simonemyheart

simonemyheart specializes in cardiac.

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1. New Grad with PEDs interview!

   simonemyheart replied to owlRN01's topic in Pediatric

   Express your passion for the job. Everyone says "I always wanted to work with kids" or any other generic answer, make yours stand out.........instead let them know you and your story. Let them see...

2. Why do the unit nurses treat the students like this?!

   simonemyheart replied to CT Pixie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Great post!!! As a nurse I love helping students, teaching, giving feedback, and watching them learn new

3. New Grad Nurse -- Med/Surg or Specialize right away

   simonemyheart replied to smbisson's topic in Florida Nursing

   I moved here from another state after graduation and had a hard time finding a job. I had given up and just decided to do what I have been doing for years.......let my husband take care of me and our...

4. Energy drinks and teens coming to ER with chest pain

   simonemyheart replied to mt3's topic in Emergency

   It was more of a dig at the companies who advertise in night clubs, bars, casinos, loungers, etc. I am a nurse and I didn't realize the dangerous effects it was having on me. Granted I am far from a...

5. Energy drinks and teens coming to ER with chest pain

   simonemyheart replied to mt3's topic in Emergency

   Helped my ADHD

6. Energy drinks and teens coming to ER with chest pain

   simonemyheart replied to mt3's topic in Emergency

   I was one of those pts. I had been drinking red bull and vodka for almost 4 years. I had chest pain for almost 2 years but never connected the dots. I went to the doctor for pain in my shoulder and we...

7. Soooo, I quit

   simonemyheart replied to TX911's topic in General Nursing

   Hello.......I feel you're pain!!!! I work on in PCU and we can have up to 7 pts, but average 6:1. It is unsafe and fair to us or our pt's. I just got a new job and I look forward to turning in my 2 wk...

8. Hello! New RN..looking for jobs..What do I do? Confused!

   simonemyheart replied to leanjess's topic in Florida Nursing

   If you are near the tampa area I know a good hospital that takes new

9. Certified Nursing Assistants - The Nurses think we have it so easy.

   simonemyheart replied to hfullerCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I was also an aide before I became a nurse and after being on both sides I don't think it is fair to blame the RN for the load CNA's have to do. STAFFING!!! STAFFING!!! STAFFING!!! Is often the...

10. help!! lpn looking to move to Orlando/Tampa area...

    simonemyheart replied to Movin'onUP's topic in Florida Nursing

    I know at my facility they are not hiring LPN's due to the push for RN's and the lack of jobs of new RN's I think it would be even harder for LPN's. The insurance companies pay more out to hospitals...

11. A Day in the life of a Telemetry Nurse?

    simonemyheart replied to ivyleaf's topic in Cardiac

    I get to work about 6:45, get my pt assignment for the day. I look up the H&P, consults, order's, labs, VS hx - to not trend or change. I go and look in on my pt's rooms to make sure no one is in...

12. Top 10 Reasons Why I Love ObamaCare

    simonemyheart posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    1. How many goodies your doctors get Is your doctor prescribing you certain drugs because those are the best for your condition or because of a pharmaceutical company's influence? Here's one way you...

13. Obamacare Survives, Supreme Court Rescues 'Big Health'

    simonemyheart replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    One thing I am sure all of us can agree with with....... When I had my first child in the UK I was young, dumb, and alone. I had no idea how to take care of a baby. My midwife came to my house...

14. Obamacare Survives, Supreme Court Rescues 'Big Health'

    simonemyheart replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I live in the UK for years and LOVED it. There was such a peace of mind knowing that I didn't have to choose between taking care of family or taking care of my health. Not to mention France has the #1...

15. Obamacare Survives, Supreme Court Rescues 'Big Health'

    simonemyheart replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am so excited!!!! Health care is not a privilege it is a RIGHT!!!! Example - I just bought a brand new car, no driving hx and/or no previous accidents. I have NO choice but to buy car insurance...