nitrospeed16

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1. Denied shift change position

   nitrospeed16 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all, Looking for thoughts on a current situation. I work at a sub acute facility on 2nd shift, I have been here for a year. Last year I applied once for a morning shift position, but that...

2. Current 2014 new grad pay for Maryland hospitals

   nitrospeed16 replied to Spierre9's topic in Maryland Nursing

   Not a hospital, but I was quoted $20 hr plus $3 shift differential at a LTC facility as a new

3. New RN- LTC Nurse Job, Concerns

   nitrospeed16 replied to nitrospeed16's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thank you SquishyRN, that helps put things in perspective a bit. You are right, this nursing job is better than having no nursing job at

4. New RN- LTC Nurse Job, Concerns

   nitrospeed16 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Hello everyone, I graduated with my RN degree in May, passed my boards in July. In October, I started working at a local LTC that serves veterans. I got offered $20 (mind you, I am in the DC Metro...

5. Lidocaine uses??

   nitrospeed16 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Hey guys, I have an ICU paper revision due on Tuesday, however I'm getting stuck on the purpose of lidocaine for my patient. He had an order for lidocaine 2% 75mg bolus IV. Since he is intubated, I...

6. Dealing with a toxic work environment while in school?

   nitrospeed16 posted a topic in General Students

   Hey again everyone, This year I started my first semester in nursing. I've spent the past 2 years finishing up most of my pre-reqs and general ed classes. I work as a vet tech part time (16 hours a...

7. First semester math question..

   nitrospeed16 replied to nitrospeed16's topic in General Students

   Thanks so

8. First semester math question..

   nitrospeed16 posted a topic in General Students

   At the risk of coming off as a moron, I have a "simple" drug calculation that is really stumping me. The question: "The order is to give 1/6 gr of a medication. The vial contains 10mg/ml" I converted...

9. What to expect during clinicals

   nitrospeed16 replied to nitrospeed16's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Thanks

10. What to expect during clinicals

    nitrospeed16 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello everyone! My first semester of nursing classes/clinicals starts January 18th. What should I expect? What topics/skills are usually covered during the first

11. Vet Tech/Assistant to RN

    nitrospeed16 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm new to the forum, and since this is my first post here I'd like to start out by saying that this forum has been a huge help to me. I've gained valuble insight on the field of nursing from reading...