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  1. Utah RN pay, Salt Lake City area

    RN0323 replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. I'm moving from GA back home to UT and I'm taking a $6/hr pay cut... I'm making more than I did when I left so I'm looking at the silver lining to try and stay positive. Intermountain is top dog...

  2. Relocating to Atl

    RN0323 replied to Cococure's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Try

  3. OB/gyn nursing is what I want to do!

    RN0323 replied to jedayenurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I got straight into it, but, I was working with a doc who delivered at the hospital and he put in a good word. When you do your clinicals, make a good impression. Do your senior practicum in OB, if...

  4. Moving to GA soon-need license advice

    RN0323 replied to ceejRN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'd keep the Ky license no matter what... As far as the Ga license it is up to you. Just make sure you have it prior to applying for a job. I have a compact license that I will keep even though I'm...

  5. has anyone moved across country?

    RN0323 replied to melcolbstorm's topic in General Nursing

    Old, moving was contingent on finding a job... I didn't have a "new" address

  6. Hurst or Kaplan

    RN0323 replied to jtpisces's topic in General Students

    I did both and scored over 1000 on the hesi.. Hurst is a good overall review, Kaplan is good question

  7. contact nurse manager directly?

    RN0323 replied to cat1235's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm pretty sure all new grads AND seasoned nurses feel this way! I know I feel nervous about it, but, no greater feeling than getting answers and getting through to people!! Contact the nurse...

  8. current job dilemma

    RN0323 replied to jessicamillan12's topic in General Students

    A girl who worked dietary was hired directly after graduation onto the med/surg floor. She did clinicals on PP and I got to know her, before I knew it, she was done and floating from medsurg down to...

  9. How to get the most out of PP clinical

    RN0323 replied to JSkims's topic in General Students

    Focus on breastfeeding, how to manage a hemorrhage, magnesium administration (patho of why your giving mag, as well as the consequences of NOT giving it) post csection care. Also, it's likely couplet...

  10. Tell me about yourself....

    RN0323 replied to Cindycin37's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    They see your education and experience on your resume. I'd briefly say something about that like, "been a nurse for such and such, have worked in such and such department"... But I talk more about my...

  11. Western governors u

    RN0323 replied to registerednutrn's topic in Western Governors University

    No. You have discussion boards but they aren't utilized very much and it's not

  12. Northside hospital...anyone?

    RN0323 replied to Marshall1's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Which location? Tell me about

  13. has anyone moved across country?

    RN0323 replied to melcolbstorm's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to relocate from UT to TX, I applied and obtained 2 jobs both by phone interviews. Life happened and I ended up not going, but I am still shocked at how simple it

  14. Giving a small gift/candy/favor?

    RN0323 replied to Kitkat1212's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ask your hospital what the policy is for that... Best to go off what they say than what we say! It's a nice

  15. New RN nerves i guess

    RN0323 replied to <3adventure's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a walking ball of nerves too... But I'm figuring it out.. 3 years

  16. New RN nerves i guess

    RN0323 replied to <3adventure's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Calm yourself my friend!! You dominated the whole situation... Rest easy knowing you did everything right!! You can't beat yourself up over the medication doing its job, VERY well apparently. You...

  17. Western governors u

    RN0323 replied to registerednutrn's topic in Western Governors University

    I did mine here and it just worked for me. Papers weren't difficult and the proctored tests were great, did it in my PJs... The annoying part was the weekly mentor check ins... I'm pretty independent...

  18. So scared of NCLEX-RN

    RN0323 replied to ICUnurseAJ's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's normal to be scared, it's a big deal. How I would approach it is: read the question and use the process of elimination and nurse reasoning you were taught in school. Think ABC (airway, breathing,...

  19. So scared of NCLEX-RN

    RN0323 replied to ICUnurseAJ's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took hurst and Kaplan.. I would read through a section in my hurst book and do about 75-100 Kaplan questions a day... That would be good for a day. Then I would spend the rest of the day doing other...

  20. Phone interview

    RN0323 replied to wayemika's topic in General Nursing

    I had a few phone interviews and landed both jobs; I went online and looked up frequently asked interview questions and wrote out my answers. I reviewed my answers had those papers laid in front of me...

  21. Postpartum couplet care

    RN0323 replied to KYgirlRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our ratios are 6:1 max (2-3 couplets); it changes with acuity. Mag patients are 1:3 and if you have a duramorph, for the first 24hrs its 1:4. We do couplet care so that would obviously be 2-3...

  22. Anyone switch from L&D to MB?

    RN0323 replied to Calinurse4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a MB nurse and always thought LD was where I wanted to be. I've worked MB for 2.5 years and I can say after being down in LD for baby pickups that I am happy as a MB nurse. LD is definitely...

  23. New grad wages in Utah

    RN0323 replied to ShineyNickelRN's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work for a Mountain Star facility (I love it)... new grads start out at $21-22/hr. Nurse patient ratios on postpartum 1:4-6 depending on acuity; medsurg 1:5 (depending on acuity). I have...

  24. Northside hospital...anyone?

    RN0323 replied to Marshall1's topic in Georgia Nursing

    What areas are you guys going to be working? What is the payscale like at northside (base, Shift differentials)? I am interested in working for northside. What was the interview process

  25. Ga Board of Nurses by Endorsement questions & Frustrations

    RN0323 replied to skittlebear's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I wanted to share my experience as I've scowered (sp?) this website for other people's experiences with the endorsement process. I am an RN in Utah, have been for 2.5 years. We are potentially...