Chaoticdreams33 MSN, RN

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    Holidays and pay at work

    Chaoticdreams33 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering what holidays your workplace recognizes, and how you are compensated for holidays. At the hospital I work at we work every other holiday and occasionally get rotated off. We get...
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    Shift and weekend differentials- what are yours?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so my new job will be $4.10 for evenings, $4.80 for nights, and $3.45 for weekends. so total that's $7.55 weekend evenings, and $8.25 weekend nights. Not too bad I
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    Did any new grads receive sign-on bonuses?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to carrieprc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Very true. And sign on bonuses sound great, but often times you get so ripped off by taxes that it doesn't really make it worth it. My friend got a $3000 bonus, but after taxes it was less than $1500....
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    Holidays and pay at work

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, so that's what a Baylor Plan is! I've heard it mentioned but never knew what it was, until now. Thanks :) Wow, 14 years... At our hospital they do summer vacations by seniority, but holidays...
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    Are any new grads going to med-surg

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to awalke13965's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm also going into Med-Surg this June for the above mentioned
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    Holidays and pay at work

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in General Nursing

    Are you required to work holidays or are you
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    Holidays and pay at work

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, so I guess I'm not so bad off after all. My boyfriend's mom works for the state and she works on Thanksgiving every year because she gets double time and a half! And another hospital in CT pays...
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    HELP! I DON"T WANT TO GO THROUGH CNA first...

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to lookingforward's topic in General Nursing

    WOW, HOT TOPIC!!! Here's what I've got to say: for me, when I started Nursing school, the thought of having to do these "horrifying tasks" like cleaning people up was indeed very scary. But I made it...
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    What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    21 when I started. 23 now and graduate in
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    need advice please....pregnancy & nursing programs

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Tealeaf72's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    One of my classmates just had a baby. Throughout her pregnancy she had to get letters from her doc saying what she was able/allowed to do and it was pretty much everything. She didn't have a problem...
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    Nursing Salary

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to chrissyduke's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    This is the info I got in writing from HR at the hospital, so I'm pretty sure it is correct. But your equation uses the wrong amt for eve diff, it's supposed to be 2.80 not 2.08. So here is what I got...
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    Did any new grads receive sign-on bonuses?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to carrieprc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    None for
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    Where do you work?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in a Hospital on a medical respiratory/step down unit. I'm a nursing student and although I do not have CNA experience my 2 semesters of clinical experience was required, but I know that if...
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    Nursing Salary

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to chrissyduke's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Waterbury Hospital starts at $56,264 for 40/hr week positions. Hourly diffs: eve 2.80, noc 3.25, weekend 4.00. They also give you 12 paid holidays including your b-day, and time an a half on holidays...
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    Nursing Salary

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to chrissyduke's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Saint Francis told me $25.75/hr base
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    Straight from ADN to RN-BSN program?

    Chaoticdreams33 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So I have had insomnia for about 3-4 weeks now, which I relate to my indecision to choose whether or not to apply for the RN-BSN program IOhave been planning on going to. I am here to ask your...
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    As anyone's 1st job in oncology?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to RN007's topic in Oncology

    :balloons:
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    Shift and weekend differentials- what are yours?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say
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    Straight from ADN to RN-BSN program?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, thanks everyone for all of your helpful responses. With your input, and my mom's and boyfriend's guidance I have decided to put it off for a year. Cause like randybayrn said, it's only a year. I...
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    What's your favorite type of patient?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I know I LOVE foleys! If only it weren't for those darned
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    What's your favorite type of patient?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, definately continent, and grateful. With nice grateful family
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    Conn Nurses Meet N Greet

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    :balloons: Welcome
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    Scrubs to interview?

    Chaoticdreams33 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok so I have this new grad interview tomorrow and I was told to wear scrubs to shadow a RN afterwards. But I feel uncomfortable with the idea of wearing scubs to the interview, it seems unprofessional...
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    Scrubs to interview?

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in General Nursing

    Ouch!
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    Question about resumes....

    Chaoticdreams33 replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think that it is inappropriate to put clinical experience on your resume. Most resume builder tips for any type of new graduate/entry level position include volunteer and internship...