XY_RN

XY_RN

M/S,Tele,HIV/AIDS,Research,IV Therapy

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  1. Thinking about buying an Accuvein 300...responses?

    XY_RN posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I operate two Infectious Diseases offices running and working in the infusion suites. I am considering purchasing this product Accuvein AV300 (www.accuvein.com) for my own personal use. Before I do...

  2. Thinking about buying an Accuvein 300...responses?

    XY_RN replied to XY_RN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Finally received information on the accuvein. The retail price for the unit is $4,500 (to purchase outright). They do have a lease to own option which is quite attractive. two-hundred a month, one...

  3. PICC Certification?

    XY_RN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    OK...I think I understand. Thanks

  4. PICC Certification?

    XY_RN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I'm a little confused. Isn't the CRNI also a "course" that one takes. Finishing by taking an exam to show your knowledge of the presented material? I am not knocking the CRNI/INCC by any means I am...

  5. To join or not to join a Professional Nursing Organization...

    XY_RN replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    I am currently a member of ANAC Association of Nurses in AIDS Care and am joining the INS Infusion Nurses Society. I feel personally, that a "specialty association" will provide me with more needed or...

  6. PICC Certification?

    XY_RN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    There is a certification process. I believe this is what you are looking for. Check out this link, it will take you to a company called PICC Excellence. Good luck. The following is direct link to...

  7. Where in United States still has high demand/pay for nurses?

    XY_RN replied to Ceteris Paribus's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in South Florida (Dade, Broward and Palm Beach areas) I know as fact that in Broward and Palm Beach counties, every hospital has at least a full unit closed. some have closed two units. Most...

  8. Let me be clear there is NO nursing shortage!!!!!!!!! and now THIS????

    XY_RN replied to JoblessRN's topic in General Nursing

    :banghead:I am so very sorry to hear about your situation. I AGREE WITH YOU 150% I HAVE BEEN SAYING THE SAME THING FOR YEARS!!!! Keep your head up and know something will happen. I know that down here...

  9. Illegal mixing of Medication??

    XY_RN posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Can anyone help me. I am in South Florida. I realize there will be differences from state to state but I need to make a decision if I can continue this practice or refuse to do it. I have combed the...

  10. Mixing IV Medications...Illegal??

    XY_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    can anyone help me? i am in south florida. i realize there will be differences from state to state but i need to make a decision. do i continue this practice or refuse to do it? i have combed the...

  11. Mixing IV Medications...Illegal??

    XY_RN replied to XY_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was suprised as well and thanks for the

  12. Taking NCLEX-RN in 2 hours!!

    XY_RN replied to LaceyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    GOOD LUCK ! Just stop and take a deep breath now and again. Don't try to finish in an hour. Take your time. You will do

  13. bumps on back - HIV?

    XY_RN replied to zacarias's topic in Infectious Disease

    Kulassky76 hit the nail on the head. With the Lipodystropy satement. I was involved as a study coordinator for the very first treatment of Lipoatrophy of the face for HIV + patients with a drug called...

  14. Broward county area Rn programs???

    XY_RN replied to futureflrn's topic in Florida Nursing

    I know you stated you are trying not to travel. I don't know that much about the Palm Beach area. I live in Ft Lauderdale and graduated from Miami Dade College. I was enrolled in the part-time track...

  15. Are Transgendered nurses not liked?

    XY_RN replied to tmwhalens's topic in General Nursing

    I completely understand. I grew up in Southern Indiana (almost Kentucky) I hated being in that city almost every day of my 18 years there:banghead:. I too hope that one day acceptance and...

  16. Layoffs will be announced at my facility on Monday

    XY_RN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have recently changed my workplace from the hospital (med/surg) to an infusion RN in an infectious diseases office. The hospital closed the floor for 3 months then only opened half for another...

  17. Are Transgendered nurses not liked?

    XY_RN replied to tmwhalens's topic in General Nursing

    I am a gay male nurse living in Ft Lauderdale. I have personally known and worked with two excellent Nurses who happend to be transgender. Both of whom were fantastic RN's. One was a male but living...

  18. Best Paying Hospitals in South Florida???

    XY_RN replied to alejandro175's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have lived in S FLorida particulalry Ft Lauderdale. I have worked for "Broward Health" and couldn't wait to get outta there. I am not a new nurse I was an LPN for 15 years and became an RN 2 years...

  19. Seven 10 hour days followed by seven days off job offer

    XY_RN replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    I too would ask if a trial would be acceptable. When I worked 4 12 in a row I thought I was gonna fall over. I ached so bad even my hair hurt. Although, I was on a heavy med/surg floor. So take...