This sounds like the program I was in...Critical Thinking...Critical Thinking...Critical Thinking...That was their favorite moto!!! It used to drive me insane when several of us would ask questions...
My husband and I were seriously thinking about moving there also until friends of ours did...They have been on an uphill struggle since they arrived. AND, these are people that went with a large...
I was a CMA in NJ before I became an RN. In the early 90's they were trying to allow CMA's to give injections in the medical office. I worked for an OB/GYN and several patient's came in to get their...
Excellent advice! There is nothing worse than being in that kind of pain and not being able to have anything...Been a patient myself and when I needed to have pain medication my nurse messed up and...
Forgive me if someone already pointed this out but, I have a friend who is the school nurse at one of the local middle schools and part of her job is to pass out medications. There are children/kids...
NurseyPoo replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Emergency
Unfortunately this happens a lot... We have been full and the ER has had to endure patient's like this for us...There was a patient who was actually in a hold in the ER for over 24 hours a few weeks...
NurseyPoo replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in MICU, SICU
That is by far one of the most bizarre things I have ever heard!!!! They cannot be serious...???!!! If this is part of your contract I would really have to wonder what the working conditions are...
I understand the concern but some of us can handle 4 in a row...My limit is 4 - 12 hour shifts in a row and then I need a few days to chill out. Most of us do fine...Everyone is different. I work...
This web-site only gives you an idea. According to this web-site nurses in my area should be making the following: Low = 52000 Mid = 56000 High = 63000 Well, I can tell you right now that is...
Upstate NY - Starting salary is around 19 to 21 Hour for new grad (Depends on if you are diplomma or degree). It amazes me how low the pay is...The hospital that I work for does not pay a weekend...
NurseyPoo replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing
WOW!!! $11.00/HR.....N-O F-R-E-A-K-I-N-G W-A-Y!!!!!! Are you kidding me? The last time I made that much money an hour was when I was in my early 20's....and that was over 15 years ago. How is...
Just curious if anyone has info about the Vineyard? The hospital is about to undergo a multi-million renovation. I figured that they would be in need of some new staff. Any info would be
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :lol2: :lol2: Can you imagine? Everyone would want to work there even if they treated you badly:lol2: :lol2: Very funny...Thanks for the
NurseyPoo replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing
It is so funny that this thread is here all of a sudden. My husband and I just met with a financial advisor to get things in order and to make sure we are on the right track. He has been putting...
I looked at the contract and asked about the FT or PT benefits. The position is considered FT. I can add days to make up the last weekend. Most work 2 extra days at the end or beginning of the next...
Crocs, Veggies, Quark...I am totally addicted. I have so many colors and multi-colored ones my husband laughs at me. They are so comfortable! Pair them with my scrubs and I feel like I live in my...
Last year we all got $25.00 gift cards to the local grocery store. Wow! Food shopping...Woo-Hoo!! I have no idea what this year will bring. I have not heard anything
I was just curious to know if anyone has ever heard of these huge "Sign on bonuses" being true? I keep hearing about them but I do not know of anyone who has actually received a large one. Like I...
Ok...No Bites...I'll Start...How do you all feel about our cafeteria? I think it resembles a cave. And what is it with the portion control? I have noticed that if you do not want (example) the...
I am just curious how many of you work at the Arnot in Elmira? I think that due to the "Small Town" community that people probably will not post. I just wanted to start a thread for us to chit-chat...
Please do not take me wrong on this. I would normally tell someone what I think but this is a special situation. So, I am choosing to wait, NOT Ignore, this for now. She has made several enemies...
NurseyPoo replied to nursern20's topic in MICU, SICU
I am sorry you feel this way. I am very perceptive to my patients and their environment at all times. I do not have time for chit-chat. The nurses that I work with are all generally the same. We...
If you'd like to respond, I would like to know: - Age? 40 - Experience (# yrs as an RN) 2 1/2 years RN, BSN - City / State NY State - Salary (prefer hourly wage as full time equivalent) (ie,...