paulamac

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1. Need suggestions for needed change

   paulamac replied to paulamac's topic in General Nursing

   The question is in reference to a nurse nearing retirement in a few years and with back problems, etc which makes it difficult to continue floor nursing, lifting/moving patients. School is likely out of the question as it wouldn't be practical at th...

2. Need suggestions for needed change

   paulamac posted a topic in General Nursing

   Anybody have a suggestion for an aging floor nurse who is tired and can't tolerate being on her feet for 12 hours anymore. Something slower paced or possibly a nursing job in a non-patient care area. Send suggestions. Thanks.

3. Help! Early burnout!

   paulamac replied to paulamac's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks. I will look into the staffing firm. That's a good idea. I hate the thought of calling and setting up interviews, etc. I am thinking I may go check out Home Health or Hospice. I love nights and I'd have to change to days but so what? At ...

4. Help! Early burnout!

   paulamac replied to paulamac's topic in General Nursing

   Hey! Why does it say that my age is 30 next to my post? I am over 50! Whoa! This site strokes the ego.

5. Help! Early burnout!

   paulamac posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a nurse of less than a year and already feeling burned out. I dread going to work. I am a floor nurse on GI/urology med-surg; we also get some overflow from ortho. I love the people I work with and they are very helpful; however, I typicall...

6. Help! Early burnout!

   paulamac posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a nurse of less than a year and already feeling burned out. I dread going to work. I am a floor nurse on med-surg. I love the people I work with and they are very helpful; however, I typically have 7 patients (the nursing home crowd for the ...

7. Two questions

   paulamac posted a topic in New Nurse

   I have two totally unrelated questions. 1. What parameters do you use when holding medication for high blood pressure? At the hospital where I work, I continue to get different answers from different personnel. Apparently there is no official poli...

8. info re: Gentiva in FL/Hospice of Dothan, AL

   paulamac replied to paulamac's topic in Home Health

   The one I'm talking about is Emerald Coast Hospice. It's relatively new, I think.

9. info re: Gentiva in FL/Hospice of Dothan, AL

   paulamac posted a topic in Home Health

   Hi. I am gathering information about two potential employers: Hospice out of Dothan, AL (I live in Pensacola, FL and they have an office here as well) and Gentiva Home Health. Does anybody have experience with either of these? If so, please tell m...

10. 38 too old for school?

    paulamac replied to akanarn's topic in CRNA

    I will graduate in May and in June I'll be 53. I stayed home with my kids when they were little. Then I worked for the school district in administration for 17 years. Burned out and decided to try something new. I figure I may work as long as 12 ...

11. Looking for a quality RN pin for graduation

    paulamac replied to paulamac's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the suggestions. I will try them. Our school is so aggravating. They are no help. Will be glad to graduate. Paula

12. Looking for a quality RN pin for graduation

    paulamac replied to paulamac's topic in General Students

    Like I said, our school says we are on our own to purchase the pin. They will not be ordering them. For that reason, I need to find a company that makes a generic one, I guess. Or one who will customize one for our class. Thanks.

13. Anyone heard of MEDS Publishing NCLEX review?

    paulamac replied to jenrninmi's topic in General Students

    I am facilitating a review for our class, too. I went to a mini-session with Hurst Review at the state SNA conference. It was marvelous. We're using them and they, too, have a 99 percent pass rate. They also return your money if you fail - or gi...

14. Looking for a quality RN pin for graduation

    paulamac posted a topic in General Students

    I'm about to graduate and our school requires each student to purchase their own RN pin. I want a nice one - gold or sterling silver, but I have only been able to find cheap ones online. Does anybody know where to find a nice pin? I don't want cus...