MERRYWIDOW46

MERRYWIDOW46

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

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  1. For The Luv Of Pete...Is The Float Pool Concept Going Bye-Bye?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Airbrushguy's topic in General Nursing

    I am in Maryland, where are you

  2. For The Luv Of Pete...Is The Float Pool Concept Going Bye-Bye?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Airbrushguy's topic in General Nursing

    My facility is expanding the float pool. We have 3 tiers....one no holidays or weekends, work 36 hours a month, lowest pay can be cancelled 2 hours prior to shift; two off one weekend a month, one...

  3. Your Marital Status: It's Just Not That Difficult

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    ruby, i luv ya girl!!! love how you tell it like it is!!! families don't get it and really don't get hippa!!! my all time favorite: "i am janice, john's daughter. i'm an rn and know all about...

  4. Problems with license on BON

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to KnpKnp129's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct, it should indicate Compact State, so when someone checks you license online they know your geographical scope of practice. Probably a glitch at the BON. Do not stress....

  5. Handwashing and Dry Skin

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    My facilities policy is to use hand gel prior to going in and after coming out of the room. Dispensers are outside every room, and they have a team of "SECRET" monitors who watch and report ALL who...

  6. fri or sat night?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked 8 hour days M-F if I wanted to pick up an extra shift I'd go home, nap and work 11-7 Friday. Sleep till noon on Sat and go to work again Mon Morning. ONE shift a MONTH is a piece of...

  7. How mych did you $pend to become a Registered Nurse?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    I graduated 1976, probably $4000 total, Tuition $3300 for entire program. Add in books, room and board, uniforms. That was dirt cheap compared to today. I also got a TOP NOTCH education at one of...

  8. Part time Nurse?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Jeffreyj's topic in General Nursing

    Always worked FT 36-40 hours a week. About 10 years ago my spouse had a serious illness and died. I cut back then and now am 0.6FTE, 24 hours a week. I LOVE IT, I work and have fun. BALANCE is...

  9. Handwashing and Dry Skin

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to hear someone else has the same problem I do. Our infection control practitioner says "That only happens when you wash with soap and water, don't dry well, then use alcohol based product"....

  10. How do you feel about orienting on day shift when going to night shift?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Are you a NEW or SEASONED ICU nurse????????? If you have ICU experience one month days 3 months nights. HOWEVER, 4 months orientation is ALOT for an experienced ICU nurse so I am guessing you are a...

  11. Conflicting test question...

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to DirtyBlackSocks's topic in General Nursing

    ABCs is why it is AIRWAY, 1. Airway open 2. Breathing 3. Circulation No matter what, ALWAYS do basics first then secondary assessment. Can NEVER go wrong assessing anyone in that manner. Good

  12. How to become more marketable to new medical center

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to MauriceRC's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders and a GREAT PLAN in place. May I ask which state you reside in that all RN applicants need to be CNAs first?????? Good Luck, keep up the great job...

  13. Scheduled to work called out due to snow--can I be fired?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Wsmith16's topic in General Nursing

    PLEASE, DO NOT return to work Saturday if you are NOT 100%. You need to take care of yourself and heal. Has the doctor cleared you for work? If you are still fuzzy, having difficulty thinking and...

  14. Refresher Courese in Maryland, if you graduated 5 years ago??

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to AugustBoy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My understanding is that in Maryland if you have not worked the required hours to maintain your license that a refresher course in necessary. This is a BON requirement, NOT an indiviudal employer's...

  15. Scheduled to work called out due to snow--can I be fired?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Wsmith16's topic in General Nursing

    That is all well and good. However, some are single parents, others are not experienced or comfortable driving in the extraordinary weather the Mid-Atlantic has had the past 72 hours. I made...

  16. Intelistaf or Goverment contracts

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to msnurse14's topic in Travel

    I worked PRN with MSN in my home town. Last summer wanted to be close to my daughter when she had her baby in another state. Lucky for me was Compact State as is my home state. Corporate was a...

  17. staying the night at work due to weather

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, now on 6pm news 12-20 inches starting tomorrow afternoon to Wed night in Baltimore Metro area. Sorry, I have someone to feed my dog if I get stranded. Just hope I get home BEFORE I work...

  18. staying the night at work due to weather

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Every facility has it's own "Snow Emergency Plan". I am lucky been off since Thurs night and don't work again till Wed. Good thing, plow didn't come till 1000 today. My facility provided sleep areas,...

  19. What was minimum wage when you first started?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    In 1984 I was making $15.45 at a major eastern city tertiary care university

  20. What was minimum wage when you first started?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Minimum wage was $1.90 when I was doing shipping/packing at a printing company 1972-1973. First RN job, 1976, was $4.95 and after a year got $0.25 raise. 1978 first Agency job paid

  21. Periop RN marketability

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to CW1978's topic in Operating Room

    In my experience it is difficult to go back once you have been in the OR for a long time. Especially for someone who never worked in any other area. I worked with an OB tech who came to the OR when...

  22. Selecting malpractice insurance provider

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    I have NSO, I do ER, OR, PACU, Tele, Cath Lab, Endo, Open Heart,Occupational Health. Cost for 1M per occurrance/6M aggregate is $107/year. Even if you follow policy, protocol, if one letter of...

  23. Family Feud question today.....

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Might it be that in the era of "CUSTOMER SERVICE" we are not seen as helpers but as

  24. Unprofessional "Prospective" Employers...Grrr

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Amber Lynn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thanks Moogie......How did you know they were complaining about lack of clinical instuctors????????? I am fine, just disappointed that the person who hit me lied, and I STILL don't have my car. Had a...

  25. Unprofessional "Prospective" Employers...Grrr

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Amber Lynn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I got one better. Went to a networking gig at school. Someone in my alumni assoc took resume for teaching position. 2 weeks later did shift with RN clinical instructor who said she meant to call...