currentlytx

currentlytx specializes in med/surg;ortho/HD/OB;NICU/Hospice/ER.

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1. chronic pain patients: pain in the behind to care for

   currentlytx replied to Tadpole's topic in General Nursing

   You hear of research that has proven that if the meds reach the pain level then the pt can not become addicted. Also, if the pt has true pain they can not become addicted. Is the search for right pain meds for each patient too involved or too much t...

2. Best States for RN's to work?

   currentlytx replied to Anmarie's topic in Career Support

   WOW! FT. Meyers Fla? I heard lots of people moving out of the area (FL) because of cost of living. Actually, related to the what the hurricanes have done to the cost of housing too.

3. Best States for RN's to work?

   currentlytx replied to Anmarie's topic in Career Support

   Why don't you try a travel job in the states you are interested in? It would give you an idea how things work there without committing to a FT job that you may have regretted taking!

4. LPN to RN - Rue Study vs. Community College

   currentlytx replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN-RN

   I started working on my BSN thru Univ of Phoenix. I was half thru when my costs were already at what the quote was for the entire program and I did not feel I was learning anything. I tried to transfer to a University program and they would not acc...

5. Anyone Else Experience Mobbing?

   currentlytx replied to WeakAnkles's topic in General Nursing

   Unfortunately mobbing can be done by one person or a group. Many times it is one person that has the stronger personality on the unit take a dislike to you and wham!! All are involve that follow their lead. They take one thing they do not like abou...

6. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   currentlytx replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   WOW yes, I have experienced that. Jerking the supplies from your hand and saying you are too slow is an attempt to make them look good. I bet you figured that out. Yes, corporate area does have their wolves too. But not all sleep at night either!...

7. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   currentlytx replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   Hi, I am sorry for anyone's experience with experienced nursed treating their co-workers like dirt. But it happens. I had a horrible experience with nurses int he hospital I worked at as a CNA while going ot nursing school(>21yrs ago). Actually...

8. Nurse Mobbing/bullying

   currentlytx replied to LuciGirl's topic in Relations

   I had been at a job for 3 months. My manager was out of town and there was a bit of staffing crisis which happened often. It happened often due to the fact their method of staff the unit was mass disorganization and unfair. I went to the office of m...

9. HEY GOP: Attacking Hillary Isn't a Health Plan

   currentlytx replied to lizzyj's topic in Activism

   in a new report, george lakoff's rockridge institute aptly describes the approach of clinton and the other top tier democrats as the "neoliberal mode of thought" in its dubious reliance on regulation and technocratic changes to an industry that needs...

10. Group One background checks in Texas

    currentlytx replied to edgreen's topic in Texas

    Hi Everyone interested in the "GO" subject! Click onto the list above and it will take you to some interesting information on the Group One. It is saying it was started by a phys from Parkland and for the reason to protect patients and hsopitals a...

11. Group One background checks in Texas

    currentlytx replied to edgreen's topic in Texas

    I have worked in states that had unions. They do not prevent you from working overtime. They prevent the employer from "making" yo work overtime and make sure you are paid fairly. Also, they make sure your senority is protected! There is bad and ...

12. Group One background checks in Texas

    currentlytx replied to edgreen's topic in Texas

    I worked with a nurse that attempted to call safe harbor one night. It was not pretty for her future at that job. She finally had to quit due to bullying by the manager. Treated bbbaaaaaddddd!!!! I felt so sorry for her. All she cared about was p...

13. Group One background checks in Texas

    currentlytx replied to edgreen's topic in Texas

    You Go Girl!!!! Listen, if we do not do something it will be a shame. I am an ADN nurse, had NO idea that TNA would only allow BSN nurses join. How prejudice! After all, ADN is a stepping stone for many to get to a BSN. Is that not why they have...

14. Group One background checks in Texas

    currentlytx replied to edgreen's topic in Texas

    Could yo please explain how the two organizations are tied in with each other and how do you access the information on line? Help anyone! I am waiting for the ax to fall, been threatened and not sure if they went thru with it. I only hope that when...

15. Group One background checks in Texas

    currentlytx replied to edgreen's topic in Texas

    I agree and see there is a desperate need for nursing support groups! I have witnessed far worse unprofessional conduct from the management than from the nurses where I have worked. United we stand. After all we are here for patients not power tri...