MOOSEMAN replied to Nurturer3's topic in General World
Let me try to answer a few of your questions: Rent is very expensive, however it is usually provided in your contract Age : Max age is 60 however most contracts are 1-2 yrs so 58 is the magic number Taxes: You claim it as foreign income which $85,00...
MOOSEMAN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing
In my younger days after working 3-4 12 hr nights I'd stay up the next day, found that it was easier to get back onto a day schedule for the family. Now that i'm older, i need my sleep for a few hours. The day still seems to be a wash as I'm still...
MOOSEMAN replied to PrincessJessica's topic in General Nursing
As a prior mgr. If your not able to cover up your tattoo while at work. You won't be hired. It's not you who determines what is offensive, it's your co-workers and future pts.
I used to love codes, however now,I've seen to many children and young adults die. Also seen way too many older adults vented and only a beating heart due to meds. Guess I'm at the point that I'd rather leave them to the young nurses.
I have had 26 admited pt in the Ed. Ambulances still coming and holding for off load. Pt's continue to come thru the front door into triage. All floors can close to admission but we can't close our doors. I think it's a great idea to move admits ...
Mudwoman, why would you advise that she try the military????? As a career Army retiree she's the last person I'd want taking care of me or one of my loved ones. It's time too try a new career field.
I've worked in crazy ED's and yes I am one of the nurses that always uses scripting. I apol for their wait, tell them I closing the curtain/door for their privicy,etc. I alway thank them for using our hospital for their health care needs. After yo...
MOOSEMAN replied to phiposurde's topic in Emergency
My last ED we added 2 MD's and a Mid level. We change using LEAN. We open 2 perform care rooms, an obs area. We increased RN's by 2 and PCT by 3. We went from an average lobby wait time >6 hrs down to 2 hrs. Our left without seeing Doc droppe...