Bump. I would really appreciate any info or opinions anyone could give, even if you leave out the salary information. My biggest concern is choosing the right hospital. Thanks again, Billie
Hello to you all and thank you in advance for any help you can provide. I've been a RN for four years working Meg/Surg. Recently, my husband accepted a transfer and we'll be moving near Joliet. I was hoping some of you could provide your opinions on ...
Our facility has a schedule posted each year with set holidays that we are required to work. If you work Christmas, you are off Christmas Eve. No you can not put in for vacation during your holiday but you can swap out the day with coworkers. Is s...
We will occasionally have the dialysis team come up to the floor to do dialysis for a patient who is on isolation. The dialysis nurse has a book on the cart with meds that are flushed out of the system with dialysis and which ones are not. They are...
I have my personalized Littman, the stethoscope I used as a student, manual bp cuff (adult size), multiple pen lights, pens by the handful, carpajet, bandage scissors, tape, gloves usually round out my pockets.
WOW. I do not live in small town and 2 years experience has me at 20.20. I just love living in the armpit of America! And all the snow just makes me love it more...ok not really.
Our floor has 36 beds. 1st shift has 8 nurses, 4 CNAs, a charge nurse with no patients and a secretary. 2nd shift has 8 nurses, 2-3 CNAs depending on number of patients on the unit, a charge nurse with no patients unless short staffed, and a secret...
BillieRN replied to Dempather's topic in Uniform/Gear
I wear Croc's for working. I have worn them for a year. I can work 8-14 hours and not once have my feet been sore at all. I have previously had problems with my legs being sore and my heels but since getting the croc's my feet are most comfortable...