Nola009

Nola009

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  1. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    jadelpn- I suspect youre right in that this particular hospital is attempting to elevate their status by providing the awesomest, bestest, patient feeling/experience thx to having the most educated...

  2. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    All of this hospital's direct patient care RN positions stated "BSN or MSN preferred" at the bottom of the job listing. It didn't say if they care what the specialization of the degree was, just a MSN...

  3. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I know, right! It's great to set high expectations, but COME

  4. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Sounds about right to me, Brandon! What's next, every patient getting their own DNP 24/7?! I'm all for continuing education, but I think this request for MSNs at the bedside is asking too much. Add...

  5. Can a LPN delegate to RN?

    Nola009 replied to roxs752's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Technically, NO. If you work at a facility where the powers that be see it fine for a LPN delegate to RNs, then I would say your facility is out of wack and out of line. It's your job though, so walk...

  6. Residency Programs

    Nola009 replied to sommap79's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    They tend to be paid positions. At my local hospital, they pay $25 and have you sign a 2-yr commitment. I say go for

  7. Local hospital now says "BSN or MSN preferred" for all bedside positions?!

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Libellule, Yes, its partially owned by our city's largest university. If they give preference to their own graduates, well thats great for their grads. Im all for continuing education, but I was...

  8. Workplace bullying

    Nola009 replied to AJ1980's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    LadyFree28, Yes, and the "percentage" of nurses (who feel a sense of powerlessness, for whatever reasons) you are speaking of are the ones who are more likely to engage in wayward, unprofessional...

  9. Workplace bullying

    Nola009 replied to AJ1980's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    @LadyFree28: Hello, I graduated in May'13 and passed the NCLEX in July. Don't get me wrong, I am proud and happy to be a nurse. I work at a LTC & SNF where we are busy, busy, busy. I have held...

  10. Do you ever feel like we are contributing to the creation of addicts

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank-you for your comment. I'm glad that you eschew drug-seekers from your practice. I would like to know what we as "bedside" nurses can teach our patients regarding addiction in a way that's...

  11. Workplace bullying

    Nola009 replied to AJ1980's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    @Esme12: Respectfully, Some consider nursing a vocation or semi-profession rather than a profession due to the lack of autonomy we as RNs with an Associate or Bachelor's Degree can exercise. Its been...

  12. Unions protest 100m hospital donation

    Nola009 replied to mhy12784's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    ..... much like when Carnaige built a fancy library in attempt to sweeten the sound of his dirty name, the Kochs also understand that they need to throw a piece of cake or two to keep the increasingly...

  13. Unions protest 100m hospital donation

    Nola009 replied to mhy12784's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Even if that 100MillionDollar donation was accepted, the Koch brothers have done more harm than good in this country. Sometimes, it's best not to take the stained dollar-bills said "charitable"

  14. Why is it so hard to find a fair employer

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Lol, that's funny.

  15. Why is it so hard to find a fair employer

    Nola009 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    .....especially as a new grad? I graduated last May. I have I interviewed for several LTC positions (bc noone else will really consider new grads), and I always ask about nurse to pt ratios and...

  16. Workplace bullying

    Nola009 replied to AJ1980's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bullying definitely happens in the semi-profession of nursing. In fact, it goes on so often that terms have been created to describe exactly what you are speaking of: "lateral violence" and...

  17. Starting pay rates: Then & now

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, wow. Sounds like we are/were in the same boat! I just feel like I have been through such a rigorous ADN program (and passed NCLEX on the 1st attempt too) that surely some employer would deem me...

  18. How do you land a hospital job as a new grad RN

    Nola009 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Is this really even possible?? The area attended school and completed clinicals in has hiring freezes at their local hospitals. The region is saturated with RNs, especially in the town I went to...

  19. Starting pay rates: Then & now

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Im not asking for 2x the pay of a LPN. Im looking for pay commensurate with my education. Tbh, I wasnt even thinking about an LPNs salary. Whats a LPN pay rate in your area & do you feel like its...

  20. Starting pay rates: Then & now

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    PDN??

  21. Starting pay rates: Then & now

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yeah, it is sad. Gas, car insurance, health insurance (my copays alone are $35-45!!), food, and some of us have student loan payments. .... its not enough. Hope things get

  22. Starting pay rates: Then & now

    Nola009 replied to Nola009's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The highs! The lows! How and why would a burger-flipper vs someone with life-saving skills, education, and licensure get paid nearly the same!? I think the cost of living has gone up, but the powers...

  23. anxiety depression and adhd have caused me to struggle to find my fit as a new nurse

    Nola009 replied to brad0428's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    @mhy12784: When someone echews newer, more current information in favor of outmoded info they have been spoon-fed, there is not a whole lot I can do. Take care and best of luck to

  24. anxiety depression and adhd have caused me to struggle to find my fit as a new nurse

    Nola009 replied to brad0428's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    No... I didnt say "taking pharmaceuticals only is ineffective". In fact, if you would like to take prescriptions along with herbals, you MUST let your MD/DO know. The main point of my comment was:...

  25. Accepted!!!!!!

    Nola009 replied to StanleyNickels's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Bazingaa!! Congrats & good