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  1. What are your thoughts on working PRN on top of FT?

    GM2RN replied to ANH_RN's topic in General Nursing

    That's a common misconception. If you're only working 2-3 extra shifts per month you shouldn't see a difference in the percentage deducted on your paycheck. At the end of the year, if you made...

  2. What are your thoughts on working PRN on top of FT?

    GM2RN replied to ANH_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have had a PRN job in addition to my FT one for three years. But not all PRN jobs pay more. Can you pick up extra shifts with your current employer...even if it is on a different floor/unit?...

  3. Can you work as both? Nurse and...

    GM2RN replied to nvsmom's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you can. What the PP was saying is that while you are on the clock as a nurse, you can only work within the scope of practice of a nurse. You cannot be on the clock as a nurse and do anything...

  4. Unsafe Assignment & Pt Abandonment

    GM2RN replied to GM2RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    The problem with leaving is that the next place may not be any better. And that's assuming that I can find another job in my area. We do need to fill one or two openings, but it isn't as if I can...

  5. Questions about ENPC?

    GM2RN replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Emergency

    So as far as the OP's question, I have stated my opinion and everyone else has their's. We'll just have to agree to disagree and leave it at

  6. Questions about ENPC?

    GM2RN replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Emergency

    No problem. It's just too easy to get side-tracked. Sometimes with longer threads I even forget what the original topic

  7. Questions about ENPC?

    GM2RN replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Emergency

    There wasn't any "reading between the lines" for your tone. It was just the feeling that I got when reading it. And to be fair, it wasn't just yours, but the others, too, in totallity. I'm not saying...

  8. Questions about ENPC?

    GM2RN replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Emergency

    I know she did, but it wasn't clear to me if she knew exactly how much it costs. If someone is willing and ABLE to pay for these classes out of pocket, more power to them. All education has value, but...

  9. Questions about ENPC?

    GM2RN replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Emergency

    The part in bold is the key to your answer. No one said she shouldn't take the class. The only question is whether or not she should pay for it herself, or wait for her employer to pay. Those classes...

  10. Questions about ENPC?

    GM2RN replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Emergency

    We don't have a peds inpatient unit, so we see mostly stuff that we treat with tylenol, motrin, zofran, or a dose of antibiotics and send home. Occassionally we'll get something bad enough to...

  11. New grad nurses in the ED

    GM2RN replied to ceea44's topic in Emergency

    Interesting, I've not heard of this. I'd have to say this is probably not the norm, or perhaps it is regional. It wouldn't hurt the OP to check the hospitals in his/her area to see if this would...

  12. Questions about ENPC?

    GM2RN replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Emergency

    I guess I'd have to know your patient population, how well your preceptor is training you, and if you have experienced nurses to turn to for a resource with your peds patients to really say, and only...

  13. Questions about ENPC?

    GM2RN replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Emergency

    Why isn't the hospital paying for

  14. How old were you when you finished nursing school?

    GM2RN replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated with BSN at 49; will go back for masters as NP in January at

  15. ACLS online or hands on? need advice

    GM2RN replied to magdi's topic in General Nursing

    Why do you feel that having ACLS will help you land the job? I know there have been posts here that recommend it, but I disagree. I don't think it will matter one way or the other and is a waste of...

  16. Help with cover letter and resume!

    GM2RN replied to caseydoubleoh7's topic in General Nursing

    Your cover letter is too wordy. It needs to be more concise. Also get rid of everything that alludes to your lack of experience. Play up your strengths, not your weaknesses. Do a google search for...

  17. Nursing Priority vs First nursing action

    GM2RN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Technically it would be "breathing," I suppose, but the point is

  18. New grad nurses in the ED

    GM2RN replied to ceea44's topic in Emergency

    I have mixed feelings about new grads starting in the ED. While it can be done successfully, it isn't for everyone and it's difficult. Forget about ACLS and PALS for now. Your employer will get you...

  19. Night Shifters!

    GM2RN replied to Mashira's topic in General Nursing

    Night diff only here, no weekend diff at

  20. Administering Narcs and nurse liability

    GM2RN replied to Jennifer, RN's topic in Emergency

    LOL Ok,

  21. Administering Narcs and nurse liability

    GM2RN replied to Jennifer, RN's topic in Emergency

    I don't really get what you are saying, especially as it relates to my post that you

  22. setting alarm clock to take pain meds?

    GM2RN replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    Good point! I work in the ED and recommend that my paitents with injuries, and sometimes other conditions, requiring pain meds take them as scheduled for at least the first 24-48 hours, then they can...

  23. Are LPN's being Phased Out?

    GM2RN replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Did you read my post? You should note that I AGREED with you about LTC and assisted living. I'd be interested to know what specific tasks that techs do that used to belong to LPNs, and what tasks...

  24. setting alarm clock to take pain meds?

    GM2RN replied to brownbook's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not an ortho nurse but I do understand pain since I live with it daily. Pain that is allowed to return full force is difficult to control, requiring more medication to alleviate it or get it back...

  25. Are LPN's being Phased Out?

    GM2RN replied to angelcarmichael's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree that LPNs are likely to continue to find work in LTC and assisted living, but hospitals are another story. In both hospitals where I work, LPNs are no longer allowed to work in critical care...