MidLifeRN2012

MidLifeRN2012

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  1. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    How can it be safe to have 1 nurse for 30 patients in an LTC where the patients require a lot of treatments and medications? The acuity level should require that 1 nurse = 10 pts. I could pass...

  2. Coworker tried converting me on my break

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to CountryMomma's topic in General Nursing

    Let's see if you still believe it's 'a piece of fiction' on the day of your death and you are standing face to face with God, hoping to enter into Heaven. Sadly, that will be too late. That being...

  3. People really need to stop coming into nursing

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe more people would work in non-acute settings if the nurse/patient ratios and pay was similar. My starting pay in an inpatient psych unit in a hospital is $26 with $4.00 diff for nights. Max...

  4. New Grad Nursing Resume: Should I leave off my first degree (Criminal Justice)?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Nursing2102's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Being in purchasing/accounting for 25 years before becoming a nurse, I had no choice but to put it on. Clinicals in school were the only medical I had except for 1 1/2 years as a CNA back in the early...

  5. Please help me with my homework

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    Uh... I thinks she's being sarcastic. About those students always coming to AN for help. A sinful practice

  6. What's your dress code at work?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    After spending 25 years in my first career in an office setting and having to wear office attire, I gladly welcome the change to scrubs 5 days a week. I no longer have to spend money clothes shopping...

  7. Do You Ever Ignore Your Employer's VM When They Try to Call You In?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to westieluv's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have my phone on Do Not Disturb mode on all my off days. Apple phones have this. You can allow certain numbers to always come through. All others go to voicemail. My job tried to call me in...

  8. Ratios in acute psych

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Lano1's topic in Psychiatric

    On my unit if we are full house at 30 beds, it's 1:10. 1:9 if you are the nurse with the first admission

  9. Realistic Starting Salary

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to sjjuntunen's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I work in Chicago and I started as a new grad in a hospital a year ago at $26/ hr with differential of $2 extra for PM shift and $4 for night

  10. Unreasonable assignment?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Rehabilitation

    Sounds horrible . I'll never complain about 10 patients plus an admission

  11. Can a LPN make minimum payments of $50 if your 39,000 in debt?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Also, if you are actually enrolled in school at least 1/2 time, your student loan payments are automatically deferred until 6 months after you

  12. Can a LPN make minimum payments of $50 if your 39,000 in debt?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    When you go to your student loan website, your options will be there. The US government is very lenient with payback options. 10 years is standard and that is what your current payment is based on....

  13. Can a LPN make minimum payments of $50 if your 39,000 in debt?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    They have graduated payment plans that start lower and go up every 2-5 years. Everyone is different. You will just need to go to the website of whomever is billing you for your loans (for me, that...

  14. Can a LPN make minimum payments of $50 if your 39,000 in debt?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If they are federal loans, they have many different payment plans . You can choose lower payments in the beginning if you want. Before repayment starts you can go to the website of the loan carrier...

  15. Should I take PALS even though I don't want/plan on working in pediatrics?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Nursing2102's topic in General Students

    I wanted to work med/surg, ED, or ICU as a new grad, but I ended up in psych after 2 years of looking. You don't know what your first nursing job will be. It could be PEDS if you finally get...

  16. Too old for BSN?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to forever88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got my BSN and just started my nursing career at 46. I must be REALLY

  17. <-----going bananas

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to lrdcn3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will vouch that Saunders is the best. It was the only one I used. Passed on first

  18. New Grad Nurse -LTC Blues

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to newgradnurse1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in psych and I'm a new grad. I also work nights which I do like because it's so much slower and each nurse only has 8-10 pts and only a couple of meds to give and any PRN as needed. I prefer...

  19. working while going to rn school, schedule?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to northmississippi's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked 9-5 as an accountant full time while in nursing school nights and weekends. It's doable with discipline Of course I don't have a significant other and my son is grown so I only had to focus...

  20. Moving to Cali

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Grace4life's topic in California Nursing

    ^^SMH....and I am a believer in Jesus and that God can provide miraculously. But that doesn't mean we jump into things foolishly I would never move anywhere out of state without a job start date and...

  21. What can I do to prepare NOW (Jan 2015 nursing school start date)

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in General Students

    I would just enjoy these days to relax and get yourself organized as far as meal planning goes Once nursing school starts you won't have much down

  22. Pearson Vue trick 2014 -still works!

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to terri8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would still make an attempt to fight it and I would cancel card in the meantime, perhaps report card stolen Let them try to sue me in court for the $200. I doubt it would be worth it for them to...

  23. Pearson Vue trick 2014 -still works!

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to terri8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't understand why anyone wouldn't just dispute the $200 charge on your debit/credit card if you really don't need to take the exam again The bank will reverse the charge and investigate. In...

  24. How to find a good nursing college

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to Elephant24's topic in School, College Programs

    You may want to find out if your school actually teaches you how to insert IVs. My expensive school did not, citing liability issues (although they could have invested in some mechanical arms ) I...

  25. So I graduated...now what?

    MidLifeRN2012 replied to YumCookies's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In the Chicago area they won't touch you without a license. All ads say licensure required. Your application and resume will be tossed without a