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

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

    I've been a nurse too long because I was thinking the same thing. Hope everything turns out to be just what you hope.

  2. Are there jobs in California?

    military spouse replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    My sister works at a hospital in OC and they now have people driving from San Diego to work

  3. Per Diem Nursing

    military spouse replied to AllSmiles225's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked per-diem at quite a few jobs and I would be unwilling to do anything more than 1 major winter and 1 major summer holiday. I am working Thanksgiving and New Years this year, but by choice....

  4. leaving the hospital and 3 12's for working 5 8hours out of hospital

    military spouse replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I've done 2 12s and done 5 8s. My opinion is that it really depends on how long it takes you to get ready for work and your commute. If you have a long commute, I feel that I might as well stay the...

  5. 36 hours is only part time??

    military spouse replied to NurseDevonL's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, that's how it is where I

  6. H1N1 in prison setting

    military spouse replied to Orca's topic in Correctional

    We haven't had any positive cases, but we really aren't testing for it. We seem to screen for high fever and other flu sx. Had one guy go to the hospital that they thought might be H1N1, but he...

  7. Jail psych nurse ethics question

    military spouse replied to amyphee's topic in Correctional

    We're about the

  8. Tell me about the duties of correctional RNs during a shift?

    military spouse replied to Wheaties's topic in Correctional

    We have a couple of different options for a shift: 1. Pharmacy nurse: count, seg med delivery, med window in two different locations, delivery of meds to medical tier, passing out kop meds, scanning...

  9. Nursing recruiter bragging

    military spouse replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    She probably has plenty of applicants right now due to the economy and has an inflated sense of worth thinking it is due to her recruiting skills and not just the change in job market. Ignore her!!...

  10. GREAT Interview

    military spouse replied to all_good_names_gone's topic in Correctional

    Welcome to CMS! Let the fun

  11. RN's with kids

    military spouse replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I've battled this same issue many times. For awhile, I used a high school girl that would drive to my house, sleep a bit, then get herself and my daughter ready for school in the morning, then drive...

  12. The good things that happen in corrections,

    military spouse replied to Eirene's topic in Correctional

    That is such a heart-warming story. Thanks for sharing:redbeathe We had a nurse get stuck in a dayroom between two grills for awhile (have NO idea how) and some of the inmates formed a circle around...

  13. What is the schedule "Short Hour"?

    military spouse replied to 3KittiesRN's topic in General Nursing

    It must be a local term because I have NEVER heard of it and I've been a nurse for about 15

  14. Do you start IV's on inmates?

    military spouse replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    We do a fair amount of IV hydration, ABT, solumedrol,

  15. Which is a better experience prior to working in a Prison, ICU or Emergency Room?

    military spouse replied to Cowboy Thug's topic in Correctional

    I think ICU experience is invaluble, but I have to agree with the other posters that ER experience will most realistically mimic the situations seen within the prison. In a shift we can see people...

  16. What happens when a max security inmate is unconscious in their cell?

    military spouse replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    Recently had a guy that was "unconscious" in medical and nurse requsted he be uncuffed for VS, IV, etc (I wasn't there). Anway, once uncuffed he quickly took razor blades out of his mouth a got a few...

  17. Do you have to make absolutely certain that inmates swallow their meds?

    military spouse replied to stephied's topic in Correctional

    I've worked corrections in two states and both changed the terminology from watch-swallow to watch-take, since we can't actually see or verify that they swallowed. Inmates will cheek the silliest...

  18. So impressed with the nursing assistants on our floor.

    military spouse replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is awesome!! I love great CNAs. Please make sure you tell them/show them how much you appreciate them. Unforuntately, they are tremendously under -appreciated:cry: (by many

  19. I witnessed the most horrible death last night at a LTC facility.

    military spouse replied to stdntograd06's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for Hospice and I would usually get an order for suctioning well in advance, primarily to give the family something they could do if they felt it was needed. I can't remember a situation...

  20. Maryland License by endorsement

    military spouse replied to RNrascal's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Do you know why it took 5 months? I applied for a license by endorsement about 3 weeks ago and now I'm getting nervous. I'm not eligible for a temporary license since I held a temporary MD license...

  21. Online MSN programs for RN's with a BS in another field

    military spouse replied to Go Green Girl Jr.'s topic in Post Graduate Students

    Just wondering if anybody had any more suggestions.

  22. Pregnant felons in prision!

    military spouse replied to KAYBDT6's topic in Correctional

    No, I don't feel sorry for them. I suppose there are a few that haven't done anything to endanger their unborn children, but very few. I currently work work with women at a state prison and I've...

  23. Tell all about Arkansas!

    military spouse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I would love to know all the info about relocating to AR--i.e., taxes, auto registration, reasonable/nice places for houses, utilities, etc. It seems like everybody has nice things to say...

  24. Ft. Huachuca area

    military spouse replied to island40's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hi, Not sure where SEAMC is, but I used to work at SVRHC (Sierra Vista) and they seemed to always have openings. Our nurse manager also instructed clinicals for the community college. I think SVRHCs...

  25. msn in nursing informatics

    military spouse replied to gemini79's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi, I had briefly looked at that program, but the online info was limited. Can you share any info, particularly how it compares to UOP?