MERRYWIDOW46

MERRYWIDOW46

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

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  1. Any RN's applying to MSN/NP prog without a BSN???

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to khrissi17's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Good

  2. Changing Specialty from OR advice needed

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to buckmarko's topic in General Nursing

    I did it, however, I had a year of Med/Surg and a year of ICU prior to going to the OR so many years ago. After 10 years of OR I went to CCU with minimal orientation. It CAN be done. I stayed PRN...

  3. Defiant and Insubordinate

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree also. Suspension without pay at

  4. Do you need a BSN to get your Masters?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    If you do not want a MSN or DNP it does not matter what bachelor's degree you get. IF you want Masters or higher degree including NP in nursing you need ro do an adn/MSN bridge program or BSN

  5. Defiant and Insubordinate

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would ask others if this behavior is common for the floater, if it is I'd write her ass up from here to the moon and back. That is just inconscionable to NOT give meds that are QD and for diabetics...

  6. Defiant and Insubordinate

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Actually, our endocrine doctors are now giving Lantus Q12H, especially in those who run high blood sugars throughout the

  7. WAITING FOR ANSWERS!!

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to SadNurse3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    SO, did you

  8. Are you working in a university-affiliated hospital?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to ethelbsnrn's topic in General Nursing

    Each university offers it's employees their own tuition program. For me dependant children are entitled to 50% of undergraduate freshman tuition at that university to use at any school for four...

  9. Who's going to AACN NTI 2010 in Washington DC May 15-20th?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Brian's topic in Critical Care

    I am planning on driving down a few days. Love to meet some of the "allnurses"

  10. WAITING FOR ANSWERS!!

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to SadNurse3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Such agony! Before NCLEX we sat for 2 FULL days with paper and pencil taking tests in silences with break for lunch only. Boards were taken in either July or February, and results took 6-12 weeks to...

  11. Nursing JOB shortage in Maryland!

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to CASTLEGATES's topic in Maryland Nursing

    34 years experience, work in multiple specialties took me 14 months to find a job this was well worth the wait, EXCELLANT benefits, salary, working conditions, and schedule what MORE could I ask for?...

  12. 2009 On-Call Pay Scales

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to openheartmary's topic in Operating Room

    Baltimore/DC Metro area: $2.50 per hour to carry beeper. Time and a half if called in and 4 hour minimum call back. Some area hospitals are $2.00 and 2 hour call back at either time and a half or...

  13. scrubs

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to txgurl13's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Cherokee tall drawstring cargo

  14. Tattoos

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to fyrmed511's topic in Men in Nursing

    Baltimore/DC Metro area ALL tattoos MUST be 100% covered at all times. Good

  15. I need insurance for nursing school...?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to TrinaCNA's topic in General Nursing

    NSO offers good malpractice for a low rate. I pay $107 per year as an RN. They have student rates that are lower. Health Insurance, all I can say is google it and see what you find. Remember, the...

  16. TNCC or CEN for re-entering workforce RN?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to ga*gal's topic in Emergency

    BLS, ACLS Definitely! TNCC is best for now, CEN requires 2 years of clinical experinece in ER verified by a nurse manager to take the exam. Best of Luck, and as several others have said, a Nurse...

  17. Why do nurses sign this way?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to missdeevah's topic in General Nursing

    Computer charting does away with all those problems. It is

  18. Randy Larson ACLS

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Nursebarebari's topic in General Nursing

    Be very careful with online classes. In my area hospitals will not accept BLS, ACLS unless American Heart Association class. Good

  19. First day of NS, confused about homework... I need a little help

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to jcolli01's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Writing nursing diagnosis is a skill that takes time to learn. Do you have a reference book of diagnosis and correct nomenclature? I agree with the others, fluid/electrolyte imbalance, pain,...

  20. Forgetting to write an order

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    We have a STRICTLY ENFORCED policy of NO VERBAL ORDERS unless a life or death situation. Pharmacy does not activate meds in pyxis without an order from the MD. GUESS WHAT, we have a totally...

  21. Why are or & recovery specialties paid more?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to MELY13's topic in General Nursing

    Where are you located, because I want to come work there. I have been an OR/PACU nurse since 1978, lived in 5 different states, and NEVER got paid more than any other nurse in the hospital. I worked...

  22. 370$ to renew my annual nursing license! AHHH

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Iggy123's topic in General Nursing

    What do you do in Maryland that your license is $45 a year? I am a RN and pay $78 a year for MD RN license renewal. DC is $120 for two year license renewal. Good thing is MD is a Compact State,...

  23. How many pair of scrubs do you own?

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

    Forgot, I also like holiday tops and jackets, as well as socks or cute earrings. Something to make it festive. However, the dress code places don't usually let you

  24. How many pair of scrubs do you own?

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

    I have about 20-25 sets, was never a problem until I started doing FT agency and several hospitals in my area went to dress code colors. One ER was all burgundy so 4 pants, 4 tops, 2 jackets. Another...

  25. Is this the norm or unfair? thoughts and opinions needed!!

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to nursingpower's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I figured that Bob was probably the newbie and those with the lighter patient loads were more experienced. There are two schools of thought here, first, Bob was at the end of his shift, his patient...