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  1. CEU costs!

    gitterbug posted a topic in General Nursing

    Got in under the wire again, thank goodness. But, wow, the costs keep escalating. Got 46 hours of CEU's for $40.00 this time, but I remember when I could get 30 for less than $30.00. Anybody else...

  2. From MA to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital???

    gitterbug replied to nur2007sing's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Why not contact the Virginia BON? I am sure they would be most helpful in your quest for information regarding facilities. Good luck and I hope you do fulfill your wish to move to Va. It is a...

  3. staffing agencies

    gitterbug replied to Jenji's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot begin to address the good or bad aspects of staffing agencies in and around the Charleston area, but why would you want to place yourself in such a difficult situation as working for an...

  4. What is your facility doing to provide lodging in dangerous conditions?

    gitterbug replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    No real surprises here. How nice to be allowed to use uncomfortable beds in same day surgery area. Do not believe for one minute the NM gave a care as to how early you had to leave your home to be...

  5. What is your facility doing to provide lodging in dangerous conditions?

    gitterbug posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well, got up this morning with several inches of snow on the ground, ice under the snow, bitter cold temps, and high wind gusts. Do not have to work today and will not answer the phone. But, since I...

  6. the last straw

    gitterbug replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    What can I say except I hope the lumps and bruises you get from this incident heal quickly. Families can double the stress of an already stressful and difficult job, but we just have to grin and bear...

  7. Should I Quit (Sorry It's Long)

    gitterbug replied to kendratyler2001's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with other posters, give 2 wekks notice, do not gossip with other staff regarding reasons for quiting(they know just how bad conditions are), look for another position on days off, and do keep...

  8. What should I Have Done?

    gitterbug replied to caring angel's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Excessive but a learning experience. Anyone can hold the phone for a pacemaker check, the patient who fell was or could have been in real trouble. Sorry, but learn from this and go on to another...

  9. should I stay or should I go now???? (warning: long and drawn out thread!)

    gitterbug replied to chelli73's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the new preceptor wants you to have a solid footing before she actually cuts the strings. Not too bad really, since we know any off shift can be full of new experiences for any nurse....

  10. Anyone Here From West Virginia????

    gitterbug replied to U12beme's topic in General Nursing

    Never worked there but have relatives in the area who say facility is great. Also worked with nurses who have gone there and loved it. Good luck-take the

  11. Job loss, domestic violence, help on advice for getting back on the horse!!!!!!

    gitterbug replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you and your children find yourselves in this situation. It sounds like a lot of good advice has been given here already. You seem to know deep down that another try with this guy is...

  12. IV Lopressor on the med/surg ward?

    gitterbug replied to country bumkin's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Lopressor is very powerful, patient needs to be monitored, VS need to be monitored, and orders for problems need to be addressed as protocols suggest. Insulin is powerful too, so yes, a nurse...

  13. Use of restraint on out of control pt....look out !

    gitterbug replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

    Once again this is another reason why ER's are closing or limiting their scope of practice. I would not want to work in an ER in many areas today. Instead of being thankful for getting care and...

  14. Non liscensed/medical personel passing meds/Lost PT

    gitterbug replied to MsPiggy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This place sounds too dangerous to work. I would not want to think of the lawsuit this place will face. I think I would run away from that job

  15. moody nurses

    gitterbug replied to dali92's topic in General Nursing

    Give him a few more days, then if the situation has not cleared up discuss it again with your NM. Maybe a face to face will help. I agree with the other posters, everyone can have a moody,...

  16. I had to take care of druggies today, and was disgusted!

    gitterbug replied to RN 4 U's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Make no mistake, this patient was in pain. It is not a comforting situation to be addicted and have to invent pain, health problems, or inflict injuries to one's body to get drugs. I worked psych,...

  17. ohio board of nursing/pearsonvue

    gitterbug replied to chrissiejh's topic in Ohio Nursing

    why not save yourself some needless worry and call the BON? I had a problem, called them and was nicely surprised at how helpful they

  18. my DON called today and told me i lost my job

    gitterbug replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Do see a lawyer, this sounds like harrassment to me. Life happens to us all, and you certainly have had your share of problems for awhile. I would contact the physicians and let them know that NO...

  19. Need Help Quickly!

    gitterbug replied to mkmm429's topic in General Nursing

    Get a lawyer

  20. Warning: Long...Need to bounce something off you guys re: administrative occurance.

    gitterbug replied to BBFRN's topic in General Nursing

    No good deed goes unpunished and you are certainly getting your spoonful. I agree that this is an unequal amount of punishment for you and the mgr and so called friend need a dose too. 1. Change...

  21. Uninsured=financial ruin

    gitterbug replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Many couples I know have gotten divorced after years of marriage so a spouse can qualify for benefits. They live together and lie to the agencies for assistance. It is an accepted things in this...

  22. Need Help!!!

    gitterbug replied to Nursegirlgg's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I do not have information regarding these schools but I do know most colleges and other training programs have a two year

  23. Possible Relocation to SC

    gitterbug replied to dgarcia1's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck on your move. I have no real info to give you buy I think someone with your experience will be very sought

  24. CEU costs!

    gitterbug replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Noryn, I at least have to have something I have some interest in and can stand to read for taking CEU's. I did O.K. this year, got a total of 46 hrs CEU's and only cost 49.00. I take 30 CEU's...

  25. What about this, inappropriate or teambuilding?

    gitterbug replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    So sad this girl went all through school and no one addressed the idea of professional conduct, presenting a positive image. Or she was too busy plucking, filing, painting, and primping to listen....