SoaringOwl

SoaringOwl

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  1. Salary for experienced nurse

    SoaringOwl replied to catica1124's topic in Florida Nursing

    There's not much railroad work in FL. No unions

  2. Major nursing liability

    SoaringOwl replied to Cjhays's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We do fingerprint scans where I work. Keys are so last

  3. Baby RN's running ICU?!!

    SoaringOwl replied to kmarieCCRN's topic in Critical Care

    In my opinion, that's because it's so hard to get your first job. We newbies grab whatever job we get first, then we can move on to what we really want, or where we really want to be. I don't plan on...

  4. The "increase minimum wage" issue.

    SoaringOwl replied to shermrn's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    And this is why many are re-thinking college these days. Why graduate with tens of thousands in debt to make $40,000 or so a year? Trade school offers much better options. Last month I was offered a...

  5. The "increase minimum wage" issue.

    SoaringOwl replied to shermrn's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Because in the last 2 decades we've lost many middle class jobs and replaced them with McJobs. That's

  6. USF BSN & ABSN Hopefuls Summer 2015

    SoaringOwl replied to sallyMSW's topic in Florida Nursing

    Study groups! I did so much better on the tests when I had a study buddy or group to bounce concepts off of. There are some study rooms downstairs that are great to

  7. USF BSN & ABSN Hopefuls Summer 2015

    SoaringOwl replied to sallyMSW's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yeah, it is a matter of if there's space. Our clinicals are so limited because there's a nursing school on every corner in Tampa. The ABSN is hard work, but many of us get through it. Throughout the...

  8. Does abortion play a role?

    SoaringOwl replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    You can be "pro-life" and work in OB if you can put your bias aside and give the patient whatever care she needs. The OP clearly is struggling with that, and should stay out of OB if she can't come to...

  9. Nursing Malpractice Insurance?

    SoaringOwl posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi again everyone! I'm starting my first nursing job soon (!) and remember my instructors recommending malpractice insurance. I'm not sure where to start. Any suggestions?

  10. New graduate job

    SoaringOwl replied to Cathytd's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Move! I interviewed in 3 different

  11. Nursing Malpractice Insurance?

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

    Wow, that's so cheap considering the peace of mind it will give me. Thanks

  12. New Nurse Night Shift Time Management HELP

    SoaringOwl replied to xNurse91's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not to thread-jack, but I hate bedside charting because it seems to encourage chit-chat. The patients want to talk, and ask questions while I'm trying to chart. Maybe it's just my experience, but I...

  13. USF BSN & ABSN Hopefuls Summer 2015

    SoaringOwl replied to sallyMSW's topic in Florida Nursing

    I didn't know it was an option either. That's what I get for never going to an information session! Luckily it didn't hurt me, as I was accepted to the ABSN which is the only one I applied to. I knew...

  14. Does abortion play a role?

    SoaringOwl replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thanks for the clarification. I vaguely remember hearing about the case, but couldn't recall the specifics. I often wonder why pro-life people would get into OB. Pregnancy isn't a happy time for...

  15. USF BSN & ABSN Hopefuls Summer 2015

    SoaringOwl replied to sallyMSW's topic in Florida Nursing

    You can apply to both. If ABSN is too much, you just meet with your advisor to drop down to second degree. I knew a few students who did that. I'd apply to both to maximize my chances if I were

  16. Does applying out of state look good?

    SoaringOwl replied to cat1235's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Some states are next to impossible to break into. Vermont isn't one of them. I had no trouble getting interviews at Central Vermont Medical Center with an out-of-state address. I chose to stay in FL...

  17. Job interview later today..stressed!

    SoaringOwl replied to RNsteve's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Can you PRN in acute care to get

  18. New Grads-how long for first job

    SoaringOwl replied to arijay's topic in First Year After Licensure

    2 months post-NCLEX. Got a job at a great hospital with no connections or clinicals there. I had a great resume though, thanks to going to a great university that gave me awesome clinical sites....

  19. Dear Nursing Instructor

    SoaringOwl replied to Fearless_leader's topic in General Students

    There's a difference between being a strict teacher and being a bully teacher. Not everyone gets that. I was once a teacher. I never screamed at a student, and I certainly never told them when and if...

  20. I'm an Rn

    SoaringOwl replied to dorrybnursing's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats! :) Isn't that a great feeling? It's awesome to put RN after your name, wear stuff that says RN, etc. I can't wait to start my job so I can tell patients "I'm your nurse," instead of "I'm a...

  21. Student wants to know what stethoscope is best

    SoaringOwl replied to kwilson251's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just bought a littman and honestly don't understand what all the fuss is about. It sounds the same as any other stethoscope. Also, another tip: don't leave it in your car. I used to leave all my...

  22. medical prep institute of tampa bay

    SoaringOwl replied to maraymond's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you want to be an NP, you better go to a real school, as in one that is fully accredited. It is also next to impossible to get a hospital job in the Tampa area without a BSN, with USF pumping out...

  23. What is the proper way to address an RN?

    SoaringOwl replied to planetoi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do you know if you own a house, a patient can very easily look you up if they know your first and last name through a property records search? If your patients know both your names, it's only a matter...

  24. What is the proper way to address an RN?

    SoaringOwl replied to planetoi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We only have first names on our badges. With the number of nurses who have told me stories of stalker ex-patients, I don't want anyone knowing anything other than my first

  25. I hate scrubs. Any have elastic?

    SoaringOwl replied to SoaringOwl's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I found my happy brand! Wonderwink. They're like yoga pants and a t-shirt! I'm so glad that's