GatorNurse10

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1. New salary for job converting to per diem

   GatorNurse10 replied to GatorNurse10's topic in General Nursing

   Just wanted to note the situation is not finalized and I have not yet accepted the per diem position. A per diem position was proposed though no specifics have been given. I directly asked my boss if there was someone in HR I could speak to about the...

2. New salary for job converting to per diem

   GatorNurse10 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi All, My job is transitioning to per diem for 2 months as I was asked to stay beyond my resignation date. I am switching to per diem as I need to change to my husband's benefits and the only way to do so is to switch to a per diem position. I've ne...

3. Austin, Seton-Brackenridge

   GatorNurse10 replied to RN Zeke's topic in Texas

   ICURNGUY - Another question! Did you apply for jobs out of state or wait until you got back to Austin to apply for jobs?

4. Compassion required???

   GatorNurse10 replied to jellyfishmafia's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the replies that state it depends on what area of nursing. Definitely not med-surg, however, something with less patient care might be a good fit. I do think you'd be better served by looking at your current education/experience and seei...

5. St John's Regional Medical Center Joplin Missouri

   GatorNurse10 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

   Sending good thoughts towards Joplin!

6. Favorite CEU sites?

   GatorNurse10 replied to Ellekat's topic in Med-Surg

   I use nurse.com as well. I like that I can keep all of my CEU's at one site. Plus, it has the required courses for my state.

7. Protocol Pre/Post Urinary Catheterization

   GatorNurse10 replied to CarribRN's topic in Med-Surg

   Interesting.. we don't have a policy to collect samples pre- or post- cath so I don't unless the MD has specifically ordered the test. I am assuming your hospital does this to determine if a UTI is related to the cath or not, right?

8. documenting

   GatorNurse10 replied to LizzieRN0508's topic in Med-Surg

   This plus an opening note & a closing note that reviews the shift. If it was a patient who had nothing going on then the closing note is something like.. Pt resting comfortably throughout shift with no complications. Pt A&O, resting in bed (s...

9. MedSurg Ortho or MedSurg Oncology

   GatorNurse10 replied to Missy BSN's topic in Med-Surg

   I would go with the oncology position as ortho could get routine after a period of time. Though of course if you love ortho then that would obviously be the job to choose. Your ortho patients will be in & out very fast so you'll see a lot of new ...

10. What is your favorite part of your job?

    GatorNurse10 replied to GirlDotson's topic in Med-Surg

    I agree - you are able to learn about a lot of different things in med-surg. Also, you really get organization & prioritization down! For me the favorite part of my job is the patients. Granted, not all of them are favorites, however, I have had...

11. Simple things new nurses or experiece nurses are not doing?

    GatorNurse10 replied to RN28MD's topic in Med-Surg

    Thanks for starting this topic! It is a great list and good reminder for what needs to be done every shift. I too find that on a good day I can cover these basics.. On a bad day all I can get done is meds & assessments. Luckily on my unit the tec...

12. Med-Surg Roll Call

    GatorNurse10 replied to RNPATL's topic in Med-Surg

    I work on a general surgical floor - we get pre-ops & post-ops from all the specialties at the hospital. We'll also get a medicine patient or two if the medical floors are full. I've been there about 10 months. It is great to see all the differen...

13. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    GatorNurse10 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida

    Hi Namo, if it helps.. I calculated that tuition would be $1,762.74 based on the numbers on UF's student finances website so I'd say ~$1800 is correct. Here's the website with the amount/credit hour.

14. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    GatorNurse10 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida

    Does anyone know which NCLEX review book is recommended by the school? TIA!

15. Anyone applied to UF's accelerated BSN?

    GatorNurse10 replied to frogger15's topic in Florida

    I'm planning to come to lunch. How will I know who you are?? :)