MOOSEMAN

MOOSEMAN

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  1. Nursing job in Dubai (UAE)

    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...
  2. Is it Easier to Get a Job As an ADN or a BSN?

    I've hired a lot of RN's over the years, All I wanted was RN next to their name and some exp or willing to learn and get along.
  3. Lidocaine with Rocephin IM?

    Have always given with 1% lido unless allergy.
  4. Nights: Normal schedule on days off??

    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...
  5. We just wipe with alcohol and allow to air dry.
  6. How often do you play hooky?

    I've taken the old mental health day. Sometimes you just need to do what is right for you. It's an unspoken right of passage.
  7. Survey: Should family be present for a code?

    I say yes. Have had good outcomes with family being present.
  8. Do you belong to a nursing association?

    ena menber
  9. Are you getting holiday pay?

    How about $2.00 extra an hour. Really sucks doesn't it?
  10. Who is more highly regarded?

    They are equal in every hospital I've worked at.
  11. Do you count resps every time you do vitals?

    If you document that you did vital, I can only hope that you truely did!!!!
  12. How many hours would you work?

    I don't need to work now but choose to work at least 36 hrs a week. I love what I do.
  13. Uniforms

    I worked at one hospital ED where we had to wear Dockers and Polo shirt. It only lasted for about a year. Pt's couldn't figure out who was who.
  14. Do you have to punch a time clock?

    Welcome to the real world.
  15. Tattoos and 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.
  16. Help! nurse lifestyle Poll

    Your welcome
  17. do any of you like codes??

    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.
  18. Pt beds in the hallway

    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 ...
  19. ashamed and hopeless

    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.
  20. Any new grads being offered a sign on bonus?

    My last job paid $10,000 bonus plus relocation for a 1 year contract. If you left prior to completion of the year all money was prorated.
  21. Do you ever forget your patient's names?

    I usually refer to pt's as the young lady in room____ or older man, etc. it's so much easier than trying to remember 30 + pt's
  22. propofol

    In Florida I pushed and hung Propofol, In Maine only CRNA and MD/Do can push for sedation
  23. propofol

    In Florida I pushed and hung Propofol, In Maine only RNA and MD/Do can push for sedation
  24. Press Gainey AARRGGHH

    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...
  25. crowded ER, solution?

    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...