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  1. who does rn refresher besides PHES?

    ilmbg posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Finally will be able to do an rn refresher course. I am in San Antonio and have heard good things about PHES based in Houston but does some clinicals in San Antonio. Do any of you know of any other...

  2. Is there any truth to this?

    ilmbg replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Some of you need more education..... What were you taught about hypothyroidism? ? If your memory is shot I will remind you...one ss of hypo is low baseline temp. 96 is common. When that person rises...

  3. Bill would require nurse-to-patient ratios in Michigan hospitals

    ilmbg replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I worked St Joe's on Woodward in the middle 80's. Post partum....would routinely have 10 mothers-some first day c-sections. Even though the nursery did vitals/assessment, we still spent time...

  4. Asked to work every other weekend, 16 hr. shifts!?

    ilmbg replied to Nola009's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    This is an older thread.... And I am older and now more experienced...I also worked many many hours- my 12 hour shift routinely was 12-16-18 hours. It has been proven that any hours you work that is...

  5. different rules/regs for HH agencies?

    ilmbg posted a topic in Home Health

    Please help me out here. I am both newer to Texas and new to HH. My first HH job and I am shocked the first day! Mind you, I have been in hospitals for many years-ICU/THORACIC/ER... On my first day,...

  6. Help from experienced agency nurses...

    ilmbg replied to beautifulblessedv's topic in Agency Nurses

    Look at the copy of the paper you signed with the agency. It probably says (at the bottom I tiny print), that you may not work for any individual/agency for 6 months to one year after leaving the...

  7. Bill would require nurse-to-patient ratios in Michigan hospitals

    ilmbg replied to herring_RN's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Wow! I used to work in Michigan. Sometimes 10 postpartum patients! Of course that meant teaching breast feeding moms, changing diapers, etc. the vitals were taken by nursery staff, but then the babies...

  8. I don't hear much about Liability Insurance anymore...

    ilmbg posted a topic in General Nursing

    I do not hear much about Liability Insurance anymore. I have gone to part time Home Health. Nobody that I have asked has their own. Is this due to the Recession, or is it considered outdated now? You...

  9. I don't hear much about Liability Insurance anymore...

    ilmbg replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

    Fiona, You are lucky! What province do you live? And, if it is not too personal, can I ask about how much in US dollars you spend a year to renew your license, or is it every two

  10. How do I find private duty work outside of an angency?

    ilmbg replied to studentnurse2175's topic in Private Duty

    I do not think it is wise to send out cards or any info when taking care of a pt or discharging them. That would be a conflict of interest and a good way to get fired. Not while the patient is on...

  11. TX BON can't process exam application because of compact state

    ilmbg replied to mharic09's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, I finally got my license...but not after they said they had everything......and I looked up my permanent license number.....only to find out later that they never did change from the temporary to...

  12. Men's incontinent brief

    ilmbg posted a topic in General Nursing

    My male patient uses incontinent briefs. He is sensitive to the elastic at the leg opening. So far, we have found none that have a cloth-like band at the leg opening.Can someone be of assistance...

  13. TX BON can't process exam application because of compact state

    ilmbg replied to mharic09's topic in Texas Nursing

    I recently got my RN from Virginia license transferred to Texas (compact states). This was the most confusing, misinformed process I have ever gone through! I have had licensing in 6 other states....

  14. PHES RN refresher course- do it!

    ilmbg posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I needed to do an RN refresher course. I have some disability issues that made it a challenge to find someone who could accommodate my disability. Plus, I am not in Houston! Not to worry! PHES went...

  15. many nurses looking for hospital jobs- won't you consider

    ilmbg posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I see many postings about nurses looking for jobs in Florida and saying that there just are not any jobs at hospitals. Wouldn't you consider working Home Health? With the elderly population I would...

  16. My nursing program was terrible and I was too incompetent but I still graduated

    ilmbg replied to Matilda191's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh... I feel your pain. And it has been many years. One of the posters was 'right on'. The first year is just getting your feet wet and learning how to organize your time/skills! You can't expect...

  17. Is OR nursing a good start for a new grad?

    ilmbg replied to AmberRose222's topic in Operating Room

    I would agree with 'joanna73'. You should have the skills you get only by working on a floor before going on to a unit. Even if just for 1 year- it makes you a much better nurse in my opinion when...

  18. Can civilian nurses get jobs in military hospitals abroad?

    ilmbg replied to kar396's topic in Government, Military

    Yes! I was a civilian nurse, although I worked for Indian Health. But....you must get a year or two (I forgot if you need two), of experience first. At least that was the way it was when I was...

  19. Reporting med errors...

    ilmbg replied to Time4dilaudidyet's topic in Patient Medications

    I am sorry you are going through something like this. Very recently there was an article in The Times?? regarding the same. The article said there were XX (number) of med errors a year. Because...

  20. Med/Surg RN required to care for L&D patients

    ilmbg replied to Pjun581's topic in General Nursing

    As I worked L&D for 15 years, along with other units, I see no reason to be worried about your new unit IF you have good crosstraining and someone looking over your shoulder routinely if it is...

  21. Iraq or Italy??

    ilmbg replied to ilmbg's topic in International Nursing

    I hope you are correct about the cultural aspect- I would like to learn fron people who are 'old Italy', or 'old Swiss', not Muslims that have moved there in the last 50 years though....Thanks for...

  22. Iraq or Italy??

    ilmbg posted a topic in International Nursing

    I would love to work in a country that I have wanted to visit- I think that is a way to get in-depth knowledge about the country/people. I have a friend who is in the States now, but will be...

  23. online cpr may not be accepted by BON even if ok with your employer...

    ilmbg posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I need to renew my CPR- talked to someone who does a course. He said the online courses are not accepted by TX BON even if your place of employment accepts it. He said you MUST do a 'hands on' part...

  24. L5-S1 Disc Herniation

    ilmbg replied to vlmusicalsound's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    It seems that most with back problems continue to have problems after surgery- the majority. I, too have had two surgeries in the last 11 years and always thought I would 'get better in the next 6...

  25. online cpr may not be accepted by BON even if ok with your employer...

    ilmbg replied to ilmbg's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hmmm That is an interesting thought. Wonder if he just wants to discourage people from doin online because it is less money in his pocket. Guess the only way to find out is to call