Mithrah

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  1. Per Diem/PRN pay national comparison

    Mithrah replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    While I am not technically called PRN, that's basically what I am. I get no benefits. No healthcare, no PTO, no sick or vacation, and I could get 401k but I am not signed up. I'm part time and work...

  2. new drug-Avastin for ROP

    Mithrah replied to babyNP.'s topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We ship out our babies to another unit to have the eye injections. I read that it is cheap. Only $40. Here is an excellent article that I found very informative:...

  3. Alarm limits and ROP

    Mithrah posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I see quite a bit of ROP in the unit I work in. More than there should be I think. Just wondering if it is because of our narrow alarm limits. Our alarms are set 88-93%. As you know babies are...

  4. Octuplets

    Mithrah replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think that this woman may be able to afford her kids after all. There is a book deal and TV deal in the works. And I am sure she'll make millions from it. They say now it takes $300,000 to raise...

  5. Octuplets

    Mithrah replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Now she has to pay for 14 kids! Was this IVF or fertility drugs? What do you think and

  6. ~Arizona ~ Starting Block 3 at PC in January what should I study right now?

    Mithrah replied to albinotoad's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think the best thing you can do is go to the school library and borrow NCLEX review books. Read as many questions and answers as you can. Practice practice practice. You'll learn block 3 stuff...

  7. Working in new NICU unit

    Mithrah posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi everyone, I just started a new job in a NICU and find this NICU very different from the other 4 I have worked in. I just want to cover some things I see in this unit and then you tell me what your...

  8. Reporting other nurses

    Mithrah replied to wanderlust99's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you are a great nurse! Don't let it get you down. Many facilities actually enjoy picking on the travelers. As long as you provide safe, quality care to your patients who cares about...

  9. How long did you wait to get your NY license by endorsement?

    Mithrah posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I applied for my NY license back in late Feb./early March and here it is June already and I don't have it. Does anyone know how long it usually takes? I looked on the website to call, but couldn't...

  10. Soft Scrubs

    Mithrah replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like the brand S.C.R.U.B.S. They are very soft. Check out

  11. Tele travel in Phoenix...

    Mithrah replied to carrie123's topic in Travel

    I used to live in Phoenix and all those hospitals are pretty good. I can't say a bad thing about any of them. My friend used to work tele at Osborn and liked it. Scottsdale would be the best place...

  12. Name a NICU product you couldn't do without

    Mithrah replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There are a lot of really great NICU products. I especially love the Neosuckers. My last job didn't have them, and when my patient needed to be suctioned it was never effective or sufficient. Now...

  13. A question for some research we are doing

    Mithrah replied to kitty29's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have seen Cyclomydril drops given 3 times with 5 min. inbetween. Then 1 drop q hour until Dr. arrives. Also seen Cyclomydril given 2 times with 10 min. inbetween. I think this is an eye doctor's...

  14. question about salary in the US

    Mithrah replied to norhubez's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder who quoted you $24/hour because that is quite low for San Diego. I was making $24/hour in Orange County (just N. of San Diego) a year ago. But remember, in CA, anything over 8 hours is time...

  15. Ever do a flu shot clinic?

    Mithrah replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I did this last year and what a waste of my time for only $16/hour. Maxim was the company I worked for, and yes, they do pay very poorly. I did it more for "fun" and to get out there for the...

  16. How much vacation time do you get?

    Mithrah replied to NY Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I accrue 8 paid time off (PTO) hours every two week pay period regardless of how many hours I worked. So that equals 208 hours a year, or 17.3 days off each year. I hardly take PTO because I get to...

  17. Are You Happy ?

    Mithrah replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    The secret to happiness is having low

  18. Discharge teaching

    Mithrah posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I really enjoy teaching the parents on how to care for their baby, but at the NICU I currently work for there are no specific things to teach them (like a check off sheet). Basically they watch a CPR...

  19. Need advice on going to another unit in another state

    Mithrah replied to KK7724's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I made a transition from one state to another going from a Level III NICU to another Level III NICU and it was a such a huge shocker for me. There are so many different ways of doing things. For...

  20. What are the reasons nurses leave the NICU?

    Mithrah replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just wanted to share this with you all. There is a new nurse in the NICU unit I work in who has over 10 years experience in L&D/healthy baby. She started the same time I did at this place and...

  21. Questions regarding epinephrine.

    Mithrah posted a topic in Emergency

    I have spent a long time online searching for the route on how to give epi. Today during my PALS class I was informed that it can only be given IM, IV, or endotracheally. But my nursing pharmacology...

  22. Nurses who smoke - I'm a smoker

    Mithrah replied to DanaS's topic in General Nursing

    I have never smoked a cigarette in my life. I used to never know a single person who did quit smoking, but just recently I met 4 people who have quit 100%. And they all did it the same way: cold...

  23. LPN Program in PHX, AZ (Maricopa Skills Center)

    Mithrah replied to CrazyPremed's topic in General Nursing

    My friend from nursing school actually worked with a lady who went to that school. My friend was amazed at the lack of education she received and how she didn't even know her medications and their...

  24. Transfer of License

    Mithrah replied to ShortyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I have an AZ license and applied for a CA license in mid April. So far it has been 11 weeks and I am still

  25. Thinking about becoming a nurse.

    Mithrah replied to anglfaith1's topic in General Nursing

    (1) How long does it take to become an RN? 4 years for either an ASN or BSN. (2) Once you do become an RN can you pick and chose your area of work you want to concentrate in (like L&D?) Yes, all...