doro8144

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1. What is it like in your hospital right now?

   doro8144 replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in COVID

   I work in Florida. I do not work in Miami, which is a COVID hotspot, but our city is a big Spring break hot spot. I work at two hospital systems, in two adjoining counties. Both are Med-surg jobs, one is seasonal, one is part-time. We have a lot of t...

2. Ageism from a resume?

   doro8144 posted a topic in Job Hunt

   Hello, I am 44 years old. I have been an RN since I was 20 (earned my ADN straight out of high school). I have 23 years of experience in med- surg, LTAC, dialysis. I am updating my resume in hopes of finding new opportunities. I felt as if ...

3. "Houston we have a problem" This just got very real

   doro8144 replied to Esme12's topic in COVID

   I am angered that they are blaming the nurse. The hospital has not a shred of evidence that she broke infection control protocol. Why aren't they blaming the patient who lied to airport screeners about his contact with Ebola victims in order to boar...

4. Help! Straight Cath Giving Blood Only.

   doro8144 replied to KotysMommy's topic in Urology

   I am sorry you are having this problem. It seems extremely frustrating. Can you ask the client to show you how he does it? Can you have the other nurse show you how he/she is doing it? Its there some technique that you are or are not doing properl...

5. Considering WGU RN to BSN

   doro8144 replied to doro8144's topic in Western Governors

   I am also considering a program through a local college. It is less expensive than WGU and I know the credits will transfer anywhere. However, the local program would have annoying discussion boards and require a practicum in either leadership or com...

6. Considering WGU RN to BSN

   doro8144 posted a topic in Western Governors

   Hello, After 20 years in nursing, I have decided to pursue my BSN. I am considering 2 programs, one of which is WGU. I understand courses are graded on a pass/fail basis. Has anyone had trouble getting into an non-WGU MSN program with a WGU BSN? Tha...

7. Housing in Naples for Seasonal Travelers

   doro8144 replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

   When I spoke with the HR rep, she said they DO allow dogs in the hospital apartments. I made sure of this, because I have 2 labs myself, (I won't be bringing them, however). The interviews were over the phone, one with the HR rep, and one with the ...

8. Housing in Naples for Seasonal Travelers

   doro8144 replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

   I applied in May, and was able to get an apartment furnished by the hospital. Apply early if you need housing, it fills up VERY quickly

9. What would you say to this shocking patient statement?

   doro8144 replied to aboucherrn's topic in Relations

   The fact is most American doctors go to medical school oversees and most foreign doctors go to school in the U.S...Have her think about that for a while.

10. Anyone traveling to NCH in Naples this winter?

    doro8144 replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    I am officially going. I will be working at the North Naples campus. Yes, they give you $800 housing stipend if you don't take their apartment, which I believe are all booked up by now.Go ahead and fill out the app online, and the recruiter will call...

11. Anyone traveling to NCH in Naples this winter?

    doro8144 replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    It depends if you take the housing and or benefits. I took both housing and benefits and my hourly pay rate will be the same as I am making now at my "regular" job. Of course my "regular" job isn't providing housing. If you just take the straight pay...

12. Really sad :(

    doro8144 replied to NOLAmommy3's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Any mom/baby manager is more likely to hire a nurse with some med-surg experience than a new grad with no experience. You are learning skills you will use your whole career. Also, being in a hospital gives you an advantage because they are more like...

13. Anyone traveling to NCH in Naples this winter?

    doro8144 replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    Nurseellen, I will be working at North Naples 2nd floor. Its a med-surg unit as well. I think it is similar to 4th floor. I am starting October 29th and staying for 6 months

14. Anyone traveling to NCH in Naples this winter?

    doro8144 replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Travel

    I am going to NCH Naples North this winter. I applied back in May, when I first saw their ads. I am glad I did, because I was able to get their housing. I am curious about other's experiences also. I wish I had applied for a job at the downtown camp...

15. Experience dialysis nurses....PLEASE HELP!

    doro8144 replied to Fink's topic in Urology

    Kasmus, I am an acute dialysis nurse also, I am employed with the hospital, though. Not Davita or Fresenius. We can do 1:1 , or 2:3, sometimes 2:4, currently. However, Davita is making offers to our hospital claiming they can provide cheaper service...