MERRYWIDOW46

MERRYWIDOW46

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

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  1. Crazy Work Environment

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nascar Nurse: Is that a back door apology???????? If so apology

  2. Crazy Work Environment

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just started a new job. HIPPA DOES ensure that preexsisting conditions are covered. All you need is a certificate of previous coverage for the 90 days immediately prior to start of new insurance....

  3. OR SIGN ON BONUS

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to ORNurseAngie's topic in General Nursing

    Read your contract. You should be able to collect the protion of the bonus for the year you worked. Do not let this employer intimidate you. What was their reason for eliminating your postition?...

  4. Got an offer, should I accept it?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to missdeevah's topic in Texas Nursing

    That salary sounds normal for a new RN Grad in Texas. Some places give half credit for LVN experience and others don't. With the economy and job situation for new grads as well as experienced nursed...

  5. WHITE Scrubs--Oh Dear

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to etaylor900's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like Cherokee. I also LOVE UniformCity brand and they are pretty cheap. UniformCity.com, BestofScrubs.com, or Tafford.com are all good sources. Shop around. If you have an ALCO store near you...

  6. Help with research paper PLEASE

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    Not my area of expertise, but I would think journals for NICU nurses would have information along the lines of what you are seeking. Research the professional association for NICU nursing. Good...

  7. Stethoscope for Clinicals

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to sophie<3's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Every student can not afford a Littman Cardiology III, and not knowing what area you want to practice in following graduation that is a HUGE investment. Littman is an EXCELLANT brand and has a wide...

  8. Met with supervisor today....

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly why I ALways MAINTAIN my credentials with an agency. I work a few shifts a months so that if I am ever put in such a position again I can just resign on the spot and move on. I had a...

  9. A Few Choice Words......

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to TX RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Excellant choice. Good Luck and keep us

  10. Orientation question/amt of days a wk

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to SMK1211's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a well seasoned nurse, working in a 48 hour/ pay period position. Orientation was Full Time, 36 hours a week. I have over 30 years experience and got 8 weeks to orient. 28 hours were classroom...

  11. I am going to self-report to Georgia BON

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Junebug59's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Do you carry your own malpractice insurance? I know this isn't a claim, however, they might be able to refer you to an attorney who is experienced in dealing with the BON. YOU MUST have and...

  12. For LVNs or ADN grads...did you major in something diff for your Bachelors? ...

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I am a Diploma RN, then rec'd a BA in Jurisprudence, and Masters in Public Administration with concentration in Administration and Health Policy. Back in the day, graduated RN 1976, BA 1990, MPA 1995...

  13. Dosage Calculation Question......help please

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Graduate2010's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    NEVER substitute a TB for Insulin Syringe. GO somewhere else and FIND the appropiate syringe. Another floor, Central, Pharmacy whereever in your institution syringes are

  14. Job Search

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to lvereen's topic in General Nursing

    Baltimore, University of Maryland (BSN required as Magnet), Johns Hopkins, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore (BSN required), and many other area hospitals in Baltimore/DC

  15. Do you draw up blood on your own?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    NO IV therapy at my hospital. Nurses do all the phlebotomy draws, start PIVs, draw labs off of PICC and Central lines. Keeps you sharp and

  16. Celebrate with me!

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

    Very Impressive!!!! CONGRATULATIONS and Good Luck in your

  17. Please help me to find out my status after an interview

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to dlzk123's topic in General Nursing

    In the US recruiters normally do not make FORMAL offers until 2 references and background check is complete. Should they decide NOT to hire you MOST do NOT call you again. Good

  18. Grr! "Customer Service" Nursing Gone Crazy!

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to KaseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I was reprimanded because I did not know all the cable channels when asked by a family. I don't LIVE in the cable service area nor do I USE that service. Look at the TV schedule in each patient...

  19. Masters degree for OR?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to PureLifeRN's topic in Operating Room

    Some OR nurses get MSN education or administration. My Master's is Public Administration with concentration in Administration and Heath Policy. Helps with understanding the regularory/administrative...

  20. job offer with no written pay documentation

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Aviationurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am NOT familiar with Maxim and their practices. However, in general agency rates are based on the facility and speciality and can vary widely. I get anywhere from $34.50 to $49/hour for Tele, ER....

  21. Veteran's Admin Travel Nurse

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to penfield4's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like more information, is there someone I could speak

  22. Any literary-inclined nurses or educators care to critique my admission essay?

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to elleNY's topic in General Nursing

    I will help also. However, without the assignment question and response I can not give you feedback. Post those and then I can

  23. A little nervous about agency nursing...

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to Soph_LPN's topic in Agency Nurses

    I am sorry no one responded to your thread. I have done agency since 1978, extensive orientations are non-exsistent usually. Computer system orientation 4 of 8 hours, and then report 2 hours prior...

  24. Dispel a rumor OR validate a truth...

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

    Does UVA have an RN-MSN program and is any of it offered online. I am a Diploma RN, back in my day BSN was NOT required so I got BA Jurisprudence, and MPA in administration and health policy. NOW...

  25. more questions

    MERRYWIDOW46 replied to TASIA305's topic in General Nursing

    We are NOT here to answer your homework questions. Do the research, write or type your own answers and perhaps acutally RETAIN some information longer than to complete the assignment. Learning is a...