gauge14iv

gauge14iv MSN, APRN, NP

ICU, ER, HH, NICU, now FNP

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  1. Bioterrorism Continued Education Websites?

    gauge14iv replied to NurseBettyTexas's topic in General Nursing

    For other topics - here is the search page link

  2. Bioterrorism Continued Education Websites?

    gauge14iv replied to NurseBettyTexas's topic in General Nursing

    These are free: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/training/ The CDC has many other free CEU's on topics other than bioterrorism

  3. Let's talk TRASH! Useless, outdated, OLD equipment or supplies on your unit, that is!

    gauge14iv replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh and earwashers - the metal syringe will scare anybody off the table! Do a search for an Elephant Ear washer. This thing is so easy to use and the kids dont even mind it because its so

  4. Let's talk TRASH! Useless, outdated, OLD equipment or supplies on your unit, that is!

    gauge14iv replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually - it isn't even DOS based! It's pre-DOS on some proprietary OS that they wont share source code on. Look into Iatric Visual Flow Sheet if you are stuck with Meditech. It's an overlay for...

  5. Looking for employment....

    gauge14iv replied to stephera's topic in Texas Nursing

    careerbuilder.com yahoo.com and the websites for the individual facilities or their corporate sites are where you where you will actually find the most

  6. North Texas = Few Jobs?

    gauge14iv replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    well - I think you also have to differentiate betweeen "North Texas" which is the area that encompasses Dallas and Fort Worth , and "Far Northwest Texas" which is WAY DIFFERENT! That area is actually...

  7. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    gauge14iv replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As for what difference it makes between the two - I dont want to HAVE to be a member to be

  8. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    gauge14iv replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The problem with professional organizations is that participation is purely voluntary and people don't participate. If people would actually participate instead of doing nothing, then the professional...

  9. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    gauge14iv replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Thing about unions is this - what other PROFESSION is unionized? Unions were originated to protect the skilled or unskilled but usually uneducated worker. You don't see Doctors forming unions. Granted...

  10. North Texas = Few Jobs?

    gauge14iv replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well thats good. I know the other places operate much the same way - in exchange for scholarships or internships or what have you, you agree to either work for them or pay back the money/training they...

  11. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    gauge14iv replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    An excellent case that more fully explains why I personally am against unionization. You may get certain things by being unionized, but you lose certain other

  12. North Texas = Few Jobs?

    gauge14iv replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have to echo the anti-HCA sentiment to some degree. They had great people working there, but they ain't they best payin or best benefits places to work in the DFW area by a long shot...It's ALL...

  13. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    gauge14iv replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    And what did that have to do with the price of rice in

  14. Anyone Else Catching Flack for Going Back to School?

    gauge14iv replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    When I went back to get my BS - co-workers who had ADN's just like me tried to talk me out of it "The money is no better, it won't get you anything" - Well, ya gotta have a BS to get an MS "Why do...

  15. Where can I purchase a microchip for Mom?

    gauge14iv replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Write her name and phone number in the tags of her clothing with a sharpie. There ARE GPS tracking devices available - they are about the size of a very thick credit card - the trick is attaching...

  16. Yogert

    gauge14iv replied to sunshine 123's topic in General Nursing

    Cant say the handwashing bears out - I couldn't find a thing in the lit for it. Really - rather than yogurt - using the acidophilus capsules is just easier all the way around - less mess, same...

  17. How long did you breastfeed?

    gauge14iv replied to Graciegirlienurse's topic in General Nursing

    #1 - 5 mos #2 - 3 mos #3 - 2 mos #4 - 1 mo #5 - 19 mos but would have nursed a lot longer - he weaned himself. There is a 14 year span between # 4 and #5. I have to say I do regret not nusring the...

  18. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    gauge14iv replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would like to offer you some comfort - I know the words ring hollow right now, but they meant a lot to me after the fact when I found myself in a situation that was not as bad as yours but which led...

  19. EEEEEK! Please Help Me! Losing New Job????

    gauge14iv replied to rnmom3153's topic in General Nursing

    It would seem there would be certain rights under the Americans with DIsabilites act. Granted a blind person cannot be a truck driver, but they cannot deny you employment based on your medical...

  20. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    gauge14iv replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm so sorry. Don't try to think about what's next today. Allow yourself a few days to mull it over. I'm so

  21. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    gauge14iv replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In addition - you have enough material to file a formal complaint with the board against these two, I believe I would go that route

  22. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    gauge14iv replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There needs to be whistleblowers protections in areas OUTSIDE of federal agencies. You may actually have some recourse under a whistleblowers law somewhere...I'm not a lawyer so I don't know what that...

  23. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    gauge14iv replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Oh and - forgot to say this - the dangerous co-worker who your boss refused to fire? There would be NO WAY to get rid of her EVER if she were in a union! Unions tend to protect their "underdogs" to...

  24. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    gauge14iv replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As for making a case for unions by saying that "federal employees are all members of unions"... C'mon - have you dealt with some of these federal employees?? No case to made there! (No i'm not...

  25. Retaliation for voicing concern over unsafe pratices

    gauge14iv replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I worked for an insurance company who was contracted by a company who employed union workers. Because they were union they all had this sense of entitlement - to the point where it made it hard for...