darlink

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1. How much do YOU think nurses are worth?

   darlink replied to mystory's topic in General Nursing

   I left a high paying union job and took an over $10/hr pay cut to work at a much better company which is a non-profit with much nicer management. I've moved into a better position and have a 8-5p, m-f schedule. Most days I get off on time. I could r...

2. I Want to Make a Difference in My Patients' Lives

   darlink replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Look at hospice. We really make a difference in the lives of patients and families

3. What is the Registered Nurse Patient Ratio at your hospital?

   darlink replied to LinenP's topic in General Nursing

   Here in California we had a ratio law. I recommend fighting for the same if your state doesn't have one. Ratios that many are discribing here are scary and unsafe. California RN Staffing Ratio Law

4. Day 2: 2016 Nurses Week Fill In The Blank Contest

   darlink replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   with there pants down again masterbaiting.

5. Day 1: 2016 Nurses Week Caption Contest

   darlink replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   Can you speak a little louder?

6. Opioids for cancer pain

   darlink replied to jsmarthaler's topic in Oncology

   We prefer methadone in our hospice for several reasons. It's a small easy to take pill that can be crushed. It is long acting (most long acting opioids can't be crushed) It helps nerve pain. It's cheap.

7. Medical marijuana, role of the nurse, professional organization

   darlink replied to hotflashion's topic in Medications

   In hospice, I've seen pts get much benifit from marijuana. Our mds do not prescribe it though we can prescribe Marinol. Our pts are usually pretty upfront with us as we dont judge and want whats best for them regarding comfort. California has clini...

8. New L.P.N. Very disappointed!

   darlink replied to anclanton's topic in LPN/LVN

   Look at hospice.

9. "You *Have* To Start in Med-Surg"...fact or fiction?

   darlink replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Job Hunt

   It depends on what area you want to work and what training they will give you. I wanted to become a hospice nurse and getting that year of med/surg was very important. It made me so much better prepared. I knew someone that got hired at a small hospi...

10. Higher Paid Nursing Jobs

    darlink replied to mbrn1985's topic in Career Support

    If you can do it, look at travel nursing. ICU is always well paid, housing is paid. I know what area you live in makes a big differance. I can tell you jobs here in California pay far more then what you are making. Starting for a new grad here in...

11. coping with sadness

    darlink replied to fancysocks's topic in General Nursing

    Call your local hospice and ask about their bereavement services. Nothing wrong with talking to professionals that understand loss and grief. As a hospice nurse we always make sure staff are aware that they can use our services.

12. afraid of online nursing school...

    darlink replied to RHill9919's topic in School Programs

    Unless you have a clinical background and have experience work with patients, do a tradition program. You want the best clinical experience you can get in a structured setting. You also want hands on skill labs. Nursing is a hands on job, you can't ...

13. Please help on obtaining a Colorado License!

    darlink replied to ChocoholicNurse's topic in Colorado

    The application for licence by endorsment is pretty straight forward. There is nothing about giving up your florida licence. The temporary license is issued so you can work until your permanent one comes through. Why don't you look into getting a...

14. Fired for giving Med late

    darlink replied to Beaubou's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to read you resigned. You should have waited and talked to them. Explain your day to them, give them an action plan on how you would avoid this in the future. They might have given you more training as this was your first error. I would...

15. Fired for giving Med late

    darlink replied to Beaubou's topic in General Nursing

    Best thing that helped me make sure I was on time with all medication was setting timers on my phone. I would stop all paperwork and go do the med when the timer when off.