bill4745

bill4745 RN

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  1. Does this really make me look weak?

    If you don't cry once in a while you are working in the wrong
  2. How soon have you quit a job?

    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. 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. Just because they were prescribed doesn't mean that you might not be impaired while taking
  5. is 3rd shift inevitable for new nurses?

    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!

    It's nice to hear something positive once in a while.
  7. asystole then DC

    I can't believe she was
  8. How much does an IBCLC make?

    What is an
  9. Quick question on civil lawsuits..

    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)?

    They could require you to have a PhD if they wanted to, not that they would fill many
  11. question in regards to license

    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?

    Probably not a good idea after only two months of
  13. How old were you when you finished nursing school?

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

    They probably would not spend the time and money unless they felt they would hire
  16. Nurses and Lawsuits: How often does it happen?

    In 15 years, I've never known a nurse who was even attempted to be
  17. Getting screwed by an agency - need help!

    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!!

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

    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?

    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?

    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. 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

    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.

    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

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