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This saddens me, she was a great resource. RIP beautiful lady. I just realized its been about 7 years since I was active on this site. so much had happen,, My partner John had sickened... he died two years ago.. then a year of being in a fog. The se...

I really appreciate your survey.. You asked what peoples opinion were. You then appear to be negating what people are saying.. Just exactly what is your agenda in this?

Yes,, however without the ACA your daughter would have not been able to stay on your policy most likely. Price also depends on what state you live in. and whether your state participated in expanding the Medicaid requirement or not.

Dr.Snyderman's statement on "NBC Nightly News," in which she says, "While under voluntary quarantine guidelines, which called for our team to avoid public contact for 21 days, members of our group violated those guidelines and understand that our qua...

I have not read anywhere where it says exactly what protective garmets this poor nurse was given to take care of the patient in the ICU in Texas . can you please enlightened us with the information that you have? thank you.

Esme,, thank you for the Evidence Based Practice. I would agree with that. but perhaps your hospital is using stronger bags than we have been using of late. No joke we bag and entirely too often the bag breaks apart, and this is occuring when not ove...

First off good morning, It's been along time since I have participated in All Nurse. I remember 30 plus years ago, We were taught and practiced double gloving. what goes into isolation never comes out of isolation. We always double bagged items that ...

I have worked in fort myers since 1999 and yes at Lee Memorial Health Sysytems. They are a very good employer to work for. We are five separate hospitals under the Lee Memorial system. I love this area and Tampa is not all that far from here. I have...

There is absolutely nothing wrong with visiting the nurse manager. Don't be afraid to sell yourself. Remind them if you have worked their unit in another capacity . Let them know what you enjoyed about your experience on their unit. If you have fri...

Sometimes it depends on the patient and their condition. If appearing lethargic, decreased respirations or slurred speech. I would not give it early at all. If not sedated I would consider giving it 30 min early. If med seeking, doubt I will give it ...

Technically, yes it gets easier the more you do it. Have I personally ever grown to love doing it? No way. It still bothers my stomach. I call it my achilles heel even after all these years.

I complained of how some of our duties had changed due to new BON interpretations. The DON of the hospital put his arm on my shoulders and said. " Just remember you are the cheapest experienced RN I have" It was not a put down at all. I am the top p...

She was such an wonder on this site. Knowledgeable, helpful, patience plus. I will miss her posts.

I only work 72 hours per pay period, I get 7.8 hours bi weekly, what you are receiving is the norm for a new hire. Are you working 12 or 8 hour shifts? Most places start out with what equals 2 weeks off for about the first 3-5 years depending on th...

I would explain it just as you have here if they happen to ask. Volunteer nothing unless asked directly. Your GPA should speak for itself.

Surgeons are paid a set fee the visit before the surgery, the surgery, each day seen in the hospital and one follow up appointment are all covered under that one fee. Example, and this is true : removal of one kidney, paid $400.00 and people think...

I believe salary range is $22.oo new grad up to $35.00. As to five years experience. I am not sure. I imagine it has to do with in which field and is it a specialty with a high need. Florida tends to pay low, but I do think one can always try bargain...

Go to the web site of our largest Health Care Employer to get an idea of job openings. Leememorial.org I personally loved living in this area the past 10 years.

Personal cell phones are banned anywhere in our hospital while working. People can use them on breaks away from patient areas. We are not even allowed to have our phones in our pockets. My phone was always on my person on vibrate in case my loved one...

Stethscope is the only thing I have bought. Everything else is supplied. Each patient gets their own bp cuff due to possible cross infection.

Doctor, but I did not meet him at work. Met at the dairyqueen.....

Hospitals being understaffed and people needing jobs. Seems like an easy fix. However the bottom line is the almighty dollar. Best laid plans often run into gliches. Schedules may have been set out and on paper it looks like enough staff are schedule...

This past year I taught a few classes on documentation to my co-workers in regards to being the scribe during codes. What I did was a scenario. I gave the documentation papers to each staff in attendance. I instructed them from the beginning to make ...

I can not imagine another field I would have enjoyed as much as nursing. Perhaps it is why I have stayed in as many years as I have. I started at $4.10 an hour. My house payments were perhaps only $200.00 a month back then. With that said, if the...

Having extra help is always a bonus. I must say though I have never injured myself while lifting someone so to speak. It has been during the unexpected moves of a patient such as their trying to do more for themselves than they were capable of causin...