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  1. Manager Insanity or Incompetence?

    Aurora replied to erroridiot's topic in General Nursing

    i don't currently have an insane manager, but the outstanding example from the past was a don in ltc. she informed me one day that the pharmacist had called and wanted to know why we (i) had ordered...

  2. Cicadas!!!!

    Aurora replied to PennyLane's topic in Maryland Nursing

    i like them. it takes a while to get used to the noise, but i think the cicadas are

  3. Hello Idaho

    Aurora replied to Kim2's topic in General Nursing

    i am curious about idaho, also. i have heard that weather in boise is not all that extreme. i am scared of ice. snow i can handle. can anyone tell me how rugged the winters are there? how about...

  4. Questions from Holland!!!!!

    Aurora replied to DutchNurseStudent's topic in California Nursing

    1) My impression of Holland comes from having a Dutch son-in-law. The Dutch people I have met have been hardworking and capable. There must be a gene for clean, too, because my grandchildren were...

  5. Questions from Holland!!!!!

    Aurora replied to DutchNurseStudent's topic in California Nursing

    1) My impression of Holland comes from having a Dutch son-in-law. The Dutch people I have met have been hardworking and capable. There must be a gene for clean, too, because my grandchildren were...

  6. changing gears at 46 to County Jail?

    Aurora replied to nurseT's topic in Correctional

    That's pretty

  7. Catholic University

    Aurora replied to bigmona's topic in General Nursing

    I went to Catholic my first semester, but then decided I couldn't afford it, due to my pending divorce. I will say that almost EVERYTHING I learned about nursing during my undergrad education, I...

  8. Redding

    Aurora replied to flibble's topic in California Nursing

    I lived in Redding, but did not work in either of the hospitals. That was back in 1997-98. I did take a critical care course at Mercy -- I thought the nurses in my class were very unfriendly and...

  9. Sacramento, anyone?

    Aurora replied to ernest68's topic in California Nursing

    Hi! I am from Maryland also and have been to California three times on travel assignments. There was a time, recently actually, when I thought I would like to relocate permanently to Sacramento....

  10. changing gears at 46 to County Jail?

    Aurora replied to nurseT's topic in Correctional

    It may be too late to be helpful with your cover letter. COVER LETTER? You mean they aren't begging you to take the job? I think assessment skills are the most important thing you bring to...

  11. Why the high pay in Texas?

    Aurora replied to Salus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Compared to other parts of California, it

  12. Roswell?

    Aurora replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    Hekc, no, I nevr make tpyos! Thanks for the clarification, though. Actually, I take it as a given that wages are significantly lower in New Mexico. That's one of the weighty factors in making a...

  13. Roswell?

    Aurora replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    If a pay rate were 100 % lower than a pay rate in Colorado or Texas, wouldn't that make the rate ZERO? Frankly, I find that difficult to believe. I am also skeptical as to any of the posts in reply...

  14. Help With Contractions, 3 Days Now

    Aurora replied to edib1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    With my second, I had weak contractions for two or three days. In the end I had pit and the doctor discovered my membrane had already ruptured when he tried to rupture it. My point being that -- if...

  15. CA Correctional Nursing(CDC); RN vs MTA

    Aurora replied to Gent's topic in Correctional

    Has anyone told you that, even though you are an RN, you cannot function as an RN in the MTA classification? MTAs make more money and have better benefits. They are also lazy, nasty, useless,...

  16. Want to move to AZ, help me with some ??'s please!

    Aurora replied to jdlomheim's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I have a friend who worked in Yuma -- liked it alot, but declares she will end her days in

  17. Good LPN correctional jobs

    Aurora replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    Gary, thanks for the apology, but I guess I'm dense because I didn't take offense from your post! I was at ECI while also taking care of my dad, who had broken a leg. It would be better there if it...

  18. Good LPN correctional jobs

    Aurora replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    Okay, let me clear something up. I don't think ANY prison is the lap of luxury. I've only been in two that I even thought were humane. I loathe and despise our so-called criminal justice and...

  19. Good LPN correctional jobs

    Aurora replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    However, be advised that no place pampers inmates like Maryland

  20. Who Knows Something About Galveston?

    Aurora posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Is there anyone out there who can tell me about the UTMB and something about the quality of life in Galveston. Anything would be appreciated. Thanks. Also -- I have heard such truly alarming things...

  21. Where are the real prisons located?

    Aurora replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    I've known a dozen correctional LVNs like

  22. Where are the real prisons located?

    Aurora replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    Blackcat: If you want to be a correctional officer, then be one. Joe Arpaio is not tough, he is insane. Don't bother coming to California, the inmates run the show here,

  23. Who Knows Something About Galveston?

    Aurora replied to Aurora's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm sorry to have hurt your feelings. I'm sure there are good and bad places to work as a nurse in Texas. I've heard Austin is pretty decent. I was actually speaking mainly in the context of...

  24. Where are the real prisons located?

    Aurora replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    Arizona has prisons where inmates are thoroughly abused. I think there's even one in a cooler part of Arizona. Could be ideal for a caregiver like

  25. Who Knows Something About Galveston?

    Aurora replied to Aurora's topic in Texas Nursing

    Actually, the moment has passed. Not sure I would ever want to be a nurse in Texas. Thanks for your