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  1. Primary nurse VS Team Nurse

    DHnurse posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I just had an informal interview at a hospital. They do team nursing there. Has anyone had experience with this? I am used to primary nursing. I would love to hear your opinions.

  2. Primary nurse VS Team Nurse

    DHnurse replied to DHnurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you for your replies. I felt better after reading them that it can work. I got an offer and decided to accept. I am very excited to

  3. Space Coast hospital interview process

    DHnurse posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I am so excited. I applied for my FL license by endorsement on 6/3 and the BON website now shows a temporary license. Yeah! That wasn't so bad. Now to find a job. Do the hospitals on the space...

  4. Gift

    DHnurse posted a topic in Home Health

    My patient who I took care of for 5 months passed away recently. The family wants to give me a piece of pottery that she made. I politely refused because gifts are against company policy according...

  5. Reluctantly moving. Need career advice

    DHnurse posted a topic in Home Health

    I started doing home care in March as a temporary job until I moved out of state. I work 6 hours a day in one patient's home and occasionally 8 hour shifts with another patient. I love the...

  6. Where do I take courses?

    DHnurse posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Where do I take the required courses? I have filled out my application for my FL license. I will be moving to FL 6/29. I can't find where to take the home study courses required for licensure on...

  7. Where do I take courses?

    DHnurse replied to DHnurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thank you smjlpn! I found all the courses I need and spent the day taking them. I am all ready to mail my application tommorrow. Hopefully, it will be quick like yours. I know I could have applied...

  8. 5 best things a patient can do ...

    DHnurse replied to Witheney's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nurse and have been a patient at my own hospital. My husband was at my side most of the day and did simple things for me (like getting water, helping me to bathe) This allowed the nurse to...

  9. Working the night shift with young children?

    DHnurse replied to leisa22's topic in General Nursing

    I worked nights for 6 months while I was in school. I really couldn't handle it. After graduating, I tried it again and again I couldn't take it. I had no problems while I was at work, it was just...

  10. Thoughts regarding MALE RNs?

    DHnurse replied to Riceburner's topic in California Nursing

    I love working with male nurses because the mood is so different when they are working. No gossiping and plenty of laughter. I am a new nurse and felt like I got the most support from the males. I...

  11. Coordination of meds question

    DHnurse replied to DHnurse's topic in Pain Management

    My patient has Multiple Myeloma, Arthritis, Hypertension, Gout and DM. So far, she has only taken Vicodin once. Tylenol works for now but I want to be prepared. There will come a time when Tylenol...

  12. Coordination of meds question

    DHnurse posted a topic in Pain Management

    What is your opinion? Tylenol and Vicodin ordered for pain. Tylenol 650 mg given. One hour later, pain is at the same level or increasing. Would you give the Vicodin? Both contain acetaminophen...

  13. Coordination of meds question

    DHnurse replied to DHnurse's topic in Pain Management

    It will be the first dose. The doctor ordered Vicodin but said to try Tylenol first. Thanks for your

  14. PA to FL

    DHnurse posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    My family is relocating to Melbourne, FL. Has anyone moved from PA to FL? If so, will I have to take the dreaded NCLEX again? The state board site just says it must be comparable to FL NCLEX or...

  15. Home Health nurses - Please Help

    DHnurse posted a topic in Home Health

    I graduated in May as an RN and worked on a telemetry floor. I left the hospital recently because my husband's job is moving us to FL. (and I had to have surgery which requires 6 weeks off) I have...

  16. Home Health nurses - Please Help

    DHnurse replied to DHnurse's topic in Home Health

    I just got a call from the HH agency. They don't have a case for me right now but she said that can change overnight. I am going to go to orientation this Thursday. I am very excited and hope a...

  17. Home Health nurses - Please Help

    DHnurse replied to DHnurse's topic in Home Health

    Iyv33 - I am glad you saw my message. What kind of hours do you work? Does your agency give you additional training when needed? I am moved to West Melbourne, which is on the Space Coast of Brevard...

  18. Home Health nurses - Please Help

    DHnurse replied to DHnurse's topic in Home Health

    I wanted to give you an update. I applied for a temporary job in Home Health until I move to FL. They seemed to really like me and said they will check my references, and get back to me this week....

  19. Home Health nurses - Please Help

    DHnurse replied to DHnurse's topic in Home Health

    Thanks for all your help. I am going to send my resume in and wish for the best.

  20. New Grad to Central Florida

    DHnurse replied to kimflygrl's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi Kim! I am also moving to Brevard County from PA. I am just waiting for my house to sell. Husband is already there. I graduated this past May. Our real estate agent told me that there are many...

  21. Newbie

    DHnurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    If I substituted 38 for 45, I could have written your message. I took care of a patient who commented to me that he was glad I was here because the prior nurse was too inexperienced. Little did he...

  22. PA to FL

    DHnurse replied to DHnurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    DoctorRN - Thank you so much for your reply. It will take us a while to sell our house, so I can get it in the works from up here I hope. We are very excited to move. The cold gets to you. I'll...