rmprn

rmprn has 8 years experience and specializes in micu ccu sicu nsicu.

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1. Need advice on Epilepsy & Meds

   rmprn posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone, I'm hoping you can help me. I am an adult MICU nurse so my problem is foreign to my knowledge base. I need some pediatric neuro advice! This weekend my healthy 9 year old was diagnosed with Generalized Epileptic Disorder. She had what I...

2. compartment syndrome-did I cause it?

   rmprn replied to Lynn RN ER TX's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know about you guys, but I live in the real world where I am a working mom as well as a nurse. I don't have time to sit around reading all the research there is on all the drugs I give!! I DO have a life you know!! If the doctor orders the...

3. compartment syndrome-did I cause it?

   rmprn replied to Lynn RN ER TX's topic in General Nursing

   Tom, you are crackin' me up!!! We also give phenergan IV where I work, and I agree with everything you have said. There are risks associated with every drug, no matter how it's administered. And OUR Phenergan vials say "for IV OR DEEP IM USE" so th...

4. Pregnant and Working with Respiratory MRSA

   rmprn replied to JerseyGirl's topic in General Nursing

   Deathnurse, you are evil. What goes around comes around, just remember that. One day you might not be PREGNANT (because I bet you hate kids) but you may very likely hurt your back and need help turning YOUR patients. OR maybe one of your 400 lb patie...

5. From bad to worse in my facility

   rmprn replied to Krissy NY's topic in General Nursing

   Krissy, GET OUT OF THERE!! Tuiton reimbursement won't be worth anything if you are dead!! It's not safe for you there and you know it. A good CNA is hard to find and you will get another job pronto.

6. Feeling guilty

   rmprn posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am doing something I didn't ever think I would do. I am quitting my job without giving any notice at all. I was planning on giving the standard 2 weeks, but my supervisor has been giving me such a hard time for the past month---I work pool, and ha...

7. What can you tell me about Florida Hospital?

   rmprn replied to ksrnstudent's topic in Florida

   If you expect to go into a specialty right out of school (ie: critical care, L&D, OR, ER, etc.) then you can expect ANY hospital to require a time commitment from you--anywhere from one to two years. The fact is, it does cost the hospitals a lot...

8. Nurse patient ratio

   rmprn replied to gaulkari's topic in General Nursing

   I used to work for a hospital that achieved "Magnet Status." To be honest, I think it's a bunch of crap. The application for Magnet Status is HUGE, there are lots of meetings and hoops to jump through, paperwork to be filled out. That must be how you...

9. Dr. Dean (democratic primary contender) on Nursing

   rmprn replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing

   OK, I am totally impressed with him, not just for what he has to say about the nursing shortage and the healthcare sysytem, but for his stance on ALL the issues! I have to tell you that I always vote, but I am never what one would consider an activ...

10. Creative Nurses

    rmprn replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    Now you have made me want a better quality camera! Your photos are great, thanks for sharing!

11. Creative Nurses

    rmprn replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    My creative outlet is my Scrapbooking! Turning my family photo albums into works of art. I bet there are a lot of other "cropping nurses" out there. It gives you such a sense of accomlishment, and you know you are leaving a legacy for your family. I ...

12. Talking to the Press???

    rmprn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need some advice here and maybe some reassurance from my fellow RNs. I spoke to a reporter who was asking my opinion about proposed legislation in our state that would make it "harder to sue doctors for FOLLOWING the living will of a patient." I s...

13. Hello, Floridians! :>) Questions, if you're willing...?

    rmprn replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Florida

    kmrmom, i sent you a PM!

14. Hello, Floridians! :>) Questions, if you're willing...?

    rmprn replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Florida

    PS. There are ads looking for NICU and OB nurses CONSTANTLY. FL is not just for old people :-) Don't sell yourself short!

15. Hello, Floridians! :>) Questions, if you're willing...?

    rmprn replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Florida

    I live in Central Florida, northeast of Orlando. I work Per Diem at a small community hospital and make $32 for dayshift. They pay 10% diff for nights and weekends. I think you could get at least $23 for full-time, maybe more if you negotiate it rig...