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  1. What is regisrty all about

    Haunted replied to Mej's topic in General Nursing

    Registry would be a fabulous option for you! Through a private registry you are not required to work any quota of hours, you work when, if and where you want, 8, 10, 12 hours for any shift at all. I...

  2. Nurse needs assistance. Teenager Out of Control!!!

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    So far so good. ! more week with Uncle Johnny and "J' seems much calmer, is participating with the family, sleeping better, less agitated and focusing better at school. Boot camp/miltary school is...

  3. Nurse needs assistance. Teenager Out of Control!!!

    Haunted posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am asking for help and advice regarding my 17 year old son. I work registry and deal with kids quite often in crisis, but failed to notice the one living under my roof. He is now 17 and last week...

  4. Nurse needs assistance. Teenager Out of Control!!!

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! So far "Uncle John" has been a true blessing and my son has achieved clarity, remained focused on school and has a Big Brother/Buddy who he feels safe with. I am very lucky that I am able to...

  5. Hospitals in Orange County - Saddleback, UCI

    Haunted replied to newgrad2005's topic in California Nursing

    It depends, as far as your hourly rate on whether you go with a benefit package, etc. If you go for a per diem package you will have a higher rate of pay as well as greater flexability. My advice,...

  6. Nurse needs assistance. Teenager Out of Control!!!

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Still spinning this out! Last Friday "J" went AWOL, failing to come home after school, missing an appointment with his therapist which my husband kept so I could man the phones and search the...

  7. Nurse needs assistance. Teenager Out of Control!!!

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    "J" has been evaluated by a out patient drug rehab facility and while he admits to "using" they feel he requires more intensive academics (it is an 8 hour day program) than he would be getting. He was...

  8. Judge Backs Law to Increase Nursing Staffs

    Haunted replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in California Nursing

    I just read this article during my lunch break yesterday. Found it buried deeply in the local section of the Register. Too bad this hasn't gotten more publicity, apparently Arny is targeting the...

  9. In Trouble With The Bon!!! Please Advise Me...

    Haunted replied to LadyBugLass's topic in General Nursing

    Please keep us posted on what happens. I gave a patient a wrong PRN and agonized over it till I went wacky so I know how it feels. Hey, we have a conscience I

  10. where are the nursing shortages?

    Haunted replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    Lizz, any registered nurse gets unsolicited job offers in the mail, along with nursing publications etc. Plus, any nurse who works 24/7 is jeopordizing not only their own health but the safety and...

  11. where are the nursing shortages?

    Haunted replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    Fergus, you work in a specialty unit on NOCS. That sounds like job security to me dear. I would venture a guess that you don't visit the "trenches" much so it's my understanding that the information...

  12. Hospitals in Orange County - Saddleback, UCI

    Haunted replied to newgrad2005's topic in California Nursing

    Take a very extensive tour of the entire facility BEFORE you commit!!! Very, very important. I would also suggest either part time or per diem to start out, especially with new grad orientation. If...

  13. where are the nursing shortages?

    Haunted replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    High turnover? Why is that I wonder? I also don't think "travellers" are a symptom necessarily of this "shortage" but rather a reflection of how nursing in general is changing. I work registry...

  14. my very sick puppy Frex

    Haunted replied to nursepenny's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Penny! That is soooo sad. What will you do with her now? My neighbor has her beloved pets cremated and scatters the ashes, another is keeping hers to be buried with her. Sorry if the questions I...

  15. where are the nursing shortages?

    Haunted replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    Your hospital is hiring like mad and there are always job postings? At what point does this facility reach it's quota? that does not make any sense at all Fergus! A lot of my part time nurse buddies...

  16. IV Site Prep

    Haunted replied to NeuroNP's topic in General Nursing

    Most facilitiesw I work at here in OC use a pre packaged sponge called a chloroprep. You snap the hand grip together to dispense the antiseptic and sponge it over the site. It dries clear and quick. I...

  17. my very sick puppy Frex

    Haunted replied to nursepenny's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Penny! I am so so sorry for your loss. I am sure your heart is broken, it is awful to lose a friend and family member. It sounds like you and the Vet did everything possible for her. Did your vet...

  18. What other careers did you consider before nursing?

    Haunted replied to SNURSEG_2B's topic in General Nursing

    I served divorce papers on an RN who worked in the ER in Redondo Beach. When he came swinging thru the doors with his scrubs a flyin and his confidence radiating I thought, DAMN! I want this guys...

  19. Hospitals in Orange County - Saddleback, UCI

    Haunted replied to newgrad2005's topic in California Nursing

    Hi, I am a registry RN with years of experience in local hospitals. I have worked at both that you mentioned. First, what area do you want to work in? UCI is going to be moving to a new facility, the...

  20. where are the nursing shortages?

    Haunted replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

    Did you read that on the Schwartzenegger website??? I know several RN's and LVN's that are unable to secure positions here in Southern California, Orange County especially. I am sure there are some...

  21. Husband appaled when I chose to do nothing

    Haunted replied to JacelRN's topic in General Nursing

    Last summer stayed at the Rosarita Beach Hotel, they have a "kiddie" pool with no lifeguard. I'm sitting at a table listening to some loud music and watching drunk coeds compete for coronas via a wet...

  22. 5 things a new RN must have...

    Haunted replied to SpecFuz's topic in General Nursing

    Pens with clips, a lipgloss, alchohol preps and a

  23. where to nurse in orange county, ca?

    Haunted replied to nrse2B2005's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Andrea! I have been working registry for over 7 years in Orange County and could write a BOOK on hospitals and health care environments! Your language skills will come in handy no matter where...

  24. Do I LOOK Like A Nurse To You?

    Haunted posted a topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Christina Aguilara! This past week end I attended a holiday party and the discussion moved on from "what kind of car do you drive?" to "what do you do for a living?" . When I replied that I was...

  25. Governator kicks nurses butts!!!

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Very good reply. I agree with the above post in regards to the real problem in health care today. Arnie is a non entity in the ongoing revolution and front line nurses are refusing to take the bullet...