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  1. Pay rates...RN to BSN

    Stella-Ohio replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    We have two hospitals, one pays 75 cents and the other pays a dollar for having your BSN as a staff nurse. (with further opportunity for advancement after experience catches up) Certificates (ACLS,...

  2. bsn starting salaries

    Stella-Ohio replied to bsm03d's topic in Ohio Nursing

    New grads in Lima make $18-19 plus shift/weekend differencials. BSN puts an additional 75cents to a dollar over the ADN rate I have

  3. I did it, I bought a Pocket PC

    Stella-Ohio replied to TheNewDino's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Buy the personal computer or PDA and skip the laptop. IMO, Laptops are overpriced with their comparitive specs to your home computer (usually). The $1-2,000 you are going to spend on a laptop would...

  4. Passed with 105-110

    Stella-Ohio replied to ridgerunner's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!! Me too, mine shut off between 115-120. For all of those that don't know yet, the number is a tiny little thing in the corner of your computer screen. Don't get too hung up on it....

  5. Going Crazy After NCLEX

    Stella-Ohio replied to ctaustin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't forget that it shuts off when you are missing half of them, how can you NOT feel like a failure at that rate? It sounds like you had pumped the machine up to a difficult level and were excelling...

  6. My time has come!!!Nclex tomorrow 8:00AM

    Stella-Ohio replied to junglern's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well first of all, GOOD LUCK GOOD LUCK GOOD LUCK Second of all, put the books down. You've studied all you are going to need at this point. NCLEX is not a memorizing cram type of exam anyway. If you...

  7. do cardiac floors have cna's?

    Stella-Ohio replied to pristy's topic in Cardiac

    Ours have CNA's They do alot of hwat you see in LTC facilities. Anything you do for hygeine, self-care etc. It's the same for all patients as they need bathed, toileted, etc You may take vital signs...

  8. After graduation present.......

    Stella-Ohio replied to gasgiver's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My husband delivered my new guitar to me ON graduation first -priorities teeth fixed,new glasses etc second - a new Dodge 1500 Pickup truck and a full tank of gas to go with it third - a new...

  9. you might be from ohio if:

    Stella-Ohio replied to mcmike55's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Your kidding right? Not everybody drinks pop with their meal of chili plopped on 'sketti'? I have to ask where my coat is AT and if you didn't hear me ask the question then 'please?' is the way to...

  10. Is it wise for a new grad to start in ICU?

    Stella-Ohio replied to Kolt19's topic in MICU, SICU

    Graduated from and ADN program. Me and my friend were recruited to interview for ICU, she accepted and got the job. I declined. I wanted a lower stress postion as I am continuing my BSN. She did...

  11. How many Pt do you take care of?

    Stella-Ohio replied to Franlpntorn's topic in General Nursing

    7p-7a Med Surg with Telemetry Beds. Staffing calls for up to 9 patients per nurse (I have seen that happen) but average is more like 5-7. STNA's have their own staffing levels. (1 up to 15 patients...

  12. Scrub sizing vent...grr....

    Stella-Ohio replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I normally wear a Large in everyday clothes. (size 12-14ish) I routinely grab mediums in uniform shops, just hold the pants up to make sure they are long enough (long inseam also on me). But I have...

  13. STNA Training..Any Advice?

    Stella-Ohio replied to debb66's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Ohio. I took STNA training at the local vocational school that also offers adult education in the evenings. It took a couple of weeks and cost $300-$350 about 4 years ago (the exam was extra)....

  14. Would you recommend CNA experience prior to Nursing School?

    Stella-Ohio replied to onesmallspark's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and a lot of nurses will tell you that they are glad they became CNA's first for the experiences and that they understand their coworkers much better. If you are a student already in clinicals, it...

  15. Would you recommend CNA experience prior to Nursing School?

    Stella-Ohio replied to onesmallspark's topic in General Nursing

    The absolute best IMHO situation you could ask for is to be a PCT or CNA in the setting in which you think you may want to work. I started as a 'pool tech' at my hospital and ended up with a...

  16. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    Stella-Ohio replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    My pet peeves were No alternative in scheduling classes (particularly late evening class when I had non-driving teenagers at home who needed to get places). The school's DON basically gave a speech...

  17. Do You Have a Bad Back from Nursing?

    Stella-Ohio replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Severe injury (unable to get out of bed/walk without adult assistance) due to a slipped disk (good old L5) Had I gone to my GP, I would have required surgery. I went instead to a competent and...

  18. Am I gonna lose my first nursing job?

    Stella-Ohio replied to mye614's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm certain that this situation has resolved itself and that you could probably contribute to the experience now looking back a few months. I am writing this reply as I am really nervous about...

  19. lies on the med/surg floor....

    Stella-Ohio replied to angtxrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel so lucky to be on a floor that is great about having new graduates around. I'm on my second week of orientation and the boss has schedule my entire orientation period out. (Yes, she could...

  20. Taking the weight off after nursing school

    Stella-Ohio replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't take ANY money to work with you. If you do need money before/after work for gas or a trip to the store, hide it in your car or use your debit/credit card for the purchase. The vending machines...

  21. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    Stella-Ohio replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    I love these. We have the kind of call lights that you can communicate with the patient through. The craziest ones are when you ask the patient what they need help with and are met by silence. You...

  22. Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

    Stella-Ohio replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks for your thoughtful response with the list of things I have permission to do (laugh,cry, be upset etc). I just finished my first week of orientation on a med/surg floor (with renal and...

  23. Anyone with a diabetic cat?

    Stella-Ohio replied to Daytonite's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Never had a diabetic cat but did have a diabetic dog. Once we almost lost him (at diagnosis) and after it was under control it was pretty simple. Since pets (especially indoor pets) eat the same food...

  24. I think I'm going to puke

    Stella-Ohio replied to lifeisgood's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mine shut off at 120 (approximately). My questions were impossible. Many multiple multiples, diseases I am not sure I ever heard of, herbs, many discliplines combined. Most of the questions were far...