Caffeine_IV

Caffeine_IV

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  1. PRN Differentials

    Caffeine_IV replied to calivianya's topic in General Nursing

    I work for 2 hospital systems PRN. One pays you the reg rate you would receive as a FT nurse so you get annual raises. I just did. The other pays a slightly higher rate (for me it is 4.50/hr over my...

  2. Why can't we have 12 hour shifts and 8 hours shifts?

    Caffeine_IV replied to ziplag's topic in General Nursing

    I work 8hrs night shift PRN. I just don't like 12 hour shifts on med surg anymore. I could handle 12s in a different

  3. How far do you drive to work?

    Caffeine_IV replied to pittnurse24's topic in General Nursing

    Between 20-35minutes. I have 2

  4. Shift Work vs Monday to Friday - Which would you prefer?

    Caffeine_IV replied to MaleNurseYH's topic in General Nursing

    I like the schedule of shift work but I love my outpatient job. Can't have it both ways

  5. Esme Needs Your Prayers

    Caffeine_IV replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Sending more prayers and positivity your way

  6. Writing essays

    Caffeine_IV replied to Isabella12's topic in Western Governors University

    I didn't use it during the program but I've heard many good

  7. Loan forgiveness options? Help!

    Caffeine_IV replied to kaimkaim's topic in General Nursing

    I rarely see sign-on bonuses these days. Hospitals barely want to do tuition reimbursement for employees they already have. Good luck in your search.. that's a significant amount of

  8. What should I do?

    Caffeine_IV replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't take a job I don't want. I don't even apply for jobs I don't want. Simple as that. Good luck with the other

  9. Oldest practicing Nurse?

    Caffeine_IV replied to RN&mom's topic in General Nursing

    That's awesome. I love to talk to well-seasoned nurses. I'm sure she has some

  10. Esme Needs Your Prayers

    Caffeine_IV replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Can the title be altered to reflect that she needs our well wishes, prayers etc? Prayers and positivity your way Esme. Get well

  11. An Idea Whose Time has Long Come: EMPLOYEE satisfaction scoring?

    Caffeine_IV replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have done the surveys as well and when there were low scores...staff had to get together to devise solutions at more silly meetings. Not management and the low scores were due to them! I don't...

  12. Nursing Specialties with a Slower Pace and Less Patient/Family Interaction

    Caffeine_IV replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Nursing

    Endoscopy, Outpatient Radiology, Clinic nursing, Employee health, Occupational health, Surgical pre-assessment, Utilization

  13. Want to be a nurse, just no butt wiping or other yucky stuff please

    Caffeine_IV replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Where is NoADLS?

  14. Do any WGU graduates have jobs?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Mindylane's topic in Western Governors University

    Most employers in my area only care about the letters (BSN, MSN etc.) not the name of the

  15. Looking for advice from RN familiar with radiology

    Caffeine_IV replied to Rose_31's topic in General Nursing

    You could google that and find an

  16. Do Nurses Work Several Per Diem Jobs?

    Caffeine_IV replied to celtickimba's topic in General Nursing

    I have 2 PRN jobs at the 2 hospital systems in my city. It's worked pretty well for me. One is an outpatient job and the other med/surg nights. The scheduling requirements are pretty lax but since...

  17. do you drink coffee during your shift?

    Caffeine_IV replied to aname's topic in General Nursing

    Yes but only 1

  18. DHH taking away our ability to practice and use critical thinking skills

    Caffeine_IV replied to guestnurse's topic in Critical Care

    That's nuts IMO. Titrating drips is not practicing outside of your scope. You are titrating per the physician order and per the protocol. When I oriented in ICU, the orders were very specific ex:...

  19. Extra Shifts.. are they worth it?

    Caffeine_IV replied to NGYSUN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Since I'm PRN, I do tend to come in and work "extra." And always for some type of incentive pay. When I was FT, nope. It wouldn't be worth it to

  20. What is your average amount of shift cancellations

    Caffeine_IV replied to grammy57's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked FT I never got cancelled. When I switched to PRN, it varied. 1-2x a month in spring/summer (or more) and none during cold/flu

  21. To tell or not to tell!

    Caffeine_IV replied to XNavyCorpsman's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Those issues that you mentioned would be hard get 100% staff compliance. I like the suggestions of leading by example. When I go into a contact/droplet room with another nurse, I hand them a gown or...

  22. Tricks For Putting in Foleys in Males Whose Member Have Disappeared

    Caffeine_IV replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I try to have an extra person that can really grab and tug whatever is there as straight as possible and go for

  23. How far would you commute for awesome salary?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Noahj's topic in General Nursing

    I drive 30 minutes each way and that's far enough for me. The most I could do for a nice increase is 45minutes. Before I moved I had an hour commute and I hated

  24. Not a Nursing Question, but Has to Do with Work, So...

    Caffeine_IV replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    My grandfather always said "don't start something you don't intend to keep up" and you can apply that to various situations. Once you start something this, it is hard to undo (not impossible) but you...

  25. Not getting charge nurse position

    Caffeine_IV replied to frisky's topic in Nurse Management

    I don't have any advice but I'd be upset/discouraged as