MiaLyse

MiaLyse APRN

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  1. OB nurse working Med/Surg

    MiaLyse replied to lmjm4's topic in Medical-Surgical

    > That's sad. I'm sorry you experienced that. She shouldn't be a charge nurse with that attitude, IMO.

  2. Did anyone start out in Psych?

    MiaLyse replied to ANH_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats! I am currently adding med-surg to my psych experience. I think it will be great to have

  3. So sad. :(

    MiaLyse replied to HappyPediRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I hope you find something soon! This is

  4. Nursing School/Vaccines... Not sure what to do...

    MiaLyse replied to cookiesandcream22's topic in General Nursing

    I know you can use a religious

  5. Float nurse-Pros & cons?

    MiaLyse replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing. That's great that they give you good assignments. :) I don't mind being an outsider as long as I can get treated decently. I don't know that the manager/supervisor is around as...

  6. Float nurse-Pros & cons?

    MiaLyse replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

    While the pay won't be any different while floating, I will have flexibility which is a must right now around another job I work that gives me benefits. Thanks for sharing, it's nice to read some...

  7. Float nurse-Pros & cons?

    MiaLyse replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

    This may be different than what you do. I will be floating within one hospital, not to other hospitals and not to units such as the ICU/CCU. I am set up to do per diem on the psych units but that's...

  8. Float nurse-Pros & cons?

    MiaLyse replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

    It's nice to hear some positives. I am the type of person who likes to get my patients, do what I gotta do and go home. Not being involved in unit politics is an awesome benefit. As I am new to the...

  9. Purchasing scrubs online

    MiaLyse replied to NTB08's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just an update on pulseuniform.com. I ordered on the 13th I believe and the uniforms arrived yesterday UPS. Everything was as ordered and it was free shipping over $75 I think or $70. I will order...

  10. Well, I was spared being laid off but I'm still down

    MiaLyse replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad to read that you were spared but it must have been incredibly difficult to watch others lose their jobs. I hope things turn around soon in this economy.

  11. Nurse - Patient ratios in your hospital?

    MiaLyse replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for replying everyone. I have started on an oncology floor and ratios are 4:1 days and 5:1 evenings, I think 6-7:1 on nights. I was just wondering what average ratios are as it seems SO busy...

  12. Nurse - Patient ratios in your hospital?

    MiaLyse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Days vs evenings? Tele? Oncology? Rehab? Med-Surg? tia for any

  13. My eyeballs are burning!!!

    MiaLyse replied to StephSmiles210's topic in General Nursing

    Another poster mentioned this also, the lighting, I believe the flourescent lighting is a huge bother to my

  14. My eyeballs are burning!!!

    MiaLyse replied to StephSmiles210's topic in General Nursing

    I can't offer any help as I have the same problem. I think it's the lighting that hurts my eyes so much. ugh I hope you find something that

  15. Layoffs will be announced at my facility on Monday

    MiaLyse replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I'm sorry to hear. I hope you are not affected. I began picking up 6 days a week of work out of fear. Fear, one week I may not have the hours so get it now while I can and put it away. *sigh...

  16. Now I've heard it all

    MiaLyse replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am sorry to hear you are experiencing this. I hope you find a job soon. It is such a tough time. Sending positive thoughts your

  17. Purchasing scrubs online

    MiaLyse replied to NTB08's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just ordered scrubs from a place online called Pulseuniform.com. I am hoping they have good customer service and good shipping time. It looks like they have already shipped. I was looking for my...

  18. A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

    MiaLyse replied to I_Scream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    > I agree here. I am currently orienting to a new floor and realize that these nurses run circles around me because they have been doing it for some time. I have to give myself the time to become...

  19. Nurses & Insurance

    MiaLyse replied to RN_MishMish's topic in General Nursing

    I would not work without

  20. Favorite cargo pants/scrub tops/carrier??

    MiaLyse replied to Agnes Anne's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    How is the waist? I prefer a looser waist that I can roll down once to the top of my hips. If they are snug around my waist they are uncomfortable. tia for any

  21. Any thoughts on Iguana, Urbane or Dickies Scrubs?

    MiaLyse replied to michaelarose's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love the feel of the dickies sandwashed also. However, I prefer an elastic waist and they don't offer this fabric in their cargo tall elastic waist pants. I wish they would the fabric is really...

  22. Where to see how many CEUs you have so far?

    MiaLyse replied to M&M+RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Western Schools will keep a log of ceu's you earn through them.

  23. Did anyone start out in Psych?

    MiaLyse replied to ANH_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is what I am going to do. I am going to stay per diem on Psych and start orienting to Medical so that I can float to both psych and medical. I think this way I will keep up my skills, still be...

  24. Did anyone start out in Psych?

    MiaLyse replied to ANH_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is what I'll be doing. I went right to psych after becoming an RN. I was previously an LPN and worked in geri-psych in nursing homes. I am going to start orienting to the float pool to gain...

  25. Here comes Wilma, Cape Coral & FT. Myers are so quiet......

    MiaLyse replied to Hairstylingnurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    Wow, so that doesn't include all your house insurance or is the 4,000 for hurricane, fire and flood