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  1. What does C Base mean?

    MoriahRoseRN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all who replied. I meant Veterans Affairs clinic, sorry for the misunderstanding. It could possibly be CBOC, although it sounded exactly like C base. The message she left me was about...

  2. Noc Shift Any Easier ???

    MoriahRoseRN replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    Any of you just can't seem to swing noc shift, because you can't sleep. My problem in the past is I would be really tired, but I could not sleep if I had to be to work in a few hours. Let's not talk...

  3. GN starting rate?

    MoriahRoseRN replied to RNismycalling's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Southern Colorado -21.33 or 21.70 base pay, this is the going rate for the two main hospitals in

  4. Total Loan Amount

    MoriahRoseRN replied to sed8U's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was doing a LPN To BSN program and quit due to oweing about 25k when it was all said and done. I went back to a ASN program for the experience and cheaper cost. Now I want to go back and get my...

  5. Why are RN's so fat!

    MoriahRoseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was told by a nanny last night that her employer just had a baby, and she commented on how fat the RN's are at the hospital (Her employer is thin). Her employer stated that "being RN's shouldn't...

  6. Why are RN's so fat!

    MoriahRoseRN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I bet if we took a poll of nurses that are overweight from 30-100lbs, it would probably be the same percentage as overwt ppl in the general population. The reason why nurses are sometimes centered...

  7. Why are RN's so fat!

    MoriahRoseRN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is quite overweight, and he went to the VA clinic for a physical and a nutrition consult. The nutritionist went over some ways my husband could improve his diet, portion control, better...

  8. Why are RN's so fat!

    MoriahRoseRN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would work for a plastic surgeon if I could get a really nice discount on a tummy tuck (I am so vain). Honestly, I've worked so hard in the gym that I'm almost convinced I'm going to need a little...

  9. Why are RN's so fat!

    MoriahRoseRN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    BFL (body for life) it sounds a lot like what you are doing. You are so right about all of the refined carbohydrates. Staying away from those would definitely add to my quality of life. As for the...

  10. Why are RN's so fat!

    MoriahRoseRN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Do you follow BFL? If you do it is a great program, although I admit it is a hard food program for me to follow 100% of the

  11. Why are RN's so fat!

    MoriahRoseRN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Apologies accepted, and I just read your post after I posted another reply. I am sorry if I offended you.

  12. Why are RN's so fat!

    MoriahRoseRN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Going back to the original post. This comment came from a public consumer that had an opionion about what she saw as a problem and deemed it unacceptable from professionals that are suppose to be...

  13. Why are RN's so fat!

    MoriahRoseRN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Intake + output does not always add up. I have a metabolic issue which makes it very hard for me to lose weight or to keep it off for that matter than the average

  14. I Need Days Off for My Own Mental Health!

    MoriahRoseRN replied to PsychRN-Kris's topic in Psychiatric

    Amen to that! I too started at a psych job as a new nurse with a young family. I am actually PRN. I get the calls, "can you come to work, and will you work for me"? I feel guilty for saying no, but I...

  15. How long did you orient?

    MoriahRoseRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am a new grad, and just accepted a position on a Behavioral Health floor in an in-patient psyche unit. Patients generally come to us from the ER, and our avg patient load is 17-18 or so patients (2...

  16. Nclex In 3 Days What Should I Do!!!!

    MoriahRoseRN replied to gerry79's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    All good advice from the previous posters. One other thing is to make sure you have your driver's license & it isn't expired (I can't remember if I needed two forms of ID) . Yea, I know that seems...

  17. New Grads in the PACU

    MoriahRoseRN replied to Anjann's topic in PACU

    Jamonit & RN34TX, I totally agree. I still can't figure out why they would interview me for a position like this without offering a lot more orientation time. When I first got the call to...

  18. New Grads in the PACU

    MoriahRoseRN replied to Anjann's topic in PACU

    Can you believe I interviewed for a PACU job, & I was told the orientation was usually 2 weeks. The manager said it is a little longer if you are a new grad, but she did not specify. I don't...

  19. 6th time....I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    MoriahRoseRN replied to kemerick's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yahoooooooooo!!!!!:w00t:

  20. Med-surg and still wating for a call

    MoriahRoseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone not gotten a med-surg job (new grad)? I interviewed for a med-surg job about a week and a half ago. The clinical coordinator told me she doesn't hire anyone on the the spot, and gives the...

  21. Med-surg and still wating for a call

    MoriahRoseRN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the replys. I sent her a thank you note, and I think I will leave it at that. In the interview she did mention she had her pick of nurses. I am not sure what that means, because I...

  22. In the case of a panic attack, what would.....

    MoriahRoseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, there was a person having a panic attack, the typical feeling I can't breathe, chest tight, etc. What were you taught to do in this situation? I was taught don't touch the person (makes it worse,...

  23. Any nurses out there who have left nursing or are seriously planning on leaving?

    MoriahRoseRN replied to HealthyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I have seriously put a lot of thought into this. Actually, I only finished my RN in hopes to get into ultrasound (part of the prerequisites is to have an allied health degree). After my first...

  24. I had a bad day

    MoriahRoseRN replied to Lisky90's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry, this is just so painful. I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for you and that mother and her family.

  25. Which one do you prefer? (Primary Care in med-surg unit or the old fashion way?

    MoriahRoseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I already posted this in first year nursing, but I thought I would get more responses in this forum. I liked to get your views on primary care. There is a local hospital that is going to this type...