nowplayingEDRN

nowplayingEDRN specializes in Step down, ICU, ER, PACU, Amb. Surg.

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1. Do You Have a Bad Back from Nursing?

   nowplayingEDRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   Tait, The 50 lb weight restriction shouldn't have been an issue as 99.9% of all job descriptions I have ever seen say that the nurse has to be able to lift 50 lbs with assistance! I'd give my eye...

2. Do You Have a Bad Back from Nursing?

   nowplayingEDRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   Never heard of that! interesting... Tom, I won't knock your copper and magnets. I know people that have swore by them too. My theory is, "What ever works for you"....I went for some rolfing...

3. Do You Have a Bad Back from Nursing?

   nowplayingEDRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm beyond flexeril and naproxen....I miss those

4. how to get started in CM

   nowplayingEDRN replied to hopeful84's topic in Case Management

   I would love some tips on how to get into the CM field. I have 15 yrs experience in step-down, ICU/CCU, ER, Amb-surg and PACU. I am enrolled in a CM certificate program. I had a vocational counselor...

5. Kaplan's program for Case Managers

   nowplayingEDRN replied to Sunflower3's topic in Case Management

   I have not found any other school that offers this particular certificate. I am currently enrolled in the course. You have a max of 1 yr to complete the course but you can complete it sooner, if able....

6. Do You Have a Bad Back from Nursing?

   nowplayingEDRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   You are fotunate that topicals, like icyhot, and OTC POs still work for you. My injury happened in February 2006. I had a previous, similar injury in 2004 but I recovered nicely, not this time. And...

7. Do You Have a Bad Back from Nursing?

   nowplayingEDRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   I have Facet Arthropathy with DDD and ? herniated discs. I go to the chiropractor twice a month, sometimes more, primarily medicate at bedtime with Percocet, Valium and Zanaflex. Tried 2 rounds of...

8. any nurses out there with back injuries

   nowplayingEDRN replied to rehab nurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   I would strongly sugest that if anyone is planning on applying for SSI/SSD that they get themselves a lawyer as well. They usually take no fee if you do not get awarded SSI and if you do get the SSI,...

9. any nurses out there with back injuries

   nowplayingEDRN replied to rehab nurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

   :balloons: Hooz.. Thanks for taking the time to read my post. I am blessed that I do not have that sort of pain in any of my extremities, nor do I have any symptoms of RSD. I have intermitten pain...

10. any nurses out there with back injuries

    nowplayingEDRN replied to rehab nurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hooz...I don't know what state you are in but in NY state they have a program called VESID(Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities) they help you try to find something...

11. starting in OR this Feb, what specialty would you suggest?

    nowplayingEDRN replied to qtRN's topic in Operating Room

    Definitely ask for orientation to the basics and do a rotarion in general surgery so that you get a grasp for all the different instruments. I hope that you make out well. As for 37/hr for a FT slot...

12. Have you meet Jnette: "Goody 1 Shoe"

    nowplayingEDRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Jnette is a wonderful friend and a kind, compassionate and dedicated nurse. Her advice given over the years, taken from her experiences in life have always been appropo, delivered with love and...

13. regarding agency??

    nowplayingEDRN replied to Fancy Face's topic in Agency Nurses

    I do work for Medical Staffing Network and they try very hard to get you in for at least one day of orientation so that you have some familiarity with the facility that you will be working in. I have...

14. MSN Staffing......

    nowplayingEDRN replied to CardioTrans's topic in Agency Nurses

    I work for MSN(Medical Staffing Network) doing per diem work. I did a 13 week assignment with them, which is how I landed my first FT PACU job. When I did the 13 week assignment, I was paid weekly,...

15. Associate to Bachelor Degree

    nowplayingEDRN replied to Ace1979's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I would say it is all what a person's personal goal is, their finances and what they wish to achieve in the