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scifispam

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  1. Questions regarding CCRN

    scifispam replied to scifispam's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks so much!! That

  2. Alarm fatigue survey

    scifispam replied to bsn-bridge-student's topic in Cardiac

    Done!

  3. What to wear to occupational health

    scifispam replied to lucymalfoy's topic in Nursing Career

    Congrats on the job!! Definitely casual as long as your jeans aren't all holey and

  4. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    scifispam replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Starting a new job so I will answer for both: Geographic location: Dallas, Texas Pay rate: $35/hour In which area / specialty do you work? PCU What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? RN What...

  5. how many patients

    scifispam replied to melcolbstorm's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Our pcts have 10-32 apiece depending on how many call ins we get :-/ But if they are short staffed we help with vitals and i&os and

  6. Does everyone work 7 days a week in Home Health?

    scifispam replied to startofcare's topic in Home Health

    What state are you

  7. yikes! new nurse/old nurse conflict

    scifispam replied to JoI8815's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Can you work on one of the other

  8. yikes! new nurse/old nurse conflict

    scifispam replied to JoI8815's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Speak with the supervisor...if they are not going to back you then you may want to find a new job. You've already mentioned HIPPA violations and medication errors (because thats what they are to give...

  9. Discouraged with job search

    scifispam replied to Nurse_Nickie's topic in General Nursing

    Just keep applying. The nursing job market is tough on all of us, even those of us with experience. It took me several months to even get an interview off my resumes. I just got hired into an...

  10. Is nursing worth it?

    scifispam replied to 2016New's topic in General Students

    Nursing is worth it if that's what you truly love. It is not one of those professions you can do just for the money (which isn't that great anyways) because you will get burned out and bored and...

  11. Why am I staying so late after shift ends while others leave on time?

    scifispam replied to RescueNinja2013's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Such a good point. We are all a team. It should never be days vs nights (even though it is). We are all here to help each other to the benefit of the patients. Do what you can and then move

  12. Single mom in nursing school...

    scifispam replied to cnoto34's topic in General Students

    I got loans through sallie Mae and was able to take a little extra to help with

  13. HIPAA violation

    scifispam replied to Flapjack ditty's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Very clear

  14. Stick a fork in me, I'm done

    scifispam replied to nursej22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Congrats and good

  15. WHat's your plan after RN BSN?

    scifispam replied to MissLUckyRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have a BSN now. I am going back within the next 6-12 months to begin a dual MBA-MSN/HCM degree.

  16. night shift nurses with young children

    scifispam replied to M610's topic in General Nursing

    I have a 1.5 yr old...I work 7-7 night shift. I actually see my son MORE on night shift than I would on day shift. I love

  17. What the heck have I gotten myself into??

    scifispam replied to rng2013's topic in First Year After Licensure

    definitely a good 6-12 months to become comfortable with the job and with yourself as a "real nurse". Nowadays I just breeze through report and people tell me they've never had someone be so concise...

  18. What to do when You don't want to be a nurse anymore

    scifispam replied to Aurorana83's topic in Nursing Career

    Ultimately, you need to decide what will make you happy and what path you want to take. But, I can tell you from dealing with people I've worked with that if nursing truly doesn't make you happy then...

  19. Job Rejection Letters

    scifispam replied to rmtemsguy's topic in General Nursing

    emails...lots of them. Thanks for applying but we've chosen someone whose skills are closer to the job requirements...blah

  20. Why am I staying so late after shift ends while others leave on time?

    scifispam replied to RescueNinja2013's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It takes a good 6-12 months when beginning your first job to get your routine set and learn the best time management skills that work for you. I agree with charting in the room, I've learned to be...

  21. Does everyone work 7 days a week in Home Health?

    scifispam replied to startofcare's topic in Home Health

    Absolutely not. The nurses in my agency get to pick and choose what days and hours they want to work up to 40. We also pay their benefits 100%

  22. Help with nursing specialty direction!

    scifispam replied to brownladyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Home health. Private duty nursing. Clinic nursing. Those are all options similar to what you

  23. home health/PDN ADON

    scifispam posted a topic in Private Duty

    I have just been interviewed and hired as an ADON for a children's home health/PDN agency. I don't exactly have pediatric experience, the experience I do have I wasn't officially a nurse. I do have...

  24. home health/PDN ADON

    scifispam replied to scifispam's topic in Private Duty

    Thank you so much for your response!! I have seen these issues in other jobs I've held and I definitely don't want to make that mistake. I appreciate your

  25. home health/PDN ADON

    scifispam replied to scifispam's topic in Private Duty

    Ventmommy I have been lurking and reading for a while. I really appreciate your posts and your insights. Thank you for responding!! I am so excited and can't wait to get