ItalianRN BSN, RN

ItalianRN is a BSN, RN and specializes in Cardio.

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   Is learning wound care hard?

   ItalianRN replied to IMOKAY's topic in Wound

   Can an LPN be a wound care nurse?
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   Verification prior to Procedures

   ItalianRN posted a topic in Operating Room

   What is the title of the nurse that calls people at home before procedures to verify information and go over pre op instructions. I know it's an RN but what is the title. Thank you in advance.
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   Have YOU had a total knee replacement?

   ItalianRN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm PO 2 months total knee replacement. Wondering if any nurses were able to go back to 12 hour positions on the floor or did you go to desk jobs. I'm still having tolerable pain during the day but the pain every night is unbearable. I barely sleep. ...
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   What’s it like working in the psych emergency department?

   ItalianRN replied to DaisyRN's topic in Psychiatric

   Thank you so much B52. I was actually looking for hospitals in Northern Florida. I lived in Ft. Lauderdale for 10 years before moving to North Carolina. I would really prefer Northern Florida or Eastern Tennessee. Thanks again!
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   What’s it like working in the psych emergency department?

   ItalianRN replied to DaisyRN's topic in Psychiatric

   I've been searching for Florida ER's that have a psych / behavioral health unit in them. I was a Cardiac stepdown nurse for 12 yrs, CCU for 2 years, traveler in cardio for 2, & my last 2 years have been in psych. I worked in an ER in North Carol...
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   Time to Renew my Florida RN and.......

   ItalianRN replied to MXorSurfRN's topic in General Nursing

   I've used CEUfast.com for my last 3 renewals. I have never had a problem.
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   Traveling with a dog

   ItalianRN replied to WeimaranerluvinRN's topic in Travel

   I traveled with my dog & cat. I looked up "pet friendly short term apartments". Found several but they do charge a pet deposit which is was $300 per pet. I also had to take out renters insurance and show proof to the management but they only cost...
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   Time Frame to receive an Offer after an Interview

   ItalianRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I interviewed on Monday. It seed to go very well. The Manager even offered to give me different hours to offer me a choice in shifts. She also gave me a tour of the department. My friend just started working there & they told her that they...
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   RN salaries in North Carolina?

   ItalianRN replied to Murse_1's topic in North Carolina

   Where did you end up getting a job and are you happy there? I'm considering moving to the Raleigh area too. Thank you.
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    Salary for Florida Nurses

    ItalianRN replied to AlexisNicole's topic in Florida

    Does anyone know how the salaries are around Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Daytona areas?
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    Cystogram

    ItalianRN posted a topic in Urology

    Can the dye inserted into the bladder during a Cystogram damage the kidneys of a diabetic. Especially if he had IV contrast for 2 consecutive days prior to it? Thank you. Annette
12. 

    Case Mgt unattainable goal

    ItalianRN posted a topic in Case Management

    Why is it so hard to get into case management if you don't have experience? Everyone in it had to start as a CM without experience at one point in their career. I'm really starting to believe that it's not what you know, it's who you know. Without...
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    Unable to get a Hospice job

    ItalianRN posted a topic in Hospice

    I have 7 yrs experience in Stepdown & 2 in critical care & can't seem to even get an interview for a Hospice position. Why is it so difficult to get a Hospice job. What else do I need? How can I get into Hospice? Any suggestions will be ap...
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    MHC staffing

    ItalianRN posted a topic in Agency

    Has anyone heard of a travel agency called MHC staffing. This is what Merlin Healthcare is called. They are located in Tamarac & Miramar, FL. I hope I get an answer. I can't find any information about them online. Thank you!!
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    Anyone Work for Tenet Health or Parallon Workforce?

    ItalianRN replied to jnh911's topic in Travel

    How were the pre-tests for Parallon? I have to take the math, cardiac rhythms & pharm tests. I'm not a great test-taker. They told me that all their tests are timed & you only get 2 chances.