AnnieNHRN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing
I appreciate your note. I too believe the good aids are WAY under appreciated and underpaid. It feels great when you're "in-sink" with your aid and you work well as a team. Love it when they think...
Hi, I will be moving to MA and am applying for jobs in the Framingham/Milford area. I have an interview at Framingham Union Hospital. Does anyone know if this a good place to work? Can you recommend...
Have you tried Parkland Medical Center in Derry? Great place to work! I left Southern NH Medical because of poor staffing and horrible management. I have heard good things about Elliot. Why are you...
AnnieNHRN replied to Obnurseamber06's topic in Ob/Gyn
I remember going home with a bag full of goodies and a "first night's meal", a pan of lasagna. Since we didn't have any family staying with us to help out, that first meal was really
Wow, You so hit on what I have been feeling lately! What really makes a good nurse? It's not about how efficiently you can pass out meds or do a dressing change. It's about taking the time to listen...
AnnieNHRN replied to Polly Dipcya's topic in General Nursing
Med/Surg days 4-5 pts (sometimes 3 or 6) Nights 5-7 pts (I have done 9 though) We have 1 or 2 LNA's for the unit (max 20 pts) with a secretary on days. I think the ratios are pretty good. The other...
Hi Deb, I think it's great you're doing this so you can give your kids a special summer. From what I have experienced, most camps cover 75% of cost per child. There are exceptions however! My camp...
Live in NH. 10 yrs med/surg experience. I make $31.50/hr. $11 more/hr any shift I pick up above my 32 hr/wk. We have a $5 night dif., 2.25 evening dif., 1.50 weekend dif. I think new grads make about...
Last summer I was working part-time (24h/w) at a hospital. They gave me the 8 weeks off I needed. I wasn't carrying the benefits then so it wasn't a problem. This year I am working 32h/w and am...
I worked at a boys camp in Maine for 7 1/2 weeks. My 3 boys went for free and I was paid $400 per week. As an med/surg nurse I normally earn over $1000 per week. But if you consider what child care...