gizelda196

gizelda196

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  1. Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

    gizelda196 replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am having so much anxiety over the lack of staff, supplies, support ,the working conditions. I just dont want to do this any more. 25 years in nursing. I'm an ED

  2. Laid off

    gizelda196 replied to Rungal BSN RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It seems crazy to me! Why we don't have protocols in place to move RNs to an area that needs them, is beyond mind

  3. B-Braun vs BD autogaurds

    gizelda196 posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hi, The powers to be have decided that our BD autoguard IV caths no longer meet INS safety requirements. They have introduced these Bbraun IV caths. We(the ed nursing staff) as a whole have now...

  4. Nurses, are you glad that Obamas Healthcare Bill Passed?

    gizelda196 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    We have had mandatory health care here in Massachusetts for about 3 years now. I find it interesting that this was never brought into any of the discussions , any where any news outlet, any debate...

  5. Scrubs & Shoes

    gizelda196 replied to kjbsn2008's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I like Izzy scrub bottoms by Peaches. They are wider in the legs and dont have that slit that runs up the side( I just cant stand the slits.) great variety in

  6. Don't Smile...You're on Candid Camera

    gizelda196 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LOL!!! Will you report that back to

  7. Don't Smile...You're on Candid Camera

    gizelda196 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am not liking this! Where is the union in all this? Is this LTC? Tell the DON she can round with DPH and have her pic done! and refuse! You have rights to!. This whole DPH survey and JCHO thing is...

  8. How much is your pay?

    gizelda196 replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    59.00 hr base. shift diff 5.00 nights. 2.50 weekends Boston teaching hospital critical care ASN grad

  9. aggressive nurse

    gizelda196 posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK ,There is a nurse at work. You know the type angry, unapproachable, makes working very difficult, complains. Well Ive had it! I want to approach her and nip this in the bud since i am her target...

  10. what happens if your PPD is positive

    gizelda196 replied to ergito2's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Well you need the cxray to confirm no active disease. But you will have to wait on that. So this might affect your hiring. They are pretty firm on this ppd thing now ever since that med student...

  11. Hiring Freeze

    gizelda196 replied to kitten0509's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    BMC is on a freeze. I cant even move laterally at this moment. I have heard that other hospitals are also on

  12. mouth care for vent patient

    gizelda196 replied to fatoma's topic in MICU, SICU

    the article is gone:cry: I was curious to read it because we just implemented the chlorhexidine and some of us have had

  13. Best shoes ever?

    gizelda196 replied to redraccoon's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love Klogs. Dansko does not fit me ,and crocs killed my knees. I also end up going back to

  14. "Slow" codes

    gizelda196 replied to txdude35's topic in General Nursing

    SO true ,so

  15. "Slow" codes

    gizelda196 replied to txdude35's topic in MICU, SICU

    SO true ,so

  16. What's your sleeping schedule for working nights?

    gizelda196 replied to teenycar's topic in General Nursing

    I work my 12hour shifts in a row. usually day one I take a nap like 2-4pm. I will sleep all day the next day and all day again then when i come home at the end I take a nap get up at 12pm and return...

  17. 75 questions on NCLEX-RN

    gizelda196 replied to BlaineCM's topic in General Nursing

    My computer shut off at 79! just shut off goodbye! I took my exams with 2 friends, I was &*^%%ing my pants as I waited for them. We were one of the very first to take the "new computerized exam"...

  18. One night, 22 pts, 5 codes!!!

    gizelda196 replied to Alibaba's topic in General Nursing

    Omg!!!

  19. Critical Care test

    gizelda196 replied to MellowYellow's topic in MICU, SICU

    Great Site! thanks for this

  20. UMASS Boston RN-BSN Online update

    gizelda196 replied to gerry79's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I was thinking about going back and doing this program.I have been out of school 15 years and the thought of testing in pharm is scary! congrats and good luck with

  21. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    gizelda196 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!

  22. Leep

    gizelda196 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi I havent posted in a while .Just kind of lurking lately.I have a question that is personal and I am only looking for personal experiences, NOT advice. I am going in for a LEEP.I have High grade...

  23. What do you look for in a scrub store?

    gizelda196 replied to the s-man's topic in General Nursing

    PETITE sizes! Please. Oh and warm up jackets that match

  24. Salary negotiations

    gizelda196 replied to sleepyjane's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I believe (with the exception of MGH) all Boston hospitals are UNION. You are placed into the pay scale that the UNION negotiated. Most are MNA with BMC City side being SEIU. So a new grad is placed...

  25. Oops! I showed up on my day off!

    gizelda196 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have also shown up late and early for that stupid daylights savings time Gets me almost every