LoriRN911

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 it's not like were leaving anything nuturious out that you would not get in a breakfast, lunch or dinner rigger. It's very structured. No it does look or smell good. K-9 dogs probally would not even eat it.

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 continue nursing? I realize you need CEU's. How many does SC require? MA needs 15 every two years.

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 well. Lori

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.

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 Massachusetts we have great health benefits in the hospitals so we are use to this. Thank you for your reply. Lori

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

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 him to take your keys and count alone. Did you ever think he may want to take narcs from the count and if the count is not right your the one who has to do the explaining of missing meds. Tell your supervisors what is happining here cause something is not right, he's up to something. Good Luck.

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??? Now that's a concept! You know we all had names...

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 stressful b/c we have lots of staff.

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 PACU. Also did correctional nursing for 3 years. Liked that too!

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. Lori

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 hospital as well and you would be going against the traffic if you work a morning shift. I think there is a hospital in Little River as well but I have not seen it yet. Feel free to PM me with any questions. I can't wait to go and be done with this winter snow.

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

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 the NC/SC border (Costal area) Any thoughts?? Thanks

What about PACU (either surgical daycare or main). What are the needs for these travel positions?

I think Supplemental (Travel Nursing) staffs correctional facilities. Check them out.