8mpg

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   Venting online.

   8mpg replied to 8mpg's topic in General Nursing

   The thought would be causing fear of incompetent healthcare professionals . I think it is far stretched but with our court systems these days, you never know. A completely non-HIPAA or identifying a...
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   Venting online.

   8mpg posted a topic in General Nursing

   I see lots of people here vent and I think this is a great place to do it, lots of support etc. The question I have is the legalities of expressing work situations and how a board of nursing may...
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   University MedSurg ICU vs Level 2 Trauma ICU

   8mpg posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Well, I have 2 job offers at the moment and wondering what you guys think would be the better option as far as experience for CRNA school. I have 2 years general ICU experience at this time....
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   Need advice on two job offers

   8mpg posted a topic in Critical Care

   Well, I have two job offers on the table and Im really not sure which to take. I have 2 years ICU experience in a general ICU that ranges from med/surg to open hearts. We do a little of everything but...
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   It's a Myth that it takes thousands of dollars to train a new Grad RN

   8mpg replied to andywolfe's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I must be thankful for attentive nurses like you with your long tenure of experience. You have figured out the inner fiscal workings of hospital networks nationwide. With your keen fiscal sense, you...
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   It's a Myth that it takes thousands of dollars to train a new Grad RN

   8mpg replied to andywolfe's topic in First Year After Licensure

   lol... Ignorant seems correct. Again, your single instance at your hospital with your single age and health status is simply bogus. Please look into many hospitals such as Parkland which has an...
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   It's a Myth that it takes thousands of dollars to train a new Grad RN

   8mpg replied to andywolfe's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I feel like there is a lot of ignorance by the original poster and he just wants to be right. To take yourself and compare it to the rest of the nursing population is not a good idea. Just because you...
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   Weird, but missing my old state's nurses union!

   8mpg replied to llbCCRN's topic in MICU, SICU

   Im sorry you feel that way. I work with 3 nurses from California in my small ICU and they all say they are much better off here. One gal just moved here and said she paid $10k in state taxes last...
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   Weird, but missing my old state's nurses union!

   8mpg replied to llbCCRN's topic in MICU, SICU

   You dont need a union..you need a staff with a backbone. Many hospitals have nurse practice councils, staffing effectiveness groups, etc that must be used for good purpose. Track the days and problems...
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    New Grads in DFW...what are you earning?

    8mpg replied to lonestar9918's topic in Texas Nursing

    grades shouldnt ever be considered. I have friends that prove high grades does not mean good
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    New Grad Pay in Texas?

    8mpg replied to born2circulateRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    DFW area HCA faciltiy was $22.85 new grad. $3.30 night dif, $4 weekend (something like
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    RN or LVN

    8mpg replied to ladeetee2012's topic in Texas Nursing

    I woudlnt ever get my LVN. RN is the only way to go. LVNs are underpaid, overworked and work many jobs people dont really want (nursing home, ltac,
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    How do you handle an admission?

    8mpg replied to *4!#6's topic in General Nursing

    Pain never killed anyone...Not saying you should not treat it, but you should know their vitals before giving dilaudid. Dont need a slightly hypotensive patient come crashing down because you didnt...
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    Anxiety of nursing

    8mpg replied to GivingLove's topic in General Nursing

    The stuff gets repetitious.. a code blue is a code blue. Standard ACLS is the starting point. Trauma and Emergency departments sound awesome but it is often the same thing over and over. You will...
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    Y-site versus Piggyback

    8mpg replied to cgreer1's topic in Patient Medications

    I will stereotypically run multiple pumps and "Y" site medications on the port just above the distal end that connects to the IV catheter. This allows for minimal mixing and for the least amount of...