RxOnly

RxOnly

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  1. How Do I Toughen Up At Work? Part 1

    RxOnly replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    I needed this! Thank you

  2. Does it Help to Know More than One Language?

    RxOnly replied to anonymoose123's topic in General Nursing

    Keep learning both! I see more and more postings that say "bilingual/spanish preferred" ...I took Spanish for 3 years in high school and have been trying to learn more. Even if it doesn't help you...

  3. Interview Testing?!

    RxOnly replied to nicole anne's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would bet it has to do with med-math, dosages, IV drip rates, proper injection sites, safety precautions, etc. They surprised me with a test when I had my first interview. It was for a Doc's office...

  4. Vent about psych admit of 12 yo boy

    RxOnly replied to elizabeth8503RN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel you! We have to Section-12 people (that's what we call the psych commitment in MA- not sure if it's the same where you live) all the time from my facility (court mandated drug detox) ...and...

  5. OT: surgical tech school/program?

    RxOnly replied to theykallmekem's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    RI might be too far for you, but New England Tech in Warwick has a great rep... good

  6. night shift question

    RxOnly replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked nights regularly for over a year and those first few months were brutal on my stomach. Pain/gas/nausea/etc... I think my body adjusted over time. Some day shift nurses make the same GI...

  7. Having such a difficult time finding work

    RxOnly replied to BXone86's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed- if you are limiting your search in any way (avoiding certain types of facilities) then rethink that... A lot of long-term care facilities around here (I live in MA) will hire with no...

  8. How far is your commute?? (and big city traffic)

    RxOnly replied to RxOnly's topic in General Nursing

    I wish my parents lived that close! Sounds like you've got a good deal

  9. How far is your commute?? (and big city traffic)

    RxOnly replied to RxOnly's topic in General Nursing

    25 miles sounds about right for me, too. I'm considering the change because I've been feeling bullied at my current job by other staff. I work in drug/alcohol detox. A lot of this is coming from...

  10. Anyone work for a costmetic surgeon?

    RxOnly replied to jvdb's topic in General Nursing

    I worked for a large medical group 2 years ago and spent a few weeks covering for the Plastic Surgeon's nurse who was on an extended leave. I only assisted him in the office (he did small procedures...

  11. IM injection

    RxOnly replied to ender's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work in pediatrics and we would split the dose into two needles (as evenly as possible) and give them at a separate site appropriate to age. Rocephin sucks and it's hard to work with, but...

  12. CNA and death

    RxOnly replied to HurricaneCasRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You seem like a wonderful nurse, and I could only hope that someone like you would be taking care of my family member if they were ever in such a situation. It sounds like you did everything you could...

  13. How do you delete your own reply to a post?

    RxOnly posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'll spare the details but I feel like I'm being flamed in another thread for a suggestion that I made to the OP. I wasn't clear enough in my message to the OP, which likely led to a little bit of...

  14. How do you delete your own reply to a post?

    RxOnly replied to RxOnly's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you

  15. Magnet theme song...

    RxOnly replied to tswim's topic in General Nursing

    "Stuck on You" -Lionel Richie First thing that popped into my head... get on youtube and search "magnet songs" -I'm sure you'll find something

  16. Need your opinion!

    RxOnly replied to ldnurse2004's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How long is the contract for? Could you stay and transfer, then look for another OB job sometime down the road if you don't like your new unit?? I think it's great that your facility is at least...

  17. Nursing Acronym Question

    RxOnly replied to CrimsonAlchemist's topic in General Nursing

    Call Light Within Reach sounds right... Although the patient is mobile, it may just be habit of those nurses who wrote CLWR to do so. Goes along with the siderails up, bed (wheels) locked, head...

  18. Best area of the country to find a RN job in addictions?

    RxOnly replied to rebk's topic in Addictions

    I know this is an old thread but FL and MA are big areas.. I live in MA and work full time at one detox and per diem at another.... and I could name 10 others in a 50 mile radius without trying. You...

  19. contemporary issues in nsg

    RxOnly replied to mirabelle's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    not really a new thing, but it's always a changing topic- something along the lines of drug diversion in nursing? nurses becoming addicted to medications they so easily have access to? steps that...

  20. To all Night Nurses:

    RxOnly replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    From another night nurse, thank you

  21. Want to get out of here

    RxOnly replied to xandarosa's topic in General Nursing

    PSA healthcare is home health for peds... check their website. If you like what you're doing for a job then it might be a smooth transition to this company. They are always hiring. I also live in MA...

  22. What options does an LPN/LVN have with the Navy?

    RxOnly posted a topic in Government, Military

    I am 23 years old with 3 years of LPN experience. I don't currently have a college degree (just a diploma from my LPN program). I want to go as far as I can with my nursing career, and I'm at a point...

  23. What options does an LPN/LVN have with the Navy?

    RxOnly replied to RxOnly's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the info

  24. Witnessed my first code the other night at work... Mind went blank.

    RxOnly replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on surviving your first code (and for your whole team on saving the patient!) ...It sounds like you did fine and it's totally normal to have the reaction you did! As for keeping your...

  25. Shift Wars! Just need to vent...

    RxOnly posted a topic in General Nursing

    (This turned out to be a novel! Sorry.. had a lot to say!) I work 11pm - 7:30am four nights a week at a court-mandated substance abuse detox facility. I love working nights and I really like the job,...