FLOBRN

FLOBRN

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  1. Why is unionization a subject of taboo??

    FLOBRN replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    All of these answers are true including Florida being a "right to not work" state as we call it. Take it from the voice of experience...do NOT discuss this with anyone in management. Having said that,...

  2. Can you work more days?

    FLOBRN replied to Purple93's topic in General Nursing

    You do realize you may not get your 3 12's all in a row. Also, where I work nights, the w/e for night shift is Fr Sat Sun. You may or may not be able to work thurs and then mon/ tues. It all depends...

  3. Shoulder Dystocia Drills

    FLOBRN replied to feisty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    these kind of drills are becoming more and more popular. It helps everyone automatically know what their role is and lowers the tension when the actual situation is encountered. If you join the...

  4. Call Pay and Specialty Pay

    FLOBRN replied to untamable07's topic in Ob/Gyn

    25-40 deliveries a month call is 3 12's a month. if you work an extra shift it knocks off a call call pay is $2.50/hr time and a half if you get called in. no specialty pay level

  5. Who does the cord blood gases

    FLOBRN replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    at my former job, the RN or RT would draw them. At the new job the RN, NNP or one of the MD's does her own. No way would lab even consider it. The blood is good in the cord for 20 minutes which gives...

  6. Nurse Career Battery Test

    FLOBRN replied to MILESTONE11's topic in Nursing Career

    I was looking at a hospital website in Eagle Pass Tx tonight - found them in a nursing mag and they are offering HUGE sign on bonus' - $24K for nights! Upon looking at the job description, I see they...

  7. L&D internship in Tampa/Clearwater FL

    FLOBRN replied to L&Dhopeful's topic in Florida Nursing

    BayCare runs thier own L/D internship at St Joes. It is a 6 month program I believe and only starts once a year. I would imagine they are very

  8. Got my package to apply....why do they have a previous employer reference??

    FLOBRN replied to DisneyNurse18's topic in General Nursing

    You know I wondered the same thing and sent the BON that very question. The answer was "it's for the boards information". O K that tells me a lot -

  9. L&D Nurses: What's in your pockets?

    FLOBRN replied to ischialspines's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hmm let's see here, a "wheel", pen, hemostat, scissors, small notebook for all my passwords (you wouldn't believe how many there are) and a pin on watch. That way it doesn't get wet when I "sanitize"...

  10. Giving Methotrexate in an OB setting-Nurse safety?

    FLOBRN posted a topic in Oncology

    We are going to start giving Methotrexate on our Ob unit for ectopic pregnacies. I have found much information on the medication of course but nothing on the safety for the nurse aspect. When giving...

  11. Who is writing the job postings??

    FLOBRN replied to DNPBrookie's topic in Arizona Nursing

    while not a new grad, I have also been "looking". I have found that if you go to the hospital websites, the listings are more - shall we say accurate. If you "google" for example, hospitals in Az.all...

  12. flag outside room door so staff can be found

    FLOBRN replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in General Nursing

    You wouldnt think SpectraLink would be "necessary" would you. We have 3 LDR's and 10PP rooms. When you are the Labor nurse and something "happens" it's not practicle to go room to room looking for...

  13. flag outside room door so staff can be found

    FLOBRN replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in General Nursing

    we use SpetraLink phones. That way you can just call who ever you are looking for and say "where are you". The HUC's use them to communicate to us when the patients have called out as

  14. sketchers shape ups

    FLOBRN replied to want to do good 86's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have been wearing MBT's for the last 5 years which are the original "shapeups" They relieved my hip and knee ache's within 3 days. I tried on the Sketchers but did not find them as...cushy I guess...

  15. Alegria Clogs

    FLOBRN replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Totally agree. I have wide feet and wear the comfy Dr Scholls socks from Walmart. They are thick but the Alegria Mary Janes still fit fine. The problem I had was the insoles squeaked horribly. I...

  16. Methotrexate in an OB setting

    FLOBRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Are any of you giving methotrexate on your OB unit for ectopics? I have found much info on the drug but none on any safety considertions for the administering nurse. Do you just wear regular gloves?...

  17. How are pitocin orders written at your facility?

    FLOBRN replied to newbiepnp's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our pitocin is the same a lakec4me at my current facility. Our max is 20 mU/min. Previous job it was pretty much however the MD wanted to order it - 6x6 ( start at 6mU and increase by 6 every 15-30...

  18. Role of the L&D Nurse vs. Midwife

    FLOBRN replied to imaginations's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In the US, the L/D RN admits and "labors" the patient. The CNM(certified nurse midwife - an RN with at Masters and soon to be Doctorate degree) does all the prenatal care, gives all the orders for the...

  19. How much do you make as an RN in Labor and Delivery where you work?

    FLOBRN replied to Janinern84's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As you can see alot depends on where you are and the amount of experience you have. The SF $ sounds great but the cost of living is equally large : /. I am in FL, making $31/hr. Night diff is $5...

  20. The Failure of the Joint Commission

    FLOBRN replied to abbaking's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    IMHO JCAHO is a money grab. Seriously, the state of Arizona is doing just fine without them. It seems similar again IMHO to Magnet. You can do the identical program using the Robert Woods Johnson...

  21. Washington Hospital - Residency Program of Fremont, CA

    FLOBRN replied to AAVA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Anyone here...after your application is marked "reviewed" how long is it until you hear something one way or the other on the average?

  22. Job Prospects in Toronto for New Grad RN

    FLOBRN replied to kate.l's topic in International Nursing

    I looked at it just for fun and found this "job". Obviously someone needs to rewrite the posting - I'd be happy to work for 65,000 to 75,00 per hour! In addition, I thought the VON was a homecare...

  23. Alaris pca pump...most annoying IV pump ever!

    FLOBRN replied to lmc512's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Making sure you prime your PCA using the pump instead of doing it manually may help. I was trained to do it that way and never had a problem. Sorry but I loved the Alaris pumps :

  24. what's the most deliveries you've done in a 12 hour shift?

    FLOBRN replied to adpiRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've done 4 labor patients in one 12 hour shift but that was not the busiest ... the busiest was when I did 18!! triage patients in one 12 hour shift. Earned my "triage queen" crown that shift. Where...

  25. Change to License Requirements???

    FLOBRN replied to suzieQRNstudent's topic in Florida Nursing

    This may or may not help some of you. Back in the "dark ages" of 2 day state boards there was no law saying you had to take your board exam in the state you did your education in. I trained in Wa...