RN4NICU

RN4NICU LPN, LVN

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  1. When did we stop washing hair?

    RN4NICU replied to LaNorteBellaRN's topic in General Nursing

    What this tells me is that if/when I ever have to be a patient in the hospital for any reason - under occupation and employer, I will respond PRIVATE. It's none of their business anyway - it doesn't...

  2. The Rules of Chocolate

    RN4NICU replied to bedpan's topic in Nursing Humor

    :roll :roll :roll I will have to remember that one and use it

  3. Am I to old???

    RN4NICU replied to paulclark911's topic in Nursing Career

    This is totally true. If nursing will make you happy, what is age but a number? Pursuing and achieving our goals is what makes getting out of bed every day

  4. Nurse Salary Survey

    RN4NICU replied to nightingale's topic in Nursing Career

    it truly does depend on where you are. the places i have been offered $30+ per hour as a staff nurse are the same places where the rent for a nice apartment is $2000 a month or more. stagnant wages...

  5. Considering moving to FT 8 hour shifts, please advise...

    RN4NICU replied to JacelRN's topic in Nursing Career

    It is a difficult decision - nursing is so draining physically and mentally. I love only working 3 days per week with 12 hour shifts, but the shifts themselves can be torture on the body (I'm in good...

  6. Hello from a newbie

    RN4NICU replied to WVmomof2's topic in General Nursing

    The OP is an LPN - I'm not altogether sure that the pay would be that much less. I know the difference is often significant for RNs

  7. Hello from a newbie

    RN4NICU replied to WVmomof2's topic in General Nursing

    There is nothing wrong with expecting to make money in nursing. Why does it have to be ALL about helping people - why should salary not be a factor? It is a career choice, not a volunteer position....

  8. Bidding for your pay

    RN4NICU replied to garn2b's topic in General Nursing

    I can't access the article, but there's been talk about it on the boards here. Try a search. Personally, I don't think it sounds like a very good idea. I don't think that it will do away with...

  9. When you call in sick...

    RN4NICU replied to Butternut's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely true. It's not like you don't have enough problems, just being in the hospital. I'd hate to go into the hospital for one thing and catch something else from my nurse. I'd be pretty

  10. Question about Contacts and Nursing.......

    RN4NICU replied to Ari RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've worn contacts since I was a kid. I'm with the poster who said it's like deciding whether I should wear my shoes to work - it wasn't something I thought about as an option. I would have a...

  11. Why would they ask if I have kids????

    RN4NICU replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Nursing

    If that one threw you guys - you'll love this one... A colleague of mine told me when she was hired into ICU as a new grad, that the nurse manager asked all the female candidates if they planned to...

  12. Too good to aide?

    RN4NICU replied to adidas99's topic in General Nursing

    This is so true it is just maddening. Too many nurses seem to be too worried about what the CNAs, housekeepers, etc will think about them. Some of them are even pressured and bullied into feeling...

  13. Too good to aide?

    RN4NICU replied to adidas99's topic in General Nursing

    You're still legally responsible - you don't put your license on hold for that shift. Just because someone else is assigned as the patients' nurse - you are always held accountable to your highest...

  14. Curious-why not another helping profession?

    RN4NICU replied to Chevelle's topic in Nursing Career

    I wasn't really looking for a "helping profession" when I chose nursing. I was looking for the adrenaline rush. That's why I never stray too far away from critical care. Really I could care less...

  15. New Nurse Needs Shoes

    RN4NICU replied to jen42's topic in General Nursing

    I usually stick with New Balance, they are the best of what I've tried, but by no means fabulous. I had one pair that was ultra-comfortable, but when I needed another pair - OF COURSE they style had...

  16. Surgical Techs

    RN4NICU replied to Sflowerssweeney's topic in General Nursing

    Some RN's scrub (some LPNs scrub also) - but most hospitals do not like to pay for RNs to do this when Surgical Techs serve this specific function and are less costly than RNs. A Surgical Tech program...

  17. Isn't this illegal? Even in Texas?

    RN4NICU replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am southern born, yet suffer for my outspoken activism as well. It is a shame. I typically enjoy agency perdiem, but 'tis the time of year when the unit is busting at the seams with new grads. I go...

  18. Isn't this illegal? Even in Texas?

    RN4NICU replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously, Texas IS worse, from what I have heard. They need to get with the program and treat people right!!! I've lived/worked in 3 southeastern nonunion, at-will states. NONE of them have had the...

  19. What Does BCLS Mean When Applying For A Job?

    RN4NICU replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Nursing

    BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) is CPR (also known as BLS - Basic Life Support) for the Healthcare Provider as offered by the American Heart Association. Just a note to clarify that the Red Cross...

  20. new OT laws and how will affect nurses

    RN4NICU replied to nontrad1964's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses were classified as professionals under the old law too, you know... Hospitals did not HAVE to pay OT to nurses, particularly if they were salaried, (I know MY nurse manager didn't earn OT, as...

  21. What unions?

    RN4NICU replied to RN4NICU's topic in General Nursing

    hmmm - interesting development, last time I had looked into CA, they were still represented by both. It makes sense though. CNA has done so much for their nurses, why go with the mafia

  22. Isn't this illegal? Even in Texas?

    RN4NICU replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    To be covered by ADA, the employee has to be able to perform the "essential functions" of the job. This is often, at least temporarily, impossible following injury or surgery. This type of thing...

  23. Florida Nursing?

    RN4NICU replied to TraumaNurse411's topic in General Nursing

    Florida is pretty well-known for its crappy pay, despite the cost of living. They are VERY fond of the phrase "we pay in sunshine". Unfortunately, nobody else accepts sunshine for payment - it must be...

  24. Isn't this illegal? Even in Texas?

    RN4NICU replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have the exact same thought everytime a student or new grad comes onto the board complaining "I'm so sick of these negative threads" or "you mean people are just trying to discourage us and I'm...

  25. Nursing or something else?

    RN4NICU replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    You mentioned that you might be interested in nursing research. You also mentioned that the ADN would be great to have. Unless something has changed, you have to have a minimum of BSN to participate...