Once you do this, expect greater retaliation. In another post on this forum, someone...
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    Did I do the right thing in this code situation?

    L-ICURN replied to Nurse162's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you did the best you could under the circumstances that presented. You took care of the patient. You did your job. Review, debrief, and take ACLS if you haven't already. You will...
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    Devastated and Disappointed

    L-ICURN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    In your situation, I would consider taking the NICU post. It's a specialty of its own, and skills learned there will be somewhat of an asset in a future L&D job. Of course, I say this as someone...
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    Should I feel bad for not picking up shifts?

    L-ICURN replied to cheesypuff's topic in General Nursing

    No. You should not feel bad. This is life and
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    Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    L-ICURN replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    Had a former coworker who was LDS. Her schedule was TH-FRI-SAT night shift. It was a tradeoff with the employer so she could have Sundays off. As others have said, you could try trading. However, be...
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    Does being a Travel Nurse REALLY put more money in your pocket???

    L-ICURN replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Travel

    I have yet to see more money in my pocket. I had to take company housing, and it consumes a good portion of the pay. Gas costs and food costs aren't cheap either. I am looking at returning to a former...
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    New Grad Nurses struggling to find jobs - CNN Reporter wants to hear from you

    L-ICURN replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was fortunate enough to find a job after 6 months. It was a struggle, even with finishing a BSN. I've also had experienced nurses tell me that they are having a hard time finding work because...
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    Why are new nurses treated poorly?

    L-ICURN replied to rnckr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's not your gender. I'm brand-new, 38, and this is a new career for me. I started in a step-down unit in July. The nurses in that department were rude (and that's putting it mildly). It didn't...