FLOBRN

FLOBRN

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  1. Take-home pay

    FLOBRN replied to BSNbyFaith's topic in General Nursing

    In Florida - at the same facility for 14 years now (wow doesn't seem that long). My take home ranges from $1700-1800/2weeks on average. Difference depends on meetings to go to, classes etc. My record...

  2. What did you do when you got rejected?

    FLOBRN replied to computer101's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did get rejected to my first choice back in the early 70's. I went back to work for the phone company for a year, saved my $$, applied to several other schools and was accepted to all. Those were...

  3. You know you're Old School when...

    FLOBRN replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    I remember all of those. Old school is also using glass syringes to draw blood ( and then having to clean them), using reusable IV needles in NICU for scalp veins AND....going to work in Nova Scotia...

  4. Online RN to BSN School????????????

    FLOBRN replied to kalsahealer's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am going back for my RN/BSN but check out Thomas Edison University. They have an online MSN. You probably have most of the classes you need and they are very

  5. Does the MAGNET system work?

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

    Yes the $$ involved to get Magnet designation are large. It is like paying JCAHO IMHO. None of it is spent in increasing pay or benefits for the

  6. Does the MAGNET system work?

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

    I agree it has not made much difference at the bedside for us. My hospital received it's magnet designation last year. Nothing has changed for

  7. RN "Super Union"

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

    Wow.... may I ask who your union is? to

  8. Ratio question

    FLOBRN posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Here in Florida we are getting ready to submit mandatory ratio legistlation. My question is what do you do when though you have been origionally staffed to ratio, a sudden change in pt acuity or...

  9. Ratio question

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

    I'll let you know as tomorrow we are off to Tallahassee. I will probably get my first look at the legislation

  10. Ratio question

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

    Thanks for the reply : ) I work L/D and am a bit confused by that section of these regulations : 1:4 mother baby couplets (which is actually 8 patients) but 1:6 if Moms only. Wonder why unless...

  11. Online Fetal Monitoring Certification

    FLOBRN replied to Pinkdelight08's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hmm clicked on that link and it just goes to an online class. Do you need a class or the actual certification exam which is given by NCC? There was a co. called B.E.S.T. that did an online...

  12. Labor Murse Circulating for C-sections

    FLOBRN replied to Glad's topic in Ob/Gyn

    where I am in Florida we do about 1700 deliveries a year. We circulate our own c/s and recover them as well. HOWEVER, we follow the NRP guidelines and have one person JUST for the baby. Perhaps this...

  13. L&D unit with no policy and procedures in place

    FLOBRN replied to NM_Nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It would seem to present you with 2 choices : ) RUN!! or take the opportunity to effect change and mold this unit. Join the perinatal nursing list (you can google it). All of us freely share...

  14. I am DONE!!!!!!

    FLOBRN replied to tamrnmomof4's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Have you considered changing facilities? Maybe do some travel nursing for a change and to find a place you really

  15. L&D night shifts?

    FLOBRN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not sure about "harder to fill". Our night shift is very tight. we have not had a vacancy in ages. AND we are not just older nurses either as is commonly believed. We are a team and you never have to...

  16. Change to License Requirements???

    FLOBRN replied to suzieQRNstudent's topic in Florida Nursing

    Josh So why were you kicked out of the program??? Just because you get your schooling in Fl does NOT mean you have to take your boards here. If you are willing to relocate, you CAN save your career...

  17. Alaris pumps cutting off?

    FLOBRN replied to eftgirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We use these pumps as well. Never had a problem in the over 5 years we have had them. What does the Co. say? will have to check to get the exact model. Using Guardrails for sure, have the PCA and...

  18. Brandon Hospital vs. Lakeland Regional

    FLOBRN replied to returning nurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just a quick comment. Brandon is an HCA hospital, company not particularly known for being nurse friendly but I have not ever worked there. LRMC is NOT a county hospital - they are for profit and in...

  19. New grad here- Tips on inserting Cytotec?

    FLOBRN replied to Cassideca's topic in Ob/Gyn

    just note as others have said, the cytotec goes into the posterior lady partsl fornix, not into the cervix. we only ever use 0.25mcg q 4 hours and not usually more than 2 doses. Pitocin of course 4...

  20. male labor and delivery nurses

    FLOBRN replied to booluvstrains's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Here in Winter Haven we have a male Labor and Delivery RN. The only patient that has ever refused his care are those that do so for religious reasons such as Muslims. He

  21. Central Florida OB Hospitals

    FLOBRN replied to pmeeksSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Heart of Florida, Haines City. Oseola Regional Kissimmee. Celebration hospital, Celebration. Florida Hospital - several in Orlando, Winter Haven Hospital -Regency Medical Center, Winter Haven,...

  22. Does anyone wear MBT shoes?

    FLOBRN replied to blueberry21's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i have worn MBT's for 2 years. They got rid of my hip and foot pain. I did NOT lose dress sizes just by wearing these shoes. That is a bunch of

  23. I Contracted HIV

    FLOBRN replied to sarahwv's topic in General Nursing

    Sarah I am so sorry this happened to you. BUT it does NOT affect your ability to be a Mom. Keep those viral load levels down and you can have a lady partsl birth. I know this seems like the end of the...

  24. tuition/fees question in las vegas

    FLOBRN posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hi all my daughter is starting her prereq's at the community college in LV. She has been there since April 2008. I understand she still has to pay out of state tuition has she has not been a NV...

  25. CSN RN Program Details. Spring 09 Beyound!

    FLOBRN replied to San Diego RN BSN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    She moved from Ga so no western state advantage : (. However, "they" told her -when she called a second time- that it would only apply if she took more than 2 classes. Sooo for the first term she...