Stephanie in FL

Stephanie in FL

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  1. Diabetes Question

    Stephanie in FL replied to Loribabble's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! My name is Stephanie and I am a CDE (certified diabetes educator). The oral agent may be Starlix-which is usually prescribed with meals. A few questions I had when I read your post: Which BG...

  2. health insurance while in school

    Stephanie in FL replied to BikeGurl's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am not in CRNA school, but I definitely recommend ALWAYS having health insurance. It is too much of a risk to drop health insurance. I am 36 and was diagnosed with ovarian cancer 9/2003. A company...

  3. Doctors Day is near any ideas?

    Stephanie in FL replied to darla80's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    There is a website called giftcertificates.com. You can choose a giftcard yourself or order a super certificate and the recipient chooses his/her gift card. I have given and received super...

  4. Home Health Nursing Rates/Wages

    Stephanie in FL replied to belal.RN's topic in Home Health

    Hi! I am an RN in Orlando. I work full-time at Florida Hospital Home Care. My salary is slightly less than what you posted for FT home care nurse in CT. I do not know what per-diem rates are at my...

  5. Portacath??

    Stephanie in FL replied to JaneyW's topic in Oncology

    I'm an RN with ovarian cancer. I have had a port-a-cath since 11/2003 without any problems. My mom has had a port for 5 years with no problems.

  6. clinical blues

    Stephanie in FL replied to Purple Princess's topic in General Nursing

    Elizabeth, I have been where you are now. I started nursing school (a BSN program) when I was 20. I had difficulty with clinical and a lot of anxiety. I considered changing my major, but I had always...

  7. I am so UNHAPPY!!!

    Stephanie in FL replied to altomga's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate to your post. I have been very unhappy at a few jobs.I know that it is hard to work and go to school at the same time. What about a student loan? When I was finishing my MSN, I applied...

  8. Question about neutropenic patient...

    Stephanie in FL replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    I, too, am sorry that you had a bad night. I floated to an oncology unit years ago and it was tough. Yes, I often think that nurses receive little appreciation from management. I am an RN who has...

  9. Latex allergy in the OR

    Stephanie in FL posted a topic in Operating Room

    I have been an RN in Florida for 15 years. I have thought pursuing OR nursing. However, now I have a latex allergy. My only symptoms are redness and itching on my hands. I have never had resp symptoms...

  10. Just diagnosed (diabetes type II)

    Stephanie in FL replied to Paige Turner RN's topic in General Nursing

    Paige, My name is Stephanie. I am an RN and Certified Diabetes Educator. I'm sorry to hear about your experience. If you have questions about Type 2 DM, I can help. Please feel free to send me a PM....

  11. craving advice!!!

    Stephanie in FL replied to soomach's topic in Home Health

    Hi! I started doing home care in 1991 after working in med/surg for 2 years. Except for the large amt of paperwork, I enjoy home care. I have worked for 4 different agencies in 2 states (GA and FL). I...

  12. I need encouragement...please!

    Stephanie in FL replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    Worthy, I have had an experience to yours. It does get better. Counseling and an anti-depressant helped me. About a job reference-I would use the co-worker you mentioned in your post. Also, can you...

  13. Advice on what unit to start on

    Stephanie in FL replied to NursinTig's topic in General Nursing

    I have never been interested in OB or critical care. I worked both general medicine and general surgical units right after nursing school and learned a lot. One floor I worked on was renal. Many...

  14. need comments on changing careers

    Stephanie in FL replied to WSM in FL's topic in General Nursing

    Another idea you may want to consider is student loans. You don't have to start paying off the loan until you are out of school 6 months. Also, student loan interest is tax deductible. Good luck!...

  15. Ovarian cancer

    Stephanie in FL posted a topic in Oncology

    Hi everyone. I am a 36 yr old RN. I was diagnosed with Stage 3a ovarian cancer 9/03. I had a total hysterectomy at that time. I started chemo 10/15/03. I am part of a clinical trial and am receiving...