RockieSis

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1. strike in MA

   RockieSis replied to RockieSis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   I have been following this thread with interest, if ya'll have gotten an 13$ an hour raise, what is your base pay for new grads and also for a nurse with a BSN and several years of experience? Just...

2. strike in MA

   RockieSis posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

   Whats going on in MA with the nurses union? Just wondering.

3. RNFA programs

   RockieSis replied to anapurnas's topic in Operating Room

   Check out SW Florida College in Tampa area. Much more economical, and approved by AORN. My friend went many years ago and has done very well with her career. I am considering it myself. Other than...

4. ACLS recert. need web links

   RockieSis replied to RockieSis's topic in General Nursing

   Thank Ya'll so much.

5. ACLS recert. need web links

   RockieSis posted a topic in General Nursing

   Does anyone have some helpful web sites for ACLS prep? Thanks

6. Non-Nursing Managers

   RockieSis replied to JimS's topic in Operating Room

   I thought this went on only at my place of employment! Our OR manager is not a nurse, and prior to her being moved over to our department, I had never seen her in the hospital. It is a frustrating...

7. call pay

   RockieSis replied to callbabe's topic in Operating Room

   Would you believe 1$ an hour for on call and nothing extra until you'v clocked 40, and you can forget weekend, holiday pay. Oh, did I mention I cover for

8. CABG sternal dressings

   RockieSis replied to Whisper's topic in General Nursing

   Whisper I work in CVOR and we place Maxorb wick on the incision with an Arglaese clear film on top of it. I will bring package insert literature home tomorrow from the OR if you would like to email...

9. Arm Position/Open heart

   RockieSis posted a topic in Operating Room

   Open inquiry to Open Heart nurses. How do you position your patients arms for surgery? Our Doc trained at THI where arms are positioned above the head on Wedges and taped to the arm board. This...