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  1. CRNA Salary Survey

    RN92 replied to salvati08's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    His/her original post did not say FOR CRNA nurses......he/she edited it after the fact. Yall are really making a mountain out of a mole hill. Maybe you should consider a NON-STRESSFUL career...

  2. CRNA Salary Survey

    RN92 replied to salvati08's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Actually, I was under "latest posts" on the home page. When you post a note (even though its under a specific category)-it will also show up on the home page. Sorry if you were offended!! You should...

  3. CRNA Salary Survey

    RN92 replied to salvati08's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    :rotfl: You're joking, right? A more accurate scale would be between 40k-90k for a regular staff position as RN.You're not going to see over 100k unless you are a specialist like crna, fnp, bypass RN,...

  4. Babies uneccessary death!!

    RN92 replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder how much the doctor/nurse relationship (or lack of) played in this case? The hospital investigated (of course). They found that, although Josie couldnt keep liquid on her stomach, was having...

  5. Voluntary surrender of LPN license vs. suspension/revocation by Arkansas State Board

    RN92 replied to blue_butterfly87's topic in General Nursing

    Todd - thank you for being such a great pt advocate. I wouldnt want that nurse caring for my sick baby. I think we should all report serious neglect/or poor nursing care!! We (nurses) have a...

  6. pay

    RN92 replied to Rnita09's topic in Agency Nurses

    The hospitals still come out cheaper with agency nurses because, they dont have to insure them, or offer any kind of benefits such as retirement/401k, etc... Agency nurses can actually be cheaper in...

  7. fitted sheets

    RN92 replied to natalie wilson's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Iworked in er...they had a great solution.. Use a flatted sheet and tie the top corners in a knot to fit over the top of the matress. This keeps the sheet from sliding down.Also, if the pt is really...

  8. Some GOOD news concerning staffing....

    RN92 replied to husker-nurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    the only thing i can think of that would really get the attention of the hospital is for patients to complain. c/o lack of attention. c/o not getting the care they need. many many complaints from...

  9. Learning thread (ER medicine)

    RN92 replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    What are the contraindications with giving succs bolus/drip (dose: alot!!) to cocaine overdose pt presenting in the ER for the 2nd time this week? There IS NO contraindications...give them as much as...

  10. The fingernail police!!

    RN92 replied to RN92's topic in General Nursing

    Nice looking nails arent synonymous with unclean nails, either. Its not a matter of appearance over cleanliness...you are assuming that just because someone has overlays - they dont know how to wash...

  11. Is English required to be an RN?

    RN92 replied to Jailhouse RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    "I for one at least try to sound and act professional. As RNs we have a reputation to be knowledgable and professional. Where are you?" Please, do us all a favor and get over yourself.!! I hope you're...

  12. Also Ran Careers... what did you decide against before choosing nursing

    RN92 replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Nursing

    When I was 6, I wanted to be a truckdrive( I saw a woman truckdriver on tv and thought that would be so cool). At age7 - my litter sister (who was 3yrs),was injured in a freak accident and she stayed...

  13. What do you do and how long have you done it?

    RN92 replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

    Med/surg floor for 9months...(yikes!! - every new nurse should have med/surg experience). I did home health for 9yrs...I did Medicine ER in a level I trauma center for 2yrs. (loved it) Recently tried...

  14. New grad dealing with angry/yelling patients

    RN92 replied to pumpkin's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have been a nurse for 12 years. You will notice, after time, that the family members making the largest complaints, are the ones who are feeling the most vulnerable/guilty or out of control of the...

  15. Acls

    RN92 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just renewed my acls. The first time I took the class, we were told that in the event of an emergency where there wasnt an md present - we could run the code until an md was available. I work in a...

  16. Charge pay

    RN92 replied to ikimiwi's topic in Emergency

    I did the charge thing for 2months - after that, I was willing to pay them not to be in charge. Its glorified babysitting. The whining and bickering between the staff. More power to anybody who enjoys...

  17. Using same syringes all day

    RN92 replied to stevierae's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Why not put it on your living

  18. Using same syringes all day

    RN92 replied to stevierae's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I've got an idea - lets ask the patients if they would mind us using syringes over and over again. Explain to them - that there's only a small chance of cross contamination. :rotfl: :rotfl: Maybe we...

  19. Nose plugs?

    RN92 replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking of bad smells...wounds with maggots have to be on the top 10

  20. About a LTC MD who is BAD NEWS

    RN92 replied to Destinystar's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :rotfl: tell the weirdo that colon powell just placed a call to his military superior and sent word that he (the doctor) was to report to afghanistan in 2 days at 0600. he would need to bring one hand...

  21. RN bashing

    RN92 replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    I recently left a job where the CNA's had chips on their shoulders about what they were or were not supposed to do. It gets SO OLD!!! I went to nursing school to get my degree - its not my fault that...

  22. Worthless medical insurance

    RN92 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I have dealt with insurance companies in the past...the wheel with the loudest squeak gets the oil. Everyone thinks that insurances have all of these rules that they follow - the truth is, they...

  23. Online BSN

    RN92 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have considered getting my BSN, but finding the time for classes/family/ and my current job, seem "undo-able" . I have talked with recruiters from different colleges about online classes. I was...

  24. How to become certified as a WOC nurse..

    RN92 replied to jkaee's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I am in the process of doing the same thing you are. I did Home Health for 9 years with a lot of colostomy and wound care. I have found out a little info by contacting the wound care nurse for my...

  25. Info for patients on how the ER works

    RN92 replied to ERnurseLaura's topic in Emergency

    HOW ABOUT A SIGN THAT SAYS "Due to the War in Iraq - We no longer carry Narcotics-Sorry for the inconvenience." (We blame everything else on the war, right?). The drug seekers will go somewhere...