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Thanks so much for all the info. This helps out a lot. Let me know if you enjoy working in your facility. First jobs are tough as you are learning the ropes. Hang in there and enjoy!

Do you know if they offer 8hr or 12hr shifts?

Just wanted to thank you again for all of your information and wish you good luck on your new job. I've been a nurse for over 10 years and, although hard at times, the profession has been rewarding in numerous ways. When it seems difficult, just take a deep breath and remember why you started on this line of work in the first place. And, NEVER take ANYTHING personally. Please don't feel as if you have to answer this, I was just wondering what they are starting new grads out pay wise in Manchester? No need to answer if you find it to personal. We're just trying to figure out how much of a pay cut we're looking at. Best of luck and enjoy.

Thanks for all of the hospital info. Are you a nurse in the area? Where do you work? Do you enjoy nursing in general in the seacoast area"? Do you enjoy living in NH? We are relocating and trying to find an environment that caters to our lifestyles. Trying to do as much research (without over doing it) in regards to the area. Any info. about NP's? Thanks again. That is a great list to reference. It is MUCH appreciated!

My husband is a RN and will be graduating with his masters degree with a MSN in Family Nurse Practice and I am currently a per diem nurse in NY. We both have 10+ years experience on several different types of hospitals and units. We are trying to get some info. on hospitals in the Portsmouth Region. We've heard about Portsmouth Regional, Exeter Hospital, and Wentworth-Douglass. Can anyone give me information about these hospitals? 1. Do they do 12hr, 8hr shifts, or both. 2. Do you like working there/are you proud to work there? 3. Pay rates for per diem nurse and if they are used frequently. 4. Pay scale for Nurse practioners. 5. Do the hospitals utilize NP's and to what capacity? 6. Benefits (amount of vacation and sick time, retirement, health care insurance, child care, etc.) 7. Overall culture of the hospital (management vs. [nurse managers, upper management, MD's] hourly payed employees [i.e nursing, nursing assistance, PT, pharmacy]) ANY info. would be appreciated as we are trying to weigh the benefits of working in MA v. NH.

YIKES! Big difference from what we make now. I have 10 years of experience, but have just started my family and would like to continue working per diem. Would the pay be higher for that amount of experience or do all per diems make the same $24/hr? If I decided to go back full time do you know if they have day shifts available or do you have to work nights for a long period of time? Do you have any thoughts on Portsmouth Reginoal? It seems that people who work at Exeter are happy with the hospital. I heard about how they stood up to Anthem. GOOD FOR THEM! Somewhat inspiring! Thanks for responding to my post. It's much appreciated.

My husband and I are looking to relocate to the Portsmouth, NH area and are trying to get an idea of pay rates and hospital cultures. My husband will be graduating with his MSN in Families and I am a per diem nurse who has worked in cardiac, stepdown, surgical and ICU areas of hospitals in NYC, SF, FL, and CO. We've looked at Exeter Hospital and Porstmouth Regional. Any information to the following questions would be GREATLY appreciated. 1. Pay rate for per diem nurses 2. Yearly salary for Nurse Practioners in Family and Acute Care settings 3. Likes and dislikes of hospitals. Do you enjoy working at your current hospital 4. Other hospitals in the area to consider. Also, 5. Culture and enviornment of hospitals(i.e. mangaement relationship with staff, nursing autonomy, education). ANY INFO PLEASE. Much appreciated and Happy New Year.

Yes, you can hang lipids with TPN as long as it is below the filter as it will clog otherwise. Best is to follow your hospitals policy. I've worked at 7 hospitals and we have always done it this way. Your drug book might just be conservative.