bill4745

bill4745 RN

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  1. what is a good reason

    bill4745 replied to purple10's topic in General Nursing

    In many areas they can and do check credit reports, without permission, before hiring

  2. what is a good reason

    bill4745 replied to purple10's topic in General Nursing

    A list of former employers often shows up on credit reports, which some employers check before

  3. What can get you fired??

    bill4745 replied to kelsie*bear's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    One of my ED co-workers was fired for falling alseep while giving concious sedation (she was standing up!). She was working two full-time 7p-7a

  4. I'm torn, help!!

    bill4745 replied to Spoiled1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. The pulmonary unit would be a good intro to critical care. The shorter commute is a plus, coming from someone with a 50 mile one-way

  5. Need Help Understanding Licensing

    bill4745 replied to sunnsand's topic in General Nursing

    https://www.ncsbn.org/158.htm You are correct, Mass. is not a compact state, so you would need a Mass. license. You can have licenses in as many states as you want, if they are not compact states. To...

  6. If you go to the ER or doctor's office, do you tell them you're a nurse?

    bill4745 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I rarely do. I like to see how they perform. I usually only mention it if there's a problem. Yeah,

  7. Float pool for new grad?

    bill4745 replied to jlthompson's topic in General Nursing

    At least a solid year before

  8. CPR renewal

    bill4745 replied to cawkazn's topic in General Nursing

    Most hospitals will not accept it if it did not include a "hands-on" instruction and test, that means being observed by a certfied instructor while using a CPR

  9. I just need to talk about it.

    bill4745 replied to anonymous1919's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Let them bring up the subject of money. With the job market as bad as this, and your need for an income, I wouldn't risk offending

  10. Called in to work as a new grad?

    bill4745 replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't go in. It can be even more difficult to get things done when you only have four hours instead of 8 or

  11. Should I take bagels first day of work?

    bill4745 replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Wait a week or

  12. WHY??

    bill4745 replied to Julie_RN2b's topic in General Nursing

    Under labor law employers are responsible to pay you for any time worked. Hospitals are being looked at more than in the past due to complaints from staff working through lunch, staying late to finish...

  13. I really need advise

    bill4745 replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like "bait and switch". I wouldn't sign it. They are hoping you are desperate enough to sign

  14. To leave or stay?

    bill4745 replied to luvmykidz's topic in General Nursing

    I doubt they will have any trouble filling the job, in this job

  15. Triage Pain Protocols

    bill4745 replied to jeremyRN's topic in Emergency

    We are limited to motrin and tylenol. If we gave out percocet before people were seen by a dcotor, we would be overrun with

  16. Help! My salary keeps changing!

    bill4745 replied to pcbnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Your state's Labor Board might be able to give you some

  17. Age of a Nurse

    bill4745 replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    I know an ER nurse and a SICU nurse both in their mid-sixties who work circles around the

  18. Have you ever shed tears in front of a patient or a patient's family.

    bill4745 replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I couldn't have said it better. In 15 years of ICU and ER, I've cried many times with families and co-workers, with no

  19. lumbar puncture ?

    bill4745 replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    I had three ED docs try on me and they could not get any fluid. It was finally done under flouro and the radiologist said I just had a very deep spinal canal. He got it on the first try,

  20. Utah surgeons against AA's

    bill4745 replied to CPhT2RNstudent's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    What is an

  21. First Job

    bill4745 replied to kni0084's topic in General Nursing

    If in doubt, no matter how little,

  22. How to refer to self when writing a nursing note

    bill4745 replied to lashuna1028's topic in General Nursing

    I was taught to use "undersigned" if it isn't clear who I am refering to. Ex: "Pt. found on floor next to bed by J. Smith, CNA, Dr. L. Joness notified by undersigned." This makes it clear that the...

  23. New Grad - no taxes taken from pay

    bill4745 replied to Angeljho's topic in General Nursing

    I strongly suggest that you find another employer that makes you an emolyee and handles your tax withholding. The situation you are in now can become a real nightmare (been there, done

  24. What do you pack for breakfast & lunch?

    bill4745 replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    PB & J is my standard. No refrig. needed, easy on the

  25. Nurse work dillema-Advice needed

    bill4745 replied to Lunalitsa's topic in General Nursing

    I would stay where you are and try and get into the ICU. Changing jobs after 6 months does not look good to future employers. You are going to need 1-2 years in the ICU before you consider travel...