Mahage

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  1. can I Find A job at 62

    Mahage replied to hospice 3601's topic in Retired Nurses

    I had no trouble finding a job as a NEW grad at 55. I had two offers on the same day. I work at a large level 1 trauma center which is also a teaching hospital. They would grab you so fast your...

  2. Psych NP vs. FNP

    Mahage posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    High all, I am a fairly new BNS RN. I am working on my first year experience on a busy IMCU in a large teaching hospital which is a level one trauma center. I have 20 plus years experience as a...

  3. Things that gross me out....

    Mahage replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    The other night I was taking care of a trach patient who had a "bite blocker" taped in his mouth. I had been suctioning him on both sides of it and doing mouth care with a toothette, but decided that...

  4. Stop The Title Madness

    Mahage replied to INFIDEL's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I just completed my BSN program. I plan to go to HR as soon as I get my diploma and get my badge changed because my BSN is relevant to my nursing practice. They know I have a MSW (Master in...

  5. Back To Work Post-rehab

    Mahage replied to rnmotorhead's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hey there! Best wishes on your recovery. I am recovering 25 years now, and didn't become a nurse until recently so it has not been an issue in my nursing career. My daughter turned herself in to...

  6. Any new grads regret starting in the ICU?

    Mahage replied to CrazyPremed's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have seriously thought about asking to go to IMCU where I was also offered a job, but my former boss who knows me and is also a manager tells me that three weeks is too soon to ask to transfer out....

  7. Any new grads regret starting in the ICU?

    Mahage replied to CrazyPremed's topic in MICU, SICU

    I just started. I have been 3 days on the unit and it is scarier than 7 hells! I asked for it and I got it. I know it is too early to make any judgements. At this point in time, I feel like if I...

  8. Responsibilities re. removing from life support

    Mahage posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi, I start my orientation in MICU tommorrow at a large teaching hospital. This will be my first nursing job but I have been around health care a long time and it has been a long time since I...

  9. Responsibilities re. removing from life support

    Mahage replied to Mahage's topic in MICU, SICU

    I don't know what all is in store for me but I usually find that my higher power puts me where ever I am for a reason. It is my job to do what I am supposed to do. Thanks for your beautiful post....

  10. Responsibilities re. removing from life support

    Mahage replied to Mahage's topic in MICU, SICU

    I teared up as i read your beautiful reply. Yesterday was my first day and it was intimidating to say the least. As a new grad I know enough to know that I know nothing. The amount to learn in 14...

  11. Staff pretending to use empty hand sanitizer in MRSA room.

    Mahage replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital says that except for c-dif that the hand sanitizer is more effective than soap and water . Of course with visible soil we are to wash and sanitize. Just heard it inorientation today. We...

  12. Staff pretending to use empty hand sanitizer in MRSA room.

    Mahage replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital says that except for c-dif that the hand sanitizer is more effective than soap and water except where c-dif is the bug. Of course with visible soil we are to wash and sanitize. Just...

  13. Very Important question about NP loans! Please help!

    Mahage replied to BrandiannRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ohh Loans, whew boy! I have taken out private in addition to stafford. I will probably be dead by the time they are all paid off! I considered cRNA school but am affraid that I would perish while...

  14. RN-MSN Thesis vs. project

    Mahage posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am very excited. I was just informed I have been accepted into my schools RN-MSN accelerated program. I only like 9 hours graduating the BSN but this will allow me to enter a full semester and one...

  15. RN-MSN Thesis vs. project

    Mahage replied to Mahage's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, my program allows for a project. I wish they just required more clinical. I hate putting stuff together especially when you have to do it in tandem with a "partner." I like to work...

  16. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    Mahage replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks Healthy RN for your insight. I don't mean that as NP's we would know as much as physicians, just that if they can start out treating without patient care under their belt, we should be able to...

  17. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    Mahage replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hey Blurr... Sounds to me like you have more than paid your dues and have loads of pertinent expereince. I just graduated as an associate RN and have almost finished my BSN, but am just going to...

  18. Give me the low down on Clinical and time expectations

    Mahage posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi all, I am real old and am trying to make up my mind whether to apply to CRNA school or go the NP route. At 55 I am in pretty darn good shape but I haven't a clue what to expect time wise for...

  19. Chattanooga Hospitals' question?

    Mahage replied to Clipping's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I actually have neat little place rented out over in Lupton City. Super inexpensive area close to the ones you describe, but like living down town. It depends on what you have to have. I don't live...

  20. ICU experience

    Mahage replied to studentrn1008's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I graduated in Aug. and am starting my 1st job in MICU in Nov. at a large teaching hospital. 2 of my classmates have already started jobs on units at the 3rd largest hospital in town. They were...

  21. Chattanooga Hospitals' question?

    Mahage replied to Clipping's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hey, Sorry about that, just saw the part about your wife accepting a job in downtown Chatt. I think the shift diff is something like 3.50 per hour 11-7 but I am not certain. 3-11 and weekends is...

  22. Just moved here common salaries

    Mahage replied to nlw001002's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hey there, Welcome to Chattanooga! My daughter worked as an LPN for several years at the big nursing home that used to be operated by the county. I don't know which company runs it, but she was...

  23. Chattanooga Hospitals' question?

    Mahage replied to Clipping's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hi, You might want to check out North Chattanooga if she is working at Erlanger. It is very close. Stay north of Forest Avenue though in my opinion. Property value is pretty high. Old artsey...

  24. "Maybe you shouldn't be a nurse"

    Mahage replied to krazy_coconuts's topic in General Nursing