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    RN to BSN big problem or....?

    LoveMyBugs replied to Malika67's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It is very doable, they make sure you understand how the program works before you start, you have a mentor who checks in with you on a weekly basis to make sure you are staying on track and answer any...
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    RN to BSN big problem or....?

    LoveMyBugs replied to Malika67's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am currently doing my RN-BSN through an online college, Western Govenors University and I like it, http://www.wgu.edu terms are 6 months long and about $3,000 per term so they are
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    I need advice!

    LoveMyBugs replied to purpleandgoldblood's topic in Emergency

    Have you talked to your manager? and asked what they are thinking? It might be out of their hands, my former hospital decided no new grads I had worked for 3 years in the ED as a tech, and did my...
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    What do you think of the nursing schools that churn out graduates in a instant...?

    LoveMyBugs replied to tatempole's topic in General Nursing

    In my area the school do not have waiting list, all point systems. I got into nursing school on my third attempt, and there were people in my cohort who it took 6 tries to get in. My cohort started...
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    What is the job market like in OR?

    LoveMyBugs replied to marie010's topic in Oregon Nursing

    that is the key part, a few years ago places where hirring. i not so sure it matters for the school, but rather the degree. if you look at the pass rates some of the more expenssive school are not has...
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    Getting the first job.

    LoveMyBugs replied to cna23's topic in General Nursing

    are you going to the facilities in person? I have been applying online, but a lot of nursing homes do not have online apps and you have to go in person. My first CNA job I walked in filled out an app...
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    are people seeing movement in the nsg job market?

    LoveMyBugs replied to hbgwan's topic in General Nursing

    not in OR had a class of 77, graduated in June, 10 got jobs in the hospitals locally within a few months of graduation, 7 more have gotten jobs in the hospital within the last couple of months 3...
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    Licensure by endorsement - timing question

    LoveMyBugs replied to nursie_pants's topic in General Nursing

    I have my Oregon and Washinton licenses, WA is by endorsement. I have PRN jobs in both states. So you can apply for that OR licenses, before
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    leaving work at night?

    LoveMyBugs replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital were I work, you can have security drive you to your
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    Moving to Northwest Oregon

    LoveMyBugs replied to scaredtorelocate's topic in Oregon Nursing

    The SNF I got hired at is in Vancouver and is only on call, so yeah I hear ya Oregon is saturated, people tell me to look to southern Oregon and I have as far as Klamath Falls and there is still...
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    Moving to Northwest Oregon

    LoveMyBugs replied to scaredtorelocate's topic in Oregon Nursing

    ditto, have been looking for 6 months, by chance I got a home health job and now I think I may have SNF position in WA there is nothing in OR, I live in Portland and have been looking at places up to...
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    Don't move to Oregon if you're a new grad

    LoveMyBugs replied to JulieB71's topic in Oregon Nursing

    ::above post, so
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    CNA or LVN program help me to pass the test of admission

    LoveMyBugs replied to Ikram29's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I dont know about the TEAS test, but when I was looking at taking the NET there were study guides that you could buy. They covered your basics in grammer and math, mainly the general education...
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    CNA or LVN program help me to pass the test of admission

    LoveMyBugs replied to Ikram29's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Have you started looking into programs? There is a big difference between a CNA and a LVN. A CNA training is generally around 6-8 weeks, and covers basic nursing tasks, like feeding, transfers,...
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    What procedures/cares can a RN do while a LPN cannot?

    LoveMyBugs replied to happy6688's topic in Oregon Nursing

    The main thing that I learned is LPNs can not do an intial assessment and care plan. There are some IV meds that they can adminster, but to make things easier some facilites make their own policies...
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    What is the job market like in OR?

    LoveMyBugs replied to marie010's topic in Oregon Nursing

    As stated above the market in Oregon is staturated. Hospitals have hirring freezes and one has started to lay off nurses. Then there are all the programs as wel I have been looking for 7 months and I...
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    questions about hoist and hook

    LoveMyBugs replied to comnursesall's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, the colors match up, also the leg slings need to
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    should I talk to HR?

    LoveMyBugs replied to raygun354's topic in General Nursing

    23.50 is the average pay for LTC, at least in my area. I did flu shot clinics for $22, currently do home health for $23 and just interviewed at a LTC/Rehab and they stated $24. A friend in a clinic...
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    Resume Help

    LoveMyBugs replied to lillysa1919's topic in General Nursing

    Does your school have a career center? At mine I went there and they had some who is for the allied health students. She took what I thought was a good resume and tweaked it....a lot After that I...
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    How much do techs make?

    LoveMyBugs replied to tk88's topic in Emergency

    I started out at $13 two years ago and I am now at $17 hour. However the ED where I work is transitiong from CNA2s to EMTs, to be like the other area
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    How soon after graduation would you start your ADN to BSN

    LoveMyBugs replied to MickeysMom's topic in General Nursing

    I am at WGU. RN to BSN Online | Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree Program | WGU College of Health Online They are completely online, work at your own pace, and accredited. I had over 100 credits...
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    New Unit Secretary - Children's ER

    LoveMyBugs replied to indygirl14's topic in Emergency

    I like to think of the US in the ER similar to an air traffic controller. They input all orders, know who needs labs, CT, Xray, and coordinates with CNAs to transport. They page consulting MDs, answer...
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    How soon after graduation would you start your ADN to BSN

    LoveMyBugs replied to MickeysMom's topic in General Nursing

    I am a couple of months in on my RN-BSN program. My orginal plan was to wait a year after I graduated, work and then have my employer pay for it. However 6 months after graduation I still do not have...
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    Dumb question about overtime

    LoveMyBugs replied to kerussll's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on your employer. Where I work anything over 40 is overtime, and anything over your 12 hour shift is overtime. So I only work registry I never work 40hrs in a week, but as soon as I stay over...
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    Applying for jobs aggressively?

    LoveMyBugs replied to eaRNed's topic in General Nursing

    I made an attempt earlier this year to do that. I am a new grad and the job was for an ED internship. I have worked in the ED as a CNA and did my preceptoship in the ED. This was my dream job! So I of...