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Thanks for you input. I may have to reconsider np.

Hi, Slhengy. If you don't mind could you tell what you are going back to school to study. I have a BSN, but would like to get a masters but I don't want to be a crnp. Thanks.

Oral care and suctioning!!!!

The DON at my home health agency states that home health is about to be squeezed. She has warned us of up coming layoffs. Which scares me because I was the last one hired. She says that medicare will give a lump sum for a pt that the hospital, doc...

I have been a nurse for a few years. I have been to medsurg, icu, and now home health. I went back for my BSN. I had always planned to go for NP, but after working in the hospital, I don't see it for me, but I want to continue my education. I am ...

I have looked into HIT, but I do not know what RHIA is. At my previous job we had EMR, but is there program just for EMR? Thanks for feed back.

I am leaving the hospital and joing home health. I have noticed that everybody set their trunk of differently and hoards different supplies. I want to know what do you all think is the most needed supplies. I also see that organization is everythi...

Is there a set minimum nurse-patient ratio for Alabama or can an institution make any grid they want?

I am a RN with a BSN with 2 years experience in med surg and about to start in ICU while in school for NP. What is the best place to live considering cost of living and safety? I have two school aged kids. I like small town as opposed to big citie...

I am a new grad on cardiac floor. I understand textbook ABGs, but I need help with interpreting and know what a person is doing esp if on a bipap. And I have found someone on my floor to explain BE-basal excess. Any help is welcomed.

I am a new grad on step down/cardiac unit. Most of our pts are in for AMI, Angina, Stroke, Chest pains, etc. I know basics, but I finding when it comes to blood pressure, heart rate and rhythms I do not know when I need to call the doctor or observ...

thanks for the feedback, sometimes I feel bad about asking experience nurses questions, but it worse not to do anything. Thanks!!

What are the best shoes for 12 hours shifts. Has anybody tried the new "butt toners" from sketchers and nike?

thanks for the advice. it is greatly appreciated.

I have been working on a step down unit for about 6 months and I would like to move to home health after a year. I was wondering what are some experiences with the different agencies. Could I start prn after the first of the year and work my way in...

I appreciate the feedback. If I decide to work full time for a company who would you all recommend. In general I hear some good stories, but then I hear some horror stories. Any info would be great.

have been working on a step down unit for about 6 months and I would like to move to hospice/home health after a year. I was wondering what are some experiences with the different agencies. Could I start prn after the first of the year and work my ...

Most of the nurses on my floor keep clip boards. I notice that all the ones that are less than a year use the clip board/folder combo so we can keep notes with us. I am trying different brain sheets. I will probably just take one and modify it to ...

I just accepted a job at a rehab hospital as a RN. At first I was really excited, but when I tell someone they down the job. Are they right that I have made the worst decision?

hello everyone- I am a new RN grad from Alabama. The job market here is past tight. I wondering if it is any better in TN?

Thanks for responding. Reasons you listed are the same reasons that make the job more appealing to me over a med-surg floor.

In alabama I went to Calhoun Community College which has a great reputation, but more and more jobs are asking for BSN.

I am considering working in Anniston. Is there any suggestions about hospitals and/or safe apt complexes?

How pathetic is pathetic? If I take the job at Stringfellow, I will be commuting 2 hours and renting a motel?

Thanks for the feed back esp the emails.