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  1. Congratulations! Enjoying the new gig?? I interviewed last week. Waiting for word..
  2. How was your interview? Are you now working in PACU? I'm an ICU RN wishing to move into PACU and have an interview in a couple of days. I'm told to expect some questions, but unaware of content.
  3. Fluid bolus?

    Do you deliver IV fluid bolus on a pump or by a pressure bag??
  4. Aspiring Christian & Nursing student

    I think the answer to your question may lie here: Luke 10: 25-37. I think it symbolizes everything about Christ and his followers. It has very little to do with spirituality and religion, but everything to do with humanity, humility, compassion, an...
  5. If not nursing what other career would you have done?

    A Catholic Priest, I think.
  6. This happened five weeks ago: July 26th. Questions: -Why was there no action by anyone in the justice system for five weeks? -Why was there action taken only after this was released to the media? -Who released the body cam to the media? -Will the...
  7. Advice on obtaining a job in Phoenix area

    I'm in a similar position as you; I also want to secure a position before relocating. Have you looked into licensure requirements? Arizona is part of the compact, but Illinois is not. Would you have better success if you secured an Arizona license...
  8. Phoenix Area Experienced RN Salary

    I recently learned that base rate for 20 years longevity in critical care of a Phx-area hospital network is $40/hr. Other interesting details: Cost of Living Calculator - Cost of Living Comparison Index Tool
  9. HonorHealth

    Hello...sent you a PM.
  10. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    I was told the story by a nurse who worked at a military hospital in North Dakota. She related that a patient of hers, who was a middle-aged man, died unexpectedly in the middle night during one of her shifts. Within a month of that happening, whe...
  11. Where does it come from?

    It does leave one shaking one's head, huh? My take: they hadn't found anyone to take the job and they're under the gun to seal the deal. You were the answer to their struggles. They had a (nearly) signed contract & were going to make a handsom...
  12. Nurses picket at Florida Medical Center

    We use an acuity system as well which is pretty comprehensive. It basically shows that not every patient requires as much care as another while some require MUCH more. If the information is collected appropriately, tabulated correctly and applied a...
  13. go here: https://www.ncsbn.org/nlc.htm#eligibleNurses
  14. Waiting on first contract = scary!

    have you looked at http://www.delphiforums.com ? go to the forum called 'travel nurses and specialists.
  15. Newbie looking into RN

    Hi...I'm a 45 year old male RN who has worked at the hospital bedside in Critical Care/MedSurg with stints in Management for the last 15 years. Gender is a non-issue in my experience. I suggest contact the HR Dept of a local hospital and inquire ab...