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fgoff

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  1. RN Liability Insurance Questions

    fgoff replied to LisaJanae's topic in General Nursing

    There are very few places that I have seen that "require" liability insurance. BUT... it is very wise to have this safety net. Many employers policies do not cover nurses named as individuals in...

  2. help in making a 1 month time alloted thesis

    fgoff replied to lhanzelot012588's topic in General Nursing

    What about how lack of a patients cultural beliefs affects the nurses ability to provide the needed skilled care for that indivdual??????????? Or somthing like

  3. ? for those who wear Danskos

    fgoff replied to evbella's topic in General Nursing

    I have worn mine for over 5 years only had to have th eheal re-built. I can't say that mine have stretched any at all. When I got my second pair (need edblack), the guy @ the store fitted me in a size...

  4. Placed on hospital committee

    fgoff posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey! I was placed on the hopital wide committee for the Tobacco Free Campus. I was just wondering if anyone has been at a p;ace of employment when this type of policy was started??? If so would you...

  5. Placed on hospital committee

    fgoff replied to fgoff's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy only addresses hospital grounds. Including a private vech. in the parking lot. We have not addressed odors. Is this something we should be more concerned over???? Thanks!!

  6. NC licensure

    fgoff replied to code50's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I had to be printed 4 times. The last time the local police depart. called for a specialist from the State Highway Patrol. Maybe you can you ask if there is someone in the department that deals with...

  7. Graduate RN moving to NC

    fgoff replied to PiPhi2004's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    You may also want to try the southern end of Granville County. Not a bad drive to DUKE but cheaper housing. We have good food & watering holes here too!! Good Luck on your

  8. What about me?

    fgoff replied to tigress_8207's topic in General Nursing

    Ask about the orientation & evaluation

  9. Granville Medical Center

    fgoff replied to SDALPN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I worked at GMC in 2000 & 2001. At that time I was made the same hourly rate that I made @ DRH. I don't remember to the penny around 19/hr. Benifits: paid insurance,employee only ( I did not...

  10. When you think it can't get any worse....

    fgoff replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    God Bless Him! We All Needed Tat

  11. NEW GRADS: ATTs received yet??

    fgoff replied to TNUp2Jen's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  12. NEW GRADS: ATTs received yet??

    fgoff replied to TNUp2Jen's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Sorry, but I took my boards almost 20 yrs ago. The old 2 day, paprer & pencil ttest that you waited 4-6 months to take, then waited about 4 months for the

  13. NEW GRADS: ATTs received yet??

    fgoff replied to TNUp2Jen's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Way to go TNUp2Jen!!!!!!!!!!!:balloons:

  14. Best MSN concentration for teaching?

    fgoff replied to abcdefg's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Why not look for a Masters in Nursing Education

  15. Need some cheering up!

    fgoff replied to TNUp2Jen's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    This test is never easy. It is always an emotional roller coaster. My car broke down on the wasy to take my test. Keep your chin up! & get some rest you can undo any of this.

  16. Does anyone here teach an LPN program?

    fgoff replied to QTBabyNurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I taught in a LPN program for about 12 years in VA. Loved it. Just be sure to review to scope of practice in the state that you are in,for practice guidelines. What I liked most was I taught...

  17. North Carolina Roll Call

    fgoff replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    TNUP2JEN! Best of luck with boards! I recommend a steady diet of reviews & practice test in preping for boards, but I took mine the old pen & paper/2day way!. Did you get to take any practice...

  18. Tonight I get my pin!

    fgoff replied to onesunniegal's topic in General Nursing

    Best of

  19. How do you do your neuro checks???

    fgoff replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

    I've always taken VS as part of neuro checks (like above). For closed head trauma/? Stroke I will do the "hand drift" Pt closes eye hold arm out in front of trunk palms up. If the hold even no drift....

  20. Website for acceptable IV insertion sites?

    fgoff replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    I use it quite a bit! I think it originally came from this site. Glad it helped you too.

  21. Website for acceptable IV insertion sites?

    fgoff replied to javanurse2000's topic in General Nursing

    Try

  22. Cary?

    fgoff replied to nursecher's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I live in Granville County. Which is north of North Raleigh. Slower pace here. Housing much cheaper. And I can be in Raleigh in about 45 min. Durham in 30 min. I have many freinds that live in Cary,...

  23. Need to complete a paper -need nurses to complete a questionaire

    fgoff replied to UKPedsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'll give it a try! PM away! Best of luck on your

  24. Did anyone hate nursing school?

    fgoff replied to FNPhopeful's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been a nurse for years now but the pain & suffering from nursing school is never completely out of my mind. It is not a 'get over it' kind of thing. Soldier don't just 'get over' boot camp,...

  25. How do I carry this stuff!??

    fgoff replied to crosby's topic in General Nursing

    I used a hard plastic laundry