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1. Pulmonary Embolism

   smg replied to smg's topic in Pulmonary

   okay. That makes sense. Thanks everyone.

2. Pulmonary Embolism

   smg replied to smg's topic in Pulmonary

   Thanks- Do you happen to know why the initial chest x-rays are initally normal when they are diagnosed with a PE?

3. Pulmonary Embolism

   smg posted a topic in Pulmonary

   Can someone please assist me with my question,, What tests are performed to show that someone may have a pulmonary embolism? And how is a pulmonary embolism treated?

4. I don't understand this profession..

   smg posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse for almost 8 years. During these years, I have worked in many different areas at two different hospitals. What I do not understand is the bitterness, bickering, and unprofessional behavior that happens on the floor. I think this ...

5. Nurses, Will you work OT for straight pay?

   smg replied to klondike's topic in General Nursing

   One more thing, the individual hospitals are not able to control if they pay overtime or not. It's federal regulations so every hospital cannot pay overtime.

6. Nurses, Will you work OT for straight pay?

   smg replied to klondike's topic in General Nursing

   What I think is going to happen is that if a facility typically has a nurse work a lot of over time the overall base salary will be higher. I know the we will see an increase in salary because of this new legislation.

7. Career switch - from 6 figure salary

   smg replied to melly06's topic in General Nursing

   I made the switch from working in Human Resources into Nursing and I regret that decision everyday. My thought process was that I would have more flexiblity in nursing, more time with my family, more freetime. I was COMPLETELY WRONG. I work .7 night...

8. I think I'm done!

   smg posted a topic in General Nursing

   I posted a message about 2 months ago about the working conditions at my hospital. Not only are we poorly staffed (sometimes on nights I have 12 patients) but the bickering and backstabbing that goes on btw. the nurses is crazy. I am a 2nd career nu...

9. First Couple Weeks

   smg replied to smg's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone for your responses. I am going to look more throughly into the next place that I interview at. I have been there for about 3 weeks and there is not one person who is safe from the bad mouthing. Every person that I have met has had so...

10. First Couple Weeks

    smg posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently was hired on a Med/Surg. floor. I've been working for about 3 weeks and I am floored at the nurses who work on the floor. They are catty, back-stabbing, and manipultive. I'm new so I don't know everyone and I am on orientation but I hear m...

11. Interview

    smg replied to smg's topic in General Nursing

    So would a suit jacket and pants be ok. I've been looking on the internet and it says that women, when interviewing, should always wear a skirt. What do you think?

12. Interview

    smg posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have an interview for a Med./Surg. position tomorrow. I am wondering what should I wear to the interview?

13. Do you like Minnesota?

    smg replied to sympathoadrenal's topic in Minnesota

    For the most part I like Minnesota. For example today it is beautiful, sunny and 75, But a week ago it was only about 32. I like the change of seasons. I love the snow, although driving can be tricky, especially the first snow fall. It seems like pe...

14. College

    smg replied to smg's topic in Colorado

    Thank you so much. This was what I was looking for but I couldn't find it for some reason. Thanks!

15. Greenville, ECU, and PCMH

    smg posted a topic in North Carolina

    Can anyone tell me about the nursing program at East Carolina? Any inout is greatly appreciated. Thanks.