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1. nurse patiens ratio??

   PHM replied to CINDY SUNG's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Cindy, "Ni Hau Ma?" Interesting you ask this. Which hospital are you at? I just returned from 3 weeks in Feng Yuan, Taiwan. We were there to visit my mother-in-law and for the last week she had been admitted to Feng Yuan Hospital for a high feve...

2. Patients Treat Nurses Like Garbage!

   PHM replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

   Don't think it's something that changed over the years. Just like in the general public, there are rude and obnoxious patients. Combine that with illness infliction, general problems stewing at home (marriage, debt, etc) and you indeed become the f...

3. Malpractice Insurance: Having your own policy is a NECESSITY

   PHM replied to -jt's topic in General Nursing

   Interesting thread. I also researched this years ago and received a reply from a Chicago paralegal who's worked both sides of the fence (defending hospitals and staff vs working for malpractice attorneys). With over 25 years of experience, he made s...

4. I dread working on Med/Surg

   PHM replied to Neferet's topic in General Nursing

   Many many new grads "hate" Med/Surg before they even "really" know what it's all about. They may think they know how the whole thing works based on their nursing school experience, but they really "know" very little. I also felt the same way, but ...

5. Tallahassee Hospitals

   PHM replied to ckb123's topic in Florida

   Hi, What's the PRN rate for CRMC, if you don't mind (RN with 3 years experience working Stepdown and Pulmonary floors) Thanks

6. need help re reading glasses

   PHM replied to mjm1979's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with going to an optometrist for progressive glasses and especially for an eye exam, if you haven't had one lately. I went for years with reading glasses only to find that my distant vision wasn't as good as I thought it was (quite clear to ...

7. Panama City??

   PHM replied to CJ777's topic in Florida

   Water temp is 57 right now but think you'll have pretty nice weather next week. I'm an avid windsurfer and even tho it's pretty cool when it's cloudy, I've only worn a full wetsuit once this year (wear a shortie, instead). I'll be in Hawaii next wee...

8. Staffing ratios

   PHM replied to PHM's topic in Florida

   I agree, and thanks Nurseguy for a great reply. Guess you could sense my frustration in the post. I am, of course, aware the bottom line is all-important in business/management, but one would think that for the very reasons you cited (errors, stre...

9. Staffing ratios

   PHM posted a topic in Florida

   Know this is a sore subject at many facilities, but why isn't there more discussion in nursing journals, papers, etc.? We hear about various drug incidents, nurse negligence, malpractice, etc., how investigations revealed failures to follow protocol,...

10. Panama City??

    PHM replied to CJ777's topic in Florida

    Would be interesting to see when she was here. And again, I'm sure "inexpensive" is relative. What bothers many people here is the cost of living has long out-stripped the salaries. Panama City Beach is mostly at or close to minimum wage jobs and...

11. Panama City??

    PHM replied to CJ777's topic in Florida

    Hi Barry, Hope I didn't scare you with the COLA info for this area. Just wanted to give some a reality check due to the recent cost hikes compared to what some might remember. Apartments are still an affordable option and although city and county o...

12. Less Stressful Areas

    PHM replied to peacelovestar's topic in General Nursing

    I'd also commend you for facing up to your reaction to stress. I would suggest further that everyone reacts differently to stress, has different ways of coping and overcoming it. You may feel a bit stressed and worried how you will perform as a nur...

13. Acls

    PHM replied to Christie RN2006's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure where you're taking your ACLS but our facility provides you with a book complete with the CD. Unlike previous classes where most didn't even pickup a book or fill out the pretest given to them when they signed up, it's different now (at leas...

14. Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City

    PHM replied to crb613's topic in Florida

    Great comments, "Lady. . ." All are true. Bottom line: for as long as they can take in GNs from the local colleges and start them at this pay . . nothing will change. And . . .the cost of living will not likely decrease anytime soon. That being sa...

15. Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City

    PHM replied to crb613's topic in Florida

    I work at Bay Medical here in PC. Did my clinicals at GCMC and my daughter (RRT) worked there for a few years. Pay is the same throughout the area (low). New RNs start around $16 and PRNers make a flat $27 regardless of experience. Of course, shif...