hstats44

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1. Need your Input

   hstats44 replied to MissRNBlue803's topic in Texas

   MissRNBlue, I am working on 15 post so I can pm you. lol

2. Benefits of Per Diem?

   hstats44 replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in General Nursing

   @candoit, yes I do. Sometimes I may only get 60 hr a pp around the holidays when regular staff works a lot of overtime. I think some agencies offer benefits, but in house float pool is more secure than agency. I don't work any weekends unless I want ...

3. Insurance for PRN??

   hstats44 replied to hello_nurse77's topic in General Nursing

   I am per diem, and have a private insurance policy for myself and two kids. You can feel free to PM if youd like.

4. Top 8 things I hate about being a nurse

   hstats44 replied to Airina Desuyo's topic in General Nursing

   Nice post. You do have a positive attitude.

5. Narcotics administration

   hstats44 replied to schoolmack's topic in Medications

   I understand your area of concern and was once faced with this in my nursing career. Later, I then realized, if these people are drug seeking and "setting a clock" which some of them do, lol. The doctor wrote an order for it, and until the order is d...

6. If you worked FT during nursing school...

   hstats44 replied to unicoRNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I worked fulltime and am a single parent through nursing school. It can be done, it just takes planning, and diligence.

7. What do you pick for breakfast?

   hstats44 replied to smily11's topic in General Nursing

   Oatmeal

8. Benefits of Per Diem?

   hstats44 replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in General Nursing

   Pros for me, More pay, don't get caught up in the units politics, no staff meetings, builds character and level of skill. Cons, no unit to call home, have to be well liked, even by difficult people, no benefits, have to go the extra mile to be well l...

9. Is Pharmacy Tech Training Useful?

   hstats44 replied to Herbal's topic in General Nursing

   I will add, that I was a pharmacy technician prior to becoming a nurse, and I feel that it has helped me recognize meds better. With that being said, I do not feel it is necessary to prepare to become a nurse.

10. What is the nurse-patient ratio where you work?

    hstats44 replied to kaliRN's topic in Safety

    Here in Indiana, MedSurg 6:1, Tele 4:1, Progressive Care 3:1, ICU 2:1

11. Any tips for a new grad starting on an intermediate care unit

    hstats44 replied to monkeygoose's topic in New Nurse

    Hello, I would suggest starting out working on nights, if that accommodate your lifestyle. That way you will have time to develop a routine. Also, find a kind nurse who is very experienced to use as a resource.

12. Finally...I got the job!

    hstats44 replied to AlishiaRN77's topic in Job Hunt

    That's great. God is good. Many blessings to you.

13. Need your Input

    hstats44 replied to MissRNBlue803's topic in Texas

    Hi MissRNBlue. How are you? I recently sent you a friend request. I have a question. I have not figured out how to send messages on this site. Thanks so much, Hstats