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currentlytx

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  1. chronic pain patients: pain in the behind to care for

    currentlytx replied to Tadpole's topic in General Nursing

    You hear of research that has proven that if the meds reach the pain level then the pt can not become addicted. Also, if the pt has true pain they can not become addicted. Is the search for right...

  2. Best States for RN's to work?

    currentlytx replied to Anmarie's topic in Nursing Career

    WOW! FT. Meyers Fla? I heard lots of people moving out of the area (FL) because of cost of living. Actually, related to the what the hurricanes have done to the cost of housing

  3. Best States for RN's to work?

    currentlytx replied to Anmarie's topic in Nursing Career

    Why don't you try a travel job in the states you are interested in? It would give you an idea how things work there without committing to a FT job that you may have regretted

  4. LPN to RN - Rue Study vs. Community College

    currentlytx replied to CaroleN199's topic in LPN to RN

    I started working on my BSN thru Univ of Phoenix. I was half thru when my costs were already at what the quote was for the entire program and I did not feel I was learning anything. I tried to...

  5. Anyone Else Experience Mobbing?

    currentlytx replied to WeakAnkles's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately mobbing can be done by one person or a group. Many times it is one person that has the stronger personality on the unit take a dislike to you and wham!! All are involve that follow...

  6. Nurse Mobbing/bullying

    currentlytx replied to LuciGirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had been at a job for 3 months. My manager was out of town and there was a bit of staffing crisis which happened often. It happened often due to the fact their method of staff the unit was mass...

  7. HEY GOP: Attacking Hillary Isn't a Health Plan

    currentlytx replied to lizzyj's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    in a new report, george lakoff's rockridge institute aptly describes the approach of clinton and the other top tier democrats as the "neoliberal mode of thought" in its dubious reliance on regulation...

  8. Group One background checks in Texas

    currentlytx replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi Everyone interested in the "GO" subject! Click onto the list above and it will take you to some interesting information on the Group One. It is saying it was started by a phys from Parkland and...

  9. Group One background checks in Texas

    currentlytx replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have worked in states that had unions. They do not prevent you from working overtime. They prevent the employer from "making" yo work overtime and make sure you are paid fairly. Also, they make...

  10. Group One background checks in Texas

    currentlytx replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    I worked with a nurse that attempted to call safe harbor one night. It was not pretty for her future at that job. She finally had to quit due to bullying by the manager. Treated bbbaaaaaddddd!!!! I...

  11. Group One background checks in Texas

    currentlytx replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    You Go Girl!!!! Listen, if we do not do something it will be a shame. I am an ADN nurse, had NO idea that TNA would only allow BSN nurses join. How prejudice! After all, ADN is a stepping stone...

  12. Group One background checks in Texas

    currentlytx replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    Could yo please explain how the two organizations are tied in with each other and how do you access the information on line? Help anyone! I am waiting for the ax to fall, been threatened and not sure...

  13. Group One background checks in Texas

    currentlytx replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    I agree and see there is a desperate need for nursing support groups! I have witnessed far worse unprofessional conduct from the management than from the nurses where I have worked. United we stand....

  14. Group One background checks in Texas

    currentlytx replied to edgreen's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi, I too have been threatened with the Group one thing. I had to leave for a family emergency and requested a change to prn with an angry no answer. I gave a notice of 13 days not 14 still working a...

  15. Hiring freezes, cut backs?

    currentlytx replied to Floridanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work in TX in Dallas area. It is a smaller hospital and I work currently in nursery. They have typically called off nurses 1-2 shifts per week. These are 12 hr. shifts! This means less...

  16. Ever Been On Discovery Health Channel?

    currentlytx replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    I was not personally but our hospital had 2 shows filmed in our L&D dept. They were aired on TV. It was fun watching the filming and what they edit out and how I saw what happened and how it was...

  17. How Many Nurses are Glad They Have a Union

    currentlytx replied to Simplepleasures's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I worked at a hospital for 10 yrs that had a union. In my nursing career it was my first experience with unions. Prior to that, I had worked for 10 yrs without one. In comparison, I would...

  18. Poll: Male Nurses in the OB? Ok or No Way???

    currentlytx replied to KrisRNwannabe's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a hospital that delivered over 500 babies a month. Very busy high risk unit. We had 2 male L&D nurses. They were wonderful! Also their wives also worked on the same unit! The...

  19. Do you like day or night shift better and why?

    currentlytx replied to CrystalClear75's topic in General Nursing

    I have been working nights for 10 years now. I started because I moved and needed a job and that was what was open. I get tired, yes. I get crabby yes. But I also did on days too. I am sure I was...

  20. Does your facility use PBDS testing?

    currentlytx replied to introspectiveRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Providence Health Systems in OR uses this system. They say that the longer you have been a nurse the worse you do because you do not add all the details to a treatment or intervention. You...

  21. Any info on Porthaven Health Care Center?

    currentlytx replied to rookie_rn's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hello, Used to live in OR and got a job as a Resident Care Manager thinking I would be working in a professional physical and neuro rehab. It was just a nursing home setting. Could not take care of...

  22. A few more questions before moving to Texas.

    currentlytx replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hello, I moved to TX after much prompting from my good friend also a nurse. DON"T do it. Professionalism very very elusive from unpper management. TX has ability to treat you as a nurse like dirt and...

  23. what's wrong with HCA hospitals?

    currentlytx replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    I do not currently work in HCA hosp but was thinking of moving to dfw area and work. It is large area but seems there are lots of HCA hosp. Any ideas? My main area of nursing is nsy, level II NICU...

  24. what's wrong with HCA hospitals?

    currentlytx replied to NurseNature's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but welcome to nursing. Bottom line is the $$ everywhere. It can be very dishearting. We do however have to be good stewards of our workplace enviornment, this includes the budget. Without...

  25. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    currentlytx replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    GO FOR IT!!! GET IT OUT OF THE WAY SO YOU CAN CONCENTRATE ON YOUR CAREER. YOU JUST MAY HAVE TO PASS UP A DESIRED POSITON DUE TO THE FACT YOU DO NOT HAVE BSN. YOU NEVER KNOW HOW YOUR LIFE WILL GO...