BillieRN

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1. Experienced nurse looking for opinions on SW Suburban hospitals

   BillieRN replied to BillieRN's topic in Illinois

   Bump. I would really appreciate any info or opinions anyone could give, even if you leave out the salary information. My biggest concern is choosing the right hospital. Thanks again, Billie

2. Experienced nurse looking for opinions on SW Suburban hospitals

   BillieRN posted a topic in Illinois

   Hello to you all and thank you in advance for any help you can provide. I've been a RN for four years working Meg/Surg. Recently, my husband accepted a transfer and we'll be moving near Joliet. I was hoping some of you could provide your opinions on ...

3. How many of you have blackout periods at work?

   BillieRN replied to kcochrane's topic in General Nursing

   Our facility has a schedule posted each year with set holidays that we are required to work. If you work Christmas, you are off Christmas Eve. No you can not put in for vacation during your holiday but you can swap out the day with coworkers. Is s...

4. Meds before dialysis?

   BillieRN replied to gospursgo07's topic in General Nursing

   We will occasionally have the dialysis team come up to the floor to do dialysis for a patient who is on isolation. The dialysis nurse has a book on the cart with meds that are flushed out of the system with dialysis and which ones are not. They are...

5. Iowa - RN Pay

   BillieRN replied to MidEvil's topic in Iowa

   I have often considered just that but with family here am not sure I want to go anywhere at this time. I leave that option open though.

6. What Nursing Gear do you personally own?

   BillieRN replied to Brian's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have my personalized Littman, the stethoscope I used as a student, manual bp cuff (adult size), multiple pen lights, pens by the handful, carpajet, bandage scissors, tape, gloves usually round out my pockets.

7. Ordering from Jasco Uniforms

   BillieRN replied to aerorunner80's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I order quite a few of my scrubs from all heart also. Always prompt delivery.

8. Thanks !Where R U from?

   BillieRN replied to is this heaven's topic in Iowa

   A fellow Quad Citian

9. Iowa - RN Pay

   BillieRN replied to MidEvil's topic in Iowa

   WOW. I do not live in small town and 2 years experience has me at 20.20. I just love living in the armpit of America! And all the snow just makes me love it more...ok not really.

10. How many patients?

    BillieRN replied to sistasoul's topic in Med-Surg

    Our floor has 36 beds. 1st shift has 8 nurses, 4 CNAs, a charge nurse with no patients and a secretary. 2nd shift has 8 nurses, 2-3 CNAs depending on number of patients on the unit, a charge nurse with no patients unless short staffed, and a secret...

11. Shoes with Good Support!

    BillieRN replied to Dempather's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I wear Croc's for working. I have worn them for a year. I can work 8-14 hours and not once have my feet been sore at all. I have previously had problems with my legs being sore and my heels but since getting the croc's my feet are most comfortable...