rksgray13

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1. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

   rksgray13 replied to bree*'s topic in Job Hunt

   Lost 2 jobs this year. Out for 2 months basically and now 4 months with this one. I have apps out, hand delivered resumes, Interview and offer decline with a long shot MDS at local NH, 1 interview with psych hospital. I was offered the job along with...

2. Sickle cell

   rksgray13 replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

   I worked the medical onc for 2 yrs and this was my biggest challenge. And this is what I saw. MOST do not have a increased retic count, want their meds q 2-4 hrs with benedryl/phenergan rotation, do not want it diluted with NS, want it pushed fast, a...

3. Child care hour friendly nursing jobs??

   rksgray13 replied to RunninOnCoffee's topic in Career Support

   I have looked into private nannies and sitters and they seem to cheaper than daycare but i also will put in hidden cameras. If I can link them to my phone that's next. And they cook, clean, do homework, read, everything a daycare does but at your hom...

4. On a need to know basis? How would you approach such situation?

   rksgray13 replied to rksgray13's topic in Safety

   Thanks for replyng everyone. Just curious

5. On a need to know basis? How would you approach such situation?

   rksgray13 replied to rksgray13's topic in Safety

   I agree the alert oriented patients DO need to play a part in their healthcare. After all it is their welfare. Evil? no I'm not evil. And I was just thinking how many things go by without notice. My questions would be "when was your dressing changed...

6. On a need to know basis? How would you approach such situation?

   rksgray13 replied to rksgray13's topic in Safety

   I agree. I have been "MUM" and chart. If its severe enough I report. I know we nurses aren't perfect but our patients think we are. :)

7. On a need to know basis? How would you approach such situation?

   rksgray13 posted a topic in Safety

   So I was just thinking. I have seen this and witnessed a "mum" kind of speak. Personally, I acknowledge and education when faced with such incidents, be that as it may. When face with, for instance, any type of IV drg change that it LONG overdue, wou...

8. Pay for home health RN?

   rksgray13 replied to bubblesbanks's topic in Home Health

   The company I worked for was very unorganized to say the least. However, I got per visit pay, mileage, office time, and hrly time in pt home past the first hr. Initial= 75/60, reg= 30, recert= 45, sup= 30, office and in home= 25/hr. mileage started a...

9. Home health 12 hrs shifts??

   rksgray13 replied to Elleveein's topic in Home Health

   I did it and loved it. It was perfect for schooling I think. I would do shift work with my agencies. 12 hr in private duty homes and here's the pro's1. study time depending on your patients and acuity. Rarely did I go to a home that I didn't have fre...

10. Pondering the next move in my career and a few questions

    rksgray13 replied to rksgray13's topic in General Nursing

    Update: Was scheduling the interview, came across cponflicts. Director of HR called me and offered the position for the exact amount I thought they would. I was very up front with her about my childcare and I would call ASAP no later than Friday. She...

11. Pondering the next move in my career and a few questions

    rksgray13 replied to rksgray13's topic in General Nursing

    Yes ma'am and thanks for the input. The job is only about 20 mintues from my home and a straight shot from the interstate compared to a 45 drive to the city where most work. Benefits look acceptable not outstanding. Nurses and former nurses seem unh...

12. Pondering the next move in my career and a few questions

    rksgray13 replied to rksgray13's topic in General Nursing

    Welp decided to go on the second interview and ponder a little more

13. Pondering the next move in my career and a few questions

    rksgray13 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Over 12 years of nursing, I have applied to a local psych hospital 3 times. I finally get call back from HR wanting a 2nd interview. What goes on here? I don't recall ever having a 2nd interview with just HR. Now while psych will be a new experience ...

14. Bedside report

    rksgray13 replied to aem31's topic in General Nursing

    It's ok to a point. We asked the visitors to step out to give the patient an "out" from making the visitor feel shut out. We didn't dicuss anything that wasn't obvious. We dicussed the plan and what happedned that day. We also asked the patient if t...

15. Too tired to work - weight of the world on my shoulders

    rksgray13 replied to Brian's topic in Rock

    Yes, 2012 from january 1st to present. Husband and I lost 2 jobs a piece this year, home facing foreclosure, filed bankruptcy a few days ago, cshed the pension, applications, agancy nursing, daughter in youth cheerleading, parents with serious health...