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  1. Cincinnati Hospitals

    harley_fan posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am planning on moving to the Cincinnati area and need some help deciding what hospitals to look into. So far I have talked to Good Samaritan, Christ, and St. E's. St. E's HR nurse recruiter seemed...

  2. Duke University Hospital

    harley_fan posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am interested in working for Duke University, but I would like some input from people who have worked there. How are they to work for? What's the typical starting salary? How are the benefits?...

  3. Cincinnati Hospitals

    harley_fan replied to harley_fan's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I just got back from Cincinnati this weekend. I went to check out the area to see if I would like it or not. It is so nice!!!!! Another question... has anyone ever worked in the area as a travel...

  4. Rapid A. Fib or PACs?

    harley_fan posted a topic in Cardiac

    This may be a dumb questions but.. I had a patient that was in A. Fib and would have a couple beats that some nurses called PACs. I'm wondering if someone is in A. Fib could they have PACs or would...

  5. is this typical?

    harley_fan replied to shock-me-sane's topic in General Nursing

    "But I just was unaware that nursing facilities take people who are on contact/airborne isolation and are still that sick." A lot of people who have MRSA probably got it from residing in a SNF. We...

  6. Rapid A. Fib or PACs?

    harley_fan replied to harley_fan's topic in Cardiac

    I thought there would be a clear cut answer!!! My thought process was along the lines of telehead but I always like to see how other people explain things. So, thanks for all the

  7. Starting Wages for LPN's and RN's

    harley_fan replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in SE Minnesota and right now they are starting at $25 with an increase this spring. Every year there is a $2-3 pay raise to stay competitive with the Twin Cities. I've found this pay to be...

  8. Question about DVT Diagnosis

    harley_fan posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone ever seen a diagnosis of a DVT from just a positive Homan's Sign? If there are no risk factors (no smoking, no BCPs, active person, and younger) do they automatically r/o dx of DVT?...

  9. Aspiration Question

    harley_fan posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just a quick question--- When a patient is aspirating thin liquid what is the action that you take? I'm just curious to see what other people do in this situation.

  10. Mayo Clinic

    harley_fan replied to Jetaime684's topic in General Nursing

    The summer 3s can't pass meds and flush lines, but they do get hands on experience. The summer 3s last year did dressing changes, PICC site care, assesments (they didn't personally chart, but along...

  11. Mayo Clinic

    harley_fan replied to Jetaime684's topic in General Nursing

    Their intership is called the Summer III. I don't have any personal experience w/doing that program, but I know on their website you can read about it. I know the pay isn't too bad for this...

  12. What is your least favorite kind of med-surg patient?

    harley_fan replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I don't like taking care of the noncompliant patients. They come in the hospital and stay for an extended period of time not really committing to any treatment plan, or refusing cares. It stinks...

  13. Room service anyone?

    harley_fan replied to ayndim's topic in General Nursing

    I really like room service for patients. It does save nurses so much time. When a patient asks for me to just get him some toast and dry cereal "quick" all I have to say is " you can just call down...

  14. motorcycle accidents

    harley_fan replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

    I have a bike and I love the feeling of fresh air hitting me. Everything seems so much clearer when I am on a bike. I finally talked my husband into getting one this past spring. I have to admit,...

  15. How much $ do RNs start out at?

    harley_fan replied to Doug85's topic in General Nursing

    I live in the Midwest and I am making a decent wage. I started at 24.60 and not just got a pretty nice pay raise (about 4.50) only after working there for 1 year too. Pretty nice Christmas present!...

  16. Med-Surg Topic of the Week .... Nurse to Patient Ratios

    harley_fan replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    During days we are staffed anywhere from 1:2-4, depending on the acuity of the patients. Honestly, I only remember a few times it was actually 2 patients.. but it does happen. Along with that we...

  17. Walden University

    harley_fan posted a topic in School, College Programs

    I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with this online university? Is it legit? I received some mailing regarding discounted tuition for master programs in education and business/mgt...

  18. Need info from Magnet Hospital nurses

    harley_fan replied to Rae's topic in General Nursing

    I work for a Magnet hospital and we do have color coded scrubs. Units took a vote to decide what color they wanted from a choice of about 7. Like others have said, I think it is more to pretty the...

  19. Does anyone use self scheduling???

    harley_fan replied to jjolson4120's topic in General Nursing

    We use self scheduling also. I like it for the most part but it always seems to get switched around. We are required to work certain weekends (depending on shift length). We have a way of...

  20. typical nurse/patient ratios?

    harley_fan replied to FZ1Tom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think we have awesome staffing. It is based on acuity. I am on a medical unit and on days we have typically 3 patients. On days that we are short staffed it is 4 patients and if we have "heavy"...

  21. Husband wants to be a nurse????

    harley_fan posted a topic in General Nursing

    I would like some opinions from some of you.. maybe you have encountered the same situation?? My husband has a degree in Business Administration and is having the most difficult time trying to find a...

  22. Husband wants to be a nurse????

    harley_fan replied to harley_fan's topic in General Nursing

    First, thanks for all of the input. They've helped quite a bit! Also, my hubby is going for a ADN and the 3 years includes all of the prereq's needed for nursing school. Also, in our area any of the...

  23. Husband wants to be a nurse????

    harley_fan replied to harley_fan's topic in General Nursing

    I had already suggested following a nurse for a shift to get a better feel of what it's like to stand on your feet for 12 hours, deal w/family members, change pads, empty commodes, deal w/doctors,...

  24. No Experience with Written Report Format

    harley_fan replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to do written report at another facility and we had a sheet organized w/ different systems/topics to be addressed. The topics included nutrition/elimination - we would write what diet they were...

  25. Do You Regret Becoming A Nurse?

    harley_fan replied to ladylou88's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still in my first year of nursing. It definitely has its ups and downs. For the most part, I think it was a good choice for me. Sure, it can get SO overwhelming, but when I have a patient, or one...