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  1. nurse patiens ratio??

    PHM replied to CINDY SUNG's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Cindy, "Ni Hau Ma?" Interesting you ask this. Which hospital are you at? I just returned from 3 weeks in Feng Yuan, Taiwan. We were there to visit my mother-in-law and for the last week she had...

  2. Patients Treat Nurses Like Garbage!

    PHM replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    Don't think it's something that changed over the years. Just like in the general public, there are rude and obnoxious patients. Combine that with illness infliction, general problems stewing at home...

  3. JAX nursing

    PHM posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Toying with the idea of moving to Jacksonville area next year. I'm a 1st year floor RN on a Pulmonary/ Stepdown unit (PSA'd on this same floor for a couple of years), but am wanting to start...

  4. I dread working on Med/Surg

    PHM replied to Neferet's topic in General Nursing

    Many many new grads "hate" Med/Surg before they even "really" know what it's all about. They may think they know how the whole thing works based on their nursing school experience, but they really...

  5. Tallahassee Hospitals

    PHM replied to ckb123's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi, What's the PRN rate for CRMC, if you don't mind (RN with 3 years experience working Stepdown and Pulmonary floors)

  6. need help re reading glasses

    PHM replied to mjm1979's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with going to an optometrist for progressive glasses and especially for an eye exam, if you haven't had one lately. I went for years with reading glasses only to find that my distant vision...

  7. Staffing ratios

    PHM posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Know this is a sore subject at many facilities, but why isn't there more discussion in nursing journals, papers, etc.? We hear about various drug incidents, nurse negligence, malpractice, etc., how...

  8. Panama City??

    PHM replied to CJ777's topic in Florida Nursing

    Water temp is 57 right now but think you'll have pretty nice weather next week. I'm an avid windsurfer and even tho it's pretty cool when it's cloudy, I've only worn a full wetsuit once this year...

  9. Staffing ratios

    PHM replied to PHM's topic in Florida Nursing

    I agree, and thanks Nurseguy for a great reply. Guess you could sense my frustration in the post. I am, of course, aware the bottom line is all-important in business/management, but one would think...

  10. Panama City??

    PHM replied to CJ777's topic in Florida Nursing

    Would be interesting to see when she was here. And again, I'm sure "inexpensive" is relative. What bothers many people here is the cost of living has long out-stripped the salaries. Panama City...

  11. Panama City??

    PHM replied to CJ777's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi Barry, Hope I didn't scare you with the COLA info for this area. Just wanted to give some a reality check due to the recent cost hikes compared to what some might remember. Apartments are still...

  12. Less Stressful Areas

    PHM replied to peacelovestar's topic in General Nursing

    I'd also commend you for facing up to your reaction to stress. I would suggest further that everyone reacts differently to stress, has different ways of coping and overcoming it. You may feel a bit...

  13. Acls

    PHM replied to Christie RN2006's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure where you're taking your ACLS but our facility provides you with a book complete with the CD. Unlike previous classes where most didn't even pickup a book or fill out the pretest given to...

  14. Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City

    PHM replied to crb613's topic in Florida Nursing

    Great comments, "Lady. . ." All are true. Bottom line: for as long as they can take in GNs from the local colleges and start them at this pay . . nothing will change. And . . .the cost of living...

  15. Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City

    PHM replied to crb613's topic in Florida Nursing

    I work at Bay Medical here in PC. Did my clinicals at GCMC and my daughter (RRT) worked there for a few years. Pay is the same throughout the area (low). New RNs start around $16 and PRNers make a...

  16. Spc 1st Semester Rn'ers

    PHM replied to NRSNFL's topic in Florida Nursing

    You might find more responses and/or interest in the "Nursing Student" Forum than on this one. Best of

  17. Panama City??

    PHM replied to CJ777's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi CJ As Cammie mentioned the starting pay is about $16/hr for newbies and PRN is a flat $27 no matter who you are. Pay is basically the same at both major hospitals. Healthsouth Rehab Hospital and...

  18. $$$$msn Teacher ??????????

    PHM replied to redrat's topic in Florida Nursing

    omg, how could I have forgotten football of all things? You're absolutely right about their salary and Florida especially. To an earlier poster . .sorry but I can't remember the PBS special on the...

  19. $$$$msn Teacher ??????????

    PHM replied to redrat's topic in Florida Nursing

    Given that a large chunk of tuition goes toward facilities, new equipment, etc. (and I don't know how much to bureaucratic agencies at the state level), it's not surprising to me that salaries are...

  20. $$$$msn Teacher ??????????

    PHM replied to redrat's topic in Florida Nursing

    PBS had a special on recently regarding the nursing shortages, the long waiting lists for admission to programs, etc. Interviewed several colleges and asked their MSN and PhD administrators why the...

  21. Drug Guide

    PHM replied to arv's topic in General Nursing

    This is interesting. What specifically have they complained about using the Davis Drug guides? We used Davis through all my clinicals and I've used it on the floor the past few years having it on my...

  22. Howlong to do pre-reqs????????????

    PHM replied to flower2007's topic in Florida Nursing

    Assuming you're pursuing an RN, much depends on how much coursework you can handle and/or other outside commitments. Prereqs can probably be done in a year, but some of the classes are pretty tough,...

  23. Respritory therapy

    PHM replied to dark40's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an RN, an RRT. Beyond the differences already noted, she tells me RRT tasks are mostly mechanical while we deal alot with assessments, broader system care. Both are rewarding. Don't think for a...

  24. Do cell phones interfere with telemetry?

    PHM replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    I used to get hung up on this also. I agree also that when you try to enforce, families/patients become irritated, supers won't back you up, as well, but no harm telling them anyway and document it...

  25. ACLS renewal Q

    PHM posted a topic in General Nursing

    My AHA ACLS cert will expire this month. Missed the only refresher class available. Figured I'd have to take the "initial" 2 day course all over again (not that that's a bad idea given the frequency...