lowski

lowski has 22 years experience and specializes in ICU-MS-OPC-ER-RT.

Latest Activity

1. New DON is Unprofessional

   lowski replied to skittlebear's topic in Professionalism

   It could be worse. Your Nurse manager could be sisters with the HR Director like in my hospital. Talk about trying to get "fair and just"...it just doesn't happen.

2. resp therapy vs RN

   lowski replied to obeyacts2's topic in Pulmonary

   What does "pation" mean?

3. Being a RT & a RN?

   lowski replied to arynberg's topic in General Nursing

   I am an RRT and a RN. I use to work full time as a RT and prn as a nurse. Then I flipped it. I have a great advantage with the knowledge of 2 degrees. I find myself doing both jobs at the same time and it is not uncommon to do so. I work in a 25 bed ...

4. Dumbest thing a student/newbie ever said/did?

   lowski replied to Abishag's topic in General Nursing

   as far as making mistakes or trying not to...you will make them. it's okay. that is how we learn. that is how we grow to be better! do not worry. all is well!

5. working two 18 hour shifts and one 12 hour in a week

   lowski replied to ben123's topic in California

   I will work 2 18 and a 12 hour shift in a week and in a row. However, these are not scheduled but rather "open shift incentives". THey can be difficult at times but I want extra money. I would prefer 12 hours.

6. How busy is your unit this Christmas?

   lowski replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

   in ob now and we are 1:1. pretty quiet so far!

7. Thanks !Where R U from?

   lowski replied to is this heaven's topic in Iowa

   Hello all! From the NW part of the State. Around the Lakes area!

8. ICU/CCU 12 hour Wages

   lowski replied to MacsMom's topic in CCU

   I really can't see how that would be even feasible for the Hospital. It would cost more money to staff 8 then it would 12 hours due to the increase in staff it would take to staff the 8. I've seen facilities ask the staff a preferance of 8 or 12 hour...

9. NCLEX Thursday..... I need Advice!!!

   lowski replied to HNACAA's topic in LPN/LVN

   No matter what...take a break. Just kick back from the PC and go out of the room for 15 minutes and then come back in. It will relax you. And do not freak if you go over 75 questions and the PC does not shut off. Just remember to breathe.

10. Opinions needed!

    lowski replied to JahbingRN's topic in CCU

    I have to agree with what they are saying. I strongly suggest at least 2 years of Med/Surg but with your experience...I would recommend 1 year. You won't regret it and you will have a broader knowledge base for your other position.

11. LPN and RRT(Resp Therapy)??

    lowski replied to 2bRn-STAT's topic in General Students

    My pay is higher as an RRT becasue I do that as a Casual Posistion and there is a significant difference in pay for Casual Employees. I do have to remember what "Hat" I am wearing at times..but I find that I am doing both jobs at the same time. Knowl...

12. LPN and RRT(Resp Therapy)??

    lowski replied to 2bRn-STAT's topic in General Students

    I had both for the longest time and it benefited me. Then I went back for my RN as I promised myself I would. If your "Dream Job" is to be an RN working in Labor and Delivery, I'd suggest going for the dream. What is it you really want to do?

13. Resp. Therapy

    lowski replied to sockov's topic in MICU

    They do everything to Intubate to insert Art Lines...Ventilators...PFT's...IPPB(that's right..I said that) to nebs...EKG's..HOlters...TMT's..Event Monitors and EEG's. We do it all....

14. resp therapy vs RN

    lowski replied to obeyacts2's topic in Pulmonary

    :) I have been an RRT and an RN for several years. I enjoy doing both jobs and all at the same time. As far as wages go, RN's get paid more in the long run.