gwlillith

gwlillith

Trauma, ER, ICU~CCRN,CNRN

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  1. I'm starting to hate ICU nurses

    gwlillith replied to Mayflye's topic in MICU, SICU

    :angryfire I've been in Neuro/Medsurg Trauma ICU for 10 years, and recently relocated. I'm STILL getting it from the nurses as the "newbie" Never mind my experience in a Level One Trauma Center, and...

  2. No PRN work in Florida?????

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thanks for the response. I am certainly puzzled by the low census...I guess that was my real question. I did speak with my director and the staffing office, they said they cancelled people these...

  3. Ft. Myers Nursing?

    gwlillith replied to Kayzee's topic in Florida Nursing

    well, i took a prn position with lee memorial..yes their benefits are really great. No sign on bonus' tho. they have something like a nursing ladder, with bonus' yearly. I float to the icu's at cape...

  4. Ft. Myers Nursing?

    gwlillith replied to Kayzee's topic in Florida Nursing

    You should do well finding something in long term care. There's a ton of options here. I finally signed on with Lee. I'm going to float prn to their 3 campus'. Starting pay is $35 without...

  5. Ft. Myers Nursing?

    gwlillith replied to Kayzee's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just got some information and an interview from Lee Memorial. I'm an ICU trauma nurse of 8 years, and I must say I'm very surprised at the pay rate here in Florida. I'm investigating options at Lee,...

  6. CRNA Debate from www.studentdoctor.net

    gwlillith replied to meandragonbrett's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm aghast at this whole presentation! I just happened to run across this thread, and I must say...I never knew any student, resident or MD that had such open hostility toward nurses....Sure you run...

  7. Pt refusing basic nursing care

    gwlillith replied to kellyann0198's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm all for a little "social intubation" for her own good! A little Nimbex goes a long, long

  8. Moving to Florida...

    gwlillith posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hi all..been lurking here awhile. Just finishing my BSN with 9 years in Neuro-Trauma ICU. I'm making plans on selling my home and moving south...west! Looked at the CRNA school in Naples out of...

  9. CRNA schools' pre-requisites

    gwlillith replied to pnurseuwm's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Very well

  10. Florida Nurses Salary

    gwlillith replied to Bclynn3's topic in Florida Nursing

    I sat for the NCLEX for my Florida license while living in New York State. Just notify Florida Licensing Bureau and they will set it up......I think they will be able to send you in the right...

  11. Question re:CCRN...

    gwlillith posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I've been in Neuro-Trauma ICU for 8+ years and don't have my CCRN credential. Should I go ahead and take it? Will this increase my chances of acceptance to

  12. Question re:CCRN...

    gwlillith replied to gwlillith's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well...let's just say, TraumaNurse, that I'm a little bit of a procrastinator!!! I'm moving to Florida, and interested in the school in Naples! By the way, yes I've got some very interesting...

  13. adn vs bsn

    gwlillith replied to lab2004's topic in Nursing Career

    I have had my ASN/RN for nearly 10 years, right now I'm working on my BSN. There really isn't much difference other than the pay scale, and some employers will require BSN in certain fields of...

  14. compression injury at C3-4

    gwlillith replied to tcrn's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hopefully with an injury that high, he will go to ICU post op. At least for the first 24 hours. Try to keep your cool. It's definately no fun being on the other end, especially when you know so...

  15. Travel Nurse Agencies....

    gwlillith posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I have been in Neuro Trauma ICU for 8 years and relocating to Fort Myers area. I realize that the Florida salaries for staff RN's is much below what I'm making now, I'm investigating travel nurse...

  16. Experienced RN w/kids ready to move

    gwlillith replied to allgirlsmom's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am moving to Florida this year as well...I've been in ICU at a level 1 Trauma center for 8 years. My mom recently moved to North Port and built a beautiful home there! I can't wait to go back! It...