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  1. ItalianRN

    Is learning wound care hard?

    ItalianRN replied to IMOKAY's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Can an LPN be a wound care
  2. ItalianRN

    Verification prior to Procedures

    ItalianRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    What is the title of the nurse that calls people at home before procedures to verify information and go over pre op instructions. I know it's an RN but what is the title. Thank you in
  3. ItalianRN

    Have YOU had a total knee replacement?

    ItalianRN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm PO 2 months total knee replacement. Wondering if any nurses were able to go back to 12 hour positions on the floor or did you go to desk jobs. I'm still having tolerable pain during the day but...
  4. ItalianRN

    What’s it like working in the psych emergency department?

    ItalianRN replied to DaisyRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you so much B52. I was actually looking for hospitals in Northern Florida. I lived in Ft. Lauderdale for 10 years before moving to North Carolina. I would really prefer Northern Florida or...
  5. ItalianRN

    What’s it like working in the psych emergency department?

    ItalianRN replied to DaisyRN's topic in Psychiatric

    I've been searching for Florida ER's that have a psych / behavioral health unit in them. I was a Cardiac stepdown nurse for 12 yrs, CCU for 2 years, traveler in cardio for 2, & my last 2 years...
  6. ItalianRN

    Time to Renew my Florida RN and.......

    ItalianRN replied to MXorSurfRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've used CEUfast.com for my last 3 renewals. I have never had a
  7. ItalianRN

    Traveling with a dog

    ItalianRN replied to WeimaranerluvinRN's topic in Travel

    I traveled with my dog & cat. I looked up "pet friendly short term apartments". Found several but they do charge a pet deposit which is was $300 per pet. I also had to take out renters insurance...
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    Time Frame to receive an Offer after an Interview

    ItalianRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I interviewed on Monday. It seed to go very well. The Manager even offered to give me different hours to offer me a choice in shifts. She also gave me a tour of the department. My friend just...
  9. ItalianRN

    RN salaries in North Carolina?

    ItalianRN replied to Murse_1's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Where did you end up getting a job and are you happy there? I'm considering moving to the Raleigh area too. Thank
  10. ItalianRN

    Salary for Florida Nurses

    ItalianRN replied to AlexisNicole's topic in Florida Nursing

    Does anyone know how the salaries are around Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Daytona
  11. ItalianRN

    Cystogram

    ItalianRN posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Can the dye inserted into the bladder during a Cystogram damage the kidneys of a diabetic. Especially if he had IV contrast for 2 consecutive days prior to it? Thank you.
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    Case Mgt unattainable goal

    ItalianRN posted a topic in Case Management

    Why is it so hard to get into case management if you don't have experience? Everyone in it had to start as a CM without experience at one point in their career. I'm really starting to believe that...
  13. ItalianRN

    Unable to get a Hospice job

    ItalianRN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have 7 yrs experience in Stepdown & 2 in critical care & can't seem to even get an interview for a Hospice position. Why is it so difficult to get a Hospice job. What else do I need? How...
  14. ItalianRN

    MHC staffing

    ItalianRN posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Has anyone heard of a travel agency called MHC staffing. This is what Merlin Healthcare is called. They are located in Tamarac & Miramar, FL. I hope I get an answer. I can't find any...
  15. ItalianRN

    Anyone Work for Tenet Health or Parallon Workforce?

    ItalianRN replied to jnh911's topic in Travel

    How were the pre-tests for Parallon? I have to take the math, cardiac rhythms & pharm tests. I'm not a great test-taker. They told me that all their tests are timed & you only get 2...
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    Strategic Healthcare Staffing?

    ItalianRN replied to mskate's topic in Travel

    Can you tell me who the other companies are that you are happy with? I want to start traveling but I really don't know which company to start with. I am looking to travel in the Northeast because...
  17. ItalianRN

    Holy Cross Hospital

    ItalianRN posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Does anyone work at or know anyone who works at Holy Cross Hospital in Ft. Lauderdale? Holy Cross is a Magnet hospital. I'm deciding between them & Memorial Regional in Hollywood. Any tips or...
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    Pulling Sheaths on a Cardiac Stepdown

    ItalianRN posted a topic in Quality Improvement

    We were recently informed that we are going to start pulling sheaths, post PTCA's, on my floor. We get 5 pts during the day (up to 6), & normally 6 pts at night (up to 7 at times). None of us,...
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    I need a report sheet

    ItalianRN replied to mschelee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I need one too. I start in CCU in 3 weeks. YEAH !!! That's when my Manager agreed to let me go. It's an internal transfer. I can't wait. I've been trying for CCU for the past 2 years. I have 6...
  20. ItalianRN

    MUMFORD PROCEDURE - Distal Clavicle Resection

    ItalianRN posted a topic in Orthopedic

    I got hurt on the job a few months ago. I did PT & Cortisone injections in my shoulder, but I'm still in pain. On Friday, I'm having a Mumford procedure performed. The entire surgery will consist...
  21. ItalianRN

    Nova (NSU) Professor - help needed

    ItalianRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in the RN to BSN program at Nova (NSU). Has anyone had the following professors in an ONLINE class? If you have, please let me know what you thought about them & if you would take...
  22. ItalianRN

    Pulling Sheaths on a Cardiac Stepdown

    ItalianRN posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We were recently informed that we are going to start pulling sheaths, post PTCA's, on my floor. We get 5 pts during the day (up to 6), & normally 6 pts at night (up to 7 at times). None of us,...
  23. ItalianRN

    Lakeland Regional Medical Center

    ItalianRN posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm considering a position at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland. Has anyone worked there or heard anything about it, good or bad? I read that they have been voted one of the best places...
  24. ItalianRN

    Pulling Sheaths on a Cardiac Stepdown

    ItalianRN replied to ItalianRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thank you. That's exactly what we have been saying, but it seems to be falling on deaf
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    Pulling arterial sheaths

    ItalianRN replied to RNinICU's topic in General Nursing

    We were recently informed that we are going to start pulling sheaths, post PTCA's, on my floor. We get 5 pts during the day (up to 6), & normally 6 pts at night (up to 7 at times). None of us,...