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  1. Post Acute Care Nursing

    Hooligan posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    I was just offered an evening shift position at a post acute care "medical resort." Does anybody have experience working as an RN in a facility like this? I am used to the busy hustle and bustle of...

  2. I'm in a Quandary

    Hooligan posted a topic in General Nursing

    A little history...I am an RN and worked as an adult med/surg and pediatric nurse part-time for a little over 5 years. Almost 4 years ago, my hospital did a mandatory switch to 12 hour shifts and I...

  3. I'm in a Quandary

    Hooligan replied to Hooligan's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you to those who gave their sincere, thoughtful replies. I will take the summer to enjoy my kiddos and likely the break will help ease things a bit. I will give things one more year and...

  4. I'm in a Quandary

    Hooligan replied to Hooligan's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm...very good suggestions here. A basket wouldn't work though...someone could take somebody else's phone and there is a liability issue there. We are not allowed to take phones away from students...

  5. I'm in a Quandary

    Hooligan replied to Hooligan's topic in General Nursing

    In a perfect world, yes...but we can't afford that. If I could find a way to cut the pathetic $36,000 a year I make, I would. Sadly, this is the bare minimum I can afford to

  6. I'm in a Quandary

    Hooligan replied to Hooligan's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry this was so long...I just really needed to get this off my chest. If you read this whole thing, thank you. If you have any input, again, thank

  7. I could use a little advice...

    Hooligan posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    OK...so here's my dilemma...I am currently a pediatric and woman's health nurse working in an under served low-income community hospital. There are days I hate my job and days I love my job...so...

  8. OMG! I've got my chance, now I'm terrified!

    Hooligan posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Since graduating nursing school almost 5 years ago, I have been wanting to work L & D but could never find an opportunity. Even the hospital I currently work in is demanding 2 year previous...

  9. Transfusing febrile pt.'s

    Hooligan posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Everyone! I have a quick question...what is your hospital's policy on transfusing pt's who have a pre-existing fever. I had a pt. last night with a large necrotic abdominal abcess. her...

  10. For those who've recently taken the NCLEX...

    Hooligan posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Everyone! I'm scheduled to take my board exam on the 12th and I'm terrified! I'm not normally anxiety ridden before tests, but I'm a wreck here! I feel totally unprepared! I feel like I still...

  11. Would you do it?

    Hooligan posted a topic in School

    OK, so here's my situation.... I'm currently on Bedrest/Maternity leave with baby #2. Due mid January, I am currently on leave from a part-time position on a very busy adult med-surg/peds unit. This...

  12. Need some resume advice

    Hooligan posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Well I've been working part-time on an adult medical acute care unit and am currently on maternity leave. I'm not planning on returning to my previous employer and am currently updating my resume for...

  13. Davita Employees.....

    Hooligan posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi, I'm currently on maternity leave and considering changing jobs and not returning to my med/surg floor. I just finished up my 1st year of nursing and HATE feeling like a Jack of all Trades. I'm...

  14. Davita Employees.....

    Hooligan replied to Hooligan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Wow! Thanks for all your input. I for some reason thought that chronic outpt. care would somehow be "safer" than the acute inpt. arena. One of the major reasons I'm leaving my current facility is...

  15. Acute Rehab vs. Med/Surg

    Hooligan posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    I'm currently on maternity leave and do not plan to return to my original place of employment when it's over. I was working on a very busy adult medical/peds unit. This was my first year out of...

  16. Would you do it?

    Hooligan replied to Hooligan's topic in School

    Thank you all for your replies! I will definatly submit my resume. Thanks

  17. Pregnant nurse here

    Hooligan replied to GeeBeeRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Wow! I can't believe how lucky some of you have been while pregnant. I'm currently on Bedrest/Maternity Leave and have been since 29 weeks. The others on my unit could really care less about my...

  18. Appropriate IV fluids for pediatrics

    Hooligan replied to zologista's topic in Pediatric

    Children especially babies quickly use up there glucose stores and when sick can become hypoglycemic very rapidly which is also a reason for always having a D5.something

  19. Help on pedi assessments

    Hooligan replied to rds007's topic in Pediatric

    I tap my finger for every heartbeat and count the finger taps as I go along. It helps me focus

  20. New Grad with Question....

    Hooligan posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi Everyone! I'm a new grad currently in the job-seeking phase of nursing. I'm primarily interested in L&D but am having a difficult time finding part-time position available so am considering...

  21. Accepted my first job....

    Hooligan posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Woo Hoo!!!! I'm so relieved, excited, and terrified! I was just offered a part-time position on a peds/medical unit in a community hospital near my house. I don't start orientation until november...

  22. If you're happy w/your 1st RN job ...

    Hooligan replied to RN007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just accepted a job on a Peds/Adult Med-surg unit. I haven't started working yet (orientation doesn't start until November 13th) but I had many of the same concerns you had about nurse:pt. ratio...

  23. Accepted my first job....

    Hooligan replied to Hooligan's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'll be part-time....2 days one week, 3 days the next week but I will be working full time for my orientation period (about 2

  24. Waiting is the worst!!!!!

    Hooligan posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh my gosh....this is terrible!!!!!! I took the NCLEX at 9 a.m on Tuesday and should get my results this morning....I can't stand it anymore! I had a dream this morning that I failed and I've been...

  25. Computer shut off at 75....I feel sick...

    Hooligan posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just took my NCLEX-RN and the computer shut off at 75....I think I'm going to be sick....Could I have done that badly? I know you can pass or fail at 75, but I just can't imagine that I did well...