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  1. Fort Worth/New Grad/$17hr

    IamRN replied to bioniclewoman's topic in Texas Nursing

    Very dooable! My first job (as a GN) was in the DFW area. Good

  2. Working in a doctor's office?

    IamRN replied to mushberry's topic in Nursing Career

    My only concern would be the loss of bedside nursing skills. Otherwise, this sounds like a very good

  3. Working through the holidays?

    IamRN replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in General Nursing

    The most I have been required to work in a PRN position is one holiday. Most times there was no

  4. What does a Respiratory Therapist Do That An RN Can't?

    IamRN replied to steve0123's topic in MICU, SICU

    What a different concept...just having RTs during the day hours The concept of a 1:1 ration which includes managing vents is an interesting one. However, wouldn't that mean that I would have to...

  5. Working through the holidays?

    IamRN replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I never heard of that happening. Although, I am realizing that it can and does

  6. I am not a Nurse but...

    IamRN replied to Brubert's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you have a smooth procedure and quick recover :) BTW, not to sound ungreateful, but why not consider bringing fruit or other nutritious food gifts :imbar ...if you must. It is so difficult to...

  7. May-Thurner Syndrome

    IamRN replied to DCCCRN2Bn05's topic in General Nursing

    Not much to add, but have to say "Wow!" From a clinical point, this is very interesting. Leave it to allnurses.com

  8. Working through the holidays?

    IamRN replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in hospitals my entire career. All of them have required one to schedule two out of the three major holidays; Chrismtas, Thanksgiving, New Year's. Some have considered other holiday's...

  9. Anyone from San Antonio??

    IamRN replied to Di0202's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think that most hospital systems in the area are competative and comparable in the experiences they have to offer (w/the exception of trauma, University is the place for that; BAMC and WH are other...

  10. Has anyone tried this company?

    IamRN replied to bree adams's topic in Texas Nursing

    Have you cosidered a prn and/or agency position for those times which you may have childcare arrangements? Good

  11. 12 hour shifts and daycare

    IamRN replied to LauraLou's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you could find a home based day care, a registered one. I myself am resigning from a full time position because dh is going to be traveling due to his job. I plan to work prn and/or agency. I...

  12. I Did It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    IamRN replied to Di0202's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well congratulations Ms. RN

  13. Telephone Consent question

    IamRN replied to armyrn's topic in Operating Room

    That's good news! I am still wondering though....should not the telephone consent have been witnessed by two

  14. Need info on colposcopy-please help

    IamRN replied to Michelle_nurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I tried a google.com search and the first hit is

  15. Funniest injury you have ever seen.....

    IamRN replied to MrsWampthang's topic in Emergency

    Woo dude! How did that

  16. Telephone Consent question

    IamRN replied to armyrn's topic in Operating Room

    Would not the general hospital's policy apply in all surgical consent situations? It is generally considered conflict of interest for surgeon to sign the consent; as a witness and/or for giving...

  17. Please Explain "Agency Nursing" to me. Thanks!

    IamRN replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Agency Nurses

    There are good agency nurses as many times over as there are staff nurses; of course, the inverse is just as true. Most often than not staff will be grateful to have the extra help. Not all agency...

  18. Returning to Nursing....

    IamRN replied to KAP's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just came back myself after being away for four years. I didn't take a refresher course, but did receive an extensive orientation. My NM was aware of my situation and was more than accomodating....

  19. Shared Eye Drops between patients

    IamRN replied to switcher's topic in Operating Room

    No. It goes against everything I have been taught dealing w/infection

  20. Night Shift...............

    IamRN replied to Ari RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I loved night shift...when I was single. It is a bit taxing on one's social life, at least I found it to be. Then again, I am naturally a night creature. However, I remember always feeling tired....

  21. A little dissappointed in allheart.com

    IamRN replied to studentnurse74's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Don't know if this has been suggested, but have you considered selling any supplies you are not happy with (others may be OK w/it). You would save on shipping charges...thinking that you would sell...

  22. post op dressing left on for years

    IamRN replied to galenight's topic in Emergency

    :uhoh21:

  23. An Eye Opener on Ovarian Cancer

    IamRN replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no! You can still get cervical cancer too! My Gyn/Onc still screens me for this and yes, he still runs the CA 125 routinely. PS Ovarian cancer

  24. An Eye Opener on Ovarian Cancer

    IamRN replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I can attest that you can get it as early as 18 yo...BTDT, but hey, I am here today

  25. Advantage/Disadvantages of Pool work

    IamRN replied to Nalini's topic in Nursing Career

    I really enjoy "pool" positions. They are a great alternative if you do not need benefits. I am FT (32 hrs) right now, but just turned in my two weeks notice and plan to stay there at the very...