knitter523

knitter523

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  1. Dansko Outlet?

    knitter523 replied to PAERRN20's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If you have never worn Dansko clogs, I suggest you go try them on at a store. I had to try on 6-8 pairs before I found a pair that fit (all were 38's). If you have a high instep, some can be tight...

  2. footwear

    knitter523 replied to appleapple's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I alternate between my Dansko professionals and Nike walking shoes. Gives each a chance to air out. I have plantar faciitis and I wear custom orthotics in my Nike's but they don't fit in my...

  3. ARC CPR/AED and AHA BLS

    knitter523 replied to WildviewLPN84's topic in General Nursing

    ARC certifications are for the general public and out of hospital providers (Fire, Police, Lifeguards, EMT's etc.) and AHA is for hospital based providers. Both teach the same principles but are not...

  4. Need help re: desire for multi-state licensure

    knitter523 replied to LovingNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was originally licensed in TX (compact state). I moved to TN (also compact state) I had to get a TN license since TN was now my home of record. This caused my TX license to be deactivated (you can...

  5. Washington pay nurses overtime? 12hr/8hr shifts?

    knitter523 replied to WittleOnesRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    Depends on the hospital. Where I work, anything over your FTE is overtime. I was a 0.6 FTE (three 8-hr shifts a week). So anything over 24 hrs in a week was overtime. Also, anything over 8 hrs was...

  6. Cheat sheets

    knitter523 replied to LDRnurse1978's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Love these! We have a lot of new grads who are finishing their residencies and they will definitely use these. Much better than SBAR reports. Thank

  7. Where do I get my finger prints done?

    knitter523 replied to gaius's topic in Washington Nursing

    You can go to any law enforcement department (call first for time and cost). Take your own cards. I got mine CA prints done in TX at the police dept for $10.00 for 2 cards. Check this out:...

  8. Worth it to get license by endorsement?

    knitter523 replied to play4lock's topic in Washington Nursing

    I just looked at the WA website- http://www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/hpqa/AppStatus.htm The DOH is now issuing temporary permits pending background checks (which are also new this year). You will need to get...

  9. I thought Washington Nursing pay would be higher than I expected.

    knitter523 replied to silentRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    Union wages. I moved from TX and was also surprised to see the pay scales. However, I love Seattle and am glad we transferred here. I was working as a .6 FTE, but decided I wanted more flexibility...

  10. Cardiac to OB??

    knitter523 replied to kmj1228's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went from ER to OB. My skills from ER have helped esp. foley caths and IV starts. Having moved right after nursing school, I also missed the opportunity to get a LD residency so I took the ER...

  11. Traveling to Hawaii

    knitter523 replied to dbrucker's topic in Travel

    I would check out this site: http://www.highwayhypodermics.com It rates travel agencies and also gives tips on what to ask and expect from

  12. Fundus check after a C-section

    knitter523 replied to loveblinded's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Fundal checks for c/s moms are the same as lady partsl delivered pts except: support the uterus (at the incision) with one hand and massage the fundus with the other. During the recovery period, the...

  13. Student Nurse with a Question about Antepartum....

    knitter523 replied to OBGYN*RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our antepartum patients can be in the hospital for preterm labor, PIH, shortened cervix, and also medical reasons such as pyelonephritis. We usually treat the cause (magnesium sulfate drips for PIH...