martymoose BSN, RN

martymoose has 20 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in PCCN.

martymoose's Latest Activity

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   I Hope Some Of Your Days Are Still Worth It

   martymoose replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

   Im glad that pt was able to validate your work. Everytime I want quit , that kind of situation happens(validation) , and I hang on a little longer. But I am officially done( unfortunately I don't care what a pt says)For the last 6 months on ave...
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   Last chance RNJob

   martymoose posted a topic in Career

   Due to rediculous staffing ratios8-10 pts on a intermediate care unit with cardiac drips, temp pacers, tavrs , pci, etc I want out! I've applied to non staff jobs with some interviews and no luck. I think its because I've been doing the other for ...
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   Background check

   martymoose posted a topic in Career

   Is there a way to see what a potential employer would see on a background check? And I take tramadol at hs for back pain ( from pain mgmt MD) will that prevent me from getting a new job ?
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   While browsing the job listings on indeed

   martymoose replied to YUKONrn's topic in General Nursing

   Id like to know which mcd’s pays more than 15 bucks an hour????sign me up!(actually worked 3 yrs for them in the 80’s) LOL
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   TVP

   martymoose replied to Sophie Garcia's topic in CCU

   We have them on our stepdown / pcu floors. Would not see that on a m/sfloor
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   Travelers

   martymoose posted a topic in General Nursing

   Is your unit made up of more travelers than house staff? I know of a unit that is probably 10 percent house staff and 90 percent travelers.
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   Finally Left Nursing!

   martymoose replied to McStudMuffin's topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations!? I hope to be in your shoes someday!
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   Are all ICUs running out of ratio now?

   martymoose replied to ccjennylee's topic in General Nursing

   Not ICU, but imcu/pcu and we are getting 7 pts a piece days eves and nights
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   I'm Out... (Cue Mic Drop)

   martymoose replied to J.Adderton's topic in COVID

   {quote] Caring for patients with devastating long hauler syndrome Maintaining a high standard of care without adequate staffing, supplies and other resources Working routine overtime because of your own personal responsibility to suppo...
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    I got a clinic job! Thank you for all the wonderful advice on here.

    martymoose replied to Aliceozwalker's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on the job.
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    Non-Patient Contact Jobs

    martymoose replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    I realize those jobs exist , it seems that theres more applicants than jobs ? Ill keep trying but we only have two listings where im at right now...
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    Is Nursing Still a Good Profession?

    martymoose replied to RebeccaB RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely not happy where I work . They changed our ratios from 4 pts on days to 7 . It's just too much. Cardiac stepdown . I've never wanted to quit a job so bad
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    Non-Patient Contact Jobs

    martymoose posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is anyone noticing that it seems very difficult to find non patient care jobs? Almost every nurse I work with is trying to “get out” and we hear that request everyday from other nurses in the company too. Anyone else having this problem ? Was ho...
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    What should I consider before transferring from cardiac stepdown unit to outpatient surgery/in hospital GI Lab?

    martymoose replied to ambersky004's topic in General Nursing
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    Another one wanting to bite the dust.

    martymoose replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    Just saw a job for a rehab nurse. I honestly don't know what that entails as an RN , but I guess its worth a try to find out. If not , then Ill try harder to pursue a non clinical job. I just might have to realize I have to drive even farther. Those ...