RN4NICU

RN4NICU LPN, LVN

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  1. what to look for in 1st job as BSN

    RN4NICU replied to SpecFuz's topic in General Nursing

    Terribly simplified (and for lack of a better way to explain it). Med surg is the patients in the hospital (not outpatients - just there for tests, etc.) that are not in a specialty area. Specialty...

  2. I think nursing school is getting to me...

    RN4NICU replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    Just wait - you won't be able to watch a hospital scene of any kind on TV without wanting to throw you snack at the TV because its so ridiculous. One of the worst ones I see (and they almost all do...

  3. I think nursing school is getting to me...

    RN4NICU replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    Just wait - you won't be able to watch a hospital scene of any kind on TV without wanting to throw you snack at the TV because its so ridiculous. One of the worst ones I see (and they almost all do...

  4. What about breaks?

    RN4NICU replied to avahsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    MMmm boy. Crumbs in the surgical wound.

  5. What about breaks?

    RN4NICU replied to avahsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    Not this nurse. The chart can

  6. masters in clinical area or management?

    RN4NICU replied to t2000JC's topic in General Nursing

    The Advanced Child Health Specialty program at University of South Alabama is a combo PNP/CNS program

  7. Failed my drug screen!!!

    RN4NICU replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    It is protocol some places that ANY on-the-job incident (something that would cause you to have to go to the ER, even if it is spit in the eye) is followed-up by a drug

  8. Are you ashamed of being a nurse?

    RN4NICU replied to Mijourney's topic in Nursing Career

    Well

  9. Columbia/HCA

    RN4NICU posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I posted this article in the Florida Nurses board in reference to Florida's place in the Salary Hall of Shame. These people are a big reason why. They cause problems everywhere else they show up too...

  10. question about ba vs. diploma restrictions

    RN4NICU replied to RNIT's topic in General Nursing

    From the ads I have seen listing positions, pharmaceutical sales require a bachelor's degree and an RN (it can be a BA in underwater basket weaving with a diploma or associates in nursing, but they...

  11. question about ba vs. diploma restrictions

    RN4NICU replied to RNIT's topic in General Nursing

    From the ads I have seen listing positions, pharmaceutical sales require a bachelor's degree and an RN (it can be a BA in underwater basket weaving with a diploma or associates in nursing, but they...

  12. Is this a joke? Please give your opinions...

    RN4NICU replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    One would think that since the guys have come to join us that they would want to see nurses ADVANCE and get everything they can get from a potential employer. Or maybe they are practicing a little...

  13. Is this a joke? Please give your opinions...

    RN4NICU replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    One would think that since the guys have come to join us that they would want to see nurses ADVANCE and get everything they can get from a potential employer. Or maybe they are practicing a little...

  14. Have anyone else heard of "basic care NURSES"?

    RN4NICU replied to Nursingangel's topic in General Nursing

    RNs and RTs can draw them where I am (I've never seen a doc draw one) - but a phlebotomist?

  15. Have anyone else heard of "basic care NURSES"?

    RN4NICU replied to Nursingangel's topic in General Nursing

    RNs and RTs can draw them where I am (I've never seen a doc draw one) - but a phlebotomist?

  16. Our hospital was sold!!!

    RN4NICU replied to KimRN41514's topic in General Nursing

    Lifepoint is a spinoff of HCA - automatically makes them for-profit (look for them on the stock ticker - LPNT) and changes the way they run things. I hope things work out for you. Healthcare is...

  17. Have anyone else heard of "basic care NURSES"?

    RN4NICU replied to Nursingangel's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I see now, I misread it to be medication administration skills. :imbar I guess I really should wear my contacts when I'm reading these messages.It would not have surprised me in the least,...

  18. Nurses, Will you work OT for straight pay?

    RN4NICU replied to klondike's topic in General Nursing

    If it's THAT big of an emergency the hospital can afford to pay. Staffing is THEIR responsibility - not the nurses'. However, if they can find people who will work OT for straight time whenever they...

  19. color coding staff

    RN4NICU replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    Keep in mind that not everybody there is an employee of the facility. Agency and travelers are usually not expected to adhere to facility-specific dress codes because it could become quite ridiculous...

  20. Have anyone else heard of "basic care NURSES"?

    RN4NICU replied to Nursingangel's topic in General Nursing

    Good God - they're gonna let these wannabe hacks give meds?? I don't want some fool off the street that doesn't even know what a nurse is OR ISN'T giving a vitamin to MY DOG!! I sure wouldn't want...

  21. I never want overtime period

    RN4NICU replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I have also found this to be effective. To decrease the number of slots where no one signs up, our unit offers "incentive pay" - an additional $6 per hour for the "short" shifts. We rarely have any...

  22. What should they teach in nursing school but don't. What do they teach but shouldn't?

    RN4NICU replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed - it truly is a shame. I will never understand why so many nurses seem to be ashamed of being educated. They want to be the "blue collar workforce". I, for one, went to college and earned a...

  23. Thoughts Regarding Professionalism & Nursing

    RN4NICU replied to Eilana's topic in General Nursing

    CNAs are certified through the state - they do NOT hold a

  24. Need advice for overcoming or manageing gag reflex.

    RN4NICU replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Forgive my snippiness as I am a bit tired at the moment, but THIS IS THE EXACT REASON WHY IT IS GENERALLY NOT ADVISABLE TO GO INTO NURSING JUST TO BECOME A CRNA!!!!! Especially if it involves...

  25. Need advice for overcoming or manageing gag reflex.

    RN4NICU replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Totally off-topic, but I can't get past this part... What on earth does being Southern Baptist have to do with going online and participating in forums?? You lost me,