thesmurfette

thesmurfette has 2 years experience and specializes in Emergency.

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1. ER computer programs

   thesmurfette replied to gardengal1's topic in Emergency

   I have worked in two different emergency departments both with different charting systems. One used ProMed which I really liked compared to MedHost which is the other system I have used. MedHost is very text oriented in the charting and medication...

2. Nurse Salary vs. Teacher Salary?

   thesmurfette replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

   Unfortunately, the SS loophole no longer exists. Many teachers used to only work 1 day in a position that paid SS and would be able to receive SS benefits upon retirement. That loophole no longer exists. Were I to remain a teacher, I would not be a...

3. Nurse Salary vs. Teacher Salary?

   thesmurfette replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

   I have to agree with the previous poster. I taught at the high school level for 3 years. While it may seem like the ideal work environment, it is far from that. I was required to be at the school from 7:45-3:45 but most days I was there until 4:30...