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  1. Trouble Finding Work

    hb4hikes replied to FatElvis's topic in Men in Nursing

    We sure do love a balanced team of men and women in the behavioral health

  2. Telecommuting Positions

    hb4hikes replied to bambi227's topic in Case Management

    Hi, I am recently trying to crossover to insurance based work as well. I am currently going through the interview process with Aetna in High Point. I haven't found any home based positions there, but...

  3. What is medication test for VA hospital include

    hb4hikes replied to citigrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    what state was this VA

  4. North Carolina Roll Call

    hb4hikes replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I had to sacrifice time with my young children as I worked 3rd shift, went to school during the mornings and napped in the afternoons, the guilt was there but remember in the long run you are...

  5. What is medication test for VA hospital include

    hb4hikes replied to citigrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Are there any updates on this medication exam? I am applying for an acute mental health position with the VA and been out of school for sometime now. I still have my dosage calc book and a great lab...

  6. Down in the dumps

    hb4hikes replied to wabashcannon's topic in New York Nursing

    By the way, prison nursing is actually not bad as long as you have reliable security. I am doing weekends in a medium security in NC as I finish my BSN and it is one of the physically easiest nursing...

  7. Did you work while in Nursing school?

    hb4hikes replied to GCTMT's topic in General Nursing

    I worked a night shift position floating to 3 group homes caring for 18 people with developmental disabilities. Some had chronic medical issues others had psychiatric conditions. I worked as a med...

  8. Anyone else out on the Slope?

    hb4hikes replied to mhall76's topic in General Nursing

    this post is coming late but are you still on the slope? what are some of your experiences

  9. Identifying Rhabdomyolysis

    hb4hikes replied to OldMareLPN's topic in Correctional

    My first day in the infimary I saw a young man come in "peeing coffe grounds" as he stated. He had over done it in the yard at the weight

  10. Anyone have advice on offenders that abuse sick call

    hb4hikes replied to onadeb's topic in Correctional

    $5 dollars for sick calls. $7 for inmate declared emergency, charge will be waived if it turns out to be

  11. Are there any Head Start Nurses out there?

    hb4hikes replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    I have been working with a HS program in NC for a little over 3 years now. It is not FT but I have learned a lot & went through federal review the first year. I will try to help out if I can....

  12. Thinking of Relocating between charlotte and greensboro

    hb4hikes replied to BRemus's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    If you need anymore info, I will try to help

  13. Z Coil vs. MBT for Plantar Fasciitis

    hb4hikes replied to oklhmrn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have had PF on & off for close to 8 yrs, triggered by 12 hour nursing shifts when I first went into nursing... I have found work that is about 1/2 standing/walking & half desk work. Dansko...

  14. Thinking of Relocating between charlotte and greensboro

    hb4hikes replied to BRemus's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    With experience in MDS if you continue with that, I would think 60K give or take a little. I live between Charlotte & Greensboro near Salisbury/Mooresville/Statesville. There are Brian Centers,...

  15. Thinking of Relocating between charlotte and greensboro

    hb4hikes replied to BRemus's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    There are a lot of places hiring, depending on what & where you are looking. Their are federal jobs affiliated with the VA - Salisbury (hospital & long term care), or clinics in Winston Salem,...

  16. Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet?

    hb4hikes replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Health, Stress Management

    i have read some strategies recently; one was geared toward eating 35g of fiber daily... another is the "clean eating" concept, which is basically eating fresh whole foods very often and staying...

  17. Any RNs that are fitness instructors?

    hb4hikes replied to HealthyRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    wlb06, what is your advice on certification? I love nursing but I am quickly getting out of shape so my goal is nursing 24-32 hours a week then pick up some fitness/ training sessions for...

  18. Any RNs that are fitness instructors?

    hb4hikes replied to HealthyRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    jarha, thanks for the input... if you don't mind me asking where is your area? I am in NC near Winston-Salem not too far from Charlotte. There is a hands on cert near Charlotte. I will give them a...

  19. Dying Patient and Spirits

    hb4hikes replied to NewMexicoJohn's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I recall a few odd incidents when doing end of life care while working on a Pulmonary unit. I worked night shift, we did total care and when our patients died we did all the prep & took them down...

  20. Any RNs that are fitness instructors?

    hb4hikes replied to HealthyRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Has anyone been certified through ISSA or know of their reputation? I am looking for a course for certification as a personal trainer. I saw ISSA in a fitness magazine and considering giving it a try....

  21. ** "There's A Reason There's A Nurse Shortage!!" **

    hb4hikes replied to ArtisticAthlete's topic in General Nursing

    The one of the best things about nursing is if your frustrated and unhappy in one area explore another area. I agree with some other posts...there is a true sense of accomplishment at the end of the...

  22. North Carolina Roll Call

    hb4hikes replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Do you prefer the mountains, coast or something in between? Consider how close you would like to be to a city such as Charlotte, Asheville or Raleigh. I live somewhere inbetween, a little closer to...

  23. Received employment offer

    hb4hikes posted a topic in Correctional

    A big thanks to all you seasoned correctional nurses for all the information and insight in this specialty. I never had even thought of corrections nursing previously until discovering this site and...

  24. Group Homes- what is it like to work in them?

    hb4hikes replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Sounds like a good setting. Your role is very similar to what I have been doing for years but I am phasing out except for some per diem. I enjoy the folks I work with and care for tremendously but the...

  25. Any Advice for State Survey?

    hb4hikes replied to lindseylpn's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I don't know the regs for TN, I have worked as a nurse in NC through 6yrs of surveys and as a direct care staff through 7 yrs of surveys. The team will monitor and document everything going on...