DnThomts

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1. Xray tech~ more $$$ than RN???

   DnThomts replied to SoulShine75's topic in Career Support

   Really? I did ICU nursing in Denver for awhile and didn't make $30 / hour. And I liked Boulder. Any openings at the dentist office? :rotfl:

2. Xray tech~ more $$$ than RN???

   DnThomts replied to SoulShine75's topic in Career Support

   I personally don't have a problem with Xray techs making $18 an hour or more. They provide a skill just like nurses do for exchange in economic value. New nurses will tend to make in the $18 -$25 dollar range. But after a few years (depending on what...

3. Drug Abuse Among Us??

   DnThomts replied to luanne101's topic in Safety

   Yes. Keep in mind that nurses are are just regular old people with the faults of anyone. It's a stressful job and unfortunately like people from all walks of life, some will turn to the drus for relief. But unlike most people, keep in mind that next ...

4. What was your shortest/longest stay at a job?

   DnThomts replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

   Longest- 2.5 years. Shortest- about 15 minutes. Got hired for home health once. Walked out of the office,sat in my car and realized "What the hell do I want to do home health for?" Walked back in, thanked them nicely, and resigned on the spot.

5. 4 12s a week?

   DnThomts replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in Emergency

   I often work 4 12's a week. Usually depends on the person on how they stack their days. I do try 2 on 1 off 2 on. Working nights it keeps my body from flipping out as compared to working 4 in a row ( for nights anyway ) because you end up sleeping a...

6. How do I know if I have MRSA????

   DnThomts replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

   Agree with tho old nurses. If you've worked in the hospital for more than a few years you can just about bet that you've already got mrsa. Won't be long before it will be considered "normal flora ". By the way, don't run out and try to get tested or ...