LadyNASDAQ

LadyNASDAQ

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  1. Newbie Nurses and Student Nurses...

    LadyNASDAQ posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi from a Nurse who was licensed originally at age 19 1/2 . I started out as a LPN and went back a couple of years later and became a RN. I have worked critical care 25 out of 28 years and had done...

  2. differences in dialysis between UK and US

    LadyNASDAQ replied to suzanne7575's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You are in for a big shock then! We have Hemodialysis in hospitals as Acute, Chronic in all kinds of clinics and also, many cruiselines have Nurses like you that do this onboard. How about that kind...

  3. travelling with a fellow RN.. is it possible?

    LadyNASDAQ replied to christie_0307's topic in Travel

    I know many couples that travel together married or not. The problem you will face is the huge possibility of working opposite weekends, opposite days and trust me,it will happen. My sis and I...

  4. Georgia

    LadyNASDAQ replied to BGgirl's topic in Travel

    I think that the Forum here is a good one but the menioning of Recruiters is essential. Unfortunately the Recruiter makes the agency good or bad if you've ever traveled. I also think that the good...

  5. Is there any way out??

    LadyNASDAQ replied to lorster's topic in Travel

    I know this isn't what yo were hoping to hear but here goes... First, we have great assignments and we have those that are sub-standard. I know that you won't always be thrilled with circumstances...

  6. Has this happened to you?

    LadyNASDAQ replied to Cardiolyte's topic in Travel

    Run like wildfire! Try to find another agency asap. This is a red flag in your

  7. Can students be helpful, or are they just in the way?

    LadyNASDAQ replied to Megsd's topic in General Nursing

    This is one of those times you are watching a RN overwhelmed with her assignment and not asking for help. I guess she felt she would bring herself down a few notches. Not a good idea to be like this...

  8. Back injury: stories & support for an injured RN

    LadyNASDAQ replied to christie_0307's topic in General Nursing

    I send you hugs and advice. First, I know you're out of work but I bet you could become a telephonic case manager. Just GOOGLE this. It's good pay and there is a great demand for this kind of work....

  9. ADN from a Tech College Vs Regular 2yr College

    LadyNASDAQ replied to RwanRN2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No difference at all. In fact, as long as it is accredited, go for

  10. Posters that are not nurses

    LadyNASDAQ replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could move this message to the forefront so I am going to start a new message for newbie Nurses. Please reply.

  11. Being called into work on your days off

    LadyNASDAQ replied to happymedium's topic in General Nursing

    You need to call the anonymous line to complain about this practice. I know that on occasion when I've been a Charge Nurse I would be asked to call in an employee to help out but listen, you need your...

  12. Posters that are not nurses

    LadyNASDAQ replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a Nurse for 28 years. I am very interested in hearing what students think and that they have interest and are critical. We are talking lives here. I think you have to understand that we have...

  13. i feel like quitting (long post)

    LadyNASDAQ replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Nursing

    Take it all in. Listen and don't do a thing. When school ends and youi take those Boards these devils will be out of sight and out of mind. The best thing is to swallow it. When you work licensed, you...

  14. Relocated! How long does NY license take??

    LadyNASDAQ replied to tdbRN's topic in New York Nursing

    It took 3 weeks. Very

  15. Traveling Advice

    LadyNASDAQ replied to zoefire's topic in Travel

    I think the answer is YES but with practice you can push the issue back at them by discussing the situation with the Charge Nurse and explaining that they are also responsible if the work load is...

  16. Hca

    LadyNASDAQ replied to AMANSVIEW's topic in Travel

    I worked in Los Robles for 39 worked weeks and loved it! If I wasn't going to put my Fl. residency in question, I would have stayed the full year. I found the place clean,fair and easy as pie to work...

  17. Neuro ICU - "how to test for pain response in comatose individuals

    LadyNASDAQ replied to janwebsa's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    We don't do that in our hospitals. A sternal rub suffices. Also, the feet are stroked with a person's back of a pen. Never the tip and never use a needle to prick someone's skin. Docs use a wet paper...

  18. Diprivan Off Label for Seizure Suppression(?)

    LadyNASDAQ replied to CCUnocRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I believe you did the right thing. When the BP drps, you have to use good Nursing judgement and one of those things is not to let that BP drop or you will be losing perfusion to the brain. There has...

  19. Do CT scans always show a brain hemmorhage initially....

    LadyNASDAQ replied to Spacklehead's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Generally CT scans show a bleed and of course this is without contrast. If it were with contrast, you wouldn't know if it was a bleed vs contrast. Plain CT's do not always show an Ischemic stroke....

  20. lose the attitude

    LadyNASDAQ replied to christen13's topic in MICU, SICU

    I won't allow anyone to feel that they didn't finish their work or feel substandard giving me report and I expect it back. I am working in a hospital that is extremely busy and exhausting. Right now I...

  21. Confused on Stipends??

    LadyNASDAQ replied to carebearRN's topic in Travel

    Stipends are given for you to take the housing of your choice. You ae responsible for making sure it is adequate and that you pay it in full. You need to hold onto the receipts for your tax preparer...

  22. Do you think nursing is physically unhealthy?

    LadyNASDAQ replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    I've been working full time hours for 28 yrs. I think that many don't care for the profession and work the least they can and that many are also afraid of the working conditions because they feel that...

  23. Traveling by air....what about a car?

    LadyNASDAQ replied to Guardian's topic in Travel

    My assignment in LA was $35/hr plus time and a half after 8 hrs plus a car w/insurance paid for. That wasn't a bad assignment at

  24. Which Companies offer This

    LadyNASDAQ replied to KyRNBSN's topic in Travel

    I would call On Assignment. They are excellent and if you can e mail me, I can tell you who my Recruiter

  25. Traveling by air....what about a car?

    LadyNASDAQ replied to Guardian's topic in Travel

    If you work for On Assignment, you will automatically get a car with car insurance at no cost to you. I love that