Mithrah

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1. Per Diem/PRN pay national comparison

   Mithrah replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

   While I am not technically called PRN, that's basically what I am. I get no benefits. No healthcare, no PTO, no sick or vacation, and I could get 401k but I am not signed up. I'm part time and work for $27 an hour. Last year I worked every holiday an...

2. new drug-Avastin for ROP

   Mithrah replied to babyNP.'s topic in NICU

   We ship out our babies to another unit to have the eye injections. I read that it is cheap. Only $40. Here is an excellent article that I found very informative: http://www.wellsphere.com/general-medicine-article/avastin-lucentis-update-45-avastin...

3. Octuplets

   Mithrah replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU

   I think that this woman may be able to afford her kids after all. There is a book deal and TV deal in the works. And I am sure she'll make millions from it. They say now it takes $300,000 to raise 1 child from age 0 to 17. That is 14 kids X $300,...

4. Alarm limits and ROP

   Mithrah posted a topic in NICU

   I see quite a bit of ROP in the unit I work in. More than there should be I think. Just wondering if it is because of our narrow alarm limits. Our alarms are set 88-93%. As you know babies are always up and down on their sats. Therefore the nur...

5. Octuplets

   Mithrah replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU

   Now she has to pay for 14 kids! Was this IVF or fertility drugs? What do you think and why.

6. ~Arizona ~ Starting Block 3 at PC in January what should I study right now?

   Mithrah replied to albinotoad's topic in Student Assist

   I think the best thing you can do is go to the school library and borrow NCLEX review books. Read as many questions and answers as you can. Practice practice practice. You'll learn block 3 stuff when you get there, but ultimately you want to pass ...

7. Reporting other nurses

   Mithrah replied to wanderlust99's topic in General Nursing

   It sounds like you are a great nurse! Don't let it get you down. Many facilities actually enjoy picking on the travelers. As long as you provide safe, quality care to your patients who cares about the trash!

8. Working in new NICU unit

   Mithrah posted a topic in NICU

   Hi everyone, I just started a new job in a NICU and find this NICU very different from the other 4 I have worked in. I just want to cover some things I see in this unit and then you tell me what your unit does for comparison sakes. This unit does no...

9. How long did you wait to get your NY license by endorsement?

   Mithrah posted a topic in New York

   I applied for my NY license back in late Feb./early March and here it is June already and I don't have it. Does anyone know how long it usually takes? I looked on the website to call, but couldn't find a number for that. I am trying to be patient,...

10. Soft Scrubs

    Mithrah replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I like the brand S.C.R.U.B.S. They are very soft. Check out smartscrubs.com

11. Tele travel in Phoenix...

    Mithrah replied to carrie123's topic in Travel

    I used to live in Phoenix and all those hospitals are pretty good. I can't say a bad thing about any of them. My friend used to work tele at Osborn and liked it. Scottsdale would be the best place to live in that area. When are you thinking of sta...

12. Name a NICU product you couldn't do without

    Mithrah replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU

    There are a lot of really great NICU products. I especially love the Neosuckers. My last job didn't have them, and when my patient needed to be suctioned it was never effective or sufficient. Now at a different NICU I use them all the time and the...

13. A question for some research we are doing

    Mithrah replied to kitty29's topic in NICU

    I have seen Cyclomydril drops given 3 times with 5 min. inbetween. Then 1 drop q hour until Dr. arrives. Also seen Cyclomydril given 2 times with 10 min. inbetween. I think this is an eye doctor's preference. Not a nurse's or neo's. Tylenol is orde...

14. question about salary in the US

    Mithrah replied to norhubez's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder who quoted you $24/hour because that is quite low for San Diego. I was making $24/hour in Orange County (just N. of San Diego) a year ago. But remember, in CA, anything over 8 hours is time and a half (anything over 12 hours is double time...

15. Ever do a flu shot clinic?

    Mithrah replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I did this last year and what a waste of my time for only $16/hour. Maxim was the company I worked for, and yes, they do pay very poorly. I did it more for "fun" and to get out there for the experience. I doubt I would ever do it again unless the ...