April, RN

April, RN BSN, RN

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  1. forgot to do a treatment...

    April, RN replied to bdbrdb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It sounds like you work in a nursing home. I've never worked in one so I don't know how it works, but are the treatments solely a dayshift responsibility? There is more than one shift... do other...

  2. Nursing pay

    April, RN replied to odessa44's topic in General Nursing

    As ocankhe already said, that's the low end for New England, too. I made considerably more than that my first year of nursing at a big city hospital, but the cost of living here is

  3. MGH salary?

    April, RN replied to sweettreat521's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I don't think it's fair to say that BI is a better hospital, especially if you haven't actually worked at both places. MGH is a great hospital with friendly staff and good benefits as well. Of...

  4. Skirt suit VS Pant suit

    April, RN replied to SiempreBella's topic in General Nursing

    Either is acceptable. Pick the one you look best in and feel most comfortable in. You will look and feel more confident in your interview if you are

  5. pro life to work in ER OR OB

    April, RN replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to suggest this as well, but wasn't sure if a teenager who had an abortion would ever be placed on a pedi

  6. pro life to work in ER OR OB

    April, RN replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    You can work in a hospital, but as someone told you, if you work in the ER/OR/OB/GYN, you MIGHT be faced with that ethical dilemma. There are other areas of the hospital where you will likely never...

  7. didn't think i wanted med-surg, now i'm not so sure

    April, RN replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you! Be proactive and sell yourself!

  8. What does "per diem" mean at your hospital?

    April, RN replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    My unit works like the others stated: a few dollars more per hour, no benefits, you pick which shifts you want to work but you are the first to get cancelled for low census. I'm not sure if there is...

  9. didn't think i wanted med-surg, now i'm not so sure

    April, RN replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the switch to neuro/med-surg would be great. You will learn a lot in med-surg, and I think you are right in that your psych background and your interest in the brain will only help you. You...

  10. Associates degree nurse salary vs. bachelor's ??

    April, RN replied to Strawberrygirl2's topic in General Nursing

    There is no difference in pay where I work. However, they will only hire new grads with a

  11. I stink so bad Mcallen, TX doesn't even want me.

    April, RN replied to TreehuggerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Something else to think about, being a border town, is Mcallen safe for you and your kids? I am from the Northeast so I know nothing about these areas other than what we hear on the

  12. I stink so bad Mcallen, TX doesn't even want me.

    April, RN replied to TreehuggerRN's topic in General Nursing

    I admire the fact that you are willing to go to any lengths to reach your goal of being a NICU nurse, but now that you mention you will be splitting up your family in order to get this experience, I...

  13. Certifications in Massachusetts

    April, RN replied to hopingtobeanRNsoon's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I just saw your post in another forum about wanting to take ACLS and PALS online. I haven't personally taken ACLS online, but I've heard it's intense and time consuming. I would recommend doing the...

  14. Beginning Nursing Question

    April, RN replied to Johnny B's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, but it's highly unlikely that he or his friends are involved with a diploma program from the sounds of his post, and he asked about a 2 yearr vs 4 year, so I didn't mention it. I had originally...

  15. Certifications in Massachusetts

    April, RN replied to hopingtobeanRNsoon's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    What certifications do you need to

  16. Beginning Nursing Question

    April, RN replied to Johnny B's topic in General Nursing

    An RN has a college degree, whether it's a 2 year associates degree from a community college or a 4 year bachelor's degree from a university. As far as the different between a 2 year and a 4 year...

  17. should i go for my bsn

    April, RN replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on your area's job market and your life situation (finances, career goals, family obligations). I have a BSN and in my area, it's definitely beneficial. Hospitals around here...

  18. What are you thankful for today?

    April, RN replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    1. The health and happiness of myself and my family. 2. The freedom that we have in the USA. 3. The fact that my husband and I still have jobs that are pretty secure at this time. 4. The way my life...

  19. Nurses with tattoos, is it acceptable?

    April, RN replied to sweetlyn_violet's topic in General Nursing

    HAHA! I laughed out loud at

  20. looking for a little advice!

    April, RN replied to HDfatboy's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Is Fundamentals of Nursing what you are taking Mon & Wed, and clinical Thursday? If that's the case, I think a Saturday class is doable since you you don't work. You still have Monday...

  21. Pushing Dilaudid?

    April, RN replied to chacmool's topic in Patient Medications

    We push it, too. If the patient is frequently needing those kinds of doses, they usually get a PCA pump though. I've actually never seen it hung like you

  22. I did a no-no

    April, RN replied to mamad7's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry that happened to you. Thank you for posting about it so others can learn from your

  23. I did a no-no

    April, RN replied to mamad7's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, seems like a harsh punishment since Mylanta is an OTC med and you were the one who dispensed the med, not the tech. I think many nurses at one time or another would be guilty of giving a patient...

  24. I did a no-no

    April, RN replied to mamad7's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious, how did they know you gave Phenergan to a

  25. Shadowing?

    April, RN replied to honeymist's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I don't know the "rules", but do you personally know any nurses that you could shadow? The hospital might be more willing to let you shadow that way instead of just being an unknown person calling HR...