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  1. Childcare costs

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter is school-age and I was paying someone $50 per day to watch her in the morning and then pick her up from school and watch her until I came home. On the weekends it would cost be about $86...

  2. 12 hour shifts

    military spouse replied to cshelly12's topic in General Nursing

    I just moved, but was working 0545-1815. ICU/tele 0645-1915 and OB 0345-1615 (I think that would kill

  3. New Admissions

    military spouse replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    I've noticed it when we get transfers from ICU or tele, they wait until it is too late for them to get another admission. They will call in the afternoon and make sure there is a bed, but they can't...

  4. Need Help: Reciprocity between California and Arizona..

    military spouse replied to j2rev's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I just moved from AZ and can tell you that there is no reciprocity between CA and AZ; however, getting a temp AZ license is very quick...took about 1 week. She should apply for licensure by...

  5. Is a relief/casual position same as per diem?

    military spouse posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Help! Just relocated to another part of the country and I see relief and casual positions listed, but I'm not sure if that would be considered the same as per diem or prn (just different...

  6. Is a relief/casual position same as per diem?

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks! My hubby just retired and it has been so frustrating moving and seeking employment each time. I think I got spoiled when we lived in TX and AZ...definately was not spoiled in the SE U.S....

  7. Is a relief/casual position same as per diem?

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the replies. I had called HR at one of the hospitals and their reply was basically, "it depends upon the needs of the unit." It's a little frustrating, because in the Southwest facilities...

  8. University of Phoenix RN-MSN Bridge for non-nursing Bachelor's Degree

    military spouse posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello, Anyone know anything or have any opinions on UOPs RN-MSN bridge program? Are there any other similar programs? I would appreciate any help and/or comments. Thank

  9. Blood administration policy

    military spouse replied to nickola's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We can only use a 22g. with a physician's order. Anesthesia would never come start an IV for us:madface: I would be terrified to let one of our regular Docs try to start an IV........they probably...

  10. Received this email today and I am steamed!!!

    military spouse replied to MomBSN's topic in General Nursing

    That is

  11. Civilian RN jobs in overseas military hospitals?

    military spouse replied to lauritasol's topic in Government, Military

    When we were stationed in Germany, I worked as a school nurse for DoDDS. I also had a friend that worked at the base clinic as a contract nurse, but was only paid $10/hr and basically did MA work....

  12. Jay Leno slams nurses!

    military spouse replied to grace90's topic in General Nursing

    Jay Leno pokes fun at everyone and everything--that's what make him

  13. Was this safe?

    military spouse replied to jessnurse05's topic in General Nursing

    Just to make you feel better, LPNs give IV ABT at our facility. We just require that 2 nurses (LPN or RN) check all meds and initial the MAR. I'm sure she was capable, but your facility policy...

  14. First med error!

    military spouse replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The vast majority of nurses have made atleast one med error. Just be careful and learn from

  15. Staffing/Hiring: Am I dreaming or is this common practice?

    military spouse replied to estrogen's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wouldn't trust the DNS a bit! But, that being said, I would remind the DNS of how people have a tendency to not work out and that you have been very reliable. Do you have options ? Are there...

  16. University of Phoenix RN-MSN Bridge for non-nursing Bachelor's Degree

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    How much time did you spend studying/preparing? Did you have to write a paper each week or less frequently? Thank

  17. Moving to Tucson again

    military spouse replied to DryMarsh's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I work in Sierra Vista and called a floor at UMC to give report and I could hear one of the nurses yelling about how she already had her four. I have a co-worker who worked there and she said the...

  18. Moving to Tucson again

    military spouse replied to DryMarsh's topic in Arizona Nursing

    UMC has staffing

  19. ? re: starting as a new nurse/$/training etc

    military spouse replied to MIA-RN1's topic in General Nursing

    When I graduated as an RN about 10 years ago, I worked a very similar schedule and HATED it! I mean REALLY HATED IT! I didn't last too long and was miserable. You have to ask yourself if you are...

  20. How can a Director cut back on incidental overtime?

    military spouse replied to childrensrn's topic in Nurse Management

    The L&D and nursery workers work 0400-1600 and people seem to like it. This is in AZ. The night people like it because they can get a couple hours sleep before the kids go to

  21. U of Pheonx Online?

    military spouse replied to fergus51's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have those same questions! Any info would be very helpful! Thank

  22. 11-7 Getting Residents up.

    military spouse replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked in a deficiency-free SNF many years ago and all residents were up by 0700. This meant the night-shift was responsible for getting the vast majority of residents up and ready for the day....

  23. RN hourly rate and cost of living?

    military spouse replied to jab3da's topic in California Nursing

    I grew up in Orange County and the majority of my family still lives there. My sister is an RN and makes about $30 per hour. She just bought her 2nd house so that her kids could attend a school...

  24. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    military spouse replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Too

  25. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    military spouse replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I wore one for a couple of days before it "fell off." Tried explaining to patients that we really don't wash hands in the traditional sense, but use the sanitizer located in every room. The button...