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    Moving to COCO Beach

    Pudnluv replied to Pudnluv's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just returned from 10 days in Cocoa Beach. I absolutely fell in love with the place. Yes, it's very touristy, but it is a beautiful seaside community. There is really a small town feel here. I am...
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    'Us and Them' mentality

    Pudnluv replied to Michelle123's topic in Emergency

    I was a floor nurse for many years before I went down to the ED. The biggest problem we have, is that the floor expects all the admission orders to be done prior to the patient arriving on the floor....
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    Shift differentials?

    Pudnluv replied to aachavez's topic in General Nursing

    Ours is a percentage of base pay. 20% if you work at least 4 hours past 6pm. This includes all your time. I work 11am to 11pm and get the full differential for all 12 hours. It 30% for the...
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    How much of a raise did you get this year?

    Pudnluv replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    It was written into our union contract. The first contract was rejected by PEF union, but the governor sent out 3000 pink slips and threatened to lay off those employees who did not pass the...
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    How much of a raise did you get this year?

    Pudnluv replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    No raises for the next 5 years due to state budget cuts. Also, insurance premiums went up. To add insult to injury, state employees have 5% of their paycheck taken for 10 pay periods, the another 2%...
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    Things You Need To Know To Be A Nurse...

    Pudnluv replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Remember that the confused, combative elderly patient never dreamed she/he would end up like this. They were just regular folk like us, trying to make a living, going to work, coming home to dinner,...
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    ED Diversion

    Pudnluv posted a topic in Emergency

    Just curious to know how other ED's go on diversion. What is the protocol in your ED? Who makes the decision to go on diversion and what is your criteria? My hospital has a no diversion policy,...
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    ED Diversion

    Pudnluv replied to Pudnluv's topic in Emergency

    Thank you for all the feedback. I am not one to quickly go on diversion, and only have actually had to do it one time, when all our resources were stretched to the point that safety was being...
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    Med Shortages

    Pudnluv replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    We are out of IV compazine, told to use zofran or phenergan first. We do IV reglan available only from the pharmacist and practically takes an act of congress to give it up. We have also had...
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    Moving to COCO Beach

    Pudnluv replied to Pudnluv's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for the info....I'm gonna start the application process. Kiwi82....I'm not sure what attractions are there. I know the Air Force is base is there, and also Cape Canaveral. They call it the...
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    Moving to COCO Beach

    Pudnluv replied to Pudnluv's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm also from NY (Syracuse) and looking to move down to Coco Beach. I've never been there, but my boyfriend spent 4 years in the Air Force down there and he loved it. I know the pay is much lower...
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    Your least favorite patient.

    Pudnluv replied to errn7's topic in Emergency

    It's available in my area if you are on any of the following.....medicaid, SSI, subsidized housing (section 8), HEAP (help for heating), food stamps, public assistance and free school lunch. It's a...
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    Your least favorite patient.

    Pudnluv replied to errn7's topic in Emergency

    Here in New York, there are cell phone subsidies for low income people. Many times, the people have 2 cell phones, usually their "Obama phone", as they like to call them, and a blackberry or android....
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    Your least favorite patient.

    Pudnluv replied to errn7's topic in Emergency

    My least favorite......the young, usually somewhat overweight woman who comes in with lower abdominal pain every 2-3 weeks. Lines, labs, iv fluids, a little zofran and morphine and then pelvic exam....
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    permission to poop granted!

    Pudnluv replied to Flare's topic in School

    I am another one who simply can't poop at work. First, I hardly have the time, and secondly, I like to relax while pooping. My boyfriend tells me it is simply unnatural to go 12 or 13 hours without...
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    You know its a seeker when . . .

    Pudnluv replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Emergency

    I'm allergic to tylenol, motrin, NSAIDS, ultram, morphine and Toradol. The only thing that works for me is fentanyl or diaudid. Also the ones that tell you not to dilute the morphine and push it...
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    Where Is The Worst place to work in Florida?

    Pudnluv replied to MsMorningGlory's topic in Florida Nursing

    Can anyone tell me anything about Cape Canaveral Hospital? I'm thinking of applying for an ER position there? How about the other hospitals in Brevard
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    Moving to COCO Beach

    Pudnluv replied to Pudnluv's topic in Florida Nursing

    What is Cape Caneveral Hospital like? When I was online, looking up hospitals, I did see it and thought it looked like a pretty cool place to work. Is it government owned? Do you have any idea what...
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    ENA: Emergency Nursing Orientation

    Pudnluv replied to LG1137's topic in Emergency

    My hospital paid for the ENA triage course for a group of us. I can say it was well worth it and I learned quite a bit. I've also taken TNN and ENPC. I would definitely recommend taking any course...
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    Potential nursing students who dont want to hear the truth

    Pudnluv replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know where you all live, but here in Central New York there are plenty of jobs available for new grads. All 4 big hospitals in my area are always hiring. The hospitals in the outlying...
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    What are the most important qualities for this nursing job as an ER NURSE?

    Pudnluv replied to Binduvijoy's topic in Emergency

    All of the above plus a sense of humor. Sometimes it's the only way to get through the
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    Fun Questionnaire for Nurses

    Pudnluv replied to sarah16493's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1.) What type of nursing licensure do you have? Please check or type your title. ____LPN___X__RN______Other 2.) How long have you been a nurse? A. Less than one year B. 1-3 Years C. 4-6...
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    Depressed, or just "Life?"

    Pudnluv replied to JDougRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    What blows my mind, is the number of teens coming in on anti depressants. It seems that there is a trend to put the label on every young person who doesn't get good grades or is a star athlete as...
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    What is the most interesting case you've seen in the ER?

    Pudnluv replied to BigDiesel's topic in Emergency

    When I worked on the floor I had a pt with CJD. 50 something woman, came in walking and talking, within a week had detioriated to unable to walk, speak or do anything. They think she got the disease...
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    "You've got 4 days to improve or else..." ... advice?

    Pudnluv replied to CherryLifeSaver2621's topic in Emergency

    I don't believe new grads belong in any speciality. It may be an unpopular belief, but that is how I feel. It takes at least a year to learn how to be a nurse after graduation. Nursing school...