GoNightingale

GoNightingale BSN, RN

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  1. Wages after being in the field for a while

    GoNightingale replied to dinah77's topic in Home Health

    Thanks

  2. should i stay on this case?

    GoNightingale replied to sdlpn's topic in Private Duty

    Good answer

  3. should i stay on this case?

    GoNightingale replied to sdlpn's topic in Private Duty

    I woulld anonymously call child

  4. Found A Patient Deceased In His Home

    GoNightingale replied to homenurselpn's topic in Home Health

    I'm not sure how much this can help you, but here it goes.... I have worked in a hospital setting and have seen several codes and have called rapid responses several times. I've concluded that we as...

  5. Wages after being in the field for a while

    GoNightingale replied to dinah77's topic in Home Health

    Question for RubyRN, I am a 2-year old nurse, and after experiencing some horrific hospital work experience, i have applied with a hospital=based home health agency which, according to the job post-...

  6. Agency earning opportunities

    GoNightingale replied to vhern246's topic in Agency Nurses

    :redbeatheHow many years into mursing do you think is appropriate to get into agency, or contract, or travelyou know...any of these where you can get rewarded monetarily to make a good living. As for...

  7. At Age 70 I will still have Student Loans to Pay-OUCH!

    GoNightingale replied to GoNightingale's topic in General Nursing

    Tyvin, I hear you loud and clear! All we can do is the best that we can do! Keep on

  8. At Age 70 I will still have Student Loans to Pay-OUCH!

    GoNightingale posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I'm 55 and became an RN 2 years ago. At age 70, I will still owe Sallie Mae thousands of dollars as well as Stafford Loans. Does anyone know what Sallie mae's stand is for retiree's who...

  9. At Age 70 I will still have Student Loans to Pay-OUCH!

    GoNightingale replied to GoNightingale's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for this "ray of hope". I was not aware of this new law. It will be interesting to see how it plays out in 2017. Certainly worth pursuing! Thanks

  10. At Age 70 I will still have Student Loans to Pay-OUCH!

    GoNightingale replied to GoNightingale's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Oramar and to everyone who has replied to my post. As you know, whomever thinks nurses are in thisw field for the money, they are well misinformed. As a two-year old nurse, I'm just making ends...

  11. Post-Op concern

    GoNightingale posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    :redbeathe Hi folks, I'm a 2 year old nurse. Let's see in terms of profesional develepoment I guess i can really relate it to Erickson's stages of development for a 2 year old. I can stand on my two...

  12. Post-Op concern

    GoNightingale replied to GoNightingale's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you so much Scrupcap for that thorough explanation. I really, really appreciate it. All of your advise is definitely right on target. After this incident, let me tell you, even the patients that...

  13. Board of Nursing dismissed the claims

    GoNightingale replied to GoNightingale's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for your support. I'm emotional even as I write this reply. My attorney says that companies hire if the charges are unwarranted and that the BON does not release the investigation...

  14. Board of Nursing dismissed the claims

    GoNightingale posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am working very hard, together with an attorney, to have the board of nursing in my state dismiss 3 claims made by a prior employer (I resigned from the position, wasn't fired) to the Board. It is...

  15. Post-Op concern

    GoNightingale replied to GoNightingale's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You got that right Robinroo62! Thanks so much for your honest reply and good luck in your career as we "continue to

  16. IV contrast Dye in the Cath Lab

    GoNightingale replied to GoNightingale's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks for your

  17. Vitamin K used incorrectly.....INR 1.8

    GoNightingale replied to GoNightingale's topic in Medical-Surgical

    :yeah:Thanks very much for your reply. That really clarified this physician's orders for me. I love nursing! I learn something new every day! To all the male nurses out there whi are fathers, Happy...

  18. Vitamin K used incorrectly.....INR 1.8

    GoNightingale replied to GoNightingale's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks for your reply. I'm a 2 year old nurse on a Tele unit. Can you clarify this for me. I was under the impression tha an INR between 2-3 is normal. Anything above this is a risk for excessive...

  19. New nurse OVERWHELMED

    GoNightingale replied to leapof faith's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm so glad you made this "intervention". As a 2-year old nurse, I have always thought that but I have never verbalized to my fellow colleagues giving me report- just tell me da,da,da,.......what you...

  20. New nurse OVERWHELMED

    GoNightingale replied to leapof faith's topic in Medical-Surgical

    :redbeatheWell.......let's see.....I'm a two year old nurse now. I have worked in 4 different facilities. As I reflect, I can see the areas of my personality that I need to work on to become a more...

  21. Pros and Cons of Travel Nursing

    GoNightingale replied to TraumaICURN's topic in Travel

    I fogot to add that on this new contract I will be working a Med/Surg Telemetry unit but will be floated to other units like ICU. I have already informed them that I do not have the competencies of an...

  22. Pros and Cons of Travel Nursing

    GoNightingale replied to TraumaICURN's topic in Travel

    I started a 13-week travel assignment and after the second week the hospital discontinued my contract. They wrote up things that, if I would have been a staff nurse, they (meaning the hospital) would...

  23. Home Health Care RN's in Florida- Independent Contractor or Staff RN?

    GoNightingale posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was hired by a Home Heath Care agency that is not Medicare/Medicaid certified so they don't require a Director of Nursing. It offers skilled nursing services but primarily provides Home Health aide...

  24. New nurse OVERWHELMED

    GoNightingale replied to leapof faith's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I don't think there is one nurse out there who did not experience everything you are experiencing at some point when commencing. DON'T BE SO HARD ON YOURSELF.....there are enough people out there that...

  25. Not happy with my neuro unit...

    GoNightingale replied to Nacki's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Thanks NurseCutie! Well I'm applying for the floor. But even if it's more stressful, I'm gonna go for it because the perks balance it out (at least I think for now..I'll tell you after the interview,...