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What is the strangest and most unconventional treatment you have ever given for you patient? Did it work? I had a HHC patient who had a terrible itchy rash. She had it for months and many dg had been r/o, as well as she had tried evey treatment you...

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 backed out b/c I didn't want to be chained to this bu...

I would love to hear feed back from US Army Nurses. What's it really like? Any advice, suggestions, input ? What should I expect?

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 here. Lots of transplants and people claiming to b...

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 problem with that lies within the fact that if a nurse h...

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 always relied on those drug books to give the best ca...

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 feels greatful too. I can only imagine the loss ...

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 recommend St. Pete over Tampa any day. Best beac...

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 to listen to me and dismissed his symptoms, misdi...

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 there was any openings. One of the accepted persons ...

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 out there and it would be nice to have a place to ge...

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 tried to "make freinds" at work. I am there to ...

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 forehead thermometers are fairly accurate IF it is use...

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 well.

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 starting at 12.50/hr as an RN newbie. At the time you co...

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 I'd heard about it via other nurses discusing the is...

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 conditioning in the schools then and the breeze would ...

"......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 already built up and crowded and the areas near are sl...

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 lamp to the underclass students.

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. Get breaks, holidays off, etc. They are respected....

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 an emergency, I don't think I have the right to ch...

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 protector with me. You never know when you'll nee...

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 though) or allergy meds. The pneumonia, tonsilitis, ear...

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 on a sliding scale. Why is everyone crying that t...

Eight hours works best for my family. I like 12's for the days off though, used to do this. I don't think I have the stanima for 12's anymore though.