DHnurse

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. Thanks

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 start.

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 coast give exams as part of the interview process? ...

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 to handbook. The family said that she told them be...

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 flexibility that home care gives me. The problem I have is...

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 the internet. I have to take the HIV, med error and...

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 for the 6 month extension because I am out of sta...

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 have more time to spend on the more important aspect...

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 trying to sleep during the day that was difficult....

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 overheard many female nurses talking about the oth...

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 is not enough. Thanks

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 so I know I need to stop Tylenol once I begin admin...

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

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 more stringent. I took mine in 5/03 and hate to hav...

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 always wanted to go into Home Health. I figure it...

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 case opens up. They have two vent cases open but do...

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 County. My husband is already there. I will be g...

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. They do shifts at this agency. I am very excited...

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

As soon as I sell my house, I will be moving to West Melbourne. Can't wait! PA is way too cold. I am currently not working due to my husband is already in FL and I am trying to sell house and take care of the kids. I am interested in home care bu...

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 opportunities for nurses in the area. I haven't s...

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 know, she had a heck of a lot more experience than ...

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 have to try that Blueberry Muffin. Christine