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This is a work related question for a new graduate that does case management. I work disability claims for SSA and just finished my nursing degree also. I came across something unusual today that I wanted to run by the veteran RNs because I haven't s...

I recently was considered as a Paramedic RN to supplement my FT RN income and haven't really got into specifics regarding wages with the hiring manager. The reason I originally applied for the position was because a RN friend told me that this compa...

I'm looking at ICU nursing when I graduate. I have done a few hours shadowing in an ICU, but had a few questions for those nurses, can you tell me about your day? I know it can vary, but do you spend most of your day suctioning, or monitoring, etc?...

I'm interested 2 know, what kind of pt am I? I am former RN who has been on disability the past 5 yrs & wanted some ER RN's opinions b/c of the recent treatment I've r'd @ my local ER. At 16, I had a pit gland tumor removed causing panhypopit &am...

Thx so much for your replies. I did want to say that I NEVER get nasty w/ anyone, just not in my nature. & I also never say 10/10 since I'm not in labor or had an amputation. I also RARELY ask for a rx for home b/c I've already got a cabinet fu...

How big is this problem really? Is it bigger than we think? I am graduating in May and started a 3 week preceptorship on Saturday. My preceptor told me that they had 2 RNs last month that just got fired from narcotic drug diversion. She stated t...

Hello Again. I'm a new grad in May 2003 and work FT for state gov't. Wasn't sure what area I wanted to pursue yet, so, a local home health agency was hiring for a home health PRN part time position. Long story short, I got the position and start n...

Hello Again. I'm a new grad in May 2003 and work FT for state gov't. Wasn't sure what area I wanted to pursue yet, so, a local home health agency was hiring for a home health PRN part time position. Long story short, I got the position and start n...

We have to take a NLN exam at the end of this semester and was wondering what it was for, what to expect, and where to get study books/materials?

My brother in law told me that he just got a Percocet script online. Is this possible? And legal?? This is a first I've heard of this before.

Anyone go here? Thanks.

Hello everyone again. I haven't had time to post much here lately, but do still read the posts and threads. Well, I FINALLY got a call today from the local VAMC in KY. The budget apparently passed after over a year of waiting and they are currently h...

Hello everyone again. I haven't had time to post much here lately, but do still read the posts and threads. Well, I FINALLY got a call today from the local VAMC in KY. The budget apparently passed after over a year of waiting and they are current...

I recently was considered as a Paramedic RN to supplement my FT RN income and haven't really got into specifics regarding wages with the hiring manager. The reason I originally applied for the position was because a RN friend told me that this compa...

Hello. Well, I called and got the scoop in my area/county from Portamedic. My 3 hr training will be next Friday 3/26 because she doesn't have a centrifuge until then to give me. I just had a long talk with her and she said, as of now, the caseload...

I am graduating in May and was recently interviewed at a local VA hospital. They currently have 2 openings. One is in Med-Surg and the other in ICU. The Med-Surg position is about a 6-8 week orientation whereas the ICU position is much longer with...

I am graduating in May and was recently interviewed at a local VA hospital. They currently have 2 openings. One is in Med-Surg and the other in ICU. The Med-Surg position is about a 6-8 week orientation whereas the ICU position is much longer with...

I'm looking at ICU nursing when I graduate. I have done a few hours shadowing in an ICU, but had a few questions for those nurses, can you tell me about your day? I know it can vary, but do you spend most of your day suctioning, or monitoring, etc?...

Anyone here considering Home Health Nursing? Do they hire new grads?

I'm a new grad and home health RN, so bare with me and all my questions. Hopefully, most of the nurses here are not in it for the money, haha, but I had a question about home health. I'm a newly hired home health RN and was thinking that HH could b...

I'm a new grad and home health RN, so bare with me and all my questions. Hopefully, most of the nurses here are not in it for the money, haha, but I had a question about home health. I'm a newly hired home health RN and was thinking that HH could b...

When I'm on call I'm paid $15 per 24 hours and $30 for the weekends. Which seems really low considering you have to be available for a patient at anytime. Does this seem about right to you? How does yours work?

Well, the agency itself does cover 5 counties altogether HOWEVER it is such a small company, they only have 20 something patients right now and 20 of the 24 are in my county. The other 4 patients are in the other 4 counties. There will either be 3 ...

Yes, most home health agencies cover many areas/counties, that is why I was asking about this. This is a small growing company and they have few patients right now. I wasnt sure if a hourly or per diem wage was better considering the drive and pape...

I live in a small rural area and small company, so I'll only be serving my one county. This agency serves 5 counties, but, they have divided the staff where each nurse only serves one county, so, the drive between patients shouldn't be over 5-15 min...