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  1. Career over family?

    military spouse replied to Sharmilagrg00's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you made your decision, and I wish you the best! I would never choose my career over my husband, but I'm very fortunate to have a wonderful husband! It's rare that one finds true...

  2. Dothan

    military spouse posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

    Hello all, We are interested in moving to Dothan, but haven't been there in about two decades. Is anyone able/willing to share current market conditions for an RN? I would probably be looking...

  3. Insulin Line

    military spouse posted a topic in Correctional

    I'm curious how each of your facilities runs insulin line. Specifically, do you allow inmates to complete the FSBS with the glucometer, do you clean glucometer between inmates, wear gloves while...

  4. LPNs and SOAP notes (states that don't allow an assessment)

    military spouse posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello all, For those of you that reside in a state that doesn't allow an "assessment" or nursing diagnosis by an LPN, what have you found to be acceptable documentation for the "assessment" on a SOAP...

  5. DNP without nurse preceptor and project without patient care

    military spouse posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I find myself in a position where I don't have true access to a patient population and don't have access to a DNP or Phd. I've been trying to look into DNP programs, but it appears that those two...

  6. Touro University Nevada

    military spouse replied to rxgray's topic in School, College Programs

    Thanks for the response! I'm looking at ASU as well, but am very concerned about the practical experiences and finding a preceptor. My current environment is one where I supervised nurses in a...

  7. Touro University Nevada

    military spouse replied to rxgray's topic in School, College Programs

    Can one only be an educator for this program? I've emailed the school, but haven't received a

  8. Infirmary 23 hour observation

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Correctional

    Thanks everyone for your

  9. Infirmary 23 hour observation

    military spouse posted a topic in Correctional

    Just curious how each of your facilities handles a 23 hour observation? Less paperwork? Orders? Thanks in

  10. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practicum

    military spouse replied to ANGELADEJONG's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    What qualifications does a preceptor need to

  11. Infirmary 23 hour observation

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Correctional

    Thanks for the reply. Do you get orders for things such as VS

  12. DNP after WGU anyone?

    military spouse replied to ValentinaRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Very interesting conversation! Have any of you completed additional practice hours at Chamberlain or Chatham? Does anyone know anything about the necessary qualifications if the mentor? Also, the...

  13. bottom bunks

    military spouse replied to bymysoul2squeeze's topic in Correctional

    Yep, sz, pregnancy, old age, and I believe there may have been some based on stringent musculoskeletal problems (uncommon to get one of these). Everyone wants a lower bunk, double mattress, or some...

  14. Pay Rate

    military spouse replied to RN4life08's topic in Correctional

    Totally understand! They've had a fair amount of turnover recently and seem to always have available positions. I'm sure you were told that background checks can take a few weeks. Good

  15. Pay Rate

    military spouse replied to RN4life08's topic in Correctional

    Well, just wait and see..maybe I can't remember correctly. PV probably isn't as stable management-wise as Lewis. Depending on where you live, you might want to consider Lewis or PHX

  16. Pay Rate

    military spouse replied to RN4life08's topic in Correctional

    The more I think about it, maybe max pay is low $30 ish an hour. Have you considered Lewis? They have some 12 hour

  17. Pay Rate

    military spouse replied to RN4life08's topic in Correctional

    I believe they max out around $28. Not sure what the pay would be for someone with 5 years experience. Are you not happy with your current

  18. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    military spouse replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Geographic location Phoenix, AZ metro area Pay rate $70,500 In which area / specialty do you work? audits What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? RN What type of degree and/or certification do...

  19. Is Banner Health hiring ADN new grads?

    military spouse replied to vw74vw's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have an ADN friend that was hired by Banner Home Health as an R.N. She did have valuable experience, so maybe exceptions are

  20. Part-Time Hospice Nurse?

    military spouse replied to waxynurse3's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Working part-time for hospice (other than IPU) would be challenging. Typically case managers work 8-5 M-F and the on-call staff handles 1700-0800 and weekends. It's been my experience that most...

  21. Let's talk $$ for hospice. (Idea lifted from Agency nursing)

    military spouse replied to SuzieVN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Phoenix, AZ RN $35.00/hour FT RN case manager rarely take call, but only $5/hr to answer phones. Going out would be 1.5 time if 40 hours worked that week, sometimes comp time is given. probably...

  22. Using PPS Palliative Performance Scale

    military spouse posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello all, I've worked for two different hospices with varying opinions and I was interested in how all of you use the PPS. I'm mostly concerned with 7c. If they ambulate independently, but are a...

  23. Using PPS Palliative Performance Scale

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yes, these tools are extremely subjective. It is hard to score properly and different companies seem to have very different

  24. Using PPS Palliative Performance Scale

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Oops....wrote this too early this morning. Yes, I do mean FAST and not

  25. Using PPS Palliative Performance Scale

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    That's how it was when I worked for a national hospice. Current employer, they say 7C can still ambulate, but if unsafe and would BENEFIT from personal assistance than they should be 7c. Was just...