rwright15

I work at BRH and absolutely love it. That pay is average around here. One thing about Brandon, for as long as I've been there, you can work 5 days/week. That really adds up. There are many places that will not let you have ot at all.

I work with nurses who think a 20 is sufficient for everything and state they just don't understand nurses who put 16 or 18's everyone. I never put less than an 18 unless it's physically impossible, and I only come to that conclusion after I've trie...

WBC would be high after a trauma without the presence of infection (FYI). Most md's do not want a pt with a head injury to receive narcotics. It's just simply unsafe to give right away. I would think the initial dose of Toradol would be fine. It'...

Something else... If you find yourself with some downtime and it's not your lunch, look for another nurse who looks overwhelmed and offer to help them in some way. You will gain the respect of your coworkers as a team player and not one who is just...

These feelings will pass. It might take 6+ months, but they will if you just stick to it. One thing's for sure, you either love or hate the ED, but you don't need to make that decision until you've worked it (as a nurse) for at least a year. Every...

The hospital I worked in when I lived in TN would not let us. It may be a facility policy, but I was always under the impression it was not in our scope. It had to be done by MD, NP, or PA. Same thing at my hospital now in Florida.

You could try school nursing though you would still have patients... You could do a Dr office, surgery center, forensic nursing, legal nursing where you review charts and testify in lawsuit cases. You could also be a nurse manager somewhere that yo...

When you do become a nurse, you will learn that we need a way to vent.... Usually this is talking about the cases that we deal with. I talk about my experiences all of the time. However, I don't approve of her divulging the pt name. That's ludicr...

I am wondering with all the millions of ambulatory care clinics and walk in clinics, why she can't get an appt. Most of them are "no appt necessary"....

I have to remind dr's and pa's all the time of tests they should order, allergies that the pt has they forgot and wrote a script for, and so forth. Their ego's get in the way of them a lot of the time. When asked who my pcp is, it is always a NP. ...

I just went through this exact same thing. My husband transferred From TN to FL less than 3 weeks ago. Being a graduate in May 2009, I have 9 months ER experience. I looked at all the hospitals around here, and found a position that required 6 mo ...

I was a hairstylist and needed a dependable form of income... No glamour there. I did however, fall in love with it once I started. I feel now that it is my true calling. My love for it is what drives me to excel at it!

I wear my band, but not my ring with the stand up diamonds. I am always afraid that a glove will catch it, rip out the diamond, and it will be hours before I noticed.....

I would say yes... I had an interview last week. I wore some black slacks and shoes that I had, and bought a new neutral khaki colored button down shirt. I only spent $15. I ironed it crisply and went for the interview. I got the job! Good luck...

I'm going to say KOI again.... They have some of the longest shirts I've wore. My friend that I mentioned earlier is 6'2" and they are long enough for her. Try them sometime... I am an apple shape, and my favorite pant is the cherokee work wear f...

I just took a job with HCA and am hoping for the best. I've heard many opinions from opposing sides in regards to HCA. As far as them outsourcing dialysis, it is just a fact that not every acute care facility has the resources for inpatient dialysi...

Urbane have really short tops... That's what I don't like about them. I am not pear shaped, but my friend is. She wears KOI and they tend to be very flattering to her body shape.

Med compliance... This pt needs much teaching. Nursing professors always love to see listed all the things you are going to teach.

Thx! Brandon Regional....

TYTYTY! Proud to say that I did find a job! I accepted a position with HCA. Everyone talks about the horrible pay, but it is $4.10 more/hr than where I just left so I am pretty dang excited ... Haven't spotted the alligator in a while, they are e...

I finally made the move to the Tampa area from TN! I am currently in Riverview and absolutely love it here. The weather is great and the people are amazing. I filled out 3 online applications on Friday, and so far... 1 rejection, 1 nurse recruiter...

I lived just due south of you in Lawrenceburg. I also graduated in May! I have 9 months ER experience. My dream job is to get into Tampa General's ER, but don't know if that will happen right away. I'm willing to do my time and get more experienc...

Well I made the move! My license was in almost 2 wks ago, and I am here! I love it as much, if not more, than everyone said! The weather, people and food are all amazing, and I think I have a baby alligator in the retention pond behind my house! ...

I am moving to Riverview! My husband is already there starting a new job tomorrow morning. I am still in TN working and waiting for my FL license by endorsement. This is the hardest thing I've ever done, being here when he's there. He said it was 83 ...

I use "C/O" and "reports" interchangeably. I don't think C/O makes the pt sound like a complainer. I'd go with what the facility policy is. If this is just coming from another nurse, then I'd blow it off. LOL at the COWS... Same thing at my faci...