AnnieNHRN

AnnieNHRN

med/surg, ER, camp nursing

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  1. 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...
  2. 93 questions

    Mine stopped at 75 and I was sure I failed. Cried all the way home... Then ended up passing! Don't stress out. Good
  3. Framingham Union Hospital

    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...
  4. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    Actually, the British pronounce centimeter as SONTimeter. Maybe they're trying to "Madonna-fy" their english a bit.
  5. 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...
  6. Hospital "gift" for mom?

    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
  7. "Well... it's not in the job description"

    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...
  8. 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...
  9. I need help

    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...
  10. How much is your pay?

    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...
  11. What is your year-round job?

    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...
  12. what's the common pay rate per week?

    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...