oMerMero

oMerMero

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  1. What does admit mean?

    oMerMero replied to MK6babies's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Admit or admission. It is when a patient comes to the hospital. The patient is admitted. There is a lot of paper work for the nurse at that point. All units

  2. background checks

    oMerMero replied to sandals's topic in Travel

    The only fingerprints I had to do were for state boards of nursing to get my license in the state. I had to go to a local police station for my fingerprints, althoug some states do it electronically...

  3. Exercise and 12 hour shifts

    oMerMero replied to jensfbay's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I work with some people who run the stairs during a break at

  4. Nursing Diagnosis Patient Discharged

    oMerMero replied to autopsy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you think he will need additional teaching before he goes home? Knowledge

  5. Housing allowance question

    oMerMero replied to theresa_b's topic in Travel

    I had taxes taken out of mine because I did not have another place to consider my tax home. Therefore my housing stipend was taxable and the taxes were taken out with each

  6. Housing allowance question

    oMerMero replied to theresa_b's topic in Travel

    I understand what you are saying about the hourly wage and housing stipend. I look at the stipend different than my hourly wage. When I get a paycheck, I there is a seperate line for the housing...

  7. What meds require a filter?

    oMerMero replied to Sarah, RNBScN's topic in Patient Medications

    When IV protonix first came out, the manufacturer recommended keeping it refridgerated and using a filter with it. They have since changed that, and the label now says right on there "no filter...

  8. Sodium Bicarb question!

    oMerMero replied to lysh7777's topic in Patient Medications

    renal protection due to the

  9. Experienced Travelers Do Tell Please

    oMerMero replied to winnievanurse's topic in Travel

    does the nurse need to do her own drug screening, back ground check, skills testing Many but not all facilities require a drug screen before your start date. So you may end up doing a drug screen...

  10. Housing allowance question

    oMerMero replied to theresa_b's topic in Travel

    You have a choice between a furnished apartment or the housing stipend. Your hourly wage shouldn't change based on your

  11. So . . .is nursing your final stop?

    oMerMero replied to EthnicBeauty's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been a nurse for 5 years and I am in my first semester of FNP school. After that, I am not sure where I will end

  12. Med-surg RN wants to be cardiac NP - possible?

    oMerMero replied to NurseCherlove's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would think you would be able to get a NP job in the cardiac area without tele experience. Although, I would think tele experience would be ideal. I'd be willing to bet you could get a part time job...

  13. Blood Pressure Question

    oMerMero replied to astone1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It usually does not matter. Sometimes the machine has a hard time getting a BP reading if the line is not near the

  14. Pros and Cons of Travel Nursing

    oMerMero replied to TraumaICURN's topic in Travel

    The benefits aren't the same as working in a hospital. When I was working as a traveler I didn't get vaction or sick time...so anytime I took off was unpaid. While I didn't have to pay for the...

  15. Do you prefer 12 hour or 8 hour shifts?

    oMerMero replied to Scrubz's topic in MICU, SICU

    12 hour shifts, without a doubt. I am already at work, I might as well stay a few more hours and have an extra day off in the week. I also like being able to spread things out throughout the shift. I...

  16. Do you prefer 12 hour or 8 hour shifts?

    oMerMero replied to Scrubz's topic in General Nursing

    12 hour shifts, without a doubt. I am already at work, I might as well stay a few more hours and have an extra day off in the week. I also like being able to spread things out throughout the shift. I...

  17. Acls

    oMerMero replied to leosrain's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Taking ACLS can't hurt. You will need to know how to read EKG strips first though. That can be a little difficult if you don't actually use them at work. The important thing to remember during a code...

  18. Experienced Travelers Do Tell Please

    oMerMero replied to winnievanurse's topic in Travel

    I always had a hard time waiting, also. I hate not knowing what I am going to do. But, I would just tell myself...ok, it is not the end of the world if I am forced to have a week or two off, I can use...

  19. Mandatory Night Shifts?

    oMerMero replied to RedHead85's topic in General Nursing

    Night shift is the way to go! There are fewer people around the unit, fewer family members, a little more time to interact with your patients. From my experience, the night nurses are more of a team...

  20. Wandering O2 pleth wave

    oMerMero replied to Lucymeow's topic in MICU, SICU

    Where was the O2 sensor located? Usually they are on a finger. If the patients hand is moving alot, that can cause interference. Also, if the patient has poor circulation...low bp, cold, blood...

  21. Experienced Travelers Do Tell Please

    oMerMero replied to winnievanurse's topic in Travel

    I did most of my interviews about three weeks out. I did have one that was a few days before the start date, but I was already living in the area, so I didn't have to worry about moving. Keep calling...

  22. Anyone ever seen this before?

    oMerMero replied to leesespieces's topic in Patient Medications

    I have NEVER heard of

  23. What meds require a filter?

    oMerMero replied to Sarah, RNBScN's topic in Patient Medications

    no, propofol does not need a filter, it will actually clog the filter if you tried

  24. Nurses or Students from Chicago?

    oMerMero replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in Chicago for almost a year and a half now. I really enjoy my job in an ICU. I am also in school working on my masters. You can PM me if you want. Where do you live

  25. How long should i wait for a telephone interview?

    oMerMero replied to elmay's topic in Travel

    From my experience, phone interviews normally don't happen more than 4 weeks out. I would be more concerned about the recruiter saying she sent your information out. I would think she would be calling...