RockieSis

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1. strike in MA

   RockieSis replied to RockieSis's topic in Activism

   I have been following this thread with interest, if ya'll have gotten an 13$ an hour raise, what is your base pay for new grads and also for a nurse with a BSN and several years of experience? Just wondering. Down here we get a 3% yearly raise. D...

2. strike in MA

   RockieSis posted a topic in Activism

   Whats going on in MA with the nurses union? Just wondering. RockieSis

3. RNFA programs

   RockieSis replied to anapurnas's topic in Operating Room

   Check out SW Florida College in Tampa area. Much more economical, and approved by AORN. My friend went many years ago and has done very well with her career. I am considering it myself. Other than a packet of information I do not know anything els...

4. ACLS recert. need web links

   RockieSis replied to RockieSis's topic in General Nursing

   Thank Ya'll so much. RockieSis

5. ACLS recert. need web links

   RockieSis posted a topic in General Nursing

   Does anyone have some helpful web sites for ACLS prep? Thanks RockieSis

6. Non-Nursing Managers

   RockieSis replied to JimS's topic in Operating Room

   I thought this went on only at my place of employment! Our OR manager is not a nurse, and prior to her being moved over to our department, I had never seen her in the hospital. It is a frustrating situation to say the least

7. call pay

   RockieSis replied to callbabe's topic in Operating Room

   Would you believe 1$ an hour for on call and nothing extra until you'v clocked 40, and you can forget weekend, holiday pay. Oh, did I mention I cover for 24/7.

8. Dressings for heart surgery-legs and sternum

   RockieSis replied to anglgrl63's topic in Operating Room

   Medline markets the clear film dressing and the wick that we use in the OR for our heart dressings. Maxord and Arglease are the name of the products. Check with the reps in your area. Rockie Sis

9. Dressings for heart surgery-legs and sternum

   RockieSis replied to anglgrl63's topic in Operating Room

   63 We are using a Maxorb wick on the incision followed by an Arglaese clear film dressing. Can be wiped clean with out any problem. Unsure of the manufacture. Will bring that informatio home tomorrow and post. Rockie Sis

10. CABG sternal dressings

    RockieSis replied to Whisper's topic in General Nursing

    Whisper I work in CVOR and we place Maxorb wick on the incision with an Arglaese clear film on top of it. I will bring package insert literature home tomorrow from the OR if you would like to email me for more info. I wont bore the other readers wi...

11. Arm Position/Open heart

    RockieSis posted a topic in Operating Room

    Open inquiry to Open Heart nurses. How do you position your patients arms for surgery? Our Doc trained at THI where arms are positioned above the head on Wedges and taped to the arm board. This bothers me, as well as some of the other staff members...

12. student looking for general information! please help!

    RockieSis replied to jen2004's topic in Operating Room

    Jen How nice that you have made such a decision so early. I was 15 years after graduation, a degree in education, 1 husband, and 2 kids before I realized that nursing was something I wanted to do. It is a wonderfully fullfilling career choice. I ...

13. Dad dx. c small cell lung ca

    RockieSis replied to RockieSis's topic in Oncology

    Pappy, So sorry to hear of your brothers exerience. I can tell that even after23 years it is still a vivid memory. Just talked to Dad and guess what ?, the insurance company is dragging their feet giving certification for the treatments. Go figure...

14. Dad dx. c small cell lung ca

    RockieSis replied to RockieSis's topic in Oncology

    Joy, Jemb, Gator and Jnette, Thanks so much for the well wishes and prayers, I'm sure we need them. Had the PET done already, but I think just of the chest. Will follow up with CT of head and Abd/pelvis next week. Will keep you posted. RockieSis

15. Dad dx. c small cell lung ca

    RockieSis posted a topic in Oncology

    My dad was recently dx. w/ small cell ca of the lung, and I realized that ER and OR nursing has not prepared me for the questions that my family expects me to be able to answer. What I need from you all is some information. Web sites, links, your ...