floridaRN13

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1. The film: Vaxxed.

   floridaRN13 replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

   In the interest of science, check this out:

2. Pay & Working Conditions in Doctor's Offices

   floridaRN13 replied to pinkrose85's topic in Texas

   FYI-in the state of Wyoming I learned that a registered nurse with 7 years of experience can expect to make approx. $23 hr. in a hospital setting, with no additional compensation for having a BSN vs. an associate's degree. A registered nurse working ...

3. Can you work and go to nursing school?

   floridaRN13 replied to Spikey74's topic in General Students

   I was in my 40's and single when I began nursing school and yes, I worked full time all through my Associate's program to become and RN and graduated with honors. I went to school during the day and worked 4pm-1230am after my school day ended. My adv...

4. I think I regret choosing nursing

   floridaRN13 replied to nsFAMU's topic in General Nursing

   Your experiences sound rough. Hopefully, you have acquired some good clinical skills enroute.I agree with nursej22, that not all nursing environments are like the ones you have experienced so far. Not all hospitals require nurses to work night shift,...

5. Please Share Your 5 Most Effective Study Strategies

   floridaRN13 replied to jd2nurse's topic in General Students

   I became a nurse in my 40's, going to nursing school full time while working a full time job. Here are some of the ways I found effective for my studying: 1. Take good notes in class. Rewrite them, listen to them on tape, whichever way you retain bes...

6. RN to BSN online

   floridaRN13 replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Learning

   I am in my last course for RN-BSN online through University of Wyoming. I honestly don't know what their humanities requirements are (I already had at least 9 hrs. from my AA I had before entering nursing) but maybe I can give you a link that might h...

7. BP cuffs and infection control

   floridaRN13 replied to country mom's topic in Safety

   Yes, I think this is a infection control issue also. We take the same BP machine/cuff room to room at our facility. We do have a separate one for pts who are on isolation, which stays in the pts room. On a similar note re: infection control. At our...

8. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

   floridaRN13 replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism

   Universal health care: Question: If I as a US citizen, were in say, Canada, and became ill, how would I receieve health care and who would pay for it? Would it matter if I had health insurance in the US or not?

9. Do You Want Universal Healthcare?

   floridaRN13 replied to DanFNP's topic in Activism

   No, no, no--I do not want universal health care. We already pay taxes that are too high and I agree with a previous response that I don't think the government could do it without fumbling it up. Also, while we are on the subject of government invo...

10. Wanted- tips on bathing stillborns, etc....

    floridaRN13 replied to LDRN697's topic in Ob/Gyn

    To the person who asked me (several weeks ago) about where we get our footprint/handprint clay impressions for the stillborns... After weeks of forgetting to ask the person who is in charge of this, I finally caught her in the hall a few days ago. Sh...

11. Wanted- tips on bathing stillborns, etc....

    floridaRN13 replied to LDRN697's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Bereavement info-our hospital has a "shattered dreams" packet we give our patients. This includes a memory packet (length of baby marked, clay impressions of footprints and a lock of hair if parents desire), an information booklet and their baby's ph...

12. clinic jobs?

    floridaRN13 replied to holisticallyminded's topic in Career Support

    Hi Holisticallyminded- When I got out of nursing school in Orlando in 2003, I moved out west to a small town of less than 10,000. I, too, was told I had to pay my dues and start as a med-surg night shift nurse. I knew I would not fare well on the nig...

13. RN to BSN online

    floridaRN13 replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Learning

    dotidot-I graduated with my Associates' degree from Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, located in Orlando, in 2003. I liked the school and the instructors. I have not participated in their online program, but can recommend the college from ...

14. RN to BSN online

    floridaRN13 replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Learning

    I am in the online program with the University of Wyoming, only about 5 classes away from graduation with my BSN. There are no residency requirements. The cost is $134 per credit hour (it breaks down to $90 per credit and $34 per hr. "delivery" fee)....

15. Crocs & Back Problems

    floridaRN13 replied to BlondieRN09's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I have had my crocs for 3 years or so, and I have croc-stops every now and then. I thought it was just me till I read some of the threads. They are so comfy to wear....until I get home from my 12 hr. shift. That is when my feet and back begin to ach...