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  1. "Call Back"

    tgirl84 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question for you guys, how it works at your workplace and actual laws. I work night shift in the hospital and my shift starts at 7 pm. Sometimes at 6pm, the charge nurse will call one of the...

  2. Canada's healthcare saved her; Ours won't cover her

    tgirl84 replied to blue note's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Why do all Canadians with money come to the states to get high risk surgery? Because it's not as great as it sounds folks! Universal Care has its advantages, but let's not forget the disadvantages,...

  3. Regrets?

    tgirl84 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Do any of you NPs regret going for your master's degree? Any aspects of the job to negative to handle? Any positives?

  4. Just curious.. will I get a pay cut as an NP

    tgirl84 replied to tammyg652's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Depends on where you

  5. MRSA and Isolation

    tgirl84 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone else think that history of MRSA, 5 years ago+, put into isolation (no "current" infection) is a little over kill and a total waste of money?... ...gowns, gloves, masks, isolation room......

  6. Is It Safe To Reuse Blood Sample Bags?

    tgirl84 replied to ER_John's topic in General Nursing

    safe or not... kinda grosses me

  7. MRSA and Isolation

    tgirl84 replied to tgirl84's topic in General Nursing

    my hospital started paying these nobodies (i say nobodies because these individuals have no medical training or background) to observe the nurses to watch if we are "foaming in and foaming out,...

  8. The pay for nurses is NOT that bad

    tgirl84 replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad I'm not the only person who was confused with the whole "OT"

  9. MRSA and Isolation

    tgirl84 replied to tgirl84's topic in General Nursing

    HAHA! So true! There is a nurse that I work with that has a MRSA song and dance that he sings every night, "I got the MRSA on me... I got the MRSA on

  10. Compensation for being on call

    tgirl84 replied to BennyRsMom's topic in General Nursing

    Northern California! I don't know why anyone would want to work anywhere else either!

  11. Compensation for being on call

    tgirl84 replied to BennyRsMom's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I thought I had it bad. I get $8 an hour to be on-call, and if I'm called in, I get time and a half... like $65... If it is an "unscheduled" day... it is time1/2+ $10= $75, if I'm called

  12. Money!!!

    tgirl84 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Not to sound all about the money, but which Master's degree will pay off the most financially. I am an RN, BSN and want to further my career. I know about CRNA, but what other options are there? I am...

  13. UC Davis Accredited?

    tgirl84 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know if UC Davis FNP program is accredited by California State? I heard someone say don't go there because it isn't.

  14. I need some serious advice!

    tgirl84 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    What to do!? That is the question... I just graduated from an Accelerated Nursing Program in May of this year in Florida (it was a 1 year program). I relocated to California because my family lives...

  15. I need some serious advice!

    tgirl84 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What to do!? That is the question... I just graduated from an Accelerated Nursing Program in May of this year in Florida (it was a 1 year program). I relocated to California because my family lives...

  16. Is age 45 too old to start nursing???

    tgirl84 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    There were a few older adults in my group, and they got some of the best grades in the whole class. Go for

  17. agencies or direct hire???

    tgirl84 replied to tigger_07's topic in International Nursing

    I just went through an agency and relocated to California after I passed the NCLEX in July and I am SO happy with my job! I get top dollar and the hospital I'm working with in WONDERFUL! Do you know...

  18. trained in Finland - please answer some questions

    tgirl84 replied to charlotta's topic in Emergency

    1. The shortage of nurses in the US means that you can probably find a job in whatever area you want, so I'd say your chances are pretty good. 2. Orientation times vary depending on what hospital...

  19. license good for all states?

    tgirl84 replied to sweetlilwolf's topic in General Nursing

    Every state has its own license, but the NCLEX is a national exam now, so after you pass, your license can be switched to any other state. Some states have reciprocity, but that is usually for 1)...