frixion

frixion has 8 years experience and specializes in Director, Acute, OR, ER, SNF, ICFMR, TCU.

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1. New Grad wages

   frixion replied to frixion's topic in Idaho

   guess I'm a little slow on the reply lol. sorry about that. I did work for SLMVRMC a long time ago... as far as negociating sign on bonuses go as far as I can tell around Idaho they are pretty locked in to what you get will be what they offer. That b...

2. Failed NCLEX the 4th time feeling VERY down.

   frixion replied to RedDogs's topic in NCLEX

   Hey Red Dog, I just wanted to let you know I understand very much how you must be feeling right now. I remember when I graduated the LPN program and passed the NCLEX I was the proud parent of a new nursing license , it was so amazing to hold it in m...

3. Looking to jump from CNA to LPN to RN. Anybody done that?

   frixion replied to idahomachine's topic in Idaho

   Thats Great!!! I actually graduated the RN program at CSI in May of '06 doing it the exact same way. I would highly recommend this approach to anyone thinking of becoming a nurse. My experience as a LPN has been critical in my developement as a proff...

4. New Grad wages

   frixion replied to frixion's topic in Idaho

   I originally posted this days before I graduated the RN program last year. Since than I finally passed the RN course almost a year after graduation and have negotiated myself some exceptional deals. I can say that more than half the battle is knowing...

5. Looking to jump from CNA to LPN to RN. Anybody done that?

   frixion replied to idahomachine's topic in Idaho

   If you are looking for a school it may be hard because it seems everybody is trying to be a nurse, but a word to the wise DON'T GIVE UP!!! If school has taught me anything as long as you keep trying you will get on the list. Make the nursing instruct...

6. New Grad wages

   frixion posted a topic in Idaho

   I am graduating in may and I have a couple of years experience as a LPN and hope to make a little extra cash for my experience. Does any one know the average pay for new grads with experience?

7. Looking to jump from CNA to LPN to RN. Anybody done that?

   frixion replied to idahomachine's topic in Idaho

   I went through the LPN program at CSI and worked as a therpy tech while I went through the program. I am now working as a LPN and I have a month to go to finish the RN program. I would recommend doing this because it gives you a good base to go from ...

8. I need your help with recruting ideas.

   frixion replied to HarryPotter's topic in New Nurse

   Pay does it for me, a competitive salary will always draw a person in. If you are on a limited budget you can divert money's from other components like benefits and holiday pay to get people in the door in it for the almighty dollar.

9. Can't deside between between NP and CRNA?

   frixion replied to frixion's topic in Men

   That is great advice, thanks for taking the time to point me in a new direction, I would have never thought to shadow a CRNA or NP. :)

10. Can't deside between between NP and CRNA?

    frixion replied to frixion's topic in Men

    Me as well, I would like to be a NP to give orders and work with doctors, but I want to become an CRNA for the money and because I love math which I hear is very involved in the CRNA course. Thanks for your reply :)

11. Can't deside between between NP and CRNA?

    frixion replied to frixion's topic in Men

    Good point on the respect thing, I am an LPN right now and I am working on my RN with a month to go. I just want to head in the right direction for pay and a rewarding career. No offenece taken

12. Can't deside between between NP and CRNA?

    frixion posted a topic in Men

    Does anyone have any recommendations on which direction to take. They both appear appealing. The pay with nurse anethnitist and the respect with NP.

13. Pt refused to leave!

    frixion replied to tryingtomakeit's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Wow that is something