Nurse1202

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1. pay scale for ohio

   Nurse1202 replied to jma_myangels's topic in Ohio Nursing

   Sorry, I have been so busy with term papers that I haven't been online lately!!! Stark State is a 2-yr Associates Degree program. It took me 2 years to do the prerequisites at part-time, though....

2. Left-handed nurses

   Nurse1202 replied to Wuiteroz's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a southpaw also!! This is bad, but I have more problems with the layout of my car's interior than medical equipment, although my DH chalks it up to bad driver syndrome:D I 've found that i...

3. pay scale for ohio

   Nurse1202 replied to jma_myangels's topic in Ohio Nursing

   Sorry, it is the same as a P.R.N. position. I set my own schedule. For example: I work 2-3 12 hour shifts per week, and I tell administration what days, how many hours. I can work as many shifts as...

4. Charting Chuckles

   Nurse1202 replied to Megan-Cho's topic in Ohio Nursing

   BTW, my friend just graduated & didn't find to be funny, But I did: A graduate nurse looks for blood on a bandage hoping they will get to change it; an experienced nurse knows a little bit of...

5. Charting Chuckles

   Nurse1202 replied to Megan-Cho's topic in Ohio Nursing

   :roll :chuckle :roll :roll :roll Thanks, I laughed so hard my sides hurt!! I needed a good

6. pay scale for ohio

   Nurse1202 replied to jma_myangels's topic in Ohio Nursing

   JMA, Greetings from Akron!!! I graduated from Stark State 2001. Started out at Summa at 19.75/hr then. I'm at Mercy Medical now. I work per diem now at 32.75/hr. Nice, Huh! Frees up more time to...

7. Central Lines: saline or heparin?

   Nurse1202 replied to nursemouse's topic in General Nursing

   I work in 2 different facilities, but their policies are the same: Triple lumen catheters 4cc NS. PICC/Midlines: 4cc NS/2.5cc Heparin, unless pt has allergy. 10 cc NS flush after blood draw, no...

8. Need Shift Help

   Nurse1202 replied to takararose's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I have to agree with chris! I see you are in Ohio. I live in the Akron/Canton area and PRN positions pay 29.00-35.00 an hour with very little commitment and a lot of flexibility. I'm working on my...

9. Going back after maternity leave advice

   Nurse1202 replied to teresab_2000's topic in General Nursing

   Theresa, I began my career 5 months pregnant, and 3 developed weeks after completing my 3 month orientation, my OB took me off duty for preeclamsia (Can't imagine why I developed HTN!) I was off 13...

10. Offered HHA Position While in School...

    Nurse1202 replied to RN2B4ABBY's topic in General Nursing

    I'm happy that I could help, but don't feel GUILTY for deciding what is best for you!!!! I feel empathy for that poulation also, but you can not feel guilty for deciding what is best for yourself....

11. night shifts....

    Nurse1202 replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE NIGHT SHIFT!!!! I have been a nurse almost 3 years and I have worked nights since graduating. I felt the same ambivalence, but I decided to give it a try. Nights allows for a greater amount...

12. Nursing Scholarships?

    Nurse1202 replied to prairiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about nursing scholarships; I had a hrad time finding them also. I do have a suggestion though: try to find a nursing assistant position within a nursing home or hospital. many of these...

13. Do You Hate Nursing

    Nurse1202 replied to morr4336's topic in General Nursing

    I have been an RN for almost 3 years, and the more experienced I become and the more I observe reinforces my love for the profession of nursing and my dedication to my patients health, safety, and...

14. Offered HHA Position While in School...

    Nurse1202 replied to RN2B4ABBY's topic in General Nursing

    Home Health Aides give basic physical care to patients in their homes;and,depending on agency or private duty status, you may be expected to do housekeeping, laundry, errand-running, and/or provide...