K98

K98

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  1. How did you pay for nursing school?

    K98 replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    The health system paid for me to go to nursing school. Tuition, books, uniforms, everything. But... I owed them three years upon graduation (one to go), and they add a portion of my tuition to each...

  2. Scrubs for tall women

    K98 replied to PeachyERNurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Try Aviator scrubs. I'm 6-3 with a 36" inseam, and had a difficult time finding off the rack scrubs anywhere. I finally ordered from Aviator, and that's all I wear. They will hem to any length you...

  3. Comparing Pittsburgh hospitals

    K98 replied to MissBrn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I can't comment on the medicare reimbursement rates anywhere in the state. However, the cost of living in the eastern part of the state is much higher (housing, taxes, rent) than it is in the west. I...

  4. Male Nurses Rock

    K98 replied to Aviationurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    My wife of 25 years and I are both RNs at the same facility. Our 21 year old daughter is a junior in college (pre-med). Our dinner conversations can be real stomach turners. Ask our son

  5. Are you happy?

    K98 replied to SteveNNP's topic in General Nursing

    Ecstatic. Snoopy

  6. Wow a bag of pretzels, your right admin, this is a good place to work

    K98 replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    Christmas? That must be that day that I work 12 /sleep 8 every year while folks that aren't nurses exchange gifts and visit family and

  7. Do you think you are adequately compensated in your job as a nurse?

    K98 replied to *TK8's topic in General Nursing

    Our compensation isn't even close to what we are worth. My pension from my previous job pays more than my full time salary as an RN in a busy SICU. Not much hope of receiving a retirement like that in...

  8. Male considering career change seeks advice

    K98 replied to Lake201's topic in General Nursing

    Lake, Nursing school is difficult, demanding, and rewarding, just like nursing. Don't worry about infecting your family, sick people are everywhere, not just in hospitals. My kids bring more bugs home...

  9. To Unionize or Not To Unionize: Questions that every nurse should ask themselves

    K98 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I have been a union worker for my entire working life (30 years). I am also a gun-owning, Life NRA, right wing, pro-life republican. Unions can be a nuisance, but I see them as a good thing in...

  10. What nursing "invention" would make you famous?

    K98 replied to juscallmegrace's topic in General Nursing

    I need to get my pannus jack into production. No need for co-workers to provide a pannus lift, or for any nurse to get cheese on his/her

  11. Docs yelling at nurses....

    K98 replied to ClassQ1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Not where I work. There are cliques like anywhere else, but the docs know better than to stir the waters in the "shark tank". There are some *ahem* strong personalities in the SICU where I work that...

  12. do any of you like codes??

    K98 replied to ryanfocker's topic in Men in Nursing

    At first I thought it was kind of exciting. After a couple of years, it's become sort of routine. One of our new orientees told me that she hoped that someone would code so that she could see what it...

  13. Favorite best fit cargo pants

    K98 replied to momof4ndocswife's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think Aviator Scrubs are the best cargo pants in the medical field bar none. They are like wearing a toolbox. A comfortable, well-fitting toolbox. They have a nice website, and their customer...

  14. Shoes...what do you wear?

    K98 replied to scallywags's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Dansko Professionals in brown. My feet have never felt better at then end of 12 hours of continuous standing/walking. I save my Crocs for the

  15. Glen Beck's hospital experience

    K98 replied to emmycRN's topic in Nursing News

    Probably went in to have his head removed from his butt. What a

  16. amusing story that only Pittsburgh nurses of certain age will get

    K98 replied to oramar's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Patti and Daddy at

  17. What do you think are the current major problems in nursing?

    K98 replied to Barras's topic in General Nursing

    1. Management 2. Families want control staffing/assignments 3. Families want to order diagnostics 4. Physicians/Managers that bow to them. We spend so much time entering data that we hardly have time...

  18. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    K98 replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Danskos are the

  19. bandage scissors

    K98 replied to confused101's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Our facility gave all RNs bandage scissors. I also carry a pair of trauma shears with me for serious wads of silk

  20. Rn to BSN or MSN

    K98 replied to akelly161RN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm in the Slippery Rock RN-MSN program (I received my BA from the Rock) and have several co-workers in the Waynesburg program. The Rock is completely online, and considerably less expensive than

  21. Realistic Expectations!!

    K98 replied to wazeout's topic in Men in Nursing

    The first year is a tough one. I started in an ICU, and was ready to call it a day shortly after I was off of orientation. It is an extremely busy unit with plenty of cardiovascular surgeries and an...

  22. How did your spouse handle the news of a career change?

    K98 replied to CTGuy's topic in Men in Nursing

    It was her idea. I wanted to be a blimp

  23. Guys, do you wear your wedding band to work?

    K98 replied to JaredCNA's topic in Men in Nursing

    My wife of 25 years and I are both nurses at the same trauma center. Neither of us wear our bands at work. All of my co-workers know that I'm married to the hottest nurse in the

  24. What do you guys during your off-time?

    K98 replied to mcknis's topic in Men in Nursing

    In addition to being an RN, I work as a LEO. Like to hunt, fish, camp, and play on an over-30 (Waaaay over) ice hockey

  25. ridiculous rule

    K98 replied to pawashrn's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I don't know many who work for UPMC that feel like smiling...including my