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    Relocating to Harrisburg, PA

    nyteshade posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Me and my husband (we are a 20 something couple) are looking to move to the area, can anyone tell me what Harrisburg is like? I've lived in many different cities all around the country, and I'd like...
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    Where can you shadow a nurse? (I'm not a student)

    nyteshade replied to MauraQ's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you'll be able to do that considering HIPPA privacy laws and such. Try to volunteer...than you may be able to see the nurses at work first hand...but I've never heard of someone (who...
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    IV fluids in LTC setting?

    nyteshade replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    State of FL...IV hydration: NS, D5 1/2NS, LR...IV ABX, yep a lot...guess it depends on where you're at...also seeing more midlines, PICC lines, and yes
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    Looking down upon LTC nurses?

    nyteshade replied to vicki429's topic in General Nursing

    It's been my experience that hospitals also look down on LTC nurses regardless of how many years experience you've got. If it ain't "acute care" it doesn't count! Granted, I did do hospital...
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    WWYD? keep business or pursue entry level?

    nyteshade replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    Why on earth would you work and get paid at other levels when your last level was RN? Just contact your board of nursing to reinstate your RN license...it's that's simple...just pay the fee....
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    First RN Med-Surg position interview tomorrow...

    nyteshade replied to Inarya's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't worry about them asking questions like that. They may focus the questions on what you've learned in school. If you displayed leadership in clinicals toot your horn. They may want to know...
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    How to: Become a nurse manager or Director of Nursing

    nyteshade replied to TJSbaby's topic in General Nursing

    Experience, experience, experience! It is nice that you have a MBA, but you need clinical experience to make judgement calls on the floor. FYI: Director of Nursing is a title usually used in the...
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    Unlicensed personell administering medication.

    nyteshade replied to MurseMan1's topic in General Nursing

    Do you happen to be in an assisted living facility? I do not know the scope in PA, however, in other states UAPs can pass meds under a supervising nurse's license. These are known as med techs, and...
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    Expected pay in LTC for Kansas RNs

    nyteshade replied to GraceNotes's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hun, I made that amount when I was a new grad staff LPN (back in 2003). Also, when I used to do agency as a LPN it was an easy $21/hr w/double holiday pay. Let me make it known the southeast does...
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    Asera care anyone?

    nyteshade posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Can anyone tell me anything about Asera care hospice? I've googled them, but get
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    transfer of nursing license

    nyteshade replied to saloman joseph's topic in International Nursing

    If I understand correctly than yes once you passed and obtained a Vermont license you can transfer to FL. To transfer once you have the Vermont license, go to http://www.nursys.com than follow the...
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    Question for the seasoned PICC nurses...

    nyteshade posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Ok, I have this pt that had PICC placement done. CXR states the cath tip is in the left innominate vein. (Due to pt's hx of cancer w/mets the tip will not advance to SVC on both arms.) Anywho, doc...
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    glorified med passer

    nyteshade replied to altered ego's topic in General Nursing

    It does get easier...you gotta trust me on this. You are on the right path, keep doing what you are doing. In the beginning, passing meds in LTC is overwheming. and LOOONG. You will be able to...
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    I made a doctor mad at me.

    nyteshade replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    Honey, this won't be the last time... You know what needed to be done, and got the job done...that's it! Screw his golf
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    Everest Nursing school issues

    nyteshade replied to Motoxer28's topic in Florida Nursing

    We cannot blame the students who had to wait too long to get their nursing education moving...we also cannot blame the public colleges for not having enough qualified teachers...you can't make 'em...
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    Myers-Briggs Profile Typing and Nursing

    nyteshade replied to metal_m0nk's topic in General Nursing

    INTJ...I'm good at what I do currently as a nurse, however, I always wanted to be marine biologist. Wonder what that job market looks like for
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    Nurse needing guidance

    nyteshade replied to AngelTM50's topic in General Nursing

    Try http://www.medlineplus.gov I hope that
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    how am i gonna make? newbie

    nyteshade replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Slow down and breathe.. Now with that said, I want to help you plan your day. A bad report from the previous nurse can mess up your day. Asking the right questions develop with time, for example I...
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    Thinking about NOT signing another contract!

    nyteshade replied to nursetmj's topic in Travel

    Oooh this post makes me so mad!!! Not at you of course...your company has nothing. She's a bluff. Once your contact ends it ends. Tell her your lawyer will be on this. You don't have to pay...
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    Nursing Home v. Hospital?

    nyteshade replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ALFs are not exempt from following state and federal
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    What exactly is the role of an LVN in an ALF?

    nyteshade replied to Sensoria17's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Depends...first and foremost I'd advise you to research the BON on ALFs and what should be going on in one. I have LPN friends in ALFs in Florida, (I'm guessing you are in TX, or CA since you said...
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    "If you sit down and chart for more than 15 minutes, that's considered a break"

    nyteshade replied to JomoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oooh, oooh my turn: So if the management/admins are sitting down for 8 hours a day that should be considered a break...an unpaid
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    day 6 start of week 3 as a new rn and i was about to quit!!!!!!!!!!

    nyteshade replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds rough! Getting into your own routine will take time...a lot of time...lol. Anywho, if you clash with this precep, why not ask the nurse manager for a switch to the one you bonded with?...
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    Too Smart for Rehab Nursing

    nyteshade replied to Lola77's topic in Rehabilitation

    Wow I didn't know getting someone to their highest level of functioning was looked down upon! After all, we just restore independence and all... No nurse is higher than the other, all of our roles...
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    Are you having a hard time finding travel jobs?

    nyteshade replied to aakrn's topic in Travel

    Yep, same boat as you. I am btw 3-4 companies, got nothing...unless Alaska is up your alley lol! I keep getting the economy speech.