Bluebarn

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1. What is the best PDA out there?

   Bluebarn replied to PilotJim68's topic in CRNA

   Choosing a PDA is an extremely large subject AND very subjective. Check out Consumer Reports magazine or website for reliable information. Also go to http://reviews.cnet.com and click on "Pocket PC" under "Handhelds". More information and reviews ...

2. What's your nurse pt ratio?

   Bluebarn replied to Genista's topic in General Nursing

   I work the 3pm-11pm shift on a Med/Surg floor that also includes pediatrics. Our ration is usually 5:1 or 6:1. Approximately 1 CNA helps with every 10 patients. The RNs do some assessments and IV pushes for LPNs. A unit secretary enters many of the o...

3. What's good pay??

   Bluebarn replied to Arkansas's topic in General Nursing

   South central Pennsylvania's starting salaries are $18-19/hr. New Jersey starts at about $20/hr.

4. This years Flu Shot?

   Bluebarn replied to MarcusKspn's topic in General Nursing

   I have yet to have a problem from the flu vaccine.

5. how long till you're good?

   Bluebarn replied to nurseguy74's topic in General Nursing

   I asked this same question of the nurses when I started. The general consensus is {6 months - 1 year} to feel some degree of confidence and competence. The first month or so was awful. I actually had nighmares about IVs. I was nauseous before going t...

6. Guys in Nursing...What's your Input?

   Bluebarn replied to MarcusKspn's topic in General Nursing

   I've been nursing for about 1 year now and received mostly positive feedback for it. I feel that the common "Are you training to be a doctor?" is a natural product of our socialization. I correct them and don't hold it against them. My fellow staff (...

7. What Has ANA Done for Me Lately?

   Bluebarn replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism

   I've been wanting to sign on to the ANA since college. But now the pricey dues have made we wince and delay membership. It would be great to feel more direct results from ANA lobbying, it would encourage me to sign up sooner. But then I feel guilty t...

8. men leaving too

   Bluebarn replied to -jt's topic in Activism

   Very funny Rebel. My wardrobe consists of all solid, sedate colors. Even the "men's" patterns are a bit silly, like cute frogs or teddybears riding motorcycles. Or a bunch of sailboats or something. And don't even think about men wearing the cuffed-a...