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  1. Crusty old bat in new RN role..

    GM2RN replied to TNurse4u's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was in a similar situation when I first started in my current position. Talk to your preceptor if you think you can do so without escalating the situation. If not, or if it doesn't go well, just...

  2. 2016 Salary thread

    GM2RN replied to kbrn2002's topic in General Nursing

    MI based ER RN with 9 years experience, working for union hospital Base hourly wage of $38 plus 8.25% for working nights Health care costs me $22/pay with no co-pay or deductible except for $15...

  3. 2016 Salary thread

    GM2RN replied to kbrn2002's topic in General Nursing

    Males also tend to work more hours than females which increases their annual wage while their hourly wage remains on par with

  4. Have to make a decision but I'm afraid

    GM2RN replied to MostlysunnyRN's topic in General Nursing

    You have to do what's best for you. I hope you understand that my comments weren't meant to discourage you from doing that, but just to give you a complete picture of what you might be facing so that...

  5. Priming potassium lines

    GM2RN replied to Melanin's topic in Patient Medications

    I work in the ER and typically wouldn't need to hang more than 2 bags of potassium. So 2 hours minimum for 1 liter. Really 4 bags of potassium could go in a liter bag over 4 hours. Would be no...

  6. Priming potassium lines

    GM2RN replied to Melanin's topic in Patient Medications

    I agree with regard to an air embolus, but the pumps we use are quite sensitive to air bubbles and won't run unless they are pretty much

  7. Priming potassium lines

    GM2RN replied to Melanin's topic in Patient Medications

    Im not exactly sure what you are saying here. The only way that this works is to have both K and fluids on primary tubing, each on their own pump and connected to each other below the pumps. Or,...

  8. Priming potassium lines

    GM2RN replied to Melanin's topic in Patient Medications

    It's policy at my hospital to run potassium on primary and on its own pump. It's impossible to run it as a piggyback and have it diluted because the pump will infuse either the piggyback or the...

  9. Nurses who don't have the "passion"

    GM2RN replied to My_toe_sis's topic in General Nursing

    I have stated elsewhere that I think nursing as a calling is largely BS. However, I appreciate that there are some that feel nursing is a calling for THEM. I just hate it when those who are self...

  10. Foreign Educated Canadian RN wants to work in USA

    GM2RN replied to kheemooy's topic in Nurse Registration

    Hmmm, and after this ONE helpful comment, you're STILL going to have contact the state BON of you choosing to get all of the EXACT requirements to apply for and obtain a license. Good

  11. Foreign Educated Canadian RN wants to work in USA

    GM2RN replied to kheemooy's topic in Nurse Registration

    I got the impression that she just meant that these were foreign nurses whose first language may not have been English, not that having a green card was a requirement to take the

  12. Foreign Educated Canadian RN wants to work in USA

    GM2RN replied to kheemooy's topic in Nurse Registration

    It it isn't obvious what someone from another country knows...you'd be surprised. "Almost" the same isn't "exactly" the same, and one small difference can determine whether or not you get your...

  13. Foreign Educated Canadian RN wants to work in USA

    GM2RN replied to kheemooy's topic in Nurse Registration

    The point was that you don't get a license for the entire USA, you get one for the state/s in which you practice. ETA: A "USA" license would need to be issued by the federal government, which they...

  14. Baylor schedule pay

    GM2RN replied to momOtwins's topic in General Nursing

    thanks!

  15. Foreign Educated Canadian RN wants to work in USA

    GM2RN replied to kheemooy's topic in Nurse Registration

    Definitely not my area of expertise, but you can't get licensed in the "USA," you get licensed in the state in which you practice. I would think you should call the BON of the state where you want to...

  16. ER Orientation

    GM2RN replied to chelsea554's topic in Emergency

    As a seasoned nurse transferring from one ER to another within the same corporation, I got 6 weeks. I don't about the

  17. Baylor schedule pay

    GM2RN replied to momOtwins's topic in General Nursing

    The answers to your other questions about your actual hourly wage or how many hours you have to actually work to get paid for 40 hours are a matter of company policy. You need to direct those...

  18. Baylor schedule pay

    GM2RN replied to momOtwins's topic in General Nursing

    You post is somewhat confusing to me. I don't know what a Baylor type schedule is. There are federal and state laws that define what overtime is and isn't and who gets it. Generally speaking, you...

  19. Nurses who don't have the "passion"

    GM2RN replied to My_toe_sis's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN!

  20. Narcotic User

    GM2RN replied to PsychoSocial RN's topic in General Nursing

    When I've had to take a UDS they asked me about any medications that I was currently taking. I also remember one time having to take any prescription bottles with me to show them just in case. I...

  21. Telling Patients/Residents You Love Them?

    GM2RN replied to robynnel's topic in General Nursing

    I could imagine doing it with specific patients that I'd gotten to know and felt close to, but not as a matter of routine to all

  22. Restraints. Act first, then order? A Judgement Call.

    GM2RN replied to ARose11's topic in General Nursing

  23. Frustrated

    GM2RN replied to pinedaw14's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not surprised they responded so quickly. Recruiters get paid for filling contracts. That's why you need to be careful because some will push you to take a position that may not be in your best...

  24. CRNA School

    GM2RN replied to blakee123's topic in General Nursing

    A GPA is a pretty important consideration when schools are reviewing applications for the CRNA program. My recommendation would be to work on your weakness by getting help with improving your test...

  25. Have to make a decision but I'm afraid

    GM2RN replied to MostlysunnyRN's topic in General Nursing

    OP, this situation can happen and does for some people, but it wouldn't be realistic to tell you that you have absolutely nothing to worry about. There are threads on AN where some nurses are having...