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  1. fear of vomit?

    maggijo posted a topic in General Nursing

    Are there any nurses out there who have a fear of vomit, the stomach bug, etc.? Are there other things that really gross you out that you encounter as a nurse? I was on magnesium sulfate with my last...

  2. PAY FOR NEW GRADUATE RN's FOR ST. LOUIS AREA

    maggijo replied to tigerrose's topic in General Nursing

    I just accepted a job at Children's as a graduate nurse, and YES, there's a BSN

  3. Missouri Salary Poll

    maggijo posted a topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for the tacky question, but I'm curious: What is your salary? How many years have you been working as an RN? What MO city do you live in? What area do you work in?

  4. Nursing shortage in St. Louis?

    maggijo posted a topic in General Nursing

    How hard is it for a GN to get a job in St. Louis? I keep hearing that it's getting increasingly difficult for new grads to find jobs because of the economy. How can I improve my odds of getting a...

  5. Which MO Programs Are Good, Which Are Not?? Advice please.

    maggijo replied to newgirljill's topic in General Nursing

    In terms of reputable schools, Maryville U. is way up there in terms of NCLEX scores (most recent: 96%) and good reputation for their BSN program. Something to

  6. Missouri Salary Poll

    maggijo replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, StL is cheap compared to other cities, but under 100k for a nice house?? Where? I would think these houses are not located in high quality school

  7. I'm due to deliver a week before clinicals start. Should I take a semester off?

    maggijo replied to Hamik24's topic in General Students

    I have 2 children and personally, I do NOT recommend starting clinicals one week after giving birth! I could barely walk, much less think straight, one week after having a baby. Take a semester off,...

  8. St. Louis Community College

    maggijo posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is there anyone out there who is attending or did attend St. Louis Community College, Meramec campus to be more specific? I have taken all of my non-nursing classes, and I was wondering what kind of...

  9. Any $40/hr jobs in STL?

    maggijo replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    Do you know if you have to have seniority to be hired for a weekend option job? Also, do weekenders qualify for benefits (I know PRN don't)? What is considered the "weekend": Fri., Sat., and Sun.?...

  10. Missouri Salary Poll

    maggijo replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    Dumb question from a nursing student: does this mean that it would be +$5.00 for weekend

  11. services for antepartum moms...suggestions?

    maggijo replied to pelanurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for addressing this. I was on bedrest in the hospital for 4 weeks (additional 6 weeks at home), and I saw other patients on the antepartum wing ONE other time, there were NO group...

  12. How much is your pay?

    maggijo replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    Where do you live?? I KNOW the salary's nothing like that here in

  13. Missouri Salary Poll

    maggijo replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the original poster. I'm pretty sure of the base pay for new grads in the St. Louis area. I am most interested in hearing how much more people earn as they gain more experience. In other words,...

  14. Where's that salary chart??

    maggijo posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can someone tell me where I can find that chart I saw on here a few months ago that ranks all of the states for RN salaries (taking cost of living into consideration)?

  15. Where's that salary chart??

    maggijo replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if there is an updated salary chart? If anyone knows, please let me know.

  16. How much is your pay?

    maggijo replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    New grads make $18.50/hr. in St. Louis, MO area. You can get a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in a good school district for approx. 200-250k, depending on the part of town. This base salary is appalling, in...

  17. Let's spice it up, MO!

    maggijo posted a topic in General Nursing

    The Missouri board is soooo snoozy!! Let's make it a little more fun and active so I have something to look forward to when my babies are napping! Tell us where in MO you live, why everyone should...

  18. Know hospitals that pay for school?

    maggijo replied to jab3da's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for you helpful response about BJC. Did you have a say in what shifts you worked and in what area of the hospital, or did you have to take what you were given? Also, when did you approach BJC...

  19. Apartment hunting in St Louis area

    maggijo replied to grapejuice01's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what the Creamery is, but I would say that not having a car in St. Louis would be a little tough. The Metrolink is expanding, but it's not extensive enough of a system yet to take you...

  20. Know hospitals that pay for school?

    maggijo replied to jab3da's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in St. Louis, too and about to start working on my BSN in the fall. How did that work out for you? Did you have a say in what dept. you worked in and the shifts you had to work, or was that all...

  21. Tell me why I'll LOVE nursing

    maggijo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm making a career switch to nursing at 33 with 2 young children. Please tell me why I will love being a nurse. I need some affirmation that I'm making the right choice, even though I am thrilled...

  22. Apartment hunting in St Louis area

    maggijo replied to grapejuice01's topic in General Nursing

    Great advice! I love the CWE, too. Let me know if you need advice once you have some addresses. Good

  23. Apartment hunting in St Louis area

    maggijo replied to grapejuice01's topic in General Nursing

    Not too far from BJC, you have lots of good neighborhood options, depending on what you're looking for. Many parts of the Central West End (CWE) are great, as well as parts of south city, University...

  24. Nursing school or become a teacher?

    maggijo replied to busylady61's topic in General Nursing

    I know this an old thread, but I thought I'd give it a shot. As a teacher debating whether to go back to teaching or into nursing school (SAHM now), I want to point out 2 things about teaching. First...

  25. Webster, and St. Louis Area Hospitals..

    maggijo replied to mommyof2grls's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi, mommyof2grls! I know this is an old post, but if you're still looking for info. on St. Louis, please let me know. I have lived here my whole life in different parts of the city. I don't know a...