maryk650

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1. Any experienced nurses having trouble finding a job?

   maryk650 replied to VegRN's topic in General Nursing

   Same here. I have 35 years of experience, mostly ER. I have been a travel nurse for the last 3 years. My last assignment ended up being 9 months instead of 13 weeks. I kept extending my contract. All of a sudden I'm not getting any calls for int...

2. Capping a primary line - IV ?

   maryk650 replied to lpn2a's topic in General Nursing

   Try to loosen the IV tubing before positioning your non-dominant hand to put pressure at the site. A lot of the fluids contain ingredients that may make the tubing hub stick to the IV cath. I also carry a pair of small forceps to grasp the tubing w...

3. Have you ever taken care of a famous pt?

   maryk650 replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

   I live near Nashville, so the answer is yes.

4. Drug Testing At Hospitals

   maryk650 replied to crazylilkelly's topic in General Nursing

   The facility I work at now did not do a drug test pre-employment or random drug tests. This is the first hospital I have ever worked that does not do a pre-employment drug screen or random drug screens. I have worked Home Health in the past. They ...

5. This site is too much

   maryk650 replied to vamedic4's topic in General Nursing

   I love this site. It's great to know I am not alone.

6. Would this make you angry? Any words of wisdom?

   maryk650 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

   Been there. Done that. I am presently in the same situation. I interviewed forr a position in the ER. Since I have managerial experience, they wanted me to accept a position as House Supervisor. I informed them of my intention to not get back in...

7. Has anyone here ever put a doctor in their place?

   maryk650 replied to Lachrymologist's topic in General Nursing

   :trout: :gandalf: There is a time and place for everything. A nurse decides to do her confrontation in private. The doctor does not. Also, sometimes the doctor is bordering or is actuallly harrassing the nurse. This is a reportable offense that ...

8. staffing issues

   maryk650 replied to 9moreyears's topic in Management

   I think this is a nationwide problem. Most nurses change jobs because of the staffing issues but find it is not much better anywhere else. The hospital I work has major staffing issues, but jobs are not filled unless they are posted by Human Resour...

9. Opportunity to be director of unit--need help!

   maryk650 replied to southeastRN's topic in Management

   I work in a small 135 bed hospital. The managers are expected to be available 24-7. Some of them work their assigned times and then have to come back and work if the unit is short staffed. Are you ready to do this?

10. Silly Question

    maryk650 replied to Nutmeg5575's topic in Operating Room

    This sounds like a position on the med/surg floor--just doctored up to sound more glamorous. :lol2: :lol2: :balloons: :balloons:

11. 30 days sober!

    maryk650 replied to JaneRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations. My father was an alcoholic. Keep up the good work. My thoughts and prayers are with you every day.

12. Nurse to patient ratios and job stress

    maryk650 replied to EmilyCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    My capacity is House Supervisor. Nights and 12 hour week-ends 1 nurse to 10-12 patients Both LPNs take same as RNs but are limited as to what they can do 1 CNA to 10-15 patients. Has been as high as 20 Is 5 the highest you can go? Patients complain ...

13. job titles

    maryk650 replied to Kelky's topic in Career Support

    In my area, PRN means you are called when you are needed, usually without much notice. Resource is usually hospital based and you are scheduled to work on certain days. Per dium means you are paid for the days you work and you make a higher base pa...

14. Re: hi

    maryk650 replied to mewmeow's topic in LPN/LVN

    Never refer to yourself as "just a LPN." You are just as important as any other member of your healthcare team. Different states have different scopes of practice. Maybe some of the people in your area need to be educated!!!

15. Cant find a job in almost 6 months. Thats ridiculous!

    maryk650 replied to Woman_in_love's topic in General Nursing

    Agency nursing will give you the experience that you would need. You do have to go to alot of different places and learn a lot of different routines. Most hospitals post the jobs for the hospital employees first and then advertise them. Maybe the ...