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  1. New Independent Here!

    flowerchild posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    They say opportunity only comes rarely. I can't believe what I have fallen into. I have already written a complete bussiness plan for private HHC company, shopped it, got positive feedback, then...

  2. Native Floridians?

    flowerchild posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi! Just wondering if there are any other native Floridians here on this BB. I was born and raised in Florida. It is a rare occasion to meet other people, especially my age (over 35), who are born...

  3. Federalize Nursing Licenses! Who's with me?

    flowerchild replied to mobileLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a wonderful idea. Unfortunatly, the laws pertaining to our practice are governed by each individual state and this will not change. What they could do is give us reciprocity. The...

  4. compartment syndrome-did I cause it?

    flowerchild replied to Lynn RN ER TX's topic in General Nursing

    I am having a difficult time understanding how I would ever know the info posted on this BB re phenergan. Every drug book I have looked at on this subject lists IV as a route for the med. I have...

  5. I Hate You, Heart Attack.....

    flowerchild replied to mother/babyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Robinette, I'm so sorry to hear of what happened to your family. Our son was only 7 when my husband had his. I am very greatful he is still with us and I'm sure anyone who has made it through this...

  6. Tampa area hospitals- any opinions? Etc.

    flowerchild replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    NICU-Nurse, I would recommend that you talk with All Childrens Hospital in St. Petersburg. I worked there at one time and it is a great place to work. The NICU is the best in the area. I would also...

  7. I Hate You, Heart Attack.....

    flowerchild replied to mother/babyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing. I don't think my husband will ever know the devestation I felt when he had his heart attack at age 35. He almost died and would have if left up to the ER staff as they refused...

  8. What's The Deal With A 4.0 Gpa?

    flowerchild replied to Tx-top nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a trick that worked for me. I was placed on the waiting list. I waited and waited and did not get called. So, on the last day for enrollment, I called the nursing admissions and asked if...

  9. Nurse Hero's

    flowerchild posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everybody! I think we need a thread titled as above. A place where we can post all good things about nurses. A thread that shows just what nurses are really about. There is so much negativity...

  10. How do you deal w/a student you don't like?

    flowerchild replied to Fivestar22's topic in General Nursing

    It is OK to have a personality conflict with another person. It happens. You have to find a way to live with it. Try keeping contact with this person strictly professional. In my work I have never...

  11. Forehead thermometer accuracy

    flowerchild replied to MiaLyse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The ear thermometers are only accurate IF you hit the tympanic membrane correctly. If the person has otitis media, forget it, you get the temp of the hot spot, not the core temp of a person. The...

  12. Nurse Hero's

    flowerchild replied to flowerchild's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't think this thread would live. Too much good to get most peoples attention. Just as the media doesn't report "good news" b/c it just doesn't sell. Sigh. Oh

  13. Re: Florida's 1st prize in the "Salary Hall of Shame"

    flowerchild replied to CLLRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    In 1995 I was making 58,000/yr doing HHC RN visits with benefits in Florida and loved my job. My income had risen to that point from the time I had graduated from college in '91. I remember...

  14. CE Broker ..... New Information

    flowerchild replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida Nursing

    I received that letter the other day. I don't believe the gov't has any right to say that I am obligated to join a private organization - ie: CE Broker, so I ignored the information the first time...

  15. Native Floridians?

    flowerchild replied to flowerchild's topic in Florida Nursing

    OH YEA! I remember going to school with my bathing suit under my cloths, still wet, wet hair, and of course sand tween my toes. Teachers never thought much of it, good thing. We didn't have air...

  16. Native Floridians?

    flowerchild replied to flowerchild's topic in Florida Nursing

    "......I have heard that fort walton is still nice....maybe I'll get there before it changes too." Too Late! I was there last summer. Absolutely some of the prettiest beaches I've seen here but...

  17. Wording for passing the lamp of knowledge

    flowerchild replied to RN_2_B_5/2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is a good page for grad/pinning ceremony. http://www.stclairc.on.ca/programs/departments/nursing/Candlelightceremony.html Try lamp of learning on your search and you'll find more on passing the...

  18. need nursing info for cna and lpn

    flowerchild replied to VIVIANWILSON2879's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey Viv! Don't give up that bus job yet! The school bus drivers on this side of the bay (Pinellas) are starting at 10 to 12 $ per hour. They have great benefits, and are members of SICU -- union....

  19. I have question about CPR

    flowerchild replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to learn more about the employee protection policies. I have been under the understanding that as a professional, educated, trained nurse, that if I do not act, I could be held liable. In...

  20. I have question about CPR

    flowerchild replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

    In my clinic I keep the airways, and ambu bags right on top, in a bag, tied to the side. Easy to find. The portable suction machine is always handy too and easy to find. I also carry my pocket cpr...

  21. The pulmicort push

    flowerchild replied to mom-student's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should look at getting him tested (again?) for his allergies. What exactly is he allergic to? Find out, avoid the allergens, and ask the doc about allergy shots (probably too young...

  22. we've been having heated - but not yet angry - discussions

    flowerchild replied to IowaCindy's topic in General Nursing

    In my area there are at least TEN FREE clinics. ANYONE, including illegals and natural born citizens can make an appointment to get care. There are another 15 or so clinics that take patients based...

  23. The way nurses treat each other

    flowerchild replied to Mantibob's topic in General Nursing

    4. How can I avoid or minimize it? Use the golden rule and ignore anyone who doesn't do the same. Don't worry about it. Just do your job and be yourself. Don't let anyone get away with bullying,...

  24. cruise ship nursing

    flowerchild replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    On board you will be an employee. Employees are not allowed to frat w/ the guests. You will have a small "party/dining" room for the employees. Most of the employees are from other countries. As a...

  25. cruise ship nursing

    flowerchild replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    I live in an area where we have several cruise ships. From what I've heard, run the other way. You will be overworked, underpaid, less appreciated than ever, and not treated any better than a deck...