bill4745

bill4745 RN

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  1. Does this really make me look weak?

    bill4745 replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't cry once in a while you are working in the wrong

  2. How soon have you quit a job?

    bill4745 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I quit a job after two weeks once. Was hired for 7a-7p, 7p-7a rotation but after two weeks of orientation was told I was switched to permanent 3-11. They wouldn't give in, so I

  3. Can an RN push ACLS drugs if not certified under doctor's order during a code?

    bill4745 replied to Athenas83's topic in General Nursing

    On the other hand, many hospitals have their own policies about administering certain drugs, in terms of training. For example, I can give IVP Versed in the ED, having been trained in Conscious...

  4. Terminated because of a dirty drug screen (all drugs were prescribed btw).

    bill4745 replied to randb83172's topic in General Nursing

    Just because they were prescribed doesn't mean that you might not be impaired while taking

  5. is 3rd shift inevitable for new nurses?

    bill4745 replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in General Nursing

    In most of the hospitals I've worked in, new nurses are more likely to end up on nights or evenings, but it's not impossible to get

  6. I got the job!

    bill4745 replied to gorgenurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's nice to hear something positive once in a while.

  7. asystole then DC

    bill4745 replied to nurse2033's topic in Emergency

    I can't believe she was

  8. How much does an IBCLC make?

    bill4745 replied to cbcle's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What is an

  9. Quick question on civil lawsuits..

    bill4745 replied to lilkuz06's topic in General Nursing

    Their malpractice insurance would pay up to the limit of the policy; they would be liable for anything over

  10. Is it really illegal to require BSN(NJ)?

    bill4745 replied to mamaxmaria's topic in General Nursing

    They could require you to have a PhD if they wanted to, not that they would fill many

  11. question in regards to license

    bill4745 replied to simperato's topic in General Nursing

    Contact the PA Board of Nursing. Some states have an "Inactive" status which may be easier to renew in the future instead of letting it

  12. What are my Chances?

    bill4745 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    Probably not a good idea after only two months of

  13. How old were you when you finished nursing school?

    bill4745 replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

    ADN at

  14. AA or BSN? Online pre-licensure BSN?

    bill4745 replied to 1970chevy's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If your goal is a PhD in clinical psych, why not go for a BA in psych instead of nursing school and a

  15. background check

    bill4745 replied to birdie22's topic in General Nursing

    They probably would not spend the time and money unless they felt they would hire

  16. Nurses and Lawsuits: How often does it happen?

    bill4745 replied to coogabooga's topic in General Nursing

    In 15 years, I've never known a nurse who was even attempted to be

  17. Getting screwed by an agency - need help!

    bill4745 replied to Acrastic's topic in General Nursing

    As for not getting paid, your state labor board may be of assistance. You would have to read the paperwork to see if you signed a non-compete agreement. Working on your own poses many hassles...

  18. Jtag!!

    bill4745 replied to ndragonfly's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What is a

  19. OMG will I get sued if I continue to work here?

    bill4745 replied to sunshineyday's topic in General Nursing

    I don't care how much you are making. I would not go back to that

  20. What do you pack in your lunch box?

    bill4745 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    Even if you don't get all of them I can't belive they even try to scehudle three breaks! We are only supposed to get one half-hour break. I always have PB & J-no need to keep cold, easy on the...

  21. How far do you drive for work?

    bill4745 replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Nursing

    I drive 50 miles one-way, mostly interstate. I do 3 12 hour shifts a week. Live in the country, where it's cheaper, work in the city with higher pay rates and better benefits. It's worth the

  22. All preferences aside, what is the best "track" for a new nurse to learn?

    bill4745 replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Nursing

    Having spent ten years in ICU I agree with you-I left M/S because I couldn't handle the

  23. Physical Therapy in the ER Setting

    bill4745 replied to LegzRN's topic in Emergency

    We sometimes have a PT consult in the ED to see if someone can walk safely enough for

  24. Saw this on Facebook. Felt the need to share.

    bill4745 replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in the hospital as a patient recently a nurse woke me up at 2am to do an admission assessment. I can't write here what I said to

  25. Drawing Labs from IV Line

    bill4745 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    You can also mention that the blood sample can be contaminated by meds and/or fluid that was infused into the