MiaLyse

MiaLyse APRN

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  1. i'm starting a new job tomorrow and i'm packin' it!

    I hope things go smoothly for you! What is it that you are going from and
  2. Scrubs catalogue conspiracy!

    And, of course, each catalogue gave a different discount for free or reduced shipping: one of them had free for orders over $40>> Two times I used a code for free shipping with Tafford my order...
  3. PDA use in the real world of nursing?

    Oh good thread. I have a Dell Axim X50V and only ever used it during clinicals maybe 3 days
  4. Does Baystate Medical Center hire new grads? I am still looking for an RN position. If anyone has experience with Baystate, do they offer different hours such as 9am-9pm or 11am-7pm vs the normal...
  5. FLORIDA bon is fast too!!!!!!!!!!!

    Congratulations!!!!
  6. Does staffing call YOU every night???

    I'm not afraid to answer my phone because I'm not afraid to say, "no, thanks.">> Same here. However, it does dampen a day off to hear from work on every day off (even seeing the # on caller
  7. I also work in a nursing home at the moment. 254 beds. I work on the Geri-psych unit with 60 residents. We get 2 nurses, usually 3 CNA's (we feel lucky with 4) and NO, I'm not satisfied with the...
  8. BEST on-line for uniform scrubs

    Oh, I've had great luck with this company and buy all my pants here. I luv their tall inseams that are available and the soft
  9. Thanks! I did put in an application with our local mental health facility. I would LUV to hear from them. I love psych. Best of luck to you too.
  10. I am doing agency in LTC where I have the experience. I don't/wouldn't go into a hospital without any experience. I signed up with Excel Nursing but they are limited to certain LTC facilities near me...
  11. nursing magazine

    I just ordered a subscription to this last week. Does anyone like Nursing Made Incredibly Easy (the
  12. Wow even having experience as an LPN you still can't find anything?? *sigh*>> I could have a job in LTC but the pay is lousy for an RN. Plus, I went back to school for better opportunities. Ugh....
  13. I was only able to speak to an answering machine. I left a message. I'm not having much luck finding positions for new grad RN's. I have LPN LTC experience but that doesn't help it seems. *sigh I...
  14. Thanks. :) I'm going to give them a call today. What area are you looking
  15. some floors had a nurse that worked like 11a-7p depending on census and what not to cover overflow or shift change.>> Hours like this would be perfect for me. I'll have to give them a
  16. Ethical Question and Concern

    It seems that the family made their decision based on the fact that she was brain dead. If the situation changes the family needs to be notified so they can make decisions based on the actual...
  17. Share your story: "I hate it when I'm right!"

    (BTW, Pt survived.)>> Well, this is the good part.
  18. Debate: Kaplan vs Saunders: Which is better?

    I can't speak about Kaplan trainer as I only used their Nclex CD a couple times. I used Saunders most of the time and passed. I felt it gave me a good brush up on content. I had also used only...
  19. Does anyone own the docs by anywear? Do they fit true to size or are they larger than normal? I own a pair of the skecher waterbugs and they fit true to size but these are the only ones that I know...
  20. Docs by Anywear - The fit? Comfortable?

    http://www.tafford.com/popup/popup.htm?page=zoom.htm&title=Zoom+View&zoom=3536zoomTSH978..jpg This is the shoe. I am a 9.5, would you order a 9 or a 10?
  21. Docs by Anywear - The fit? Comfortable?

    Robbie, by NurseMates? Are these comfortable? I need a comfortable pair of shoes that are flat to the ground (no
  22. Docs by Anywear - The fit? Comfortable?

    Whoops, to add: For example, if I wear a 9.5, do I order a 9 or 10 in this
  23. Do you mix your insulins?

    I mix, clear to cloudy. I never heard of not mixing them and giving two needles. Just more discomfort for the patient I would
  24. Help! New Grad in Mental Health

    I say follow your dreams. I work Geri-psych right now and would love to find a psych position in a hospital. Not much available where I live
  25. Well, it really is over!

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!