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  1. "Good Sam" Laws?

    Haunted posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently moved to Nashville TN and had to get my CPR card renewed. During the class the instructor stated that all professional health care providers are obligated by law to stop and render medical...

  2. "Good Sam" Laws?

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Kinda off topic but do they use RN's as medical examiners/coroners in SC (which is one of my favorite places on earth!!!).. I have been taking Forensic courses in California and heard of an internship...

  3. Student Nurse looking for RN to answer questions

    Haunted replied to dreamergirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm in !!!! This site saved my butt when I was a starving student. I got great advice on dreaded care plans, assessments, med admin and tons of "atta girls" that really

  4. I really, really feel like calling it quits

    Haunted replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Nursing

    I have had insulting instructors who made some disheartening personal comments about me and my fellow students. I never met a nusring student that DIDN'T feel like chucking it at some point. Find a...

  5. First 2 weeks as a nurse - The impressions of a newbie.

    Haunted replied to clee1's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! You sound very professional, very caring and thoughtful and you also sound like you have a lot of self respect . Very insightful post also. My only advice would be to make sure you take care of...

  6. Considering a move to Nashville

    Haunted replied to emmadeanRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I just contacted the Board for a status on my license/permit here. I completed the application and fingerprinting about 2 weeks ago and I was told that they usually respond in 4 weeks. I'm not crazy...

  7. Job loss, domestic violence, help on advice for getting back on the horse!!!!!!

    Haunted replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    This whole situation is heartbreaking. Does anyone else just feel like a roadtrip to Maine to offer comfort and support? I'll

  8. Only been a nurse for 4 months

    Haunted replied to ncriverrat's topic in General Nursing

    Your critical thinking skills have led you to explore your options! Also congrats on finding this site and expressing yourself so well !!! Your not alone and you will find your "center" in time, it's...

  9. Relocating

    Haunted replied to RN2bemommyof3's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Demetria, it's a date! Sometimes I jump in the mini cooper and hit a freeway with destination unknown. I have found some groovy places so far. How did you find a home for 150 K ? Most homes listed...

  10. Rumors!!!!

    Haunted posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am new to Nashville (downtown area) and have met a few nurses in my building, mostly travel and long term contract, 1 who works for the State and they are telling me horror stories about the state...

  11. Rumors!!!!

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I just know my limitations. I have awful insomnia and am asleep or getting there by 9 PM. I have worked enough 12's to know I am non functional after 10 hours on the job. Right now I have been awake...

  12. Rumors!!!!

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Nope, he is soon to be 19 and I raised him alone throughout much of his life. He graduated from high school after a lot of drama, a suicide attempt, breaking the law, stealing my car and getting...

  13. Rumors!!!!

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thank you Megan for the resource information. Please let me know as your graduation approaches, I would love to be there and learn more about your school. Nursing schools offer great continuing...

  14. Have you ever been a patient?

    Haunted replied to Bluehair's topic in General Nursing

    I was a patient overnite in OC California for a total vag hysterectomy. I had a FC and a PCA MS. I was bloated and uncomfortable. When I did see my nurse she was distant and did not interact with me,...

  15. Rumors!!!!

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks for the great tips and replies. I posted an update on the previous thread, pretty much says it all. I'm still exploring the "hood" and found a dry cleaner and scrub outlet so far... still can't...

  16. Relocating

    Haunted replied to RN2bemommyof3's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hi Kimberly. My husband and I recently moved here from Southern California to Nashville for a job transfer for him. I have been a registered nurse in CA since '98 and was working registry making 38...

  17. south california RN salary and monthly cost of living

    Haunted replied to filnurseuk's topic in California Nursing

    I would look into the Palm Springs, Palm Desert area. You can get a 3 bedroom house for about 1500, food and utilities are a bit cheaper, the schools are wonderful and it is a very kid friendly town....

  18. Any Kaiser nurses?

    Haunted replied to kirsnikity's topic in California Nursing

    Hopefully the new Sand Cyn facility is new and much improved. Lakeview is the scariest place I have ever been. The facility is very run down, the equipment is usually broken, the nursing stations are...

  19. Rumors!!!!

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks for the great tips Angel. I guess I can take a temp job unrelated while I'm looking, here it's not "what you know" but "whom you know" that gets your foot in the door. Keep me updated, I'' do...

  20. Anyone work at Baptist Memphis?

    Haunted replied to cinja's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I spoke with a registry nurse last nite who told me that when her shift was over she reported off, walked out and will never return. She cited unsafe staffing, LPN's performing beyond their licensure...

  21. New to TN.

    Haunted replied to turtletyme's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I'm moving to Nashville in a few weeks and am looking for advice on great places to work. I have several years experience as a primary med/surg RN but am thinking of transitioning into a clinic. I'll...

  22. Anatomy Question!

    Haunted posted a topic in General Nursing

    Or in other words, how is this possible? A gynecologist was explaining post op lady partsl hysterectomy in which the cervix is removed. He said that our (ladies) intestines, bladder, bowel, the entire...

  23. Anatomy Question!

    Haunted replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    I'm laughing, your quote was great! Still I wonder how many women have gone thru

  24. How do you run K+??

    Haunted replied to mariedoreen's topic in General Nursing

    That's a whopping amount of fluid blowing thru a single lumen line! I have added lidocaine and I have also just piggied the K+. Simple is best and most of my patients have been on telemetry so we did...

  25. How do you get a toddler to take fluids?

    Haunted replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Also discovered this great trick from an urgent care doc for sore throats, gargle with Mylanta. It really helps to coat the throat. Hope the kiddo feels better