gracer

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1. How tiring are the night shifts on Ortho floor?

   gracer replied to Woman_in_love's topic in Orthopaedic

   Hi, I've worked 2 years nightshift on ortho ward since i graduated, I do 8 hr shifts 2300-0700 not 12 and find it really good. We usually have two RN,s for 20-30 pts with an extra if were busy and a transfer nurse to call if we need help, ie when 3 ...

2. Have you ever had to use CPr on the job or anywhere else?

   gracer replied to amy3072's topic in General Nursing

   I've had two pt's require CPR in two years of nights on a surg ward, neither was straight forward. The first had collapsed between furniture and was asolutely covered in vomit so very slippery and difficult to hold ambu bag, but the two of us RNs on ...

3. Gulf Coast Region - Live there? How is it?

   gracer replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in Texas

   Hi, I'm also looking to possibly relocate to Sth Texas and work as an RN, been a bit put off by some of the info on here. My partner wants to live on Sth Padre and as far as I know this means my options for work would be in Brownsville or Mc Allen, i...

4. Are there any Texas hospitals that offer signing and relocation bonuses?

   gracer replied to twigloo's topic in Texas

   Jats2 Thanks, I also appreciate your advice. I am an RN in New Zealand and have been considering moving to Sth Padre with my Texan partner. We are currently investigating the immigration procedure and I understand I will need to obtain a Texas licens...