JR816

JR816 BSN, RN

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  1. "You've got 4 days to improve or else..." ... advice?

    JR816 replied to CherryLifeSaver2621's topic in Emergency

    Good luck to you in this 4 day battle. In my opinion, getting hired on as a new grad in the ED means you had a certain quality about you that made you stand above the other applicants. Try and relax...

  2. Mayo Clinic and Shands: Jacksonville

    JR816 replied to PrettyinPink1234's topic in Florida Nursing

    Does anyone know what the pay rate is like at Shands and/or Mayo? I am just looking for a ball park....I have five years experience with a BSN in the ED with ACLS, PALS, TNCC.....any input would be...

  3. Sound pollution in your ED

    JR816 replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    Someone in administration dropped a noise meter off this week. It looks like a stoplight and she put it in the middle of the main desk. Green is good, yellow is pipe it down, and red means were...

  4. Do you get any raises? How do you ask for one?

    JR816 replied to Nuieve's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We work on a clinical ladder system, it's great for a newer nurse like me (4+years). However, next year, I finish my Bachelor's and max out the ladder at tier 5. So, I will be making as much as the...

  5. IV help

    JR816 replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

    My personal experience from an ER perspective is that you might have the end of the cannula next to a valve. sometimes, if you draw back a little and try to float it in, it will bypass the

  6. What is the term for word confusion in the elderly

    JR816 replied to newtress's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    aphasia or "unable to speak complete thought

  7. Medication Question---Hospice Related

    JR816 replied to lar2011's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Wow, that sounds way over my head! Good luck and I will check back to see what the advice

  8. How much of a yearly increase in pay do you see?

    JR816 replied to missie988's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital has a clinical ladder system. I was fortunate enough to start out at 21.75. With a point system, nurses are able to earn their raises by going above and beyond the expectations of a 12...

  9. Medical errors

    JR816 replied to jsm12's topic in Patient Medications

    I am a renal nurse that works on a 43bed unit with an agency run dialysis room. IV Antibiotics are ordered post HD. They are supposed to be given on rinse back. Therefore, the HD RN is supposed to...

  10. Please Help! Super short survey

    JR816 replied to MagsFree34's topic in General Nursing

    done!

  11. Starting Salary

    JR816 replied to mindystl's topic in General Nursing

    $22/hr for my

  12. D.o.n addicted to narcs

    JR816 replied to logical_jackieo's topic in General Nursing

    http://nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ThePracticeofProfessionalNursing/workplace/ImpairedNurse.aspx

  13. Anyone work at Orange Park Medical Center?

    JR816 replied to Elbajista's topic in Florida Nursing

    I interviewed at OPMC when I graduated three years ago. The interview consisted of 4 administrators and a round table discussion. They asked questions about my background, critical situations, chest...

  14. Hospitals Hiring only Nurses with BSN Degree

    JR816 replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Flagler Hospital in St Austine has just revised their hiring policy as well. BSN required. Any ASN hires have to complete their BSN within 4 years of hire. They are only offering 2000K yearly for...

  15. Kaplan question Trainer 7...Need help!!!!

    JR816 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi all, I am looking for some words of encouragment. I just finished Kaplans question trainer 7 and scored a 59. ugghhhh. I am a little tired being at work and all but I thought I could at least...

  16. Has Anyone Ever Challenged The Results Of Their Nclex Exam Results?

    JR816 replied to scorpion79's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I failed my exam on the first attempt. I had 75 questions. I felt the exam was challenging but laft feeling confident. I took Kaplan and prepared and prepared and prepared. I was not even worried...

  17. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    JR816 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I had to sign a contract when I was hired on at my facility last year that I would attain my BSN before

  18. Taking the NCLEX in January? Stop in here...

    JR816 replied to allthingsbright's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I failed the first time I tested, and I thought I was prepared. All I can say is Kaplan, Kaplan, Kaplan!!!!! The information to be tested on is so broad. It is almost impossible to study for....

  19. Kaplan question Trainer 7...Need help!!!!

    JR816 replied to JR816's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i passed!!!!!! i am so relieved. thank you everyone for your words of

  20. Help! Nclex Rn Tuesday

    JR816 replied to hbug's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I shut off at 165. I think I got the last one right. I probably had 30-40 med questions (lol, bullsh*t), 2 dosage calc, ton's of priority, 5 or 6 select all that apply, lots of infection...

  21. Help! Nclex Rn Tuesday

    JR816 replied to hbug's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hbug..... Good luck to you today!!! I am also testing this morning. I just woke up to go over my labs and pretty much want to just get this over with. It is my second attempt and I am a little more...

  22. How many of you felt like you failed but passed?

    JR816 replied to *lisa*'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt like I passed but then I failed. lol. I am taking it again this morning. I am sending positive thoughts your way. I guess it's a good thing to think you failed. That means the questions...

  23. Kaplan question Trainer 7...Need help!!!!

    JR816 replied to JR816's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    lol......the million dollar question. i am going to study for four hours this morning and then call it a day. I am going to the football game to relax and hopefully my many greuling hours and some...

  24. Kaplan question Trainer 7...Need help!!!!

    JR816 replied to JR816's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you don't mind my asking, what was your cumulitive qbank score? I feel the same way. I started doing some Saunder''s just to brush up on my content and found the wuestions to be kinda easy. I...

  25. How did you pay for nursing school?

    JR816 replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    I was fortunate enough to get a free ride courtesy of Pell and a local goverment program. I had to take $3000.oo loan for my last semester because the transition phase was just too hard to do while I...