Sillynicunurse

Sillynicunurse specializes in Med/Surg ICU, NICU.

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1. Pushing Dilaudid?

   Sillynicunurse replied to chacmool's topic in Patient Medications

   Does the physician write for it to be given as a drip in the 50ml of saline? If not in my facility they would consider that a med error since I did not follow the order of slow IVP. We push our...

2. night shift

   Sillynicunurse replied to jazzyrn1's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I have worked nights for 13 years now and rarely switch myself completely back to a day schedule. I really do try to have more than 1 night off between shifts. As for what I do while I am up all night...

3. Survey....working over.

   Sillynicunurse replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

   The longest was 4 hours. It would have only been about an hour to an hour and a half but the nurse that was taking over my patient refused to come into the room to get report from me. The patient I...

4. Chamberlain College of Nursing A good or Bad Education?

   Sillynicunurse replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in General Nursing

   It is what you put into it. I graduated from that facility and have had no difficulties making it through my orientation. Passed boards on the first go around with 75 questions. Best of luck with your...

5. How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

   Sillynicunurse replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in General Nursing

   Our facility did nothing for nurses week this year but that was decided at employee meetings that were held to get input on how we would like the hospital to deal with the recession. I will happily...

6. Hospitals East of St. Louis?

   Sillynicunurse replied to SouthernComfort31's topic in General Nursing

   It is in Maryville, IL. about 20 mins from downtown St.

7. Anyone attend or have info on SWIC?

   Sillynicunurse replied to 020405Mama's topic in Illinois Nursing

   I took all of my pre-reqs at SWIC. I have heard good things about their program. Those are the classes that you need to have completed prior to applying unless things have changed they like it if you...

8. Hard for GNs to get jobs in St. Louis?

   Sillynicunurse replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

   I know that the job market is slim in the area but there are jobs out there. I recently changed jobs and it took me a while to find a job that I wanted. Now I was being picky about which hospital and...

9. Male Foley...Wife Watching!!

   Sillynicunurse replied to mrscoozy's topic in General Nursing

   As long as the patient is ok with her staying it doesn't bother me in the

10. Hospitals East of St. Louis?

    Sillynicunurse replied to SouthernComfort31's topic in General Nursing

    Belleville, Il. has two hospitals. Memorial and St. Elizabeth's. They both have websites that list their employment opportunities and are located about 15 minutes from the Poplar Street Bridge. Good...

11. How long until you found your "groove"?

    Sillynicunurse replied to SecondGenRN's topic in Emergency

    About 6 months to feel like I was actually getting it. 8 months before I stopped being apprehensive prior to my shift. Hang in there you will get it. I remember at about 2-3 months into my new career...

12. New Grad Wages

    Sillynicunurse replied to amoss2345's topic in General Nursing

    St. Louis, Mo. area 18.75-19.20 plus differentials that vary from place to

13. No tuition reimbursment or loan repayment?

    Sillynicunurse replied to Sillynicunurse's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot that they were no longer doing this either. You can continue to contribute but they will not. I am grateful to have a job. I just wonder if the cuts could have come from somewhere else. Not...

14. No tuition reimbursment or loan repayment?

    Sillynicunurse replied to Sillynicunurse's topic in General Nursing

    UGG. That is not the news that I was hoping for. If one hospital starts it then it seems others will follow or so it seems. Thanks for your

15. one yr of adult now nicu - scared

    Sillynicunurse replied to nicu4me's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I understand what you are saying completely. I recently moved to the NICU (level III) after a year of adult med/surg ICU. Dang what a difference. I have been there 4 months now and have mixed...