Friendlyelse41

Friendlyelse41 has 10 years experience and specializes in Pediatrics/PICU.

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1. NYC starting pay for hospitals for new grads

   Friendlyelse41 replied to Sadnewgrad's topic in New York

   Sometimes we have to stop focusing too much on money. Yes we need good paying jobs, but sometimes the stress just isn't worth it. In my opinion NYC pays well across the board, however the lack of nursing support and unsafe conditions makes you want t...

2. Best Shoes for Nursing

   Friendlyelse41 replied to curlygirl898's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Sketchers, Sketchers and Sketchers!! Works so well for me. I make sure I buy those with enough support; plus I usually use three and rotate them as oppose to using the same one over 6 months

3. RN looking to move to Fort Lauderdale from NYC

   Friendlyelse41 replied to Friendlyelse41's topic in Florida

   Sorry for the late response. Thank you. My goal is do travel nursing within Florida. The pay is so much higher. Big difference in pay. If I find something reasonable then I would settle. NY pays high but everything is expensive here. I drive and toll...

4. RN looking to move to Fort Lauderdale from NYC

   Friendlyelse41 posted a topic in Florida

   I would like some advice on relocating to Fort Lauderdale. My goal is to move next year by Christmas. Currently I work on Pediatrics/PICU and float to NICU step down and Nursery. I also have experience with geriatrics and working with children with b...

5. How to deal with change of shift admits

   Friendlyelse41 replied to CatieK's topic in PICU

   Don't beat yourself up. For future reference find out when is the cut off for admissions. On my unit it is 6am. Work nights and shift ends at 7:30am. If I am busy giving meds, I will do a quick assessment when the patient arrives especially vital sig...