MERRYWIDOW46

MERRYWIDOW46

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  1. Nurses obtaining blood consent

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am licensed in 5 jurisdictions, one being the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I have NEVER gotten consent for blood, chemo, or surgery. Informed consent is ALWAYS obtained by the MD. Check with...

  2. need adv for change in full to prn???

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    Changing to PRN is perfectly reasonable. However, I would not discuss this with your manager till after the baby is here and you have a routine worked out. Who will stay with him/her while you...

  3. Neurosurgical/Stroke/Medical Unit Staffing?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a large tertiary care teaching facility. Our Neuro ICU is 10 beds with a 2:1 ratio, just outside is the Neuro IMCU with 6 beds and a 3:1 ratio, the Floor status Neuro unit is around the...

  4. Vacation time for M-F people-how much time?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    The norm is to start with 3 weeks vacation, 2 weeks sick, 7 legal holidays 3 personal leave days. Usually after 5 years vacation increases to 4 weeks everything else remains. Now if you are where I...

  5. Taking an unpaid vacation, is it possible?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

    I have only seen unpaid leave for unforseen circumstances, not for a vacation. Unforseen, as in unexpected accident/medical problem and no PTO, a parent ill in a distant city, child ill and PTO gone....

  6. IF you WEREN'Ta nurse, what would you be???

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to sjoy's topic in General Nursing

    To pay the bills a lawyer. For FUN have an upscale gourmet breakfast, lunch, lite dinner coffee bar, OR a quaint B&B in the

  7. Anyone getting a master's degree in a different field than nursing?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    I have a Masters in Public Administration and my area of expertise is Health Policy and Administration. Back in the day this allowed me to be a DON in Sub-Acute Rehab units within the hospital....

  8. How to become an er np or surgical np?

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

    The woman I spoke with from Vanderbilt stated that this was a "New" program. Not sure about the issue with enough clinical, have not looked closely at the program

  9. How to become an er np or surgical np?

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

    I just returned from AACN NTI in DC. While there I spoke with a representative from Vanderbilt University in Tennessee. They have a fairly new program that is a DUAL certification FNP/ACNP with...

  10. Disappointed with AACN's NTI 2010 Washington, DC

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to RN34TX's topic in Critical Care

    I commuted daily from Baltimore to save money so I can go to ENA in San Antonio in September. I thought it was me, since this was my FIRST NTI. I belong to several professional organizations and have...

  11. Shoes for Men in Nursing

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Shotty's topic in General Nursing

    I've tried almost every shoe know to man in my 34 years. Started wearing Danskos in 2002 and will NEVER wear anything else. They make you stand correctly, walk right, give great support. My...

  12. Need help to decide on new job

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to windowxp's topic in General Nursing

    I would not sign. As someone else mentioned, you never know what life has in mind for you down the road. Something could come up with you or a family member's health, your spouse could be...

  13. Scrub questions

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

    You can get good name brands at Uniform City dot com and Best of Scrubs dot com. They sell Cherokee, White Swan, and other brands from $7.99 to 16.99 each piece, some are even in petite since you...

  14. Baylor?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to smurfynursey's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When I did Baylor it was 2 twelves, days worked 24 hours got paid for 36, nights worked 24 hours got paid for 40. We also got benefits. This LTC sounds like they are trying to "Milk the Cow DRY" and...

  15. Just sharing some good and happy news

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Reigen's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations, and WONDERFUL she has a

  16. Bunions

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Comes from "Bad Foot Hygeine" that is NOT wearing correct shoes. Squeezing into too narrow shoes, not enough room to spread the piggies out and relax. Podiatrist I used to work with told me that....

  17. Pharm ??? again

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to nursejackie2010's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you wrote the question right. No one would give 3108 gr of

  18. Nurses Notes(What do I write??)

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have an electronic medical record. We write A-PIE notes related to a patient problem in the plan of care and link it to our assessment. Problem: Altered Mental Status Assessment: Patient oriented...

  19. Appropriate Shoes for Interview

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to chevyv's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Actually, in my area I have been informed by recruiters, "please wear scrubs and be prepared for a group interview as well as up to 4 hours shadowing on the unit with staff and educator when the...

  20. False + on drug screen

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to cb_rn's topic in General Nursing

    My area of the country we are no longer permitted to list medications we are prescribed prior to urine tox. ONLY if we test positive for something. I once tested positive from poppy seed bagel, they...

  21. Just wondering... what would you want your kids to do for a living?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to labrador4122's topic in General Nursing

    I want my daughter (34) to be happy in what she does. She went to college out of HS and decided that wasn't her thing. Joined the Military and got out at the end of her comittment. Has done retail...

  22. PTO - how much do you get at your hospital?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    Not really. If you do not call off sick that is 14 twelve hour days. I am making out the same as when I was getting split vac/sick. Then it was 9 vac days and 5 sick days so 14 days total. This...

  23. PTO - how much do you get at your hospital?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    Are you and LPN or RN? I am an RN in Baltimore, we get 176 hours annually and it is prorated for those working less than 36 hours a week. Holidays are separate and paid at 8 hours for each of 7...

  24. Visit the allnurses.com booth at NTI and get a gift :)

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Brian's topic in Critical Care

    You still can Carol, go for a day on the train. I am commuting daily on MARC and METRO. Spending the BIG bucks to go to San Antonio in Sept. for ENA!! Looking forward to meeting as many as possible...

  25. Honest feedback needed on resume

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to EDRN-2010's topic in Nursing Career

    GREAT JOB on your resume. I'd hire you in a minute, but, I am no longer in a hiring capacity. Just be certain that all your listed references are able to speak to your clinical skills and not just...