2006RNCS

2006RNCS

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  1. propofol infusion syndrome

    2006RNCS replied to john 1947's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I worked in ICU as an RN, and we never experienced this with any of our pts. We used Propofol routinely for our vent. pts. I have found it to be wonderful in keeping agitated, comatose pts. in a...

  2. Which Nursing Schools Require an Interview in addtion to the GPA?

    2006RNCS replied to cdlune's topic in General Nursing

    No, not all nursing schools require an interview. I wish that they did. My nursing school did not require interviews, and some of the people that I attended nursing school with probably would not...

  3. Brookdale Senior Living

    2006RNCS replied to joyflnoyz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I too am thinking about taking a job with Brookdale Senior Living, and I too have been waiting on a response. I am really surprised no one has replied. I like the lady that I had a phone interview...

  4. No one dies in OR

    2006RNCS replied to shock-me-sane's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, I have the utmost respect for OR nurses. It is something I could not do. I think you are the bravest of us, and save so many lives. You are saints in my eyes. The lap chole pt that I...

  5. The Most Hard Working Shift- Day Or Night Shift?

    2006RNCS replied to TPS360's topic in General Nursing

    i was a supervisor in ltc, and it really upset me to hear aides say that nurses don't work on third shift. so many believe that the nurses just sit around. this is so untrue. until you have become a...

  6. working 3rd shift for the first time

    2006RNCS replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I worked 2 yrs of 3rd shift. I couldn't do it anymore. Like was said, keep on the move! My "sleepy" time was 2-4 AM. After that, I would get my second wind. Lots of caffeine helps, too....

  7. Thinking of an incentive program for longevity....help

    2006RNCS replied to NeosynephRN's topic in General Nursing

    Where do you work? Oh my

  8. No one dies in OR

    2006RNCS replied to shock-me-sane's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! You are absolutely right. I worked for a while in ICU, and one night we had this formerly healthy, robust 65 yr old male come to us from OR. They claimed he was fine, and that in the elevator...

  9. A Little Game: 10 Words or Less

    2006RNCS replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    Nurturing Understanding Reasoning Sensitivity Intelligence Nasty

  10. Isolation in your facility

    2006RNCS replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

    One of the many reasons that I quit my last job was because of unsafe nursing practices at my former facility. I worked in a nursing home, and the ADON and DON both insisted that MRSA pts and C-Diff...

  11. Nursing Burnout...

    2006RNCS replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I wish I could tell you what is good to do, because I am in the same boat as you. I have only been a nurse for 2 years, and I am at the end of my rope. I believe I was called to be a nurse, but...

  12. Does This Sound Like A Good Ratio?

    2006RNCS replied to mama_bird's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    RN's are normally in a supervisory role in LTC. They are responsible for every licensed person, unlicensed people, and all residents in their care. At night, normally, this means ALL residents of a...

  13. doctors office

    2006RNCS replied to snick520's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the reply Amy. I am really considering a dr. office job. I think it would be so much easier on me and my family. No more third shift jobs for me! Thanks again, and good luck with your new...

  14. doctors office

    2006RNCS replied to snick520's topic in General Nursing

    Aimee, I live in Alabama. Are you an LPN or RN? I have thought about a dr. office job, but I didn't know the pay, or if they hire

  15. Does This Sound Like A Good Ratio?

    2006RNCS replied to mama_bird's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a supervisor in a LTC facility. I am an RN that was working 3rd shift for a while. I had to switch to weekend days and PRN, because night shift had so many call outs, and I was responsible for...

  16. Mr. One More Thing........LMAO

    2006RNCS replied to JennRN65's topic in General Nursing

    Don't forget grandma and her twin sister-"I need a pain pill honey, and while your at it, get her one too, so she won't keep me

  17. Monday thru Friday Jobs

    2006RNCS replied to jsta_grl83's topic in General Nursing

    I am just giving up a M-F 3rd shift job. I only had one day off, really, because Saturday was my "sleep" day. So, it wasn't worth it, but this type job should be easy to hire into. Who the heck would...

  18. About To Take The Nclex

    2006RNCS replied to Sunkyst08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You'll do just fine on the NCLEX. A little being nervous is good too! Like some others have said, eat a good, light meal about an hour before you take the test. I believe in caffeine before an exam,...

  19. Pharmacology study cards

    2006RNCS replied to littledarlings's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I used Kaplan Pharmacology Flip-o-matic. I purchased it 2 1/2 yrs ago at Books-A-Million. I don't know if it is still available. If it is, please purchase it. I know without a doubt, that it...

  20. Need Help Now With Decision!!!!

    2006RNCS replied to Jan RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Janet, I have been following some of your posts, and I feel we are in the same boat in some ways. I have only been in nursing for 2 years. I have 2 kids, and worked on and off during their early...

  21. Death bed visions

    2006RNCS replied to legend0710's topic in General Nursing

    BlueRidgeHomeRN, I agree with you completely. After you have seen so many people, both personally and professionally, experience phenomenal death bed phenomena, you are touched by this forever. It...

  22. first year nursing salary

    2006RNCS replied to cindylula88's topic in General Nursing

    In Alabama, the first year nursing salary is quite low. About 33,000-40,000. However, with a 2-3 years experience, you can be making more like in the range of 40,000 to 60,000, depending on the area...

  23. Need Advice -should I stay?

    2006RNCS posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello all! I am an RN supervisor on third shift in a LTC facility with 179 beds. We normally never have 5 nurses at night, sometimes only 3. We have anywhere from 6-9 CNA's. We are currently working 3...

  24. Death bed visions

    2006RNCS replied to legend0710's topic in General Nursing

    Eric, I have seen it many times. Someone is getting ready to pass on, and they reach for someone they can see, but we can't. Or, the patient that couldn't communicate, suddenly does improve, can...

  25. Need Advice -should I stay?

    2006RNCS replied to 2006RNCS's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    All that she told me was the job would not be available for a while. She said she is working on it. I think I am being strung along. Per diem isn't offered for a supervisor job. I am an RN, and per...