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  1. Morphine Authorization

    GM2RN replied to Tropigirl05RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sounds like you are in LTC and that's mostly unfamiliar territory for me, so I don't deal with having to get authorization from the pharmacy, and I'm not even really sure what authorization is all...

  2. First RN job & it's pay

    GM2RN replied to Stephen.Stevens's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's true. New grads with bachelors degrees in other fields often make only 20-30 thousand dollars for an entry level position. New grads in my state start between $22 and $27 per hour before shift...

  3. What's the craziest thing you've heard over the ambulance radio?

    GM2RN replied to JeneraterRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have a woman who regularly comes in by ambulance for things like a swollen lip, can't sleep, is afraid to be alone, etc. Never does she arrange for a anyone to give her a ride home. She wants the...

  4. Is health assessment synonymous to physical examination?

    GM2RN replied to RN nadee's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else. Another example: A person in seemingly good health with very poor eating habits. You assess that he/she may appear to be healthy now, but you know that problems are...

  5. BSN to PA

    GM2RN replied to GusM's topic in General Nursing

    I don't doubt the experience of these two posters, but PA programs DO differ. My sister graduated as a PA approximately 6-8 years ago. Her program was full-time, but she did not attend school M-F 8-5....

  6. A bizarre question

    GM2RN replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    You won't be drug tested until after a job offer, which isn't likely to happen during the initial interview. No

  7. answer to question or opinion

    GM2RN replied to Hollyrobyn's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to say I'd walk away without even giving notice, but I know that's easier said than done. At the very least, I'd be documenting my butt off, filing protests of assignment, and looking...

  8. Situation, pay and insurance

    GM2RN replied to gohogs's topic in General Nursing

    Our FT float pool has full benefits, but our PRN float pool has none. Neither gets a higher hourly

  9. Nursing wages

    GM2RN replied to Thankful RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    For $1M/yr I could do almost anything that is legal.

  10. Situation, pay and insurance

    GM2RN replied to gohogs's topic in General Nursing

    Every place is different. Sometimes you will be paid more, sometimes not, even for PRN or float pool, and if you do get paid more the amount will vary with the facility. You just have to ask HR at...

  11. Help! I suck at math!

    GM2RN replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I suspected it was algebra of some sort, but it's got to be at least 20 years since I took statistics, so I wasn't sure at all what the pre-reqs would be

  12. Help! I suck at math!

    GM2RN replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think they will deny you entrance. Even if you fail the math portion, my guess is that if you don't need math for your BSN, it's no big deal and you should be able to take any of the classes...

  13. what am I doing wrong?

    GM2RN replied to Medsport's topic in General Nursing

    I'd leave the phone on too. And if this is you above, leave pencil (pen might decide not to work at a critical moment) and paper right by the phone to jot down a note about anything pertinent related...

  14. jobs & no jobs

    GM2RN replied to navyguyhm3's topic in California Nursing

    A portfolio is a great idea. Even better is a online portfolio, which can be sent via a link with a resume that is sent online. Sometimes you can't get a hard copy in front of those making the...

  15. Education cost

    GM2RN replied to Goggleyeyes's topic in General Nursing

    Once you are an employee, the employer is not legally allowed to charge for any mandated

  16. What can you tell me about Modesto, CA area?

    GM2RN replied to GM2RN's topic in California Nursing

    Yeah, air conditioning would be a must for me almost anywhere in the

  17. Immunizations & nursing school

    GM2RN replied to determined09's topic in General Nursing

    This is just a ridiculous statement. You would have to claim that every single person who ever got/gets a vaccination will die for it to have any validity. It's attitudes like this that make it...

  18. Immunizations & nursing school

    GM2RN replied to determined09's topic in General Nursing

    And the problem with the pro-vaccination crowd is that they completely ignore the statement above where I quoted

  19. What can you tell me about Modesto, CA area?

    GM2RN replied to GM2RN's topic in California Nursing

    Heck, that's not bad at all! My FT job at a different hospital is still further than that.

  20. What can you tell me about Modesto, CA area?

    GM2RN replied to GM2RN's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks to all for your replies; I didn't expect to get so many so fast, but they really help. Commuter, what you said about recruiting from other states is what made me suspicious too, for the same...

  21. how much do you pay for your health ins.

    GM2RN replied to Zen123's topic in General Nursing

    Mine is something like $20-$30 per pay for just me; that includes dental, vision, and term life insurance. No copay for doctor visits, $25 for ER visit if not admitted, nothing if admitted, and $2...

  22. Immunizations & nursing school

    GM2RN replied to determined09's topic in General Nursing

    Again, while the risk may be certain, acquiring an actual disease is far from it. I would much rather risk exposure, knowing that there is much that I can do to successfully prevent disease, and...

  23. Anyone else have Extended ER???

    GM2RN replied to RNwillie's topic in Emergency

    Gotcha! So you need to talk to people who do have a CDU, cuz you got one even if that's not what you call it. I can tell you more about mine when I have a bit more time. Gotta get ready for work...

  24. im selfish? hmmm

    GM2RN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's only selfish if the kids aren't taken care of, or they are on the public dole because they can't afford them on their own. That is NOT the case with every large family. I know many who have...

  25. Why the beef with agency?

    GM2RN replied to singleumm's topic in General Nursing

    Yup. Another novel idea would be to pay their staff nurses a decent hourly wage for ALL hours worked, and maybe they wouldn't have so many holes in the