jalarms

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1. Question about personal liability/ malpractice insurance.....

   jalarms replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

   I can honestly say that I do not remember who I purchased my first malpractice/liability insurnace through. I have not renewed this as the insititution that I work for provides coverage for me. I...

2. Drinks in the nurses station...

   jalarms replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

   You are correct. OSHA has a problem with beverages in patient care areas. We however are not allowed drinks because if OSHA would come through for an inspection and find any beverage present covered...

3. Poll: What size angiocath do you usually use to start an IV?

   jalarms replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

   Yep, 24 gauge! Hard to get anything much larger in veins smaller than on my

4. Bsn Vs Adn

   jalarms replied to BethT's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I agree with the previous mentioned opinions. One program is not easier than another. You need to look at the time commitment and what you are able to put toward your career. You also need to...

5. Should you be able to refuse an isolation assignment when pregnant?

   jalarms replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I agree with most of the comments posted. Certain diseases- definitely not while pregnant. I believe that one of the most important things to consider is human behavior. We should always practice...

6. 75 Questions on the NCLEX

   jalarms replied to TheDude,RN's topic in General Nursing

   I have no idea, and I'm not sure where you could get any stats. I had 75 questions and I

7. Questions about L&D

   jalarms replied to BSN_student2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I wouldn't give up yet. You say that you work as a student right now? It takes a while to really be able to perform on a unit, and that is after you graduate and actually take on the full...

8. Hellppp!!!

   jalarms replied to ilynn's topic in General Nursing

   I have been able to find salary info at http://www.salarywizard.com Try there. I know you can enter

9. Who's wearing white?

   jalarms replied to RNBN2B's topic in General Nursing

   White dresses are okay, but not for me. They don't work when you are doing your limbo, backflips and other manuevers around the unit. Just my personal preference and experience!

10. transport/flight pay

    jalarms posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Hi! I am looking for information on transport/flight nurse pay. Are pay scales the same as the rest of the nursing department? Is there extra pay given while out on a transport?