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OMG "Hellray" I worked there more than 15 yrs ago, it was awful then. The ruddest patients and doctors in the world. Horrible nurse to patient ratio,never enough supplies. Definately a FOR PROFIT hospital with no consideration to patients and staf...

If she redoes your documentation isn't that fraudlent charting on her part? I would leave my documentation as it is, if they don't like the truth it is time to change jobs.

I have worked at 2 different VA's and unfortunately both use this system. It is a pain and time consuming. I believe it came about to satisfy JACHO. We love when the computer crashes and we use our contingency paper back up system . Despite our c...

I left Pittsburgh about 2 yrs ago, I am in the Gainesville FL area now. One hospital here AGH is closing but Shands and the VA are still hiring. I don't know about the Jacksonville area. You could probably look up some hospitals on line then call ...

Yes, it is overwhelming for a new nurse no matter where he/she works. Sorry, but I truly believe new nurses need at least 6 mos to 1 yr on a med surg floor before going into any ICU. I say this because of years of experience seeing many close calls w...

1. All rooms should be private ! (no more isolation issues) 2. A large shelf for nurses to write on or prepare medicine 3. Large red bins for contanimated items 4. Plenty of plugs within easy reach 5. Good lighting 6. Raised toilet seats with secure...

I have worked at 2 different VA's with unions, I am not a member by choice. It seems they only protect the workers that deserve to be fired but we could debate that forever. Many of the nurses opt out of the union when the time rolls around because ...

Do yourself a favor and work at least 6 months on a med surg floor. You will need to gain the experience, become familiar with the facility, learn the doctors, labs, etc. before you take on the added stress of ICU nursing. I do realize that many ICU...

I moved in the Gainesville area 2 months ago. There are 3 major hospitals to work in, VA, Shands, N. Fl. The area is nice but I was quite suprised at how expensive the houses are. We decided not to buy in Gainesville, most of what the realtor showe...

A nice coffee mug is always appreciated.

I just graduated from Waynesburg's accelerated RN-BSN program. I really like the co-horts, the group you start with is the one you finish with. Small class sizes and every 5 weeks or so a new class. The co horts are very supportive of each other a...

We use biphasic defibrillators and defit at 150 Jules.

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Is anyone enrolled in a MSN program in the Gainesville area? I am thinking about this but am not sure if I want to attend classes or On line program. Does anyone have any pro's or con's they can share?

Hey All, I am thinking about relocating to Gainesville and am wondering what it is like to live there. Good areas to live, bad areas to avoid. Any information is appreciated.

My personal opinion is that rotating shifts benefit management only. If you choose a fixed shift because if fits your lifestyle then management forces you to switch shifts to meet their needs it doesn not benefit the worker at all.

I worked for VISN 4 and the biggest difference between civilian and gov. hospitals is that the VA has better staffing ratios, plenty of supplies, no borrowing from other ICU's for BP cuffs, monitor cables, pumps, etc. I never ran out of linen at th...

Why don't you transfer to Presby? I am sure they would love to give you a chance in one of their ICU's.

You definately need to tell the doctor about this incident, does he want someone so unprofessional working for him? She should definately be alled to task for the unprofessionalism.

Thanks for all the info. I am counting down the days until I move. I have eaten at the Backyard BBQ in Newberry and agree it was very good. I will be working at the VA but I might look into picking up an agency job or PRN job once I get settled in....

I suggest you call your credit card co. and cancel that card ASAP, give all the infor that you know about the company and ask for a new card to be issued. Some lessons are expensive to learn, I hope you don't suffer that fate.

I have never heard of such a thing but it doesn't suprise me. I certainly would NOT sign that contract, we RN's have too many options in our favor to self-imprison ourselves is just crazy.

Don't you think the families of these residents should know about the substandard care, if there was only a safe and legal way to notify them. The NH charge the families a fortune for what they think is skilled care, how sad.

Call the local VA and ask for the nurse recruiter. The recruiter can send you an application and packet explaining all benefits. That is how I got hired. Good luck to you.

I had the unfortunate experience of working at Delray Medical Center back in 1995, it was by far the worst experience of anyplace I have ever worked. Short staffed, no support from management, unbelievably rude patients and doctors, lack of necessary...