DesertRN2009

DesertRN2009 specializes in Rehab corrections med-surg.

Latest Activity

1. Let's Scam the SNF

   DesertRN2009 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

   Bariatrics are really easy once you understand the orders. The protein shakes are bought in the store. Talk to your don about having someone see the pts before accepting them

2. Overloaded new m/s nurse.

   DesertRN2009 replied to jlb~88's topic in Med-Surg

   Switch floors if you can

3. Tucson az, Federal vs State prison?

   DesertRN2009 replied to toddlar's topic in Correctional

   There were many disgruntled nurses and officers. Plus after 6 months the region director decided I was making too much and wanted to reapply to my own job at a lesser pay grade. I had already taken a pay cut from medical facility to work there and H...

4. Tucson az, Federal vs State prison?

   DesertRN2009 replied to toddlar's topic in Correctional

   I worked at bop Tucson. There are politics and issues. No one lasts long there

5. Mandated Tele training for Med/Surg Nurses

   DesertRN2009 replied to Nik.S.RN's topic in Rural

   My unit made it mandatory or look for another job. Plain and simple

6. How happy are you as a rural nurse

   DesertRN2009 replied to sourapril's topic in Rural

   I have an hour drive to work in a different state. I live in a rural area that has one hospital for 7 counties and a few ltc places. No one was hiring here including the hospital. So I go up north across state lines to work in a hospital where most c...

7. PCT

   DesertRN2009 replied to Ashes172's topic in Urology

   Review dialysis and terms. It is very trchnical

8. Leaving hospital to correction facility?

   DesertRN2009 replied to jnetrn's topic in Correctional

   It depends on the prison system and medical level of the facility. Some have medical units. Some just have pill line sick call and true emergency care only. Ask what the prison is security level and medical level

9. Received a verbal position

   DesertRN2009 replied to dopa11's topic in Correctional

   Give a few weeks notice. It will help in the long run.

10. Can't Get a job? Considering Military? Enlisted/Officer

    DesertRN2009 replied to Code09's topic in Government

    Military is not a plan b because everyone else is turning you down. Military is a job, commitment and privilege to serve the US not a job for just anyone. You must be a part of the country and proud to be American and able to fight for the country in...

11. SNF Post-Acute rehab to OB

    DesertRN2009 replied to strawberryfields's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I want to switch to mom baby care. I worked SNF as a new grad (only job open) for four years with some time as a prison nurse. It was incredibly had to get a hospital job. I am now 7 months into med surg. After a year I want to transfer to ob or post...

12. ADN vs BSN

    DesertRN2009 replied to swngstr's topic in ADN/BSN

    I did ADN then BSN completion. Samw content just more papers to write. ADN usually has more clinical hours and BSN more research hours.

13. Jobs in Virginia Beach area?

    DesertRN2009 replied to tashacorinne's topic in Virginia

    Yes healthcare is different. I have a NC license and go by both state practice acts. But compared to AZ medicaid is way too easy to get in these states and pays less. AZ allows people to buy medicaid plans for low premiums not just giving it away. P...

14. Finally landed a job in Hampton Roads

    DesertRN2009 replied to ArmstrongLPN's topic in Virginia

    I think avg for lon is 15-20 here

15. LPN PAY RATE

    DesertRN2009 replied to Lpn__'s topic in North Carolina