zozzy777

zozzy777

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  1. Need y'all's opinion please

    zozzy777 replied to EmmaG's topic in General Nursing

    I totally disagree with this! :angryfire If nurses just turn a blind eye, then nothing changes. That is why things get as bad as they do sometimes. Just because you are a traveler does not mean...

  2. Need y'all's opinion please

    zozzy777 replied to EmmaG's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a traveler for many years and have had some similiar incidences. I have always stood up for what I believe in even if it means getting involved with the politics of a particular place....

  3. Discrimination Against Men in Nursing

    zozzy777 replied to Demonsthenes's topic in Men in Nursing

    I just wanted to throw my 2 cents in and say I LOVE working with male nurses!! Straight or gay, makes no difference!! :balloons: If I had my choice all my coworkers would be men! They are so much...

  4. Please help my friend!!

    zozzy777 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have a friend who lives in Canada but goes to CRNA school in Detroit. She does not qualify for any US loans and gets very little from Canada. She said the other day she may not be able to complete...

  5. Please help my friend!!

    zozzy777 replied to zozzy777's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks for your input everyone. I will let her

  6. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

    zozzy777 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am sorry to hear about your troubles finding a job. I know the part-time bit may be what is hurting you the most. A lot of places don't like to hire a new graduate part time because the orientation...

  7. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

    zozzy777 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I am sorry to hear about your troubles finding a job. I know the part-time bit may be what is hurting you the most. A lot of places don't like to hire a new graduate part time because the...

  8. New Grad Looking for ICU Job In New York

    zozzy777 replied to Umdsn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Try Columbia Presbyterian. I think most of their ICU's now have started a new grad program. I was there all last year as a traveler. Great place and you will learn so

  9. BSN does not mean better... Sometimes education is overrated!

    zozzy777 replied to lovegoddess1977's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Just wanted to throw this out there. In most other professions, advance degrees are rewarded with more money. As nurses we have long been fighting to be treated as professionals. So why is it such...

  10. salary--dfw

    zozzy777 replied to amf1987's topic in Texas Nursing

    OK, news flash for all of you who think you deserve more as a new grad. I graduated 10 years ago in Norman, Oklahoma (3hours from DFW) and my starting pay was 11.50/hour. Yes, you read it right....

  11. Anyone use the Arctic Sun on their unit?

    zozzy777 replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    I just remembered the manager's name. It's Kathleen Dunlavey. She should be able to help you!!

  12. Anyone use the Arctic Sun on their unit?

    zozzy777 replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    I was a traveler at Columbia Neuro ICU (in NYC) last year and they very actively used it. You might call them and see if they can give you a copy of their protocol. They are really nice. I am...

  13. Working in a cardiology office?

    zozzy777 replied to wildcats's topic in General Nursing

    The best job I ever had was working for a cardiology group as an RN. They are much different when you work for them. The only reason I am not there is because I moved out of state. I loved it....

  14. CRNA or NP

    zozzy777 replied to rnything's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    While I am neither one of these, I start CRNA school this August. Both are excellent careers, but VERY different from each other. My suggestion would be to shadow someone in each position and go...

  15. Aspiring Nurses: Why not Med School??

    zozzy777 replied to muurman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I actually graduated nursing school with the intent of continuing on to medical school. While working at a University Hospital, I would ask all the med students and residents, if they had to do it...

  16. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    zozzy777 replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree with traumaRUs. How many of us would like a new APRN who has never worked as a nurse taking care of our love one? Or ourselves for that matter. I know we were all taught "how to" do a basic...

  17. What do you never leave home without?

    zozzy777 replied to RNCRNA2BE's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I would get a critical care pocket reference to have with you all the time. you will have lots of drips to know and titrate. Other than that, the usual stuff, stethescope, pen light, hemostats....

  18. court ruling affects all RN'S

    zozzy777 replied to rnpatrick's topic in Agency Nurses

    if i read it correctly, it says the arizona hospital association cannot dictate to the hospitals what agencies to use, rates, bonuses, and things like that. if that is so, that is awesome. i was a...

  19. OUHSC BSN nursing program

    zozzy777 replied to soonertwin87's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I graduated 11 years ago so it might be different now, but most in our class worked part time somewhere. After our junior year, many of us sat for the lpn boards and worked as an lpn our senior year....

  20. Whats with the scrubs?

    zozzy777 replied to scattycarrot's topic in General Nursing

    You obviously don't know what it's like to work a grueling 12 hours and want to have a drink after work because your day was so horrible. Who cares what people wear when they are not at work. Life...

  21. Bkat

    zozzy777 replied to CriticalCareLucy's topic in General Nursing

    I have just taken the bkat 2 times in the past month because i signed up with 2 different agencies and 2 of the hospitals I would be working at required it. I have been in critical care for 11 years...

  22. is there anyone who didn't study for nclex

    zozzy777 replied to AlwaysTired's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's been 11 years, but no, I did not study. Looking back, maybe I should have, but I didn't feel I needed to. I took 75 questions and passed. There were a lot of us who didn't study and

  23. Calling in sick??

    zozzy777 replied to LUVtxNursing's topic in General Nursing

    Agency nursing is great! I have done it off and on for many years. If you don't mind being going to different hospitals it might be just what you are looking for. Most agencies will schedule a...

  24. Calling in sick??

    zozzy777 replied to LUVtxNursing's topic in General Nursing

    Just a suggestion, but if you are perdiem, why not work on the days your husband has off and he can stay home with your child? You are very fortunate to have a spouse who also works. Imagine what a...

  25. Paramedics in the ER

    zozzy777 replied to errneducator's topic in Emergency

    I have to disagree with this statement. I do agency work for the Cleveland Clinic Health System and the EMT's in the ER are invaluable. When we are slamming busy, they can draw blood, do our iv's,...