Sanuk

Sanuk

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  1. VA Manager not allowing annual leave

    Sanuk replied to Chamae01's topic in General Nursing

    That's unacceptable. Have you considered taking it up the chain, to the director or CNO? You have PTO or leave for a reason, and it's not to sit in a bank unused. I am one who takes two vacations...

  2. Desperate in DFW

    Sanuk replied to mom35's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know this doesn't help you, but I wish schools would let students know they need to start applying in March before they graduate. Hospitals are notoriously slow in the HR department, and waiting...

  3. worried

    Sanuk replied to summer22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I could not agree more with the above response. I worked as a CNA and a unit secretary through nursing school, was a great employee, and had a guaranteed job upon graduation. I actually didn't take...

  4. ER Nursing

    Sanuk replied to JettRNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I went straight from nursing school to the ER (at a trauma center, no less! ) and don't regret it a bit. There was an intense internship - 6 months with didactic and clinical components-which helped...

  5. Leg cramps = Blood clot?

    Sanuk replied to nursing.mypassion's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Calf pain is a common symptom of DVT, although it could be other things as simple as a pulled muscle. For a pt who has risk factors, as this pt does, it increases the index of suspicion. Look up...

  6. What areas in TX are hiring in hospitals?? What are my chances at job placement??

    Sanuk replied to RNnurse07's topic in Texas Nursing

    Anytime! I don't think we've been hit as hard with the economy as other places. Plus, no state income tax.

  7. At a loss, please help

    Sanuk replied to FAITHFULRN01's topic in Texas Nursing

    I've never worked outside the hospital, so I don't have any knowledge of LTC or rehab-type places. Have you looked on indeed.com? Or are there agencies for LTC? I hope you can find

  8. Credit check - so worried all of the sudden.

    Sanuk replied to ErinRN2B's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't stress about it either, but have you considered trying to call the hospital (or office) where you have the bad debt and see if you can make small payments? Sometimes even 10 dollars a week...

  9. At a loss, please help

    Sanuk replied to FAITHFULRN01's topic in Texas Nursing

    Wow, they let an entire unit go? Sorry that this happened to you. What kind of nursing do you have experience

  10. What areas in TX are hiring in hospitals?? What are my chances at job placement??

    Sanuk replied to RNnurse07's topic in Texas Nursing

    In my limited view (several friends who have been in and out of job market) there are openings here in DFW. I know that there are two new hospitals being built within 10 miles of my home - one is...

  11. Joining specialty nursing associations?

    Sanuk replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    I belong to several nursing organizations - ENA, ANA, TNA - for several reasons. One, I think it's important to advance nursing as a profession and to be involved in shaping policy and reforming the...

  12. Motivating staff

    Sanuk replied to surfnbeagle's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I am assuming that there are mostly CNA's/techs and perhaps one nurse per shift? As a former CNA, I can tell you that adequate pay and staffing, as well as respect for a very tough job go a long way...

  13. Disappointed in pay

    Sanuk replied to Michizzle's topic in General Nursing

    They also have snow! Lots and lots of snow. Which actually sounds good to me right now as it was 113 here today. Texas is right-to-work as well, and we also don't have a state income tax. It has...

  14. New Grad- I feel lost and I am scared!

    Sanuk replied to NewRN12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A couple of things: first, I agree with the above poster that you can't compare yourself to others - this will always make you feel worse because there's always someone who is better at a specific...

  15. Disappointed in pay

    Sanuk replied to Michizzle's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on graduating and on finding a job! While I agree that this pay seems really low, I would probably take the job, get some experience, and then put out feelers for a better-paying...

  16. NOC Shift

    Sanuk replied to Dawnski's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    yousoldtheworld, that doesn't work as well with 12's. At least in my case, I worked my 12's in a row and for those 4 days it was impossible not to work my way around to night sleeping. I tried this...

  17. M/S RN to ER?

    Sanuk replied to #1ME's topic in Emergency

    Welcome to the ER! In my experience, the more the merrier :) I think you will find that ER nurses are generally helpful - there may be those who are more so than others. You have experience, just...

  18. Narcotic Administration in ER

    Sanuk replied to silver2009's topic in Emergency

    We have a written policy that no medications which cause the patient to not be able to drive (narcs, benzos, etc) will be given unless there is a ride present. This is mostly with regards to people...

  19. I'm New To ER...Share some tips please?

    Sanuk replied to al7139's topic in Emergency

    I try to get in the room before the doc, get my assessment done, start the line/labs, etc. We have standing orders and once you work with the physicians enough you know who wants what done. This...

  20. Triage shifts: how long/how many pt.'s?

    Sanuk replied to vivasmom's topic in Emergency

    I've never not triaged the whole shift. In fact, I can rarely get relief for bathroom breaks when I'm in triage. In my experience and working with the computer system we have here, if all goes...

  21. I'm in need of a good resource for an EKG exam

    Sanuk replied to dlc17RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I found the book EKG Interpretation Made Incredibly Easy extremely helpful. Take a look on amazon and you could probably get one used. I know there are also a lot of websites with test strips you...

  22. NOC Shift

    Sanuk replied to Dawnski's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As someone who has worked nights for about 10 years, I have a few tips! First, invest in a good pair of blackout curtains - this is key. Second, make sure family and friends know better than to call...

  23. How Much Do You Make?

    Sanuk replied to commonsense's topic in Texas Nursing

    20-22 may be for a new grad? I'm not sure what starting pay is now, but 8 years ago I started at 18.50 and that was pretty standard in DFW. Also, I think pay can differ quite a bit even from Houston...

  24. I have a serious question

    Sanuk replied to WKredz5's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard for me to give you the benefit of the doubt that you're not intentionally trying to stir up trouble, but very well. However, if you feel that nursing is "settling" then please do everyone a...

  25. How Much Do You Make?

    Sanuk replied to commonsense's topic in Texas Nursing

    ER 8 years $34/hr plus 1.80 per hour for ACLS, PALS, and CEN differentials: $5/hr after 3pm (I work nights) plus additional $9/hr for weekends (so, $14/hr for weekend nights) Are you looking to move...