jrowmom

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1. got an interview.. Pay for RN Shreveport?

   jrowmom replied to jrowmom's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks GM2RN. I appreciate input. No I havent worked in Shreveport before and I know pay varies so much even within the state...

2. got an interview.. Pay for RN Shreveport?

   jrowmom posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone, guess there aren't many Shreveport nurses on this forum, but I am desperate (which is why I am posting on this forum as well as Louisiana forum). I got an interview for night shift RN position on med-surg part time. Any ideas of what t...

3. Deep Suctioning: Should We Do It At End of Life?

   jrowmom replied to tencat's topic in Hospice

   The Dr. sound like the problem. I wonder if he will want morphine on his death bed??? I would assume they are considering this after scopalamine patch tried??? Ignorant question but would it be more comfortable to be suctioned, I mean afterwards for ...

4. What do you say to and do for your frightened patient?

   jrowmom replied to This Won't Hurt Much's topic in Hospice

   Wow. That's intense. I have utmost respect to you and other hospice workers. I am not a hospice nurse but what about a clergy member or spiritual advisor of some sort visiting her...even if she is not religious or especially if she is not religious. ...

5. Shreveport RN pay? Job shortage?

   jrowmom replied to jrowmom's topic in Louisiana

   bump...any nurses in shreveport/bossier out there on this site?

6. Shreveport RN pay? Job shortage?

   jrowmom posted a topic in Louisiana

   Hi everyone, getting back in nursing after two years out. (About 2 1/2 yrs exp. med surg and neuro) I've applied Part-time and Relief position on Med/Surg, Tele, and a Rebab unit nights and various shifts, Really curious as to what I should even sugg...

7. advice on what to study to refresh myself? acls?

   jrowmom replied to jrowmom's topic in General Nursing

   I'll check it out. I recently went to book store and got "portable Rn" which has a little on everything and really practicle things like oooooh I forgot about that and it is something really simple. Uggg so hard to clear cobwebs out aftertwo years of...

8. advice on what to study to refresh myself? acls?

   jrowmom replied to jrowmom's topic in General Nursing

   Hhhhmmmm. Where and what exactly is this? Sounds like something I would be interested in. Online? Thanks. I mean obviously, I know what health assessment and physical examination is but I am wondering if such a course exists outside of nursing school...

9. How long did it take you all to find RN job in Oakland/SF area

   jrowmom posted a topic in California

   Hi everyone. I am curious. My son and I Maybe going to live with sister in Oakland after my divorce. I am from Louisiana and am an RN with almost 3 years med/surg and neuro, but have been out for 2 years. Would be willing to work wherever would hire ...

10. advice on what to study to refresh myself? acls?

    jrowmom replied to jrowmom's topic in General Nursing

    Phew and Lol. So True about happy to get out of the room during a code to take care of other pts or pee or chart. Yeah, the ACLS idea was a little moment of insanity. So not ready to do that yet. Good idea about the classes of drugs etc. I will start...

11. advice on what to study to refresh myself? acls?

    jrowmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I am trying to get a job after being out of nursing for two years. I have a little over two years med-surg experience. I decided to hold off on refresher course until I see how my applications are received.But I know I need to study on m...

12. do i need refresher course after two years off?

    jrowmom replied to jrowmom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for your input.

13. do i need refresher course after two years off?

    jrowmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, everyone. I would really appreciate some input. I have two years med-surg staff floor nurse and 2 months of travel agency neuro. I quit to get married and haven't worked in two years. I have recently applied for jobs but was wondering if I should...

14. resume question

    jrowmom replied to jrowmom's topic in Retired

    Thanks Jahra. That is a good article. I appreciate it. Yeah. it is a tough struggle to decide even though my son is a bit older, 13 years old. I know he still needs me though...

15. resume question

    jrowmom posted a topic in Retired

    Hi, everyone. I am working on my resume. I have been out of work for two years due to getting married and just wanting to take a break and enjoy being new wife and stay at home mother. I am now ready to go back to work. (Although really nervous) I ha...