Rocknurse MSN, APRN, NP

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    Tolerance not Ignorance.

    Rocknurse replied to New2CVICU's topic in General Nursing

    Someone needs to tell her that gloves won't protect her from a needle stick injury. Gloves are only as good as the technique of the person taking blood, and she could still get a blood-borne infection...
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    Leaving the UK for greener pastures

    Rocknurse replied to roxannekkb's topic in United Kingdom

    I came from London and am now living and working in Phoenix, Arisona. I got stuck into one of those 2-year contracts because I was desperate to come to America and it was the only way for me to get a...
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    Help with transfering to USA

    Rocknurse replied to MomMad's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    He would still have to take the NCLEX exam to practise in the
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    Career path in Connecticut

    Rocknurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently working as an ICU RN in Phoenix AZ, but will be moving to Connecticut by the summer. I have a vague plan for the future but I'm not sure how to put it into practice as I am not an...
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    Career path in Connecticut

    Rocknurse replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your reply and your welcome! That's good, because I had alrady considered Hartford and St Francis, so now I know I am on the right track.
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    Visascreen before NCLEX ?

    Rocknurse replied to He26522's topic in General Nursing

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    RNs, Bedbaths, I&O & Linen Changes

    Rocknurse replied to allsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    On my own, every
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    Psychiatric nursing in USA, looking for Info

    Rocknurse replied to dtafirenyika's topic in General Nursing

    This is not true in every state. I never took CGFNS, only the NCLEX, and am now licenced in 2 states (AZ and VT). You don't have to have it for immigration either, and I certainly did not. I had a...
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    Psychiatric nursing in USA, looking for Info

    Rocknurse replied to dtafirenyika's topic in General Nursing

    Hi and welcome. I am from the UK and am currently working in Arizona in the field of ICU. I suspect that you may have to take the NCLEX examination in order to practice in the USA. I took it in 2002...
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    Nurses pay

    Rocknurse replied to ChristineG's topic in General Nursing

    I've only been in the US (Phoenix) for 2 months, but I'm already earning over $60,000 with overtime. I just bought a brand new car too. I'm feeling the pinch right now because I have to continue...
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    STR8 vs Gay Male RN

    Rocknurse replied to Ah life!'s topic in General Nursing

    Thank you HBS. I don't think anyone should ignore it, and that sexual advances at work should not be allowed to happen. There should be stringent sexual harrassment laws at work and should be...
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    STR8 vs Gay Male RN

    Rocknurse replied to Ah life!'s topic in General Nursing

    I think you completely misunderstood my post. Firstly, I never said it was right, and secondly I was trying to show that no matter who perpetrates the sexual harrassment, it still sucks. It's a myth...
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    STR8 vs Gay Male RN

    Rocknurse replied to Ah life!'s topic in General Nursing

    Well now you know what it's like being a gay woman in a straight world. Sucks doesn't it? I'm tired of having straight men think I like them just because I give them the time of
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    Nursing in Arizona

    Rocknurse replied to Rocknurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Mithrah, I've PMed you. Silverdragon (Anna)...great to meet another nurse about to go through the process. If there is anything I can help you with please do contact me. I have my green card interview...
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    How long is your journey?

    Rocknurse replied to suehp's topic in General Nursing

    About 10 minutes to get there, and an hour to get home. Hate that rush hour
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    Nursing in Arizona

    Rocknurse replied to Rocknurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Great! I'm making notes here...Trader Joe's...I'll have to check that out. I only eat fresh food so that may be more useful than you realize! Thanks for the apartment complex link too. That really...
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    Nursing in Arizona

    Rocknurse replied to Rocknurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thank you everyone! $300 from Arizona to Hartford is great! Better than I had hoped for. I don't mind spending that once a month. Shame about the layover though. Brownms...thanks for the Ikea link....
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    Nursing in Arizona

    Rocknurse replied to Rocknurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thank you so much everybody! Those descriptions were beyond what I had hoped for..you're all very kind to take the time. I'm so glad I asked because it sounds great! I was feeling quite terrified...
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    Sleeping on the job

    Rocknurse replied to redwinggirlie's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it's just different hospital culture and what you're used to. I work the night shift, and on my unit we have a short 15 minute break at about 11pm to eat something and then we have 2 break...
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    Wearing goggles while putting in an IV or performing phlebotomy?

    Rocknurse replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    LMAO! We have the same
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    Does your hospital "lock down" after visiting hours????

    Rocknurse replied to altomga's topic in General Nursing

    I work in London, and our hospital is wide open night and day. the doors are literally just open and anyone can get in at anytime. Our cars are frequently broken into and the security are hopeless....
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    How many of you are married to or date someone in the Medical Field?

    Rocknurse replied to echo*echo's topic in General Nursing

    My partner is an RT in a pediatric hospital, but we didn't meet at work. We met on the internet...I'm in the UK and my partner is in the US. I'm waiting for my green card so we can move in together...
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    What Freaks You Out?

    Rocknurse replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    The one thing I cannot bear is the smell of the great unwashed. I can't deal with tramps or old people who haven't bathed in like 6 months. Having to undress them and peel through 15 layers of...
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    Nurses, do you routinely do beds and baths?

    Rocknurse replied to Rapheal's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an ICU in London and we have to do everything for our patients. We only have one Healthcare Assistant on the unit and she is usually too busy to help but you try to grab her if you can. We...
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    Do you nurses get breaks?

    Rocknurse replied to marilynmom's topic in General Nursing

    In my unit in the UK, my manager insists we take our full breaks every day, and on time too. This is because the work is so stressful that you can't perform to the best of your ability if you don't...