MikeyJ

MikeyJ RN

Peds, PICU, Home health, Dialysis

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  1. How many of you work 3 days /12 hrs shifts?

    MikeyJ replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nursing student and I currently work as a nurse apprentice in a pediatrics department. I work two 12-hour graveyard shifts a week -- Friday & Saturday nights. I love working 12-hour...

  2. WHO MAKES MORE: NPs or RNs

    MikeyJ replied to gkbroaro's topic in General Nursing

    It also depends on the geographic area. Where I live, NP's are in huge demand (as our physicians), thus NP's an start out between $80 - $100K base salary in private/group practices. RN's average $60K...

  3. Taking Organic Chem without taking Intro to Chem

    MikeyJ replied to SLF1209's topic in General Students

    I don't think Intro to Chem is necessary for Organic chem. Organic chem and non-organic chem are totally different. When I took Organic Chem, I was suprised at how much prior chem knowledge was not...

  4. What's your favorite area of nursing and why?

    MikeyJ replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    I work in peds and working with the families and children makes my day. Even if it is just sitting down and answering their question and making them comfortable, I feel as if I have made a difference...

  5. Help!! How to retain new nurses

    MikeyJ replied to rn to bsn student's topic in General Nursing

    I am still a nursing student, however, I work at a hospital as a nurse apprentice that has an extremely low turn-over rate, and never has more than 10 - 20 RN positions open for the entire hospital....

  6. Hospital Administrator Fired for doing jury duty!

    MikeyJ replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    She will win lots and lots of money. It is a FEDERAL law that states an employer cannnot fire an employee if they are serving on jury duty. In fact, if it is found that the company did in fact fire...

  7. meds on nclex- generic or brand name?

    MikeyJ replied to glamgalRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have not taken the NCLEX yet, however, according to the recent review book I purchased, it stated that the NCLEX exam is mandated to put both the generic and brand name. My pharmacology professor...

  8. I got a job!At an abortion clinic?

    MikeyJ replied to rrandle02's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP: I apologize that so many members on this board are using their own beliefs to give you advice on your current situation. Figure out if this is a position you want to accept or not. It is up...

  9. CSN students

    MikeyJ replied to tccjknv's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I currently work as a NAP at UMC and make just under $17/hour. I am learning tons at UMC as a NAP. They give me my own patients and allow me to do everything an RN would do, but there is always an RN...

  10. Anyone LOSE WEIGHT in nursing school?

    MikeyJ replied to happydays352's topic in General Students

    I have lost weight since nursing school, but it is because I run 30ish miles a

  11. L&D rotation as a guy

    MikeyJ replied to pharho's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Aside from the really nasty charge nurse, I had a great time during my Ob rotation. I was scared to death of the rotation but it turned out to be an awesome experience. The women never batted an eye...

  12. Blood transfusion

    MikeyJ replied to blessed02's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital requires that blood transfusions be hung within 30 minutes after leaving the blood bank, and need to run over a 2 hour

  13. Epidurals/Tatoos

    MikeyJ replied to bagladyrn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My brother is a tattoo artist and he tells his female clients that same thing, but I know of family and friends who had lower back tattoo's who were able to get epidurals. I have always wondered the...

  14. Is There An AllDoctors.com?

    MikeyJ replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I love studentdoctor.net -- yes, they have a more conservative attittude, but that just comes with the profession. And regarding the comment about them having threads that basically bash threads.....

  15. Questions about Valley health Adopt-a-nurse

    MikeyJ replied to mschelee's topic in Nevada Nursing

    NAP pay depends on the facility. I am a NAP and make almost $17/hour. I have a friend who works at Sunrise in L&D and makes $18/hour as a NAP. We both work per-diem, so the pay is a little higher....

  16. Its hard to get a job in las vegas when your a new grad?...any advice?

    MikeyJ replied to essaboz's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Also contact the hospital you did your preceptorship at and see if they are willing to hire you. Thankfully I was able to get a position as a nurse apprentice so when I graduate I will have a job...

  17. Per Diem hours in Las Vegas

    MikeyJ replied to DesertRain's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I don't think you could actually get that many hours at UMC. Many of the staff nurses at UMC choose to work 1 or 2 days overtime each week. Furthermore, UMC is usually the one hospital in the Las...

  18. How many APNs in school for DNP???

    MikeyJ replied to traumaRUs's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am merely a nursing student now but will definitely pursue my APN a few years after graduating with my BSN. But if I were to be required to pursue my DNP to practice as a mid-level practitioner, I...

  19. I got out of nursing and I've never been better!

    MikeyJ replied to michelle*rn*'s topic in General Nursing

    I just ask those nurses who don't enjoy their jobs to bash the profession in front of nursing students. It is my biggest pet peeve when I am in the hospital during clinicals and nurses rant and rave...

  20. Enjoy certain aspects of the adult population...

    MikeyJ posted a topic in Pediatric

    I am still a nursing student but am taking a nurse apprentice position in the pediatrics department (will rotate through pediatrics, PICU, Peds ER, and Peds Oncology) with the intent to stay there...

  21. What is best state for RNs to work at? Where you all from?

    MikeyJ replied to John123's topic in General Nursing

    With decreasing housing costs and increasing wages, Southern Nevada is becoming a great place to work as a nurse. Nurses make pretty darn high wages here, but the patient:nurse ratios is out of...

  22. drug test results

    MikeyJ replied to EDnurse2009's topic in General Students

    I have heard of this happening in the past to people, so whenever I know I need to take a urine drug test, I drink lots of soda. I usually don't drink soda but I know the caffeine in it is a diuretic...

  23. Recapping needles

    MikeyJ replied to heather318's topic in General Students

    I understand the no capping after giving an injection but never understood not recapping after preparing an injection. If you happen to poke yourself, then so be it... you prepare a new injection....

  24. Do you make more money if..

    MikeyJ replied to tremblelina's topic in General Nursing

    I live in an area of the country where we have an enormous hispanic speaking population. The hospitals here do not pay anything more for being bilingual (which I agree with). I speak a fair amount of...

  25. What's your best weight loss tip?

    MikeyJ replied to JenMarie82's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I must add though that losing weight is much easier if you don't focus on the weight. That can be an underlying goal; however, I think if you focus on leading a healthier life that the weight will...