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  1. Depo

    eltrip replied to widi96's topic in General Nursing

    I had my first dep shot about a month ago. So far, so good. It will be my only depo shot as it's being used for my "back-up" contraception for the Essure method. If all goes as expected, I'll have...

  2. New Grad Pay in Nashville

    eltrip replied to Clear Morning's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Don't forget about how shift differentials can increase your hourly wage. I recall starting as a new nurse at Vandy. The experience was invaluable, especially after I left middle Tennessee....

  3. Considering move to Nashville area, looking for any advice!

    eltrip replied to stunner127's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Vanderbilt is the regional trauma center. They have decent benefits & a clinical ladder. They have separate peds & adult EDs (for all but trauma, I think). It is a teaching hospital &...

  4. OT: Nashville fun

    eltrip replied to NeuroNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    The state capital area is really neat. The spaghetti factory on 2nd street is still one of my favorites after all these years. The zoo is fun but might take a bit of time. On a weekday, I'd suggest...

  5. What's up with TN ????

    eltrip replied to Haunted's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Haunted, are you in Nashville proper? Most Nashville cops, to my recollection, were fairly decent guys. I was involved in a situation several years ago where a few were quite polite and helpful in...

  6. BSN programs with a another bach degree

    eltrip replied to abrainerd's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Here's their website: http://www.nursing.vanderbilt.edu/msn/index.html Give 'em a call. They're usually friendly folks. Good luck to you!

  7. Will you work during a Pandemic?

    eltrip replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I suggest that the government stock up on PPE because I'm not working without it. Further, my first responsibility is to my family. If my family is quarentined at home, they will need me and that's...

  8. BSN programs with a another bach degree

    eltrip replied to abrainerd's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I had a BA in English (from a private university) before I attended TSU's BSN program. A lot will depend on which prereqs will apply toward your nursing degree. I spent a year taking everything from...

  9. informatics education advice

    eltrip replied to betbelhell's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I love this line! I'm the one in our telephone triage/health information office who likes the technical aspect of dealing with our software. I'm the one who volunteers to talk with our tech support...

  10. Anyone work for BCBSM-RN Analyst

    eltrip replied to KIMRN7261's topic in Telephone Triage

    What do you do in this type of

  11. Nurses as sole breadwinners

    eltrip replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    I qualified for a home loan & cared for my DD as a single mom/nurse. The budget wasn't a lot of fun (paying for daycare, etc.) but it was workable. Since marrying, I've even been the sole...

  12. Her perfume stinks!!

    eltrip replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    I recall being taught never to wear perfume at work back when I was in nursing school in the 90's. I also worked for my allergist while I was in school & perfume was a no-no in the allergy...

  13. Vanderbilt questions, re: MSN and internships...

    eltrip replied to richardjboro1's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    My years working at Vandy were well-spent. Before, during & after nursing school. I learned lots of useful information in every position I held. What's interesting is that, if you go to a...

  14. You're too sensitive...

    eltrip replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, it's a copout stated by rude, insensitive people when you don't go along with the offensive rubbish they

  15. Dress code

    eltrip replied to sugarsmom's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, when they can get the men to wear nursing caps, I'll be happy to don one

  16. Issues with Tenn State U in Nashville

    eltrip replied to abrainerd's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    And the point of your statement in this discussion

  17. high temps/ flu protocol

    eltrip replied to lil-hosp.usa's topic in Telephone Triage

    I had the priviledge of hearing Dr. Schmitt speak about fever in October. His research-based information on treating fever gave me a much better understanding of how (& when) to treat my own...

  18. Excited to start working at le Bonheur!

    eltrip replied to dilleweed's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    From the perspective of the patient's family, I loved the experience we had at LeBonheur in November. My DS had outpatient eye surgery & the folks were great. The preop play room was perfect for...

  19. Will not take your advice

    eltrip replied to RNinfamily's topic in Telephone Triage

    I get frustrated when the patient truly needs to call 911 but insists upon having someone drive him/her to the ED. For the family members who call & want to know how to "make" their loved one go...

  20. tired of certain calls

    eltrip replied to G'smommy's topic in Telephone Triage

    Too funny!

  21. high temps/ flu protocol

    eltrip replied to lil-hosp.usa's topic in Telephone Triage

    Out of curiosity, is this done by the specific physicians' orders? If not, what would you use as a defense if questioned about not using the

  22. Thumbguard -V - Thudguard?

    eltrip replied to Cuddlebugs's topic in General Nursing

    Why not? I have a 2 y/o boy who bumps his head a LOT. The U.S. price, with shipping is around $50. This would be less than an emregency visit copay...just a little more than an office visit. We...

  23. Issues with Tenn State U in Nashville

    eltrip replied to abrainerd's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Amazing. I read about difficulty in getting a response from TSU. I went to the website & found the listing for faculty. I e-mailed a faculty member and the response to my e-mail was in my...

  24. Bad Insurance For Healthcare Workers!!!!!!!

    eltrip replied to flalpn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    My hospital changed its coverage so that our premium didn't increase but our deductible went up to $1000 per person. We also are responsible for 20% of hospital chargesOffice copays have been $35 for...

  25. Patients without insurance who self prescribe from livestock supply catalogues

    eltrip replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    My ex did this when we were w/o health insurance a few months before we split up. Isn't it funny, though, that these can be obtained for animals w/o having an Rx from a