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Wow! I used to work in Michigan. Sometimes 10 postpartum patients! Of course that meant teaching breast feeding moms, changing diapers, etc. the vitals were taken by nursery staff, but then the...

Fiona, You are lucky! What province do you live? And, if it is not too personal, can I ask about how much in US dollars you spend a year to renew your license, or is it every two years?

I do not hear much about Liability Insurance anymore. I have gone to part time Home Health. Nobody that I have asked has their own. Is this due to the Recession, or is it considered outdated now?...

I see a comment by a moderator about moving a thread to the 'mobile computing forum'. I see a 'mobile app' forum, but not a separate 'computing' forum. Where do I find this? Thx

I do not think it is wise to send out cards or any info when taking care of a pt or discharging them. That would be a conflict of interest and a good way to get fired. Not while the patient is on...

Yes, I finally got my license...but not after they said they had everything......and I looked up my permanent license number.....only to find out later that they never did change from the temporary...

I recently got my RN from Virginia license transferred to Texas (compact states). This was the most confusing, misinformed process I have ever gone through! I have had licensing in 6 other states....

My male patient uses incontinent briefs. He is sensitive to the elastic at the leg opening. So far, we have found none that have a cloth-like band at the leg opening.Can someone be of assistance...

I needed to do an RN refresher course. I have some disability issues that made it a challenge to find someone who could accommodate my disability. Plus, I am not in Houston! Not to worry! PHES...

With the political unrest even greater than ever, what are the conditions regarding working in Dubai or Qatar if anyone knows?It used to be safe on the compound in Dubai, but I am unaware about it...

Oh... I feel your pain. And it has been many years. One of the posters was 'right on'. The first year is just getting your feet wet and learning how to organize your time/skills! You can't expect...

I would agree with 'joanna73'. You should have the skills you get only by working on a floor before going on to a unit. Even if just for 1 year- it makes you a much better nurse in my opinion when...

Does Texas allow Rn's with certification to do wound closures? Maybe here you can only do them in an ER setting? I would appreciate any answers. Thanks

Yes! I was a civilian nurse, although I worked for Indian Health. But....you must get a year or two (I forgot if you need two), of experience first. At least that was the way it was when I was...

I am sorry you are going through something like this. Very recently there was an article in The Times?? regarding the same. The article said there were XX (number) of med errors a year. Because...

As I worked L&D for 15 years, along with other units, I see no reason to be worried about your new unit IF you have good crosstraining and someone looking over your shoulder routinely if it is indeed...

I hope you are correct about the cultural aspect- I would like to learn fron people who are 'old Italy', or 'old Swiss', not Muslims that have moved there in the last 50 years though....Thanks for...

It seems that most with back problems continue to have problems after surgery- the majority. I, too have had two surgeries in the last 11 years and always thought I would 'get better in the next 6...

I would love to work in a country that I have wanted to visit- I think that is a way to get in-depth knowledge about the country/people. I have a friend who is in the States now, but will be...

Hmmm That is an interesting thought. Wonder if he just wants to discourage people from doin online because it is less money in his pocket. Guess the only way to find out is to call BON!

I need to renew my CPR- talked to someone who does a course. He said the online courses are not accepted by TX BON even if your place of employment accepts it. He said you MUST do a 'hands on' part...

I'm still 'in shock'! Yesterday I was talking to someone who lives in my neighborhood and telling her I am going to do a refresher course and see if my back/neck can tolerate 4-8 hours a week...

Don't be fooled by hand sanitizers- or try to fool your patient inatvertantly! Hand sanitizers are not as effective and last for about 2-3 minutes. Nothing is better than taking the time to do a soap...

I saw the title of the thread and it made me take a look...I lived/worked in Sarasota/Bradenton 15 years ago. I worked there for 8 years. I saw a nice private hospital that gave good quality...

Well- just curious now, as I live in northern Wyoming and absolutely hated the hospital! I had heard that the 'new' hospital was good, but didn't know anyrting about it- has anyone signed on with...