Euskadi1946

Euskadi1946

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  1. Med/Surgical experience required to become Manager?

    Euskadi1946 replied to pittdidi's topic in Nurse Management

    I'm no where near a manager but when I graduated from nursing school I wanted to go into L/D. Was encouraged to get at least one year of med/surg under my belt which I did and I'm sure glad I did. I...

  2. Why do you like med-surg?

    Euskadi1946 replied to Jenn_RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I got my baptism of fire and made my bones on a med/surg unit as a graduate nurse but I also burned out quickly due to the staffing situation. However, I learned a great deal and feel that I could...

  3. AAARRRGGGGHHH!! Stupid cell phones!

    Euskadi1946 replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not to mention when people are driving and are not paying attention to the road while they are on cell phones. ARRRRGGGHHHHH!!!! I almost got hit by a driver who was yakking on the cell phone and not...

  4. Mature Nurses over 50

    Euskadi1946 replied to Su360's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Age 57, utilization review and case management...LOVE

  5. "Angels of Death"

    Euskadi1946 replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    Several years ago, one of the nursing journals had a story on Adolf Hitler's "Angels of Death" the nurses who worked in the death camps. I saw some of the pictures of the nurses and they had the Nazi...

  6. Considering Weight Loss Surgery

    Euskadi1946 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    MJ, been there and done that, luckily I don't have to many health problems but I am at risk. Have you tried Weight Watchers? I've been going since February and while I fluctuate up and down the best...

  7. Now I Wish I Hadn't Voted for Schwarzenegger

    Euskadi1946 replied to Sheri257's topic in California Nursing

    THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU VOTE FOR A HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITY INSTEAD OF A SEMI COMPETANT POLITICIAN. SCHWARZNEGGER HAS MORE MONEY THAN GOD, HE COULD CARE LESS ABOUT NURSES OR HEALTH

  8. Need Reply Asap! Any Va Rn's In Arizona On Reservations

    Euskadi1946 replied to Town & Country's topic in Government, Military

    Are you talking about Veterans Administration hospitals or are you talking about US Public Health Hospitals? There's a big difference. The VA is for veterans of the military. The US Public Health...

  9. Case Management Qualifications

    Euskadi1946 replied to tsmith1's topic in Case Management

    Most case management positions require at least 5 years experience in the hospital setting with lots of med/surg background. I have 4 yrs of med/surg background and 7 yrs of ob/gyn experience. I've...

  10. Exp. RN wants to enter public health

    Euskadi1946 replied to Genista's topic in California Nursing

    Peaceful, I'm an ADN who has lots of OB experience both In Patient and outpatient. I'm also bilingual in English and Spanish. Any chance for me even though I don't have a PHN

  11. Ok...This is getting old

    Euskadi1946 replied to MLK RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was dropped from my program twice, and got a passing grade of 78 from the school of nursing I graduated from. At that point in time even the straight A's and B's lusted after a passing grade of 75....

  12. Georgia Baptist

    Euskadi1946 replied to NICUhopeful87's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hmm that's a new one...nuns teaching in a Baptist College School of

  13. Do You Regret Becoming A Nurse?

    Euskadi1946 replied to ladylou88's topic in General Nursing

    There have been times when I wonder what I did, but at no time have I regretted my decision to become a nurse. In spite of the shortage and back breaking work in the hospital, I'm so glad that I have...

  14. Read the order before hanging blood

    Euskadi1946 replied to jannecdote's topic in General Nursing

    Wow this is very unfortunate and it can happen to anyone. ALWAYS!!! ALWAYS!!! CHECK THE DR'S ORDER BEFORE GIVING ANYONE MEDICATIONS OR DOING

  15. How do I find jobs in correctional facilities?

    Euskadi1946 replied to ripley's topic in Correctional

    Here in Salt Lake City, they are always hiring at the jail and the Utah State Prison in Draper. As a matter of fact there are several jobs open for RNs out at the prison. Check out the Utah State...

  16. Just failed my first Pharm. test

    Euskadi1946 replied to rasa26's topic in General Students

    Just remember to always use ratio and proportion in your dosage calculations. What really helped me out alot in my nursing classes was getting the textbook study guide and answering all the questions...

  17. ihs clinics

    Euskadi1946 replied to Betty_SPN_KS's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I worked as an agency nurse in the outpatient OB/GYN clinic at Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, NM. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it is an eye opener to see just what kind of medical care the...

  18. I need tips to help a friend hire case managers

    Euskadi1946 replied to Quickbeam's topic in Case Management

  19. Anyone ever travel to an Indian reservation?

    Euskadi1946 replied to webbiedebbie's topic in Travel

    I worked as a traveler at Gallup Indian Medical Center in their OB/GYN Outpatient clinic in Gallup, New Mexico and loved every minute of it. Most of the nurses who work there are travelers from many...

  20. MA's Calling Themselves Nurses?

    Euskadi1946 replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    I went for a job interview in a suburb here in Salt Lake for a Family Practice Urgent Care Clinic. Those interviewing me for the position was the office manager and an MA. They were looking for an RN...

  21. MA's Calling Themselves Nurses?

    Euskadi1946 replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I've called the doc's offices for orders on a patient I will always get an MA. Before I get the orders I ask if this is an RN or an MA. If they tell me they're MAs then I ask for either the...

  22. Personal malpractice insurance....yes or no?

    Euskadi1946 replied to bam_bam's topic in General Nursing

    I was once told by an experience RN that if a nurse carries mp insurance to keep it to herself and not discuss it at work just for the very reason that attorneys will go after a nurse if she has mp...

  23. Layoffs tomorrow!

    Euskadi1946 replied to RNKitty's topic in General Nursing

    Wyoming, I love nursing!! I mean, Gadzooks!! I've wanted to be a nurse since I was a kid, finally after 25 yrs I did it and I loved hospital nursing even the med/surg unit where I got my baptism of...

  24. Layoffs tomorrow!

    Euskadi1946 replied to RNKitty's topic in General Nursing

    Wow reading these posts makes me so thankful that I don't work in hospitals anymore. WyomingRN, there is a way to solve all of these problems...it's very simple. NURSES NEED TO START STANDING UP FOR...

  25. Army Nursing & ADN or BSN?

    Euskadi1946 replied to Toby's mum's topic in Government, Military

    From what I understand, Diploma nurses ( 3 yr RNs) went into the Armed Forces as 1st Lieutenants for many years. Then things changed and I don't remember when, but now you have to have a BSN to go...