MERRYWIDOW46

MERRYWIDOW46

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  1. Thomas Jefferson University Pre-licensure Fall 2010

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to morningdew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, Jefferson has a LONG prestigious legacy in nursing and strives to maintain that with each new class. Always in life be sincere, honest, and true to yourself. That will bring you much success and...

  2. Leaving Neuro ICU - wishing it had gone better

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to PedsDrNurseTheo's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    How is it you applied for a transfer without your manager knowing? In my geographic region the current manager MUST sign off on the transfer request PRIOR to the interview in the new unit. However,...

  3. What do you keep in your nursing bag??

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to agRN09's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Been a nurse for over 3 decades, do many specialties, see ID above. I carry: medicine reference, EKG reference, quick facts for ER, Assessment, ACLS, Peds(not a REAL Peds nurse and often get them in...

  4. I should have gone to med school! (rant)

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to BmoreCRNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think some of that goes with the area we live and practice in. SOME WORLD CLASS medicine in this area, and GIGUNDA EGOS as well. Trust in yourslef and your abilities. KNOW that you are good, and...

  5. Per Diem Holiday Scheduling

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to cscooking's topic in General Nursing

    In my area it is usually required to do one major holiday with an ever and one minor holiday(major is considered Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, eve of Christmas or New Years, or day after...

  6. job offer

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I had the same issues with a major teaching hospital in my area for Float Pool. Due to the economy EVERY hire must be approved by the VP and that means reviewing EVERY resume and all comments from...

  7. How late do your surgeons do electives?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to linda2097's topic in Operating Room

    w e run 4 ORs till 7pm, 2 till 11pm and after 11pm is oncall, Sat 2 rooms 7-3 with oncall staff and one room 7p-7a, Sunday 2 12 hour call shifts. Sometimes the elective cases finish AFTER midnight....

  8. Per Diem Nursing

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to AllSmiles225's topic in General Nursing

    We have several PER DIEM levels and with each is a different pay rate and comittment. Level1 is no weekends, no holidays and the pay is $3/hr less than level 2. Level2 is all weekends, one minor and...

  9. Nursing schools

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to jpdills's topic in General Nursing

    I am confused, you LIVE in California but want to go to University of Oklahoma?????? Why not just move to go to school???? California has for more than a decade been a difficult place for nurses to...

  10. sterilizing cords

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to tiny1's topic in Operating Room

    Sterad is optimal, if not available steris. Never autoclave, and we all know Cidex is banned for safety

  11. Any advice for a new grad??

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to NewAggieGrad09's topic in Pediatric

    I am not a Peds nurse so no advice here. Just CONGRATULATIONS to all. Good Luck. Have a wonderful and fulfilling

  12. Nursing Magazine?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to PERSERVERANCE's topic in General Nursing

    American Society for Pain Management Nursing is $96 AND $10 for local chapter. AORN is about $100 for national and local chapter. Emergency Nurses Association is $100 for national and local chapter....

  13. Staff RN doing MDS

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to RNMLIS's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I started in LTC in 1991, MDS was fairly new. WE ALL had to do them, no MDS nurse then. Even DON, ADON, QI, and Inservice RN did them. Fast forward to ADON job 1994, still no MDS nurse all did...

  14. Canucks-give me job advice

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in International Nursing

    I say OR all the way. OR nurses are in demand right now and keeping skills current is essential. I have been an OR nurse since 1978, however, since that time have also done ICU, CCU, ER, PCU, IMCU,...

  15. really need some advice--- please read

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to angy0314's topic in Florida Nursing

    and once you become a ST and start working the hospital will pay for you to go to school for RN through employee tuition reimburesement program. Some even pay up-front as long as you get a C or...

  16. LPN's getting RN through Excelsior

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to jensmomrn11's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Check the BON in your state PRIOR to starting the EC program. Maryland no longer recognizes EC as an appropiate RN education for licensure. Good

  17. Checking wrapped trays and instruments

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to WarmBlanket's topic in Operating Room

    Nothing wrapped in blue paper or peel packaged goes on table until it is verified NO HOLES. Basic standard of OR

  18. Do all states / schools require CNA to train for RN??

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to caltripp's topic in General Students

    It is not currently a requirement back East where I am from and licensed and have worked in PA, DE, NJ, MD, DC. However, this summer I did a travel assignment RN in Salt Lake City, Utah. IT IS...

  19. Salary

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to NinetyNine's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Salaries vary depending on the area you live in, community hospital, large teaching hospital. A RN without experience is considered a NEW Grad period. NON-NURSING experience does NOT count. In my...

  20. Nsg agency questions.

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Sherriblu's topic in General Nursing

    I have done agency since 1978, worked in Pa, MD, NJ, Ut, PRN and several contracts along the way. Since Jan 2008 I have done nothing but FT agency, PRN and a few short term contracts. Except for...

  21. Skirt suit VS Pant suit

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to SiempreBella's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you look professional, neat, and clean, minimal classic jewelry, neat hairstyle, and conservative make-up, then either is fine. NO scuffed or extreme shoes! Good

  22. Nursing Magazine?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to PERSERVERANCE's topic in General Nursing

    I just read the journals that go with my professional memberships: AORN, AACN, ENA, ASPMN so that would be the following journals...AORN, AACN Bold Voices and Critical Care Nurse, Journal of Emergency...

  23. Can someone help me prioritize

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Queen yaya's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just how you have them 1-2-3 seems about right to me. Pain is a big issue, as is ileus, and risk of infection. How many problems do you need to adress in the care plan? Altered Nutrition secondary...

  24. Dansko Outlet?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to PAERRN20's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Dansko Outlet 8 Federal Road West Grove, Pennsylvania 19390 610-869-5765 Call ahead if you have an idea what you are looking for and they will tell you if they have your size and color. Will hold...

  25. Dansko shoes

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to snowangel3's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    LOVE my Danskos!!!!! Been wearing them 6 years now and will NEVER wear anything else. As another poster stated you MUST break them in prior to wearing them an entire 12 hour shift. I float and do...