everthesame

everthesame LPN, LVN

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  1. PRN pay vs. full time pay?

    everthesame posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently landed my "dream job" at a local hospital. I stayed on PRN at my old job more as a favor to them then for any financial need on my part. They were giving me first choice of available hours...

  2. Medical Observation Unit

    everthesame posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I was just wondering if anyone here works or has worked on a medical observation unit. There is an opening at one of the local hospitals and before I applied I was wondering what working on such a...

  3. OB narrative nursing notes

    everthesame replied to tsm007's topic in Ob/Gyn

    For just an hourly round note, I chart what they are doing and whether or not they have any needs. If they do, I state what it was/how it was met. Some examples: Patient sitting up in bed talking with...

  4. How is the job market in Indiana?

    everthesame replied to ccr0011's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Congrats on the new job! I have been a nurse for many years and was looking to get back into a specialty I had plenty of experience in. I applied for many positions but was not getting any calls for...

  5. L&D nursing an NICU

    everthesame replied to cxe008's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A hospital where I worked had resource nurse positions. The perinatal resource nurses worked in nicu, l&d and postpartum. They may be scheduled for a certain unit but could be pulled to one of the...

  6. Do not like L&D!!

    everthesame replied to knufflebunny's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Where I work the moms are kept in L&D for 2 hours after delivery. However, sometimes when things are busy they may pull a postpartum nurse to L&D to do recoveries. Of course, the recoveries...

  7. Oh my goodness....!

    everthesame replied to RN520's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congrats on the new position and welcome to the

  8. feeling overwhelmed...

    everthesame replied to yaleli's topic in General Nursing

    I learned a long time ago to carefully check my schedule whenever I needed to take a class during the day. Sometimes the people who do the scheduling are day people who don't realize that a nocs...

  9. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    everthesame replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    Indiana 15 years exp Postpartum/Newborn Nursery $32.00/hr base $5.25/hr nocs diff, $4.75/hr weekend diff No union Rent for a 3bed/2bath apartment in a nice area is

  10. PRN pay vs. full time pay?

    everthesame replied to everthesame's topic in General Nursing

    The PRN was at the job I was leaving. I did not really plan to stay PRN and really did not think about wages when I told them I would pick up some hours when I could. My old boss had always seemed to...

  11. I can't sleep!!!

    everthesame replied to smartypantsnurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Unless I am off the next night and have something to do after work in the morning, I stop the caffeinated beverages around 3AM. Also, I wear sunglasses for my drive home unless it is winter and still...

  12. Haven't found my "place" in nursing.

    everthesame replied to dgkrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like you are having a rough time. It does take time, maybe about a year, before you really start to feel somewhat confident in what you do. Also, night shift is very hard on a lot of...

  13. RN some experience looking to change hospitals advice needed!!!!!!

    everthesame replied to purpleRN6163's topic in General Nursing

    I would absolutely apply at a hospital closer to my new home. With that as your reason for changing jobs after six months, I don't think that would be held against you. Fifty miles is quite a long...

  14. Tips on how NOT to appear like a Drug seeker

    everthesame replied to WillowBrook's topic in Emergency

    And who are we helping by continuing to give narcotics and benzos to people who are not following up on whatever it is that brings them to the emergency room? Prescription drug abuse is a real...

  15. How to respond after shadowing experiences

    everthesame replied to everthesame's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work nights so another position on nights would not be an issue for me. The openings occurred because of a couple of nurses who are leaving. One of the nurses I shadowed will be leaving...

  16. How to respond after shadowing experiences

    everthesame posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently interviewed for a position I applied for so long ago I forgot I had applied for it. Seriously, I applied to this hospital eight months ago and didn't hear back until a few days ago. I heard...

  17. Turnover Rate

    everthesame replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in Correctional

    Where I work we seem to have a high turnover. A lot of nurses decide it just isn't their cup of tea. It does wear you down when you are constantly dealing with people who are confrontational with you....

  18. Catholic hospital

    everthesame replied to Scarlettz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I used to work for a hospital which was bought out by a Catholic hospital. While I am Catholic, it was not a requirement to work there. Most of my co-workers were not Catholic and even the chaplain...

  19. Vodka tampons?!?

    everthesame replied to Christy1019's topic in Emergency

    I would imagine they use the plastic applicator type of tampon and pour the alcohol inside the

  20. Medical Observation Unit

    everthesame replied to everthesame's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am currently employed. While my current work situation isn't ideal, I don't want to make a hasty decision and find myself in a worse

  21. Do you have a "Work You" vs. a "Home You"?

    everthesame replied to SillyInScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I work in corrections so yes my work self is different from my home self. Although sometimes my college age child would beg to differ, especially when I let her and her friends know they are being a...

  22. Making a great shadow impression

    everthesame posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am looking for a little advice here. I had an interview recently and later this week I will have the opportunity to shadow on the unit for a few hours so I can get an idea of what the job entails....

  23. Nubain Issues

    everthesame replied to DebblesRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I got report one night on a postpartum mom who was on methadone. The off going nurse had given her nubain for some reason early in the day. I understand it was not

  24. help...job decision

    everthesame replied to momswann's topic in General Nursing

    "throw yourself on the alter of the Goddess of Float" Love that!!! My opinion is that you do what you feel is best for

  25. Problems with verifying my past employment

    everthesame replied to kerussll's topic in General Nursing

    Why not call the old manager and explain the altered form was not acceptable and ask if he would please call and talk to them. If he was willing to go to all of the trouble of printing the form and...