gina-kay

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1. How much do you make?

   gina-kay replied to plumrn's topic in General Nursing

   1. RN (Texas) 2. 15 yr 3. tele-triage 4. $23/hr (getting 7% raise this month so it will go up ) 8-4:30 job, no weekends. Great benefits. 5 weeks vacation a year excellent retirement plan. plus a supervisor who is so very supportive. (small to...

2. Explain test question, please

   gina-kay replied to Todd SPN's topic in General Nursing

   The Bar code med admin method takes the heat off in that way. Orders are written in the computer, signed off by the RN and Pharm in the computer. Then given at bedside by swiping the patients ID wristband and the med package to verify accuracy. I...

3. Introductions

   gina-kay replied to Brian's topic in Texas

   Hello fellow Texas nurses! I work in the tele-triage/transfer office so don't currently give meds but our facility has had BCMA for over a year. I know they have had some things to work out with the system but overall, if it is used correctly, t...

4. looking south

   gina-kay replied to cathya's topic in Texas

   Yes, I would pick Midland over Dallas. I have a son who lives in Dallas and I cringe every time I have to face that traffic! But there is a lot to do there admittedly. The climate is good too. I worked in San Antonio a couple of years and I love ...

5. What inspired you?

   gina-kay replied to Cowgirl's topic in General Nursing

   I had a favorite aunt who was a nurse. Then after taking some of the pre-req courses I found that anatomy and all about it was fascinating. Then tie that in with the idea of working at something that is helping people who are either ill or needing ...

6. Is it or Isnt it?

   gina-kay replied to sanakruz's topic in General Nursing

   I think it is more a substance used (abused) for recreation than it is beneficial as a med.