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  1. starting salary for new icu nurses?

    punnit_square replied to bk2va03's topic in MICU, SICU

    In SWFL, it is roughly $17.50/hr and that doesn't nearly meet the cost of

  2. Nervous for upcoming NCLEX-RN Exam

    punnit_square replied to occmednurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am not ready to take my NCLEX yet . . . have one more semester to go. A friend of mine who completed the PN program said her classmate took the PN NCLEX. She said there were a lot of questions on...

  3. Tell me why BSN now?

    punnit_square replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    My practicum instructor said his BSN and MSN were actually easier than the ADN. It is all up to you. Do you need to work? You can get your BSN within a year after graduating with an ADN. Also,...

  4. When you are on your period...

    punnit_square replied to Heartfelt4Newborns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You may have chosen one that is too large or you didn't "tilt it" when inserting. You are supposed to tilt it posteriorly when

  5. Which NCLEX review book to get...

    punnit_square replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I recently ordered the Kaplan NCLEX-RN because I was told it is fantastic. Personally, I am more interested in the CD. I currently have Lippincott. The book is very good, but the disk is mediocre ....

  6. why are cna's treated like they are stupid and replaceable?

    punnit_square replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There are laws in regards to patient:aide ratio. It has to do with hours, aides on the unit, and the facility census. Employers get around this by at the end of the month, overstaff for two to three...

  7. why are cna's treated like they are stupid and replaceable?

    punnit_square replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    union rep cannot stop an investigation for patient

  8. why are cna's treated like they are stupid and replaceable?

    punnit_square replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I plan to work somewhere else . . . I plan to go back to NC where I will be paid my worth. It is definitely the area in which I work . . . seems like no recognition for the

  9. why are cna's treated like they are stupid and replaceable?

    punnit_square replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, all together it is a 6 month training program for the NA II. This is why many of the hospitals do not hire LPNs. The NA II does everything the LPN does minus a med pass and physical

  10. Problems with Rn's in clinicals

    punnit_square replied to bonnieL123's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate. One hospital I did clinical at was horrible. One LPN had issues and gave attitude to all RN students (our clinical instructor forewarned us) and the CNAs felt that because students are...

  11. why are cna's treated like they are stupid and replaceable?

    punnit_square replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am busting my butt paying quite a bit for a BSN and my starting wages will be comparable to that of an LPN. From what I have seen in my clinicals, LPNs are doing pretty much the same thing the RN...

  12. why are cna's treated like they are stupid and replaceable?

    punnit_square replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LTC= no invasive procedures by the CNA but changing ostomy bags and wafer's are acceptable but only the the facility's policies and procedures. When I worked as a CNA in NY and then FL, I have done...

  13. why are cna's treated like they are stupid and replaceable?

    punnit_square replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sun, States like NC are basically trying to eliminate LPNs (and keep them in LTC only). The LPNs that are working in hospitals must go back to school and get their degree within 36 months or they...

  14. 12 hour shifts too long?

    punnit_square replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in General Nursing

    Not neccessarily (doing med surg before a specialty). Many hospitals (especially those with Trauma II and III status) do have internships designed for the new grad or those wanting to go to an area...

  15. "Are you saved?" How do YOU deal with these types of questions

    punnit_square replied to porterwoman's topic in General Nursing

    Rebecca, In my Mental Health class, you would have gotten an A++ for therapeutic communication. That is a very positive way to turn the conversation back to the patient. Bravo.

  16. why are cna's treated like they are stupid and replaceable?

    punnit_square replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    From my personal experience, I am soon to be an RN (one semester left), I work in LTC, the LPNs that I work with have a complex in general against RN students (we even have a med student who will be...

  17. Nursing Diagnosis

    punnit_square replied to mandykal's topic in General Nursing

    I hate writing care plans What about Risk for Impaired Tissue Perfusion? I am not familiar with that disorder--yet. I still have one more semester to go. Hope that helps. BTW, do not buy a...

  18. 12 hour shifts too long?

    punnit_square replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in General Nursing

    Please see the post in regards to the person losing 6k + a year from doing twelves. Your actual individual pay decreases by working 36 instead of 40 hours a week and administration has that set up so...

  19. 12 hour shifts too long?

    punnit_square replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in General Nursing

    Twelve hours is too much but yet not enough time. Nursing research has shown that errors increase with the longer hours. Admistration looks at it from this standpoint . . . for each RN that works...