RDH1

RDH1 ADN, BSN, RN

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  1. ICU nurse:patient ratio

    RDH1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone know where I could find printed recommended nurse to patient ratios for critical care? I am finding plenty of articles that show that a better nurse-to-patient ratio = higher quality of care...

  2. RN to BSN bridge for those who already have a BS?

    RDH1 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi all, Ive searched high and low in these forums, but really couldnt find any threads relevant to my situation. I am an RN (ADN) with a Bachelor of Science that I had prior to starting nursing...

  3. RN to BSN bridge for those who already have a BS?

    RDH1 replied to RDH1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks! I'm already an RN, but I have no interest in becoming an NP. When I do go for my MSN, I was thinking something in management or along those

  4. PLEASE HELP! How does your hospital do holiday rotations for night shift staff?

    RDH1 replied to jnsrn's topic in General Nursing

    I like how Transplant RN's unit does holidays- wish we could implement that at my hospital. Our holiday policy is similar to other previous posters, and it seems like the night shift always gets...

  5. Tips for a telemetry nurse who wants to work ICU

    RDH1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I am a tele nurse who has 1.5 yrs of experience. I've always wanted to work ICU, but unfortunately due to the economy, I had to take the first job that came along, which is on a telemetry...

  6. Suggestions--malpractice insurance

    RDH1 replied to ajt575s's topic in General Nursing

    I get mine through Marsh- www.proliability.com. Their customer service was excellent and if you are a new grad nurse you get a discount your first year. I had a bad experience with NSO and I agree...

  7. Two 12s and two 8s shifts

    RDH1 replied to tokidoki7's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work this type of schedule and I feel like it is sucking the life out of me, lol. However, I work midnights. Are you working days? I think I would do better on days w/ this type of...

  8. Those in Med Surg

    RDH1 replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    Ours is 1-8 (days, afternoons) usually with a tech, although one of these pts might be a total care pt (nurse will do all vitals, cbg, bathing, etc). It's

  9. RN thinking of going back to school for dental hygeine?

    RDH1 replied to msrosebud28's topic in Nursing Career

    I would really encourage you to think long and hard before you make this change. I am a RDH and an RN. I was an RDH first. I don't know what area you are in, but most every state is oversaturated-...

  10. Malpractice insurance for 2nd career RN

    RDH1 replied to RDH1's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you DaGriffiths. I wish I would've gotten you on the phone yesterday lol. The customer service rep and supervisor at NSO made me feel like I was the idiot when I did not see the sense in what...

  11. Malpractice insurance for 2nd career RN

    RDH1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am running into a bit of a problem with NSO. Today I tried to get liability insurance for my first job as an RN (I just graduated in May). I did not know NSO and HPSO were the same thing until...

  12. Malpractice insurance for 2nd career RN

    RDH1 replied to RDH1's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, Marsh was great and the customer service rep was very friendly and seemed to know what she was talking about. It was $68 for a first year grad and covers both my licenses with a 1/3million for...

  13. Malpractice insurance for 2nd career RN

    RDH1 replied to RDH1's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I actually got a hold of a supervisor at NSO today and she told me the same thing as the first two peons, I mean people, that I talked to earlier in the day. Made no sense to me. She told me I...

  14. Malpractice insurance for 2nd career RN

    RDH1 replied to RDH1's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently most companies do a license search anyway (according to a rep at another company). So even though NSO knew through my prev. hygienist coverage with HPSO, even a new company could find out....

  15. ADN nurses with other BS degree

    RDH1 replied to njmomstudent's topic in General Nursing

  16. Advice to soon to be or current students

    RDH1 replied to dream-a-little-dream's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Can a new grad work a contingent position? The OP mentioned it in the first post.

  17. Given the current job market, when should I start applying for jobs?

    RDH1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've done a search on the topic, but most threads are from 2008. I graduate in May 2010, and anticipate taking NCLEX in July (that's the earliest we can take it). Would it be foolish to start applying...

  18. Given the current job market, when should I start applying for jobs?

    RDH1 replied to RDH1's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your replies! Question: If a hospital does not have a new grad "program", can I just apply to regular nursing jobs posted with them, and hope that a new grad would be considered? (I'm...

  19. Pediatrics - teeth

    RDH1 replied to Shirdent's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, varnish is a fluoride, but it's like a thick liquid that's "painted" on the teeth. The nice thing about it is that with most brands, the child can eat and drink right after. They don't have to...

  20. Pediatrics - teeth

    RDH1 replied to Shirdent's topic in General Nursing

    Whoops, I meant "wouldn't mind" teaching an RN how to do this. Can't figure out how to edit my

  21. Pediatrics - teeth

    RDH1 replied to Shirdent's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm. As a registered dental hygienist, and future RN (May 2010 yay!), I apply varnish at my dental hygiene job, but I've never heard of nurses doing it in the hospital. I can't imagine this would...

  22. Should I be able to find a nursing job in Michigan?

    RDH1 posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hello all, I am slated to begin nursing school in the fall or early winter. I am changing careers from being a dental hygienist (I have my BS). As we all know, MI is in a huge economic slump. (I...

  23. Dental Hygienist turning Nurse (hopefully)

    RDH1 replied to RDHtoRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Beachgirl17, I'm so glad to hear from a hygienist who has actually become an RN! I know of others like myself who are in nursing school, but don't know anyone who has already made the transition....

  24. Oral care

    RDH1 replied to Michigan's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I'm a registered dental hygienist who is in nursing school. I recommend Oasis to my dental patients who have dry mouth. It is OTC. They also make a spray I believe. Also, there is a product...

  25. Does anyone have a non-nursing specific Bachelors degree?

    RDH1 replied to eirnwilli's topic in General Nursing

    I have my Bachelor of science in dental hygiene. It helped me get into nursing school for starters (an accelerated program for people who are already healthcare providers). It is also helping me with...