911fltrn

911fltrn

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  1. Whatever it takes...

    911fltrn replied to beamer's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Can I have your cushy desk job? Go for it, you can do

  2. Will RN's, LPN's be affected by the new OT rules?

    911fltrn replied to Mr_D's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    They will pay overtime or no nurses will come in. Doesnt really matter what they do. Show us the money should be our new motto god know its us they make all of their money off

  3. What field of nursing would you NEVER consider working?

    911fltrn replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    O.B. is not for me. Also I would never work for an insurance company! Most of what i see from them is screwing patients! Like transfers to acute facilities you wouldnt send your pet

  4. How much did your education cost?

    911fltrn replied to mrdoc2005's topic in General Nursing

    Four years of Service in the United States Marine Corps, with a side trip to Desert Storm! Uncle Sam was then gracious enough to pick up the tab for

  5. NPR story on RN's in California

    911fltrn replied to txsugarlvn's topic in General Nursing

    Its amazing that these stories never come with details. I sure would like to know where i can get a deal like that. I would travel for the cash posted above. I only work nights so I would rake it...

  6. Is it true?

    911fltrn replied to FutureRNMichael's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I must be mentally ill! I better go see my shrink! No, I dont think all nurses have emotional problems! I do however believe that nursing takes a serious emotional toll on your life! You...

  7. etomidate

    911fltrn replied to TinyNurse's topic in Emergency

    Yep, Use it all the time in the e.r. for intubation purposes! If you and your co-workers have any doubt about the ability to manage an airway i wouldnt use. Great presedation prior to paralyzation...

  8. Thanks

    911fltrn replied to Patient's topic in General Nursing

    Now gosh darn it, you got to quit saying such nice things about nurses! You made me cry! I cant believe how few people say thank you these days. Thanks for posting your comments. As for the people...

  9. Does anyone know the current sign-on bonus at HCA hospitals?

    911fltrn replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    5000 sign on bonus advertised in las vegas paper for hca facilities. dont know what the commitment is. Have a great day

  10. The Circumcision Discussion

    911fltrn replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I believe I read somewhere that the American Academy of Pediatrics now discourages routine circumcision. As for my personal opinion - a foreskin is a part of a males body. There is absolutley no...

  11. Night Shift Nurse...I Can't Sleep at Night anymore..

    911fltrn replied to zambezi's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with 3rd shift guy! I sleep roughly 10am to 4.45pm every day including days off. I sleep great, and never have a problem being awake at night. I do however bypass sleeping during the...

  12. Nursing Retention/Award Ideas

    911fltrn replied to Colorado1's topic in General Nursing

    People work for one reason

  13. full nights vs. rotating

    911fltrn replied to bluegirl's topic in General Nursing

    The only way to do nights is just that! You have to sleep the same hours every day. Including your days off. Example 1000 am to 1700 hrs every day! Hard to do if you have family! Happy New Years...

  14. On sabbatical?

    911fltrn replied to abrenrn's topic in General Nursing

    One month on or so. Couple months off or so. Does that

  15. Strike Nurses?

    911fltrn replied to Rudegal2020's topic in General Nursing

    From watching strikes around the country it seems that nurses always get what they want (its always reasonable stuff) as long as they stay out on strike! Dont believe for one second hospitals can...

  16. acidious vs alkalosis (forgive the spelling)

    911fltrn replied to lindahanna's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmmmmmmm. I can sometimes be good at dummy versions and other times i end up looking stupid:) Normal body ph is 7.35 to 7.45 for preffered human acid / base balance. Your respiratory and renal...

  17. Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    911fltrn replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    Its my humble belief that if you didnt care about people you wouldnt be a nurse. Now burnout comes and goes. Yes we do have to take care of "undesirables" at times. However, I try to check my...

  18. Nursing, No Longer A White Woman's Job?

    911fltrn replied to Gomer's topic in General Nursing

    Im not a woman and dont have any plans to change into one. I second the opinion, all i care about is that your a somewhat caring nurse and a very competant

  19. "Bad" Evaluation..I'm So Frustrated and ready to quit!!

    911fltrn replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    Dont stay somewhere you dont feel welcome! Typical back stabbing. Been doing this for awhile. Find somewhere that your desire to learn is nurtured. Our job is hard enough with out supporting...