MERRYWIDOW46

MERRYWIDOW46

ER, OR, PACU, TELE, CATH LAB, OPEN HEART

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  1. Working?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Reminisce's topic in General Nursing

    HI, I have been and RN 33 and a half years. Started nursing school just after HS. Went to a Diploma RN school, 33 months with lots of clinical experience that I would trade for nothing in this...

  2. What is Considered "Recent" Experience?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to iluvdetroit's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I usually hear 2-3 years experience in the past 5 so you are squeeking on the edge. Congrats on 98% on the RN refresher course. that is GREAT! I have NEVER stopped working in my 33 years. Been...

  3. Prayers needed!

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    How sad. She, her family, and all at the hospital will be in my thoughts and prayers. One more reason ALL healthcare workers should have had their own, private H1N1 vaccine clinic prior to public...

  4. Which job would you take?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I think an OR job all outpatient with that amount of time off garunteed would be perfect. If you are used to doing clinical work, being busy, and inteacting with others you probably would quickly...

  5. Qustion about travel nursing

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to VerCellPen's topic in General Nursing

    One year experience minimum, IRS sets standards for "Travel Nursing" and it still is 50 miles from home for tax free housing stipend. The only exception I am aware of is the Washington DC Metro...

  6. Compact Designation

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to BoiNurse1983's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Virginia IS a compact state. Are you licensed there but have a permanent residence in a non-compact state? I live in Maryland, another compact state, and when we had paper licenses, now just online,...

  7. Too Uptight?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    COUNT ME IN the "uptight and old fashioned" club. I got in trouble with a preceptor one time for NOT giving meds he had poured and taken out of package. Just recently, NOT EMERGENT, in ER another...

  8. The right car

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to RN1981's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Bought my FIRST Subaru in 1977 6 month out of college. Haven't bought another brand since. Just have upgraded models a few

  9. License endorsements..pls help

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to nurse_atl's topic in Immigration Advice

    Where is your permanent US residence? If you are a permanent resident in a Nursing Compact State you can practice in any of the other 22 Compact states with your RN license from that state without...

  10. The right car

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to RN1981's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    what is wrong with a 1998 Outback? What do you mean "UPGRADE"? I drive a 1999 Outback with 103k plus miles. It is in great shape, gets me there safe and secure, and I have room for baggage etc. It...

  11. Question about Pay

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Rule of thumb in my area is if it is within your current facility about 10% increase of your current hourly rate but now salaried, capped at rate times 40 hours/week. Some places offer comp time...

  12. Am I too sick to work?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to sloppyeyes's topic in General Nursing

    Except fort he "low grade" fever, you have "CLASSIC" flu symptoms. We should not be working with diarrhea, fever, or other contagious symptoms. DO NOT go to work, no explanation other than "SICK" is...

  13. Are non nursing graduate degrees beneficial to a nurse?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    I was a Director with MPA 10 years ago. Today in my state and at magnet facilities it won't fly. MUST be MSN. I remember back 25 years ago our VP of Nursing had pHd in Anthropology, no longer...

  14. If you have rec' d the H1N1 vaccine - please report

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to CrunchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Got seasonal flu 9/15 and H1N1 10/23 no problems with either. Not even a sore arm. Tetorifice was

  15. Nursing JOB shortage in Maryland!

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to CASTLEGATES's topic in Maryland Nursing

    what are you going to do and where are you relocating to in

  16. Are non nursing graduate degrees beneficial to a nurse?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    HOWEVER, to manage in nursing the graduate degree MUST be a MSN. Good

  17. name that hospital and its starting salary

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to krazaygerl's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Ever been to TEMPLE Philanurse74????????? $40 an hour seems low to me!!!! I make that in community ERs in Maryland. Would take $60-75 to get me at Temple again. I went there in the 70's didn't...

  18. Questions on staffing...

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to momnmotn's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Depends how the LTC regulations are written in your state. Where I live it is one RN for every 50 residents in a 24 hour period. DON, ADON, Inservice RN, Quality Improvement RN all count so 200...

  19. Need to find inexpensive and approved ACLS, PALS classes

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to sqadir1's topic in General Nursing

    Most employers are now only accepting American Heart Association Classes. You need BLS for Healthcare Providers certification for Pals or ACLS. Most employers offer classes for staff that is free....

  20. Any Hospital Diploma Programs Out There??

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to robinzahra's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am a Jefferson Diploma Grad and we graduated our last class in 1982. University of Pennsylvania is a BSN only now. Stevenson University/Union Memorial Hospital is a combined program in Maryland....

  21. Nursing JOB shortage in Maryland!

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to CASTLEGATES's topic in Maryland Nursing

    It is all about money. I have 33 years experience and have been applying for one solid year. Managers tell me I'm hired, never hear from HR and when I call they have one excuse after another. I...

  22. Ativan IM?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a psych nurse. Had a suicidal psychotic patient on tele a few weeks ago. Chief of Psych told me give ativan and zyprexa to patient. Patient only took ativan. Why the need to wait 2 hours...

  23. To PA or not to PA...

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to jess818's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse Practitioners do NOT have to ask "Daddy's Permission" they just do what they know is best for the patient. PA's need to run the plan past their physician

  24. What is the scariest thing that has happened to you while working as a nurse?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Let's see, Having a urinal deliberately poured down my leg on IMCU. OR having a switch blade pulled on me in ER by an unhappy drug seeking patient. Tough call either

  25. Pay range for new grads...

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to CrazyPremed's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, got distracted by phone. Last post isn't right I have 33 years experience and did a travel assignment in SLC this summer. My Base was $20.12 an hour with a stipend of $12.33 an hour capped at...