I have been in acute rehab for almost 3 months. (I moved here from the UK) The normal ratios we have worked with since I have worked here in Florida is about 10. The last few shifts I have had the...
Hi! I will be moving to Florida in the next 3 months to work in Rehab and need advice on what is the best stethoscope to buy when I get there (Uk nurses dont use them so this is new to me!) A friend...
I have been in the USA for 2 months and got my Littmann's stethoscope. I regularly do assessments and listen to lung sounds but as I am on a rehab unit i usually only get clear lung sounds or the...
I have heard that myself too. Even if your contract is longer than 6 months (& it is usually 2 years), your employer has the right to cancel...I am trying to find more info on this for myself and...
I have been working Rehab for about 4 weeks now and we do basically what everyone else says, pass scheduled meds, give pain meds prn, toilet anyone who needs it, turns, bladder scan and do PVR's and...
Hi Everyone Just wanted to let you know that I finally made it to Florida and have been here for 4 weeks now. I havent been able to get on line til last week so just thought I would quickly let you...
Well just finished my 1st week of nights off Orientation. So far so good. The schedule is a bit gruelling but the actual shift is ok and the staff are very nice. I am in a Rehab facility which is just...
Well 3 years and one month later - I can now emigrate to Florida..went to the Embassy friday and plan to fly on wednesday. I cant believe it is finally here. So see you all over the other side of the...
I know someone on another forum who has found some info out that you may find useful: if you need further info I will give you their details by PM. See below for info: Basically, as a Direct Entry...
I am going to the East Coast - Vero beach. I got the job through an Agency initially but I was offered a job up in Deland too and that wasnt through an agency but decided for Vero Beach! I have been...
Hi, I am a UK nurse and emigrating to the Treasure Coast in the next 3-4 weeks. I have been offered $23.50 an hour basic and at the time I had 14 years experience. I now have 16 years and hoping that...