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I have been present during a code when we were slamming a Liter of epi. It was the 1st time I saw this during a code and of course I asked the rationale. The recorder charted on the code sheet the dosage/bolus. Pt was middle age and family was there. We did get a rhythm, but not for long...he passed. BTW, pharmacist was there and made the bag. Rather than criticizing, use some of your critical thinking skills and ask WHY would this be done. There is a rational. :) We see many things in a level 1 facility.

There is a traveler in the MICU that is canceling her contract. It is a very hard place to work. Short staffing is chronic and most importantly, unsafe assignments. Remember that you are the protector of your patients and your license. I will never work there again. More importantly, I would NEVER allow a family member to be cared for there. Unsafe, unsafe.

I have an ADN and work at MD Anderson. They have an awesome tuition reimbursement and all RN's must have their BSN by a certain time frame after hiring. Many of my co workers and myself are enrolled in the UT RN-BSN program online and MD pays for tuition and books upfront. Our text book are even delivered to our dept. Also we must be certified in our field. High standard=Great Nurses=optimal patient care. Hope this helps. Really cool place to work. They have their choice of the "best of the best".

UCD hands down. I regret leaving there and moving to TX.

You must negotiate your salary with Hermann. It is well known that if you leave, they will hire you back at a higher wage.

BSN educationally speaking, is more advanced in quantitive thinking (research), management and a Public Health certificate (CA). Bedside, we receive the same training and exposure. I have not experienced any "hierarchy" as far as ADN vs BSN. We are given patients according to our skills and abilities. Quite frankly, it is mainly discussed on a new grad level. JMO and experience. :) That being said, I completely support the BSN. I will be obtaining mine.

I bought a home in the 290 Hwy 6 in Copper Lakes.

I am moving to Houston in a couple of weeks and will begin work at TMC. I intend to take the Park in Ride. I will be working the 7p-7am shift. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Thanks

Thanks LabCat. I'm looking forward to starting my new position and moving back home close to family. I am very impressed with the CyFair school district and the school my daughter is attending is an exemplary one.

Ten dollars an hour cut in pay, No earthquakes here in Sac, much better enviroment for my daughter in TX and better schools there. I think I am more concerned about my work enviroment.

I have several positive comments to make about being unionized and for myself, it is worth the 40 bucks that I pay each month. But I am not about to cram CNA down into anyones throat. I just simply encourage those who are interested to visit the CNA website. We benefit greatly as members and I am a content member. I'm getting ready to move to TX from CA and it is going to be different. Starting with the ratios and cut in pay. But all is good. I can adapt and I am looking forward to my new position. Being around family is more important.:wink2:

What does Memorial pay a SICU RN with 3 yrs experience?

All of us feel that way ever so often. Do I feel bad? Sometimes. But we should take care of ourselves and ours before we can take care of others. Everyone in our profession can relate to "mental health days". Even management.

We do. I pay apprx 40.00/mth

UC Bargaining Alert # 7, 10-8-08 Sorry, guys for some reason it is not showing the full document. I'll try later. But please visit the website. I feel that the CNA represents us well and we have certainly benefited from their efforts on our behalf.