hb4hikes

hb4hikes has 18 years experience and specializes in MHSA.

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1. Trouble Finding Work

   hb4hikes replied to FatElvis's topic in Men

   We sure do love a balanced team of men and women in the behavioral health units!!

2. Telecommuting Positions

   hb4hikes replied to bambi227's topic in Case Management

   Hi, I am recently trying to crossover to insurance based work as well. I am currently going through the interview process with Aetna in High Point. I haven't found any home based positions there, but I have seen some posted for United Healthcare in t...

3. What is medication test for VA hospital include

   hb4hikes replied to citigrl's topic in LPN/LVN

   what state was this VA in?

4. North Carolina Roll Call

   hb4hikes replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina

   I had to sacrifice time with my young children as I worked 3rd shift, went to school during the mornings and napped in the afternoons, the guilt was there but remember in the long run you are providing a stable future and you will be a great role mod...

5. What is medication test for VA hospital include

   hb4hikes replied to citigrl's topic in LPN/LVN

   Are there any updates on this medication exam? I am applying for an acute mental health position with the VA and been out of school for sometime now. I still have my dosage calc book and a great lab reference guide but would like a heads up on areas ...

6. Down in the dumps

   hb4hikes replied to wabashcannon's topic in New York

   By the way, prison nursing is actually not bad as long as you have reliable security. I am doing weekends in a medium security in NC as I finish my BSN and it is one of the physically easiest nursing jobs I have done. There are protocols for anything...

7. Did you work while in Nursing school?

   hb4hikes replied to GCTMT's topic in General Nursing

   I worked a night shift position floating to 3 group homes caring for 18 people with developmental disabilities. Some had chronic medical issues others had psychiatric conditions. I worked as a med tech for the company also. This job gave me a lot of ...

8. Anyone else out on the Slope?

   hb4hikes replied to mhall76's topic in Alaska

   this post is coming late but are you still on the slope? what are some of your experiences there?

9. Identifying Rhabdomyolysis

   hb4hikes replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Correctional

   My first day in the infimary I saw a young man come in "peeing coffe grounds" as he stated. He had over done it in the yard at the weight pile.

10. Anyone have advice on offenders that abuse sick call

    hb4hikes replied to onadeb's topic in Correctional

    $5 dollars for sick calls. $7 for inmate declared emergency, charge will be waived if it turns out to be valid.

11. Are there any Head Start Nurses out there?

    hb4hikes replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    I have been working with a HS program in NC for a little over 3 years now. It is not FT but I have learned a lot & went through federal review the first year. I will try to help out if I can. Holly

12. Thinking of Relocating between charlotte and greensboro

    hb4hikes replied to BRemus's topic in North Carolina

    If you need anymore info, I will try to help out.

13. Z Coil vs. MBT for Plantar Fasciitis

    hb4hikes replied to oklhmrn's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I have had PF on & off for close to 8 yrs, triggered by 12 hour nursing shifts when I first went into nursing... I have found work that is about 1/2 standing/walking & half desk work. Dansko & Mephisto have been good for me if doing a lot...

14. Thinking of Relocating between charlotte and greensboro

    hb4hikes replied to BRemus's topic in North Carolina

    With experience in MDS if you continue with that, I would think 60K give or take a little. I live between Charlotte & Greensboro near Salisbury/Mooresville/Statesville. There are Brian Centers, Autumn Care, Genesis long term care centers along wi...

15. Thinking of Relocating between charlotte and greensboro

    hb4hikes replied to BRemus's topic in North Carolina

    There are a lot of places hiring, depending on what & where you are looking. Their are federal jobs affiliated with the VA - Salisbury (hospital & long term care), or clinics in Winston Salem, Charlotte & Hickory. NC Dept of Corrections t...