coldhandsrn

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1. Legal Nursing Consultant

   coldhandsrn posted a topic in Legal

   Anyone have any information on legal nurse consulting? I am trying to decide if it is worth the $5000 to get my CLNC. Any input?

2. RN with "disability"

   coldhandsrn posted a topic in Career Support

   I was in a car accident back in 2/05. As a result, I have a perm disability that states I can't lift greater than 15# with my right arm that results in my elbow above my shoulder. Basically, anything that causes the ligaments along the right side o...

3. Moving to Fort Walton Beach

   coldhandsrn posted a topic in Florida

   Hi! My husband and I have decided to move to Florida. I am a Florida native that was actually born in FWB at Eglin, but I grew up near Ocala. My husband is retired USAF and we loved that area of Florida. Any suggestions on good areas to live in?...

4. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

   coldhandsrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Hunt

   Thank you so much for all of the advice! I have copied the typical interview questions to review. I found quite a bit of relief in knowing that my resume is comparible to the examples. I also put together a portfolio with all of the information li...

5. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

   coldhandsrn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Career Support

   Thank you so much for all of the advice! I have copied the typical interview questions to review. I found quite a bit of relief in knowing that my resume is comparible to the examples. I also put together a portfolio with all of the information li...

6. thoracic outlet syndrome

   coldhandsrn posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi. Does anyone know what specialty oversees thoracic outlet syndrome? Does anyone know any effective treatments? I was in a bad MVA in Feb/05 and am now being diagnosed with this. They are concerned for my ability to lift patients and other asso...

7. Florida licensure

   coldhandsrn posted a topic in Florida

   I will be moving to FL from MI. Does anyone know about how long it takes to get license in FL and are you able to work in the state you are currently licensed in until your FL license comes through?

8. RN safety when driving up north

   coldhandsrn replied to coldhandsrn's topic in Home Health

   Thanks for writing. My accident was a little different. I was T-boned on the right side by a car going about 60 mph. My neck twisted and snapped. I have had to have radiofreqency to kill the nerves in that area. I am learning to live with it. I...

9. Moving to Largo, Florida

   coldhandsrn replied to coldhandsrn's topic in Florida

   Thanks, Tweety! I have already had some sticker shock! I have been looking online. I will probably end at the farthest point from the beach!! But, oh well.

10. Moving to Largo, Florida

    coldhandsrn replied to coldhandsrn's topic in Florida

    Thank you for the help. I don't know if an apartment will work. My husband and I have three kids. I think housing is flying up everywhere!! Do they have large apartments down there?

11. Nursing Pay

    coldhandsrn replied to Medic2005's topic in General Nursing

    I encourage you to check the cost of living where you are considering nursing. I live in an area where "view of the bay is half the pay" and they mean it! You can't really afford to live here on a nursing wage. I live near Traverse City, Michigan....

12. RN safety when driving up north

    coldhandsrn posted a topic in Home Health

    I was in a bad car accident on my way to see a patient in 2/05. My experience was that we were told that we could refuse to see patients if the roads were bad. However, if we tried to get them changed, we had to deal with a lot of heat. Everyone j...

13. Moving to Largo, Florida

    coldhandsrn posted a topic in Florida

    I will be moving to Largo, FL soon. I am a native of FL and miss living there. Does anyone have any opinions of the healthcare system there? Does anyone know what the going wages are? Any suggestions for area to live? Thanks for your help!

14. Unsafe situations...Your thoughts please

    coldhandsrn replied to NurseBenz's topic in Home Health

    I also worked as a home health nurse! Way to stand up for yourself! I am also a cardiac nurse and strongly agree with the cardiac concern related to digital stimulation!