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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 been admitted to Feng Yuan Hospital for a high feve...

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 (marriage, debt, etc) and you indeed become the f...

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 orientation in an ICU, or MICU. Curious as to what's avai...

Interesting thread. I also researched this years ago and received a reply from a Chicago paralegal who's worked both sides of the fence (defending hospitals and staff vs working for malpractice attorneys). With over 25 years of experience, he made s...

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 "know" very little. I also felt the same way, but ...

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

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 wasn't as good as I thought it was (quite clear to ...

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 investigations revealed failures to follow protocol,...

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 (wear a shortie, instead). I'll be in Hawaii next wee...

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 that for the very reasons you cited (errors, stre...

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 Beach is mostly at or close to minimum wage jobs and...

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 an affordable option and although city and county o...

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 stressed and worried how you will perform as a nur...

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 them when they signed up, it's different now (at leas...

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 will not likely decrease anytime soon. That being sa...

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 flat $27 regardless of experience. Of course, shif...

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

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 a couple of other rehab facilities are other optio...

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 nursing shortage. Even thought about recording it...

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 low. Other than a top-notched gotta-have science dep...

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 backlog existed. Bottom line was that colleges can...

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 PDA. Has everything I need and I refer the the "c...

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, imho, to be taken along with others in a full load ...

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 minute that nurses necessarily make more than RRTs...

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 to cover your butt. My research a couple of years...