dld ASN, RN

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1. Neuro is the most tragic

   dld replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

   I have taken care of so many pts who were comatose and came out of it, got rehab and went home. Many with a poor prognosis. Our body parts and our mind is not all that we are. Look at Steven Hawkins. Quads often use what they have left to really i...

2. Neuro is the most tragic

   dld replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

   I work in rehab, and most of my pts are traumatic brain injury. Very often these pts get so much better. I see many many miracles, and I am a grateful witness.

3. Your boss insists on employees taking flu vaccine

   dld replied to seenitallERnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I took the flu shot about 5 times over the years. My work pulled the same crap last year and tried to manipulate us into taking the shot. Every time I take the shot I am sick for at least 2 weeks, with a cold or flu, and I am really sick. It has h...

4. turning pts during sleep?

   dld replied to girlr6RN's topic in General Nursing

   Absolutely you need to turn them at night! They can't feel pain, so they won't wake up for that. Slight position changes will work, ie, weight shifts. You never know who will break down. As a rehab RN for many years, I know family are not going to...

5. How much is your pay?

   dld replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

   I knew Sutter is not as alturistic as they claim to be..... Sutter is SCARY!

6. New vs. "Seasoned" nurses

   dld replied to NurseMixon's topic in General Nursing

   I think you should tell the manager your concerns. If something does happen, then she will know where you stand. Generally, PM shift is so busy that most nurses are not going to have time to be checking up on you. I do know what you mean though, an...

7. Wanting to Be a Charge Nurse

   dld replied to MissMelMcRN's topic in Career Support

   I was Charge for 4 yrs, and missed the pt care. It is just not the same as having your own pts. It can be stressful and thankless, and also an opportunity to make improvements to the unit. It's generally alot more paperwork. Just remember, as char...

8. How much is your pay?

   dld replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

   Why does Oregon pay so low for RNs? I looked there hoping to relocate, but I would make about half what I do in NorCal. But, I see other jobs are equivalent to NorCal. Some other medical jobs pay well, like NP, OT, PT. Computer jobs pay well. I have...

9. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

   dld replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

   Yes...., that is why I never told my boss about the phones. For awhile, some nights the phones in the pt rooms would ring. It would ring several times and if I answered it, it make the sound of a fax machine. Soon after, another phone would ring, the...

10. How much is your pay?

    dld replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    In California Bay Area, the housing market has plumeted, except for highly desirable locales, you can buy a descent home for 200-500, and still make a good 50/hr with benefits. You need to know the area, though. Anyone thinking of relocating here s...

11. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

    dld replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Hunt

    It is only my opinion, but I would put all titles on the resume, but only those relevant to nursing on your badge. The extra education can only help you on the resume, you'd think!

12. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

    dld replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Career Support

    It is only my opinion, but I would put all titles on the resume, but only those relevant to nursing on your badge. The extra education can only help you on the resume, you'd think!

13. Travel nurse VS Core Nurse chances

    dld replied to justmejaime's topic in California

    Don't give up yet. These hospitals take forever to hire someone. As soon as you give up and find another job, months later they call. I would at least give it a few weeks after an interview. I applied to JM also. They gave me a interview date in 1 m...

14. How much is your pay?

    dld replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    With the housing market falling, any RN thinking of moving should seriously consider California. As an experienced RN, I work 24hrs a week, nights and weekends. I make 59-73/hr, with the higher amount on the weekend. This is the San Francisco Bay Are...

15. Where are the jobs???

    dld replied to Jan RN's topic in General Nursing

    It was like that when I graduated back in 92, after the work redesign. I worked in a SNF for 9 months, then I was acceptable. Look for a specialty training program designed for new grads, esp. if you have a University hospital near you. It is hard to...