mrsalby

mrsalby

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  1. My MI by me

    mrsalby replied to teeituptom's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, Some of us girls might have called 911 and bought the jewelry while we waited

  2. pay in Albuquerque

    mrsalby replied to jewelnca's topic in General Nursing

    I will be working at UNM. Base pay New Grad is 22.35 with 17% weeknight and weekend day diff and a 26% weekend diff. Then a 5$ CAP if you are working on the next level degree. Pay will be higher...

  3. What country do you dream of working abroad?

    mrsalby replied to happystar's topic in General Nursing

    Belize Spain

  4. can a school do this?

    mrsalby replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    We have a young girl in our class with the same sort of scenario R/T Cancer but nothing has been said about her not finishing school. There are so many areas of nursing that she can not be exposed to...

  5. Any Santa Fe CC RN grads or students out there?

    mrsalby replied to Monty78's topic in Florida Nursing

    If you were accepted what was your total points, if you don't mind saying? Hmmm I believe I had 19/23 because I live in Abq and I don't get points for living in their tax base. When did you find out...

  6. Delivered a baby last night with Vesicular lesions all over body.

    mrsalby replied to jenrninmi's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How sad and painful. Please post update and let us know what the results

  7. Prayers for the Families of the Virginia Tech Massacre!

    mrsalby replied to chase4myheart's topic in General Nursing

    Wow you read my mind. I was answering another post and thought about this. How blessed we are to have and be where we are. I am about to graduate and cannot bear to think about the lost futures of all...

  8. Help! RN at Medical-Spa.....

    mrsalby replied to tabymac's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, What a great opportunity! I am graduating from nursing and hope to eventually do esthetics and nursing together. I worked in Florida as an esthetician and electrologist for over 18yrs and...

  9. Would you join the Army Nurse Corps? Why or Why not?

    mrsalby replied to clc19k30's topic in General Nursing

    I think part of why I wouldn't join is because you can make better money initially on the civilian side. I would probably join AF before Army. I am not sure I would want to RN the frontlines and have...

  10. starting ADN clinicals soon...COLD FEET?

    mrsalby replied to JenniferRDH's topic in General Nursing

    Ok first take a deep breath. Were you ever worried about the first mouth you dug into? I started when I was 38 with family, dogs, birds and worked full time etc. It was hard and I eventually went part...

  11. Medical Terminology & Abbrevations Game :)

    mrsalby replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    extravasation- leaking or infiltration of IV drug into the tissues

  12. Unm

    mrsalby replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    I am about to begin the RN to BSN at UNM and have had a positive experience with the CON office and staff as well as instructors so far that I have taken some classes under (Patho classes). I am...

  13. Will the BSN help ME... or will it matter?

    mrsalby replied to Epona's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It is a hard decision. Is there an RN to BSN option for you that may be cheaper? The diploma may be harder to expand on later if you decide to go for the BSN. Management positions at the hospital I...

  14. "You're gonna need to learn Spanish...."

    mrsalby replied to smkiya's topic in General Nursing

    My what a thread. I believe that if living in a country, attempt to learn the language in that country. Understandably, stressful situations will cause one to default to their natural language. I...

  15. Relocating to Pensacola

    mrsalby replied to tleesto's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey, I am from Fort Walton, born and raised, until I moved to ABQ, NM 2y ago because of hubby PCS for Air Force and the area is beautiful. Fort Walton is out the back door of Hurlburt on the east...

  16. carpuject injectors

    mrsalby replied to errn911's topic in General Nursing

    I take a small insulin syringe and pop the needle off. The diameter of the insulin syringe fits perfectly inside the cartridge of med to push the med. This way I dont have to use the carpuject...

  17. Pensacola and Gulf Breeze

    mrsalby replied to WanaBaNurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am from that area and am looking forward to getting back there when my hubby retires from the AF in June. Our families are still there and what we have been told is that housing is beginning to...

  18. New Mexico practice

    mrsalby replied to RCroft01's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi St Vincent's Hospital in Santa FE: UNMH and Presbyterian in Albuquerque use CRNAs. You can check out the websites for open positions and to send resumes. The HR at UNMH will connect you with a...

  19. New grad recruitment

    mrsalby replied to Wen83's topic in General Nursing

    GOOOO! Any and all exposure you are able to experience is great for you as you embark on your new profession. You may meet people and faces that will be handy to network with when you do graduate....

  20. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    mrsalby replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This is something being considered by the NM

  21. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    mrsalby replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My state is considering making a requirement that ADN's earn their BSN within 10y or have license revoked or suspended. I am fortunate to be able to continue into an RN to BSN program. But what about...

  22. School Accreditation

    mrsalby replied to fuzzie's topic in General Nursing

    The school I am attending just recieved their renewal for accreditation. It was quite the grueling process and interesting. The staff works really hard to address all the points needed. The NLN...

  23. RN job in jeopardy please help

    mrsalby replied to fe3's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, Congrats on finding the med. I am glad they called you and offered somewhat of an apology, but understanding their position and policies that is how it may be done. Which brings me to policies. I...

  24. problems with my unit, any ideas?

    mrsalby replied to rags's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you are able to use an NCLEX preparation system to assist you. Does your hospital offer courses that help prepare you? Take time to do what you need for yourself and know who you are. When you...

  25. Child in ICU

    mrsalby replied to sydylo's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it is rude at all...just a conscientious parent. The Hospital I work at has signs posted everywhere that says "It's OK to ask.".... about washing hands. Our NICU also teaches the two...