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  1. Right Decision?

    Lylesmom posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I recently walked away from a position I had started the end of March, here is what led to my decision- I came on shift and was assigned 3 patients initially, two were fresh admits after 4pm so...

  2. Right Decision?

    Lylesmom replied to Lylesmom's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you Caliotter3. The hard part is I truly believe I made the right decision. If something would have happened, I would have been at fault, not the hospital. I interviewed for a new job and I was...

  3. heamoglobin of 6 and pt got iron only

    Lylesmom replied to PRETTYODD's topic in General Nursing

    Our ortho doctors have started being more selective with ordering blood. They must be symptomatic and have a hemoglobin around 6. With the concern for a reaction from the blood products they want to...

  4. To my preceptor, future students beware (rant)

    Lylesmom replied to leekun2010's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your frustration. At the same time that is nursing....having to depend on yourself because no one is around to help. Everyone can say it shouldn't be that way, and to a certain extent,...

  5. Are you forced to get Immunizations?

    Lylesmom replied to HighNursingGoals's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work in tried to make it mandotory for everyone to get the Flu shot this season. We had a lot of people filed complaints with our union about it violating their personal

  6. ER nurse entering uncharted waters tomorrow....I'm being induced!

    Lylesmom replied to ND76's topic in Ob/Gyn

    the pictocin can make the contractions more intense, so if offered take the stadol, it will help relax you...and dont forget to

  7. 5 occasions where IV therapy needs two checker?

    Lylesmom replied to lnewbery's topic in General Nursing

    at our hospital it is blood, PCA pumps, TPN, Heparin, and insulin. I know on the cancer floors they double check any chemo drugs...cytotoxic

  8. How far do you drive to work?

    Lylesmom replied to ajhutch's topic in General Nursing

    I travel 97 miles one way to work. In the beginning it seemed long, but now, not so bad. I have a 70% line, which equals about 2 days a week. I make enough to pay all the monthly bills, which leaves...

  9. Concept Maps?

    Lylesmom posted a topic in General Students

    Our nursing school started concept mapping 2 years ago. I was wandering if anyone else has to do these, and if so...any help would be great. I honestly thought they are the same thing as a care...

  10. How far do you drive?

    Lylesmom replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I drive 95mi to work. I am currently working on getting my husband to agree to move half way, so I can see him and my son every day. Since I am so far from home, I stay at a friends house up there. I...

  11. How far did you travel?

    Lylesmom posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have accepted a position at a major University Hospital. I will be working on a unit that has a mix of 3 different units...ortho/uro/dermo. I am very excited. I live in a little hick town, so was...

  12. How far did you travel?

    Lylesmom replied to Lylesmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well I started at my job, since it is 95miles away, I am staying at a friends house close to the hospital. I haven't seen my husband or son since sunday afternoon. I thought I was ok, until I found...

  13. Iowa - RN Pay

    Lylesmom replied to MidEvil's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks MaryNochka, I myself do not live in Iowa City, I actually will be driving 90 miles each way to work there. They are one of the top hospitals in the nation, so I couldn't pass up the opp. to...

  14. Iowa - RN Pay

    Lylesmom replied to MidEvil's topic in General Nursing

    I am a recent new grad..as of Nov. last year. I accepted a job at the U of I. They pay salary, then you get shift diff on top $3. for evenings, and $3.50 for nights, when you work a weekend you get...

  15. $ pay scale range

    Lylesmom replied to parrot07's topic in General Nursing

    I accepted a position at a hospital here in Iowa...my base salary is $47,980, which working 36/hr a week equals $27.76/hr. Then there is a $3/hr shift diff for evenings, $3.50/hr for nights. $2.00/hr...

  16. Can someone please tell me exaclty what RN's do?

    Lylesmom replied to tamarin100's topic in General Nursing

    Well a great RN is not above doing the basic cares that a person may need...sometimes all a person needs to feel better is to empty their bedpan, since one of the most private things a person would...

  17. How far did you travel?

    Lylesmom replied to Lylesmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    my husband works full-time as well, we are going to give it a go. i graduated last november, took boards in jan. i'm nervous, excited, stressed...but somehow we will make it work. as far as car...

  18. How far did you travel?

    Lylesmom replied to Lylesmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for everyone letting me know what you go through as well, its nice to know there are others out there! I clocked the mileage and drive time...it is about 84 miles to the hospital, about 1hr...

  19. How far did you travel?

    Lylesmom replied to Lylesmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wish a train would be an option, but living in rural Iowa...no such

  20. How far did you travel?

    Lylesmom replied to Lylesmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We have no "real" desire to move closer, we love the little town we live in, we have talked about renting an apt. somewhere in-between, that way when I work weekends my husband and son can stay there...

  21. most enjoyable nursing books for pleasure / films

    Lylesmom replied to aussiemags's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to say that my favorite Author is Michael Palmer...I came across his book "the fifth vial" about a year ago and couldn't put it down. He is a doctor, and amazing writer. I just finished...

  22. Update on pinning ceremony thread!

    Lylesmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I received the following emails from the dean of our nursing program and the director of our program...I have deleted specific names and locations as before.... first from the dean: Sorry about my...

  23. Please tell me how you would feel et what you would do

    Lylesmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Our RN pinning ceremony is 5 1/2 wks away and we are told now that we are only allowed 4 people to come for it. Or we can barter with others for their tickets. Does this seem right? I have added the...

  24. Please tell me how you would feel et what you would do

    Lylesmom replied to Lylesmom's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you to those that are showing empathy towards my concerns. I was not trying to be a drama queen with this issue. By fellow students willing to pitch in $20 was so everyone could benifit if we...

  25. Please tell me how you would feel et what you would do

    Lylesmom replied to Lylesmom's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I apoligize for posting this thread. I thought a pinning ceremony was a big deal, at this college it the nursing program holds its own graduation separate from all the other programs. It...