OscarTheOwl

OscarTheOwl

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  1. Moving California. Insight on pay scale etc?

    OscarTheOwl replied to Nurse4lifeNC's topic in General Nursing

    I live in SoCal and it is bad, but not as bad as described. There are too many people, too many cars, and too much meth. This year is actually a very wet year, it's raining right now. I pay about...

  2. Patients Say the Darnedest Things Nurses Week Contest

    OscarTheOwl replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    My 4 y/o patient was having an echo and the tech was explaining the heart and she says "can you see Jesus in there?" Another small child was having surgery and she asked what the anesthesiologist was...

  3. How should I take my prerequisites

    OscarTheOwl replied to KBradley3's topic in General Nursing

    You already know you're accepted may 2019? I had to have all those classes completed before I was even able to apply. I took chem and AP I together and it was tough but manageable. I had a 1 yr old...

  4. How much do you pay for daycare?

    OscarTheOwl replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in General Nursing

    3 kids 75/day 5 days a week, 375 a week x52 weeks =19,500 per year. Roughly 1600ish per month But she comes to my house, cleans up and takes/picks up from school. Shes a family member that cared for...

  5. Gun Owning Nurses

    OscarTheOwl replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have my weapons in the nightstand because I have small children, but they are accessible. I think it's very nursey to protect myself from home invaders as much as protecting myself from...

  6. Pet peeve

    OscarTheOwl replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I am shocked, my 4th and 5th graders are required to take vocabulary and spelling tests in cursive and it must be written neatly or no credit is given. They are both fairly proficient. And I live...

  7. did any of you share your first job offer on Facebook?

    OscarTheOwl replied to mixtapern's topic in General Nursing

    Have seen this personally, and the person was friends with their

  8. How much experience to work per diem/casual?

    OscarTheOwl replied to 8130's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to switch to per diem with my first hospital job, was told 2 years experience was required and there was a waiting list. A PRN position had to be open, they wouldn't just create

  9. My professor is an LPN in a BSN program

    OscarTheOwl replied to Chadnurse's topic in General Students

    In my associate degree program, the teachers had to have a masters degree, or BSN and enrolled in a masters

  10. Question about an interview

    OscarTheOwl replied to Caroline123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I interviewed for a plastics nursing position, scumbag MD went on and on about how attractive the nurses in his LA office are and how important the office "image" was to him. I didn't get the job and...

  11. Was told to consider not being a nurse?

    OscarTheOwl replied to rainbow09's topic in General Students

    Although no one has ever suggested I not continue in nursing, I've made some whopper mistakes. First nursing job had a very sick patient. Didn't check drug compatibility and the entire line...

  12. triage help

    OscarTheOwl replied to mp1965's topic in Correctional

    Every complaint of chest pain should be checked out. You got lucky this time that that nothing serious happend. I'm sure the officers would have called if it got more serious but you never know. I'd...

  13. working for hospital or home care?

    OscarTheOwl replied to bigorange123's topic in General Nursing

    I have done home care per visit and it involved way more than 40 hrs/week. I can imagine a salaried position being similar. It might seem like being your "own boss" would be ideal, but I'd be willing...

  14. claustrophobia and hospital

    OscarTheOwl replied to Lostsoull's topic in General Nursing

    Dumb question, but is there not an accessible stairwell you can use, or is that just as

  15. Aggressive Case Mgr. Making me Nuts

    OscarTheOwl replied to heartsgal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Case manager needs to call the docs, it would not fly at my facility for us to hound the floor nurses to expedite the

  16. Classes that helped pave the way

    OscarTheOwl replied to Ambowman's topic in General Nursing

    Classes that didn't help get me where I am 1. Cultural anthropology 2. ASL 3. Art history The were enjoyable and counted towards my gen eds credits, would take them again. Classes that helped nursing...

  17. Nursing scrubs worn by visitors in the unit

    OscarTheOwl replied to Skippingtowork's topic in General Nursing

    With my last baby, I had a traumatic c-section and was snowed for at least a day, I wouldn't have made a fuss if a scrub wearing baby stealer tried to take the baby (as much as I hate to admit it). No...

  18. Withholding bonus due to oustanding medical bills?

    OscarTheOwl replied to skitch885's topic in General Nursing

    It does seem unfair, but employers have and do use debt against you, as well as other things in your personal life. I had to sign a form when hired on for a state job that if I was late/behind on...

  19. interview ideas

    OscarTheOwl replied to mbarakhan18's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yep, that's my thought also, they didn't want me to need set days off for school, and up and quit when I earned a higher degree. I don't blame

  20. Energetic after your shift.

    OscarTheOwl replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I most certainly feel no such thing. After a 12-15 hour shift I felt like death. I sort of hate you. Now I work 8 hour days and feel great after work

  21. Cold feet?

    OscarTheOwl replied to steph07's topic in General Nursing

    Did I question if nursing was for me in school? Only almost every single day. I took the long road through pre reqs also, my kids were infants and it was HARD. The feelings you're having are totally...

  22. interview ideas

    OscarTheOwl replied to mbarakhan18's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Continued education is a great question to ask, I would word it in a way that does not make them think it will cause you to need any extra time off, cause schedule issues etc. Once in an interview I...

  23. What is considered "job hopping?"

    OscarTheOwl replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    I've had 4 jobs in 5 years 1st job: 1 year 2nd job: 2 months (left for full time gig) 3rd job: 3 years, still prn 4th job: 6 months or so I think I would consider myself a job hopper Have always left...

  24. What should one do in this case?

    OscarTheOwl replied to Nursein2017's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I see this a lot, never been told straight up that they want to see how high the sugars can get though. Lots of malingering in the hospital system for one reason or another. I like the response from a...

  25. Contract

    OscarTheOwl replied to Pleasestop's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a new grad, there was a non-compete type clause however it was loosely followed and there was also mention that you could get approval from management for second jobs. Those who had second...