Curlytop

Latest Activity

1. Another question about nursing salaries

   Curlytop replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in General Nursing

2. Another question about nursing salaries

   Curlytop replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in General Nursing

3. Another question about nursing salaries

   Curlytop replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in General Nursing

4. Ever feel like..."STOP COMPLAINING"..

   Curlytop replied to BuffaloLPN's topic in General Nursing

5. Calling in on weekends and NO pay!!

   Curlytop posted a topic in General Nursing

   The hospital I work for does not grant PTO (paid time off/ vacation time) for calling in on the weekend. Are there any other facilities out there like this? Personally, I believe this only punishes everyone for the few who were often calling in on ...

6. 12 Hour Shifts

   Curlytop replied to curlygirlrn's topic in General Nursing

   I am 33 and have worked in ICU for 11 years. I changed to 12-hr day shifts 6 years ago and LOVE it. Thankfully, the unit I work in is pretty flexible with the schedule so I rarely ever work more than 2 shifts in-a-row. (3 in-a-row is too much fo...

7. The more experience you have the less you are paid???

   Curlytop replied to TRN's topic in General Nursing

   After working at the same hospital for 11 years, I recently found out new grads are making $19/hr. The interns (nursing students) make $13/hr. I started out as a NEW RN @ 12/hr!! I now make $25/hr after three "across the board" raises totalling $4...

8. Inquiring Minds Want To Know: Outrageous Orders!

   Curlytop replied to ohbet's topic in General Nursing

   By the way- I was referring to the "QID" part of the order -- NOT "up to chair". After 11 years of ICU nursing I know how beneficial increased activity and the upright position is.

9. Inquiring Minds Want To Know: Outrageous Orders!

   Curlytop replied to ohbet's topic in General Nursing

   Couldn't agree more- in ICU I see that too often- especially when the family is has decided on a DNR and the stupid, paternalistic md gives them a shread of hope to grab a hold to. And what's up with "Chemical Code Only" orders as opposed to DNR??? ...

10. Sign bonuses! Can you believe this?

    Curlytop replied to moonrose2u's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle RETENTION bonuses- yeah right!! Too much like right. Of course, the "suits" high up in their offices could care less about retention when they can replace us with a new grad for less money.

11. $325 MIL... Would you renew your RN license?

    Curlytop replied to RoaminHankRN's topic in General Nursing

    Too Funny- I laughed until I nearly cried!!!:roll

12. The Patient you will NEVER forget...

    Curlytop replied to LasVegasRN's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle :chuckle HILARIOUS!

13. Just Go Pee!

    Curlytop replied to Huganurse's topic in General Nursing

    Just Go Pee is the correct title of this subject. I get so tired of nurses saying "i've been so busy I haven't even peed today!" PLLLLEEEAAASSSEEE-- It takes 3 minutes top to pee and wash your hands and I'm sure there are restrooms on your unit. --...

14. Little Doctor, Holy Terror

    Curlytop replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    There was an incident at my hospital last week where a very abrasive, rude, smart-ass MD was FIRED by a family member of a patient because they overheard him yelling and cussing at a nurse. They felt that an MD that disrespects a nurse should not ta...

15. Celebrity Patients - Who would you want?

    Curlytop replied to LasVegasRN's topic in General Nursing

    :roll The first person who came to mind is the fine and very sexy Lenny Kravitz! Luv his music - among other things!!