bill4745

bill4745 RN

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  1. What do you carry...

    bill4745 replied to ilove2dce's topic in General Nursing

    ID clipped to top of pants pen note paper breath mints (12 hour shifts) hemostats tape on stethoscope trauma shears (ED) anything else I need is in the cart in each

  2. Help me decide career path

    bill4745 replied to Pongoo's topic in General Nursing

    Contrary to popular belief, there is no nursing shortage in the US right now. New grads as well as experienced nurses are having difficulty finding jobs. It is difficult to predict the future....

  3. patient friend request on Facebook

    bill4745 replied to birdwalk33's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. A patient should not be a Facebook

  4. BSN/MBA career opportunities?

    bill4745 replied to GusM's topic in General Nursing

    Consider an MSN instead of

  5. hospital salary

    bill4745 replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in at least 4 hospitals and in all of them, pay was based on years of experience as a nurse, with some hospitals offering slightly more for a BSN. The area of work had no relation to pay...

  6. Worried about hiring requirements..........

    bill4745 replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Nursing

    Once we figure out this health care legislation and things settle down, hospitals will begin hiring again and there will be another nursing shortage. Hospitals will be more than happy to hire you with...

  7. What hospital jobs would help me get my foot in the door?

    bill4745 replied to lifewithkids's topic in General Nursing

    Working as a CNA would expose you to nurses and managers and increase your contacts, plus you would llearn skills that youu would use as a

  8. Clinical Jobs

    bill4745 replied to niteshift's topic in General Nursing

    You would usually need at least a year of work experience. What degree are you going for? A BSN is often required for the type of positions I believe you are talking

  9. Clarification of Practice

    bill4745 replied to Angelhelper's topic in General Nursing

    Contact the State Board of Nursing. That way you will know for sure where you can and cannot

  10. Have u ever??

    bill4745 replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    I've spent several 7-10 day admissions and it has taught me so much about giving good

  11. Charting question

    bill4745 replied to MissyF_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You stated that you would notify the MD, the verbal order indicates that you

  12. what is the shortest amount of time you've lasted at a nursing job?

    bill4745 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    3 weeks. Was hired for alternating 7a-7p/7p-7a. Showed up for first orientation shift and the schedule had 6 weeks of 3-11. Went to nurse manager who confirmed I would be straight 3-11. Us staff...

  13. Negotiating Salary & how 2 ask if they'll pay for continuing edu.

    bill4745 replied to emrebeth3's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Take what they offer. Also it's too soon to be asking about paying for further

  14. liability??

    bill4745 replied to jennrn01's topic in General Nursing

    I understand it is what the nurse wrote. Is there a doctor's order to do what she

  15. liability??

    bill4745 replied to jennrn01's topic in General Nursing

    Is there a doctor's order for this? It does not seem appropriate for a full-code

  16. Hiring process

    bill4745 replied to toi121's topic in General Nursing

    A good thing. It means they are interested in hiring you. The next step is probably a job offer, if the shadowing goes

  17. ED/trauma shadow last nite... should i transfer??

    bill4745 replied to niteowlrn29's topic in Emergency

    Go for the ED. You sound like you are

  18. Do you admister oxygen on your floor to a pt complaing of chest pain?

    bill4745 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Always 2L of

  19. what type of doctor is best?

    bill4745 replied to ChocoholicRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ortho as a first step. Since you don't have problems with other joints, you probably don't need a rheumatologist. Ortho will refer you if he/she thinks it's

  20. New and I Have Questions

    bill4745 replied to HonnyBrown's topic in General Nursing

    around $100 No shortage at present-difficult to get a job work for some length of time before you go for a master's - it will help you to decide which area you want to specialize

  21. recent New Grad-- which job to take???

    bill4745 replied to krstxn's topic in General Nursing

    I spent several years working 12 hour nights (7-7) with a 50 mile (one-way) commute. It's a good way to get hurt and to hurt others. Sooner or later you will nod off. I really think you should avoid...

  22. unsure about ACLS>....

    bill4745 replied to PureLifeRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital the initial ACLS class (or a renewal if over two years) is two six-hour days. I think you should get in touch with the American Heart Assn. and let them know what's going

  23. patients with the same name

    bill4745 replied to jorjaRN's topic in General Nursing

    We put up signs in appropriate (eg med room) but private (watch HIPAA!) areas that warn staff of similar

  24. Depression and nursing?

    bill4745 replied to Allthatsparkles's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on an antidepressant (no one knows) and have been complemented on better work habits and more

  25. Is it ok to give gift to the manager

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

    I would give a gift but not let anyone