Rocknurse MSN, APRN, NP

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    It shouldn't be this hard to do ACLS!

    Rocknurse replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks...I actually did that today out of frustration. Only thing is I don't know if it will bec accepted by a facility but I'll try. I passed and asked for my card to be express shipped overnight....
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    It shouldn't be this hard to do ACLS!

    Rocknurse replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    That's a really good idea! Thanks...I'll remember
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    Which hospital?

    Rocknurse posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I'm looking for an RN ICU position in CT. Which hospitals do you recommend I look at? I live in Manchester CT but am new to the area. What's UCONN like? Does anyone know Manchester Memorial? What...
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    I'm done

    Rocknurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I think the last straw just broke the camel's back. I 've been working in a 16-bedded ICU in a leading University Hospital since Jan 05 and lately I found the workload was getting heavier and heavier....
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    Ruptured Lungs

    Rocknurse replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Ruptured lungs could be caused by too much pressure or too much volume from a ventilator but this would have to be a huge volume or pressure to rupture the lungs of a fairly young and healthy person...
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    Fired by St Joes

    Rocknurse replied to madwife2002's topic in International Nursing

    I'm really sorry to hear this. I am in a similar boat so I understand only too well. This exactly why I say nursing in the US sucks....there's no understanding, no support and no security. You're just...
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    Shouold I stay or should I go?

    Rocknurse replied to Fonenurse's topic in International Nursing

    I would like to say plenty about OGP too, but I won't. I have been in the USA for 2 and a half years and I miss the NHS! Nursing in America sucks. I am overworked to the point of exhaustion, no...
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    Forms to organize your shift

    Rocknurse replied to teener629's topic in General Nursing

    I design my own report sheets that include the following: Name, age, code status, Neuro, Respiratory, Cardiovascular (BP, HT etc), GI, GU, Pain, Drugs (drips etc), Labs. That way I don't forget...
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    So I finally asked her to move from the U.K and she agreed but ...

    Rocknurse replied to boyfriend's topic in International Nursing

    Just a word of warning here. A UK citizen can visit the US on a Visa Waiver while awaiting a Green Card, however, they must travel with proof of their return visit and also proof of ties to the UK,...
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    Adult nurses wanting to work in the USA..

    Rocknurse replied to TinaK's topic in Immigration Advice

    Sounds like the powers that be in the UK have purposely changed the way nurses are trained so that they intentionally fall short of the US requirements, thereby stemming the nursing exodus out of the...
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    Gay / Lesbian patient resources for nurses?

    Rocknurse replied to glbtnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am ashamed to say that I am not out at work, and it's the first time I've ever remained in the closet. When I lived back home in England I was totally out because it was illegal for anyone to...
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    Public Breastfeeding

    Rocknurse replied to MarySunshine's topic in General Nursing

    The whole idea of breastfeeding someone else's baby is pretty gross to me. It's a personal thing between a mother and baby and the thought of a third person taking over that act is weird. I could...
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    uk nurses who have come to the usa

    Rocknurse replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    They tell you that you have to pay, but I have known several nurses who have not and they do not pursue it. They're just
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    Is this legal?

    Rocknurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a University State Hospital in the ICU. I came into work tonight and was handed what looked like a name badge but it just had a number on it. I was informed that it was a nurse tracking...
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    uk nurses who have come to the usa

    Rocknurse replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    I didn't buy myself out of a contract...I just left. I didn't pay them anything. They were also useless to me when I got to the USA...they kind of leave you on your own. I drove a Ford Focus which is...
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    Being an Agency nurse in the UK good/bad?

    Rocknurse replied to TinaK's topic in International Nursing

    oops...double post.
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    Being an Agency nurse in the UK good/bad?

    Rocknurse replied to TinaK's topic in International Nursing

    I know it's late to answer this thread but I'm jumping in anyway. I worked as an agency nurse in London for years. I was able to work pretty much whenever I wanted. I earned loads of money and hardly...
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    Is this legal?

    Rocknurse replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with you. I wonder what the doctors would say if they were told they had to wear
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    Is this legal?

    Rocknurse replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am indeed doing my job properly, but I resent this incessant need to scrutinze nurses who are in effect professional licenced individuals. I am happy in my job but I dislike this "1984" approach to...
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    uk nurses who have come to the usa

    Rocknurse replied to cariad's topic in United Kingdom

    This is a good thread...I wish there had been something like it when I emigrated back in 2003. I haven't visited this site for a long time but just poked my nose in. I just celebrated my 2 year...
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    In Limbo

    Rocknurse replied to topscot's topic in International Nursing

    OGP suck. I waited 2 years to get to the
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    What do you love and hate about agency nursing?

    Rocknurse posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I'd love to hear what your pet peeves and favorite things are with regard to agency nursing. How about 3 examples of each? It would give me a great idea of what to expect if I join an agency. What do...
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    What's the StraightDope on recapping needles?

    Rocknurse replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Never, ever recap. Don't get in the habit. We have the safety devices and I utilize those, or if they're not available I use a small dish and throw the used needle in there and then just empty the...
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    How did you find your "niche"?

    Rocknurse replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I had always wanted to do ICU but never got the opportunity until after about 10 years of nursing. I applied for the job with no experience and from day 1 it was the fit I always knew it was. I can...
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    How many patients can I legally have?

    Rocknurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need to know how I can find out how many intubated or non-intubated patients I am legally allowed to care for in the state of Connecticut. I have 2 intubated ICU level patients right now, on...