Meeds

Meeds specializes in Med surg, telemetry, LTC.

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1. What types of blood pressure cuffs are allowed in your facilities?

   Meeds replied to Kay28's topic in General Nursing

   When I worked in the hospital on the tele unit digital bp machines were not allowed. They were removed from the unit and only used if 2 or more people were unable to obtain a bp. I work LTC now and we only use digital.

2. New nurse

   Meeds replied to remched's topic in Geriatric

   I totally agree. Sounds like you are doing a great job.

3. State surveyors observed me

   Meeds replied to Cls62011's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm sure you did fine. Being observed by the state is so nerve racking.

4. New GPN

   Meeds replied to dolphn545's topic in New Nurse

   Congrats on graduating!! Definitely bring a small notebook to keep in your pocket. If you can find a 4 color pen bring that as well. Scissors and stethoscope. Good luck on your first day!!

5. Nursing Shortage? Yeah right...

   Meeds replied to Luvelyone's topic in New Nurse

   Where I live ( Westchester County, NY ) LPN's are still hired in some of the local community hospitals. I worked in one ( Med surg and telemetry ) for 6 yrs. Don't get too discouraged. LTC/rehab is also a great place to get very good and very real ...

6. Whats with the scrubs?

   Meeds replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe they work in an area where they don't have a lot of pt contact?

7. LPN grads STARTING PAY $/HR

   Meeds replied to raine84's topic in LPN/LVN

   HI!! I live and work in Westchester County. Hospital = $22 - $25 an hour, although most hospitals aren't hiring LPNs around here right now. LTC = $25 - $30 an hour. Agency = $28 - $35 an hour. Home care = $26 - $35 an hour. Not great when you consid...