LoriRN911

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 that unit. What should I expect? New to hospital floo...

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 can sell our home here in Peabody, MA and have a V...

32 when I grad in 1993

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

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 protiens, carbs ect that is in a regular meal. So...

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 Board of Nursing if they think your comp. to conti...

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 and let me know what your doing now. Hope all is wel...

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 life now.

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 this?? Thanks

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 coverage and benefits will be a big factor. Here is Massa...

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

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

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 haven't counted??? Please tell me you don't allow ...

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 really peeve me. How bout just calling me by my name...

That will bring you into about January for delivery?? Do you worry about missing class/clinicals? How many classes are you aloud to miss? If your in clinicals at that time you may have to make up the ones you miss. Check with the schools. Good luck i...

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 years.

Boston area $23.43 for new grad.

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. It works for me. I LOVE the job. Not too stressfu...

I'm pretty sure Supplemental does.

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

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. And after 13 years as a nurse I am now working in a...

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

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 nursing. Thank you for any info you could give. ...

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 psych. Conway Hospital 20 mins west has a large hospi...

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