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    Moving to Cincinnati-info wanted

    VinoLover2030 replied to clhRN2b2010's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I personally know that you do NOT have to take boards where you are living. Once you finish your program you can take your NCLEX anywhere in the US . I work for Mercy but am looking into other...
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    Possibly moving to Cincinnati

    VinoLover2030 replied to pengoo2008's topic in Ohio Nursing

    here is what I found about internships there... http://www.health-alliance.com/college/careers/opportunities/Externships.html other hospitals that offer internships or will allow you to work critical...
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    Middletown Regional Hospital?

    VinoLover2030 replied to pipersjo's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am actually looking into what their hospital offers....I wasnt sure about the pay...when I checked as an LPN it was pretty damn low on the pay scale.....like below 15.00......I am just wondering if...
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    Any new grads regret starting in the ICU?

    VinoLover2030 replied to CrazyPremed's topic in MICU, SICU

    I started in ICU in Sept. I have been an LPn for 3 years and was very comfortable in LTC and hospice.I was seriously questioning if this was where I really needed to be. I went from being very...
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    I passed!

    VinoLover2030 replied to AntFlip7395's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Congrats to you.....now just wish me luck. My tetst date is Dec
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    What is happening in Southern Ohio??

    VinoLover2030 replied to barefootlady's topic in Ohio Nursing

    what is your background? You can check hthe local papers for jobs Dayton Daily new Cincinnati.com or check the hospital website for info Dont forget about LTC,hospice and home health hiring trend...
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    Cincinnati Hospitals

    VinoLover2030 replied to harley_fan's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Mercy is 5,000 per year if you sign a contract.... sign on bonus as far as I know.....well actually there are but for particular
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    How long did it take for you to work in the ICU?

    VinoLover2030 replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    Went right in after graduation. Worked as a LPN for 3 years. Im thinking about CRNA school for later. Im thinking of staying here for a year and then moving to a bigger
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    Brown Mackie College

    VinoLover2030 replied to newmom27's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I personally went to great oaks in cincinnati for my LPN(8,000) for the program and went to Univ of Rio grande for my RN ( another 8,000) Im pretty happy with having foud the programs and not having...
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    Need some career advice

    VinoLover2030 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am an LPN for about 4 years and just graduated from my RN program. I am working on an ICU here in OHIO(CINCINNATI/DAYTON area). I am having some real issues with scheduling. I have small children...
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    LPN Requirements?

    VinoLover2030 replied to msngrad's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I was wondering about tthe hours dialysis nurses work...?I know its off
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    OHIO Nurses what part of Ohio are you from and what kind of nurse are you/will you be

    VinoLover2030 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Girl please you may miss OHIO, but she has been a fickle mistress this summer....first all the dang heat waves we can handle and the one weekend I want to get out and go to PKI....it rains!!Now we...
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    Mercy Of Southwest Ohio Anyone??

    VinoLover2030 posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I just got hired on at MERCY HOSPITAL, just wanted to know what you think of it if you work there currently. This is my first hospital job and I am trying to figure about taking a 1 or 2 year contract...
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    Mercy Of Southwest Ohio Anyone??

    VinoLover2030 replied to VinoLover2030's topic in Ohio Nursing

    what is the choice program?Sounds
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    Help!!!! Rn Schools???

    VinoLover2030 replied to NursePeace's topic in Ohio Nursing

    well I personally went to RIO GRANDE IN OHIO. I have posted about it on this forum.It was about 8,000 for the 2 years. I have friends going too now. If you dont mind driving a few hours once per week...
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    Mercy Of Southwest Ohio Anyone??

    VinoLover2030 replied to VinoLover2030's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I was thinking I would just sign a 1 year contract with them and see how I like it.I sigot hired into
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    Cin/Day nurses HELP

    VinoLover2030 replied to HarleyNrs's topic in Ohio Nursing

    i dont know if they are all computerized but I do know they are all moving in that direction. I am at Mercy mt airy, it seems that almost all the mercy hospitals are hiring for
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    Cin/Day nurses HELP

    VinoLover2030 replied to HarleyNrs's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I just got hired on at Mercy hospital ICU, not NICU but we have computer
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    "I don't want to clean up dirt!"

    VinoLover2030 replied to narcissistic's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah well just tell him, " yeah I will remember that......when you break your leg or have a collapsed lung to just roll you over and see if you need to have your a** wiped!"
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    i cant believe this

    VinoLover2030 replied to zm259's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know that with all of the medical centers in chicago it can be ver competitive to get a job there. Is it possible for you get a job where you worked while you were waiting to take your boards...if...
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    NCLEX today...

    VinoLover2030 replied to kimber3ks's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    dont give up. delegation and meds are a biggie.Im sure that with a bit more study you will be
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    I passed?

    VinoLover2030 replied to RNDave's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Email the results to your self if you can because there have been instances where quick results said someone passed and the board said they failed.....person needed those results...didnt have them to...
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    LPN Wages In Ohio

    VinoLover2030 replied to Hopeful-LPN 2008's topic in Ohio Nursing

    hmm here in the sw ohio area(cincy,middletown,dayton) I have seen 17-19.(for new grads,and even long time nurses. I have been a nurse for 3 years with LTC and skilled nursing experience and this is...
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    Excelsior LPN-Rn Accepted in Ohio?

    VinoLover2030 replied to iwannabearn's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Traditional programs are not necessarily more expensive than excelsior.There are other factors than just uniforms and gas. You have to think of what things actually matter as far as what you want to...
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    Cleveland New Grad Needs Advice

    VinoLover2030 replied to sfgibson03's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Are you an LPN or an RN? As an LPN I worked in nursing homes for agency right out of school. It was a bit hard at first but I got used to it....as an RN I know I coud not do the same....there is alot...