kleinbbc

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1. Online RN-BSN Program

   kleinbbc replied to niceguytx's topic in Ohio

   SchiwartRn, How is the program going for you. I was looking into doing this program and was looking for feedback.. Also how much are the books. thanks mark

2. florida nusing unions

   kleinbbc replied to lndrn2001's topic in Florida

   Yes I work for a HCA hospital.. The union has done nothing but bad things for us. For example raises 2% max which no one can max out the 2%,Non union 4%. Also we have to be clocked out for over a hour before getting overtime non union get over time a...

3. Suturing - Do you do it?

   kleinbbc replied to bluefabian's topic in Emergency

   As a past CST/FA I use to close with MD then became a RN and can not close do to the Board of nursing. I have to become a RNFA to be able to close again. Which is funny I work at the same place and have to tell the doc's I can't help.

4. Male nurses dominate b/c they are Male?

   kleinbbc replied to sasha1224's topic in Relations

   Ok first question how many of you asked or applied for the position? I'm a male nurse working for almost 2years. I have been asked to be a charge nurse which I turned down. Why was I ask? I think for speaking up about issues, not afraid to question p...

5. Picking cases?

   kleinbbc replied to KristinWW's topic in Operating Room

   Yes my place has the same thing and try to write you up if you don't stock your room. I just take my sweet ass time pulling the case making sure everything is pulled on the list. Look at what they pay us RN's to SPD personal so take your time.

6. Latex Allergy

   kleinbbc posted a topic in Operating Room

   I had my first latex case this past Friday. Pt needed a foley so I went and pulled latex free cath and separate bag with KY and other supplies. Later on my charge nurse pulled me to the side and ask me why I did what I did. I said the pt was latex al...

7. St Petersburg Fl ??

   kleinbbc replied to FirstYear2005's topic in Florida

   Like tweety said St. Pete is way overpriced!! I live in Hernando county the market is not to high compared to what the hospitals are paying. My home here is $175k.built in the 90's 3300 sq. feet with 3 car garage pool pay 3k tax 3.5k Insurance. My fr...

8. Wrong COUNTS....

   kleinbbc replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

   My biggest place to find lost laps is in the bottom of the trash. Having doc's look at me like I'm on drugs turning over trash cans to find them. 1. seen docs wipe prep site then throw the lap across the room into the trash. 2. doing two procedures w...

9. Banner Healthcare???

   kleinbbc replied to flaerman's topic in Arizona

   I loved working for Banner in az left in 2002. I worked in the or at Good Sam and enjoyed going to work. The staff was great to work with had no problems. I left to come back to FL to let are parents be around the grandchildern

10. living in Glendale vs Scottsdale

    kleinbbc replied to carrie123's topic in Arizona

    I use to live in Glendale (2002) and loved it worked at Good SAM OR. Everything you need is close and the 101 will take right into Scottsdale. I would try to live up around Bell road or Arrow Head area so getting on the 101. Also I loved the way the ...

11. Do you have Anesthesia Tech's?

    kleinbbc replied to laneyRN's topic in Operating Room

    All depends on their education, training, certification and hospital policies. I have previous experience as an anesthesia tech and was involved in placing lines, cell saver, and balloon pumps in the OR. Since becoming an RN and working in the OR I a...

12. Moving to Tampa Please Help

    kleinbbc replied to SapphireRN's topic in Florida

    Tampa General and St. Joseph's are good hospitals in tampa for peds also you have UCH. St. Jose and TGH pay 20-21hr. base after completing the 12 week programs. I have been told that TGH kicks ass for new grads being a teaching hospital. For you movi...

13. Need Advice On The Excelsior Program

    kleinbbc replied to closatssl1's topic in Online Learning

    Were do you take the Excelsior test 1-6? Thanks

14. 3 down 6 to go

    kleinbbc replied to bellcollector's topic in Online Learning

    How long is each class taking you? I was thinking of doing excelsior just would like some feed back on the way it works. Can the ADN be done in six months? Thanks [email protected]

15. Anyone Required To Take ERI?

    kleinbbc replied to RainDreamer's topic in General Students

    The test was easy it is basic anatomy. I rushed the test and was the 80th %. If you like email [email protected]