MountainMedicRn

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1. Need help finding next career

   MountainMedicRn replied to alexamasan's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing is pretty flexible...unfortunately east coast pay rates arn't the best...I make more money traveling, which I understand might not be an option for you. BUT, I bet you could easily double...

2. Questions on how to transfer Nursing License

   MountainMedicRn replied to ajin's topic in General Nursing

   Since you have a Iowa multi state license, you can work anywhere within the compact states... BUT since you have changed your primary residency to FL, you still have to go though all the hoops to get...

3. Have you done this ?

   MountainMedicRn replied to Flossy73's topic in General Nursing

   I have complained quite a bit...ha I can't imagine that it will be a big deal. When my manager asks how I'm doing I routinely say "Oh you know, just managing all the unrealistic expectations you put...

4. Does the exhaustion go away?

   MountainMedicRn replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

   You have to make lifestyle changes to better accommodate. Getting to bed asap would probably be your best bet. But if it doesn't work out, its definitely not worth the job if it affects your life...

5. Worried sick that I may have caught MRSA?

   MountainMedicRn replied to 8Lovenursing8's topic in General Nursing

   Umm...you're good. If it gets worse...see a doc

6. Questions on how to transfer Nursing License

   MountainMedicRn replied to ajin's topic in General Nursing

   As far as I know, you are good to go. With this new compact stuff I worked in Florida with my Idaho license. You dont even need to get your FL license as far as I know, at least until you move...

7. Forgetting to document one of my every four hour neuro check

   MountainMedicRn replied to daniela095's topic in General Nursing

   Ha! Nice, its good that you care. I don't thnk your preceptor will give a hoot. Get ready to remember that you forgot something over, and over again. Make systems that help you to

8. Why such a push to get more men into nursing?

   MountainMedicRn replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in Men in Nursing

   Agreed. Balances everything out and we work together well...just like in other jobs in all sort of industries...just like its nice to have a woman's touch and/or perspective, it goes both

9. New nurse and I had a breakdown at work

   MountainMedicRn replied to KB4848's topic in General Nursing

   Hey. Nursing is crazy stressful. Especially your first year. It was for me, and I was a paramedic in Atlanta. Keep at it, do whatever it takes to keep it together...because, it defiantly gets...

10. I am taking Taekwondo!

    MountainMedicRn replied to SuperMomBob88's topic in General Nursing

    bring some athletic tape and research a a couple supportive wraps. Rolled ankles are super

11. Sobriety and NCLEX?

    MountainMedicRn replied to gchooljian's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Absolutely not. Dont do

12. mixing pain medications with a flush

    MountainMedicRn replied to painmeds's topic in General Nursing

    I always dilute my pain meds...some patients feels the associated nausea pretty quick. I measure it up first to avoid med

13. Very concerned

    MountainMedicRn replied to ButterflyRN90's topic in General Nursing

    It was a learning experience. You're a student...those are the mistakes that will happen, just remember to bounce things off your preceptor or charge nurse constantly. That's how you learn...I...

14. Help me if you can

    MountainMedicRn replied to hussein95's topic in General Nursing

    Take what you can get! But DONT STOP shooting for the positions you want. Taking a less than ideal position doesn't mean you have to be committed to it...its all part of the hussle. You'll gain...