I<3Nursing

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  1. That Dreaded 3-11 Shift

    I<3Nursing replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    TaraAnn91 I have young children and have no problem taking them to school after an overnight. You feel more awake when the sun comes up and get a burst of energy until about 9:30. That's how it was...

  2. To break the contract or not....that is the question

    I<3Nursing replied to jaznia15's topic in Nursing Career

    I know that a nurse I work with had a retention hiring bonus and when she quit she had it all ready to pay back, VA hospital BTW, and they said they could not take her money, the contract was...

  3. 8-hour shifts save money?

    I<3Nursing replied to MunoRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's an interesting claim. We just went to all 8s but it was based on patient safety due to research against 12 hr shifts. Having to staff 3 nurses a day instead of two you would think costs more,...

  4. HIPAA.... violation or not....

    I<3Nursing replied to brendasue's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    When I was in school it was understood that we could talk about clinic experiences without concern for HIPAA. Nothing left the room but while in class it was an open discussion just as in real life...

  5. what would you have done

    I<3Nursing replied to nursegreenbean's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone has provided excellent feedback on what to do next time. I would agree that if you didn't feel comfortable with the order clarification is necessary. Another issue that needs addressed is the...

  6. Mean and Ruthless Nurses who are receiving your report

    I<3Nursing replied to romie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel your pain. I wish we could work together. You sound like a great guy and an amazing

  7. 12 hour shifts...3 is plenty

    I<3Nursing replied to joanna73's topic in General Nursing

    I started out my nursing career working 3 12 hour night shift and only working every 3rd weekend. It resulted in 7 days off in between the last weekend I worked and the next day I had to work! I felt...

  8. Malpractice Insurance

    I<3Nursing replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in General Nursing

    NSO. Could have purchased it through my insurance company USAA, but went through NSO directly. 99$ for a year of the highest coverage they

  9. VA and getting Hired . .. . . . ..

    I<3Nursing replied to pat8585's topic in Government, Military

    on average 4-6 months and that's when they have an opening that you are applying

  10. I am just.........simply thrilled.

    I<3Nursing replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!! Hoping to have the same elation soon!! I understand your

  11. VA in Des Moines Iowa NOW HIRING

    I<3Nursing posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys! I know some of you are looking for work as new grads or just looking for a change. I work at this VA and I love it! The application process takes awhile but it's worth it, the place scale is...

  12. What are some jobs as a nursing student?

    I<3Nursing replied to swtchariot's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Or you could try for the HRSA nursing scholarship (google it) which provides a stipend so you don't have to work while in nursing school

  13. Working as an ER Tech with a RN License???

    I<3Nursing replied to CoryHome's topic in Emergency

    Just as the previous poster said, now that you are an RN no matter what your job title is, you will be held to RN standards...meaning you can't defer to the nurse on staff, if you miss something and...

  14. Advice for new nurses

    I<3Nursing replied to IknowIcanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated 2 years ago and still find myself making mistakes or forgetting things. You are always going to have those things that you look back and say wow how did I not catch that? Relax, don't be...

  15. How long after your 3, 12 hour shifts do you feel rested?

    I<3Nursing replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    I work 3 12 overnight and I feel rested the day after I sleep at night, I stay up the day that I am off. I also work 6 12s and 1 8 for a total of 40 hour weeks. I have 2 children an infant and a 3rd...

  16. Breastfeeding support by HCPs

    I<3Nursing replied to mappers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I will share my personal experience just 7 short months ago. My daughter was born at 36 weeks and had to stay in the NICU. When the ok was given to let her nurse she latched perfectly once. Then kept...

  17. RN opening at VA Hospital in Des Moines HIRES NEW GRADS!!

    I<3Nursing posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys know a lot of you are struggling and we have some openings at my VA. Love it here, can't beat the benefits!! APPLY NOW NEW GRADS GET HIRED!!! (They just hired 3 new grads last month!)...

  18. RN opening at VA Hospital in Des Moines HIRES NEW GRADS!!

    I<3Nursing replied to I<3Nursing's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at Mercy first going to the VA and got a $10,000 dollar pay raise. The weather isn't too bad plus we have a union advocating for pay. If you aren't fond of winters I would recommend moving...

  19. Va now hiring des moines ia

    I<3Nursing posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys I work at this VA and I love it. They are looking for a few good nurses in all areas. The pay is great and you can't match the federal benefits! 5 weeks vacation a year 2 1/2 weeks sick all...

  20. Pumping and working as RN

    I<3Nursing replied to Summers_Off's topic in General Nursing

    I found the other day that Obamas Health Care Reform Bill actually has a breast pumping portion to it. Stating that they must give you unpaid breaks and clean place to pump. There are also law that...

  21. Who came up with the idea of 12 HOUR SHIFTS?

    I<3Nursing replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    In your post you state that you are a new nurse...that's probably the part that makes your day exhausting more so than the 12 hour shifts. The first job I started out at they had me on 8s for 2 months...

  22. Nightly chart checks - last 24 hours only or go through ALL orders?

    I<3Nursing replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

    We do all computer charting and do chart checking (reviewing) for the last shift, but I also read over all orders, which is VERY easy with computer charting, but having previously worked with paper...

  23. Literally cried in front of the person interviewing me

    I<3Nursing replied to AB normalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read all the other posts as this thread is getting long :) but I do have to say that I had a similar experience where I interviewed for an ICU position and she said we don't hire new...

  24. Performs Routine Plebotomy Services?

    I<3Nursing replied to kristinahcna's topic in General Nursing

    I would agree, if they are interviewing then it is probably on the job training for routine blood draws...only RNs do line draws but it seems that most aide positions can be trained to do EKGs and...

  25. The Wonderful World of Change

    I<3Nursing replied to Snowman106's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you should be grandfathered in...meaning the laws changing doesn't mean you have to oblige by the new standards because you were under the previous ones, I would agree with the previous...