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  1. My Aching Feet

    military spouse replied to RN <><'s topic in Emergency

    I agree with the crocs, although some places won't allow nurses to wear them. Haven't try compression socks, but after all the positive posts I think I might get some. I also had some success with...

  2. Nursing student going into clinicals with a stomach virus

    military spouse replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Nursing

    I think she should go. Most jobs really don't tolerate call-offs due to illness so why should clinicals be any different. Most jobs I've worked have wanted/expected employees to go to work unless...

  3. how does nursing work for a military spouse?

    military spouse replied to ljn07's topic in General Nursing

    No, but the cost for licensure in each state is probably only the equivalent of a 1/2 shift to full-shift's pay. Not a huge deal. We moved every two years and I was always employable, even in Germany...

  4. Questions from frustrated new grad LPN

    military spouse replied to Rhone's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Congratulations on the new

  5. Questions from frustrated new grad LPN

    military spouse replied to Rhone's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Try CMS if you don't mind working corrections. Website (I believe) is

  6. Accepting gifts from patients...

    military spouse replied to ProBeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been given two gifts. The first was from the son of a nursing home pt. that died. He gave all the staff members a card and each contained $50. I REALLY TRIED hard to give it back, but he...

  7. Did you get a raise after orientation?

    military spouse replied to chelleanne's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse for about 15 years and I've NEVER received a raise after orientation. I suspect you are measuring up just

  8. Most trivial complaint ever?

    military spouse replied to iNurseUK's topic in General Nursing

    This is a PERFECT example of why I don't think I will ever work in a hospital again. You definately have more patience and understanding than I

  9. Dress Code For WI Corrections?

    military spouse replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Correctional

  10. Dress Code For WI Corrections?

    military spouse replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Correctional

    I have no idea if they have a specific dress code, but if they don't I would dress conservatively. Bend over while looking at a mirror and check to see if there is even a hint of cleavage. Nothing...

  11. Your Marital Status: It's Just Not That Difficult

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

    i love it:yeah: you are willing to tell it like it is and please consider working the prisons. we need more of

  12. fri or sat night?

    military spouse replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, call me crazy :) I would work one Sat. night a month. You can enjoy Friday night and have all day Saturday to get errands, cleaning, hanging with friends done and then knock out the shift and...

  13. Clipper usage in jail

    military spouse replied to JudyCT's topic in Correctional

    I worked in one state where they were soaked in two solutions then autoclaved. Where I work now, they are placed in a cup of alcohol. The inmates in this state have access to small clippers on the...

  14. Faking high FSBS?

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Correctional

    Thanks everyone for your replies. We do let them stick their own finger, but it did get to the point where I was taking his finger and placing the blood on the strip. We were also using 3 machines...

  15. Faking high FSBS?

    military spouse replied to military spouse's topic in Correctional

    They are good manipulators :) I've just never seen anyone manipulate a FSBS and want to be better prepared next time. I KNOW he somehow manipulated the numbers--you don't go from over 500 to 100 in...

  16. Correctional Medical Services

    military spouse replied to eliandrock's topic in Correctional

    I would say that many people have a similar experience with CMS. Probably depends on location and mgt. We are constantly turning over

  17. Would you switch to nights to make alot more money?

    military spouse replied to Maco's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, not for any amount of

  18. Blood Pressure...am I really this stupid?

    military spouse replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Take a deep breath. You can do this!! One thing I would recommend is trying to turn around the stethoscope ear piece. There is a "right" way to put it in your ears. Try it both ways and see if you...

  19. Why can't I find an LPN job?

    military spouse replied to Ladybuggers's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just keep trying. Apply for everything. They won't count your clinicals because every nurse did clinicals to graduate and every nurse feels that their clinical rotations were the best. I second...

  20. Laid off RNs?

    military spouse replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I've met several nurses in this area that have been fired or "let go." I would imagine that this would never have occured in recent past

  21. Are verbal orders still done?

    military spouse replied to pumlittlekin's topic in General Nursing

    I understand!! Our system is very frustrating and a few times I've called the Doc so that I could get a TO instead of walking to where they're sitting and get a VO since we aren't allowed to get VOs...

  22. The narc drawer...I'm so upset.

    military spouse replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's the bad thing about count. I've often thought that if we had enough time, the oncoming nursing should stand there with the book AND the meds and the off-going nurse should watch. I like to...

  23. Hospital has 50% Retention of New Nurses???

    military spouse replied to carriebarton59's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds like good

  24. Just got a dream job at a LTC/SNF!!

    military spouse replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It sounds like you are well-prepared and realistic. I worked at a place that was somewhat similar and it did make for a nicer environment. I hope you enjoy it and it meets both your needs and...

  25. Do any nurses work "normal" hours??

    military spouse replied to KKB243's topic in General Nursing

    I worked intake at a prison and worked M-F 0900-1700. I currently work at a different prison and work 0730-1600, days of the week vary at this