LoriRN911

LoriRN911

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  1. Going to a telemetry floor to work???

    LoriRN911 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hello, I'm a RN with 15 years experience 12 being in the OR and the last 3 in Corrections. I'm looking into going to a telemetry floor to work. I would love to hear from some that have worked on...

  2. Pay scales in South Carolina for RN

    LoriRN911 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Sea Island, I too worked at Salem Hospital (Now North Shore Medical Center) for 15 years in the OR. We are now looking in the Conway SC area. It is very nice and the property is inexpensive. We...

  3. Age you will/were graduated?

    LoriRN911 replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    32 when I grad in

  4. Pay scales in South Carolina for RN

    LoriRN911 replied to LoriRN911's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you very much for that info. By upstate SC do you consider Myrtle Beach area Upstate area? That is where I will

  5. Food Loaf

    LoriRN911 replied to texascowgirl's topic in Correctional

    We have the same. It's called Management loaf. Its for the inmates who for whatever reason have been less than desirable. The way we don't get litigation is the "yummy" loaf contains all the necessary...

  6. License Renewal

    LoriRN911 replied to NurseStace's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a MA nurse (RN) currently trying to get a SC licence as we are moving there in about 5 months. Am I reading this correctly? Does your boss/supervisor have to put in writing every two years to the...

  7. Any Mass. Correctional nurses out there??

    LoriRN911 replied to littleplaynurse's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Margie, Wondering how the new (or not so new anymore) job is going? Was looking at some old mail and remembered you were looking at Middleton. Whole new staff there now. Everyone left. PM me...

  8. Paying for Healthcare

    LoriRN911 replied to LoriRN911's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi Shannon, I live 20 mins North of Boston. Like it here but the winters are getting too cold and the cost of living is high. We're looking to relocate in the Raleigh area. Want the slow pace of...

  9. Paying for Healthcare

    LoriRN911 posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Looking to relocate to NC (Husband hopefully going to Duke for Law School) I have heard conflicting stories that hospital do not give good health benefits or they are expensive. Does anyone know about...

  10. Paying for Healthcare

    LoriRN911 replied to LoriRN911's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi NurseKitty, No, doesn't have to be Duke I work at. He is going to school there, but I can work anywhere. I like community hospitals rather than big ones anyway. But the cost of healthcare...

  11. Got any funny acronyms at your ER???

    LoriRN911 replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    Cameron, I would LOVE a copy to show my co-workers. Thank

  12. Traveling Corrections

    LoriRN911 replied to sa48sh's topic in Correctional

    I would also like to know the company name for travel nursing in corrections.

  13. narcotic counting question

    LoriRN911 replied to jaded32's topic in General Nursing

    YOU are responsible to make sure that controlled meds are CORRECT BEFORE you sign off on your count sheet. Don't two of you have to sign the book? If so then why on earth would you sign something you...

  14. Pet Peeve of the Day..

    LoriRN911 replied to ADONLTC's topic in General Nursing

    I know what your saying. You know what bothered me in school (and even now 13 yrs later) is when the staff called us "the student" not even nursing student. "The student did ......whatever." Use to...

  15. Contact Hours

    LoriRN911 replied to CF13RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    You need 15 CEU's every 2 years in MA. But if you just graduated your schooling is good for CEU's until your birthday in 2006. (So by 2008 you'll need 15 CEU's) RN's even years LPN's odd

  16. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    LoriRN911 replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Boston area $23.43 for new

  17. How many hours do nurses work in a week?

    LoriRN911 replied to Princess74's topic in General Nursing

    I work 5 - 8 hour shifts. 1pm-9pm 3-11 or 4-12 On call every 6-7th weekend (One day only) for 24hours. This can be a VERY long day cause your the only nurse in the PACU and have to do everything....

  18. Travel Co Dealing with Corrections?

    LoriRN911 replied to CCHP-RN's topic in Travel

    I'm pretty sure Supplemental

  19. Heard of American Mobile Healthcare

    LoriRN911 replied to jaycrue's topic in Travel

    If you find companies that contract for Corrections I'd be interested as well. Pref. the South. Let me

  20. How you got to where you are now

    LoriRN911 replied to Wen83's topic in General Nursing

    After nursing school I knew where I wanted to work....The OR. I was a surgical tech while going to nursing school and just stayed there after grad. I never worked med/surg. Didn't think I needed to....

  21. any nurses from Massachusetts

    LoriRN911 replied to Giggles's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    You sure it's in MASS?? Providence is in Rhode Island. I live in MA and have never heard of it

  22. N Myrtle Beach Hospitals

    LoriRN911 replied to guest22304's topic in General Nursing

    Hi mtngrl, Thanks for the info. How are these hospitals for Surgery? I am a surgical nurse and would like to stay in this field of nursing. How's the pay there? I have 13 years experience in...

  23. N Myrtle Beach Hospitals

    LoriRN911 replied to guest22304's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Kristen, We are moving to that area (20 mins west in the country). Let me know what you find. I was there 2 weeks ago. The Grand Strand Hospital (on rte 17) VERY Large hospital. Probally has...

  24. Salary & experience

    LoriRN911 replied to foxyhill21's topic in Travel

    5-6K a month?? Where would this be working? State and

  25. Pay for agency nurse

    LoriRN911 replied to DLHRNUSAF's topic in Agency Nurses

    Hi Nurse Wendy, Next spring I will be a transplant from Boston to SC. Where are you located in the state? I am looking for some traveling or hospitals to look into for a job. We are 20 mins from...