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  1. How mych did you $pend to become a Registered Nurse?

    oramar replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    $4000-$5000 in years 1979 to 1982. That included everything for an

  2. Frustratingly Obnoxious People.....*vent*

    oramar replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to make some guesses here about what is going on, I may or may not be correct. New nursing students frequently feel scared and inadequate. At some level they must realize they don't know...

  3. Enteric Outbreak!

    oramar replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear, nice pat on the back to you for the good job you are

  4. One Doctor's debt, a cautionary tale

    oramar replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    I almost titled this thread, "is this person an idiot or should I feel sorry for them". You see I do feel bad but there are no free lunches. Somehow I think this and a million loans like this will...

  5. "...Nurses are Doctors SKIVVIES"

    oramar replied to studentdan's topic in General Nursing

    This won't be the last time you hear negative remarks along that line. In the US the unemployment rate for English majors is about 90%, even people with masters degrees and Phds have a terrible time...

  6. ECMO - Will We Have Sufficient Capacity for the Fall/Winter Flu Season?

    oramar replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Two weeks ago that Mercy show had an episode where the hospital had only two ECMO units and three kids that needed it. I swear the writers are getting at least some of their material from

  7. Does Handwashing Prevent Transmission of Influenza?

    oramar replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have been wondering about this, have been hearing something to this effect but this is the most up to date info to this

  8. Do degrees mean nurses will not 'dirty' their hands?

    oramar replied to regularRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I find your post thought provoking and informative, I hope no one flames you for it. I just wouldn't understand why anyone would do that. That is just the kind of information that is needed,...

  9. Can RNs really make this much?

    oramar replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    In Pittsburgh they are making about $22 or $23 after their first year. If you add in health insurance and other benies it probably does cost the employer a lot more but I doubt if many people make...

  10. Best boss ever

    oramar replied to ghillbert's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    First of all there is a law called FMLA that guarantees you get time off for family emergency. Second of all, are you a staff nurse? People at the bedside rarely experience the kind of support you...

  11. Anyone from Mid-Atlantic states interested in sharing their snow storm stories?

    oramar posted a topic in General Nursing

    As in how are you getting to and from work? Are you just sleeping over? I am always interested in hearing how people

  12. hippa and criminal trials

    oramar posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I understand pretty well how hippa works in a clinical situation. However, I admit I hadn't read all the rules. I am listening to details of a local murder trial in which the accused was injured by...

  13. Anyone from Mid-Atlantic states interested in sharing their snow storm stories?

    oramar replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Two hospitals south of Pittsburgh, Jefferson Regional and Cannonsburg were on auxiliary power because of downed trees yesterday. They were not accepting any new patients but I bet they were still...

  14. hippa and criminal trials

    oramar replied to oramar's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    That is what I thought was probably happening but i wanted someone to confirm

  15. Slowly diminishing excitement

    oramar replied to Starkyss's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    One thing about Shadyside, it is a busy, busy place. I would not be suprised if the freeze does not apply there if in fact there was a freeze. My original statement was just a

  16. Student nurses do the darndest things

    oramar replied to NurseNinaFla's topic in General Nursing

    Word to the wise, if you have a suppository of any type do not put them down with in reach of patient while you are gloving up. Patients have been known to grab them and eat

  17. hippa and criminal trials

    oramar replied to oramar's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Ah yes, but what if the person says, "If I had gotten proper mental health treatment I would have never shot my wife". How do you seperate the two types of statements when they are one and the same?...

  18. Hopeless elders

    oramar replied to tewdles's topic in General Nursing

    It happens in Western Pa but is rare. We have these huge extended families. My 85 year old mom's dementia is getting very bad but we are able to keep her at home.(no shame in placement when time...

  19. Slowly diminishing excitement

    oramar replied to Starkyss's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Don't forget UPMC hospital just shut down Braddock. I don't know how many nurses lost there job over there but they are probably getting first pick of

  20. Is the V.A. having a doctor shortage?

    oramar posted a topic in General Nursing

    The Military Channel is running ads encouraging MDs to work for the V.A. I was aware they have a problem with certain specialities related to such a long running war. However, this is just a general...

  21. Is the V.A. having a doctor shortage?

    oramar replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, that is the one. I watched history channel and military cannel for two hours and saw it three times. Maybe they are short of

  22. out on the street, no home to call their own

    oramar replied to P_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Awww...., are they shutting public housing down? They are in my

  23. No worse end to a night shift!

    oramar replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    You know those tags that are attached to clothing in department stores that set off an alarm when you go though the entrance? Well one hospital I worked at many years ago had that set up with keys. I...

  24. Last semester of pre-reqs are kicking my butt!

    oramar replied to guiltysins's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I feel for you as far as the Psych teacher. I doubt if you can get through school without getting at least one professor like that. Let me tell you about mine. She was an English lit prof. When...

  25. NO PRIVACY: HIPPA? What's HIPPA

    oramar replied to daniedi77's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Someone I know complained of a similar problem to me. The fact that he had SUCCESSFULLY sought treatment for a perscription drug treatment ended up on such a grid. I know that info can be pertinent...