RosesrReder BSN, MSN, RN

PeriOp, ICU, PICU, NICU

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    Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    Pediatrician-Dr. rathle (rattle) in AZ Cardiologist-Dr. Heart (who ironically passed away of an MI) in AZ. Not a Dr, but once knew a Dick Hertz who ironically worked for..............your guessed it...
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    Got a conditional job offer! Thank you!!!

    I loved corrections. Never a dull moment. Good
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    Night shift and daycare- ahh!

    I previously shared my personal experience as a new single mom and night shifter.......but: I still think, if at all possible.....first talk to your NM about a possible dayshift position, or at the...
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    Night shift and daycare- ahh!

    I'm a very new single mother too. I relocated just last week to a different state and was able to find a licensed 24hr daycare and so far has been great! Back home, I found a lady who did overnight...
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    Co-worker eats like a cave woman...

    ITA........
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    Fired!!

    I am so sorry! You need to understand that calling off too much for whatever reason it may be (especially being a PT employee) will portray you as being unreliable. I know times are tough but unless...
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    Closed Med System to prevent central line infections

    We use clearlink. We are now trialing the ones with the concave valve (can't think of proper name). All needless by
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    Arizona Pay Scale......

    I make a dollar less than you with less than 3 years experience. Yes, I would say it is
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    Modifying tasks when pregnant. My boss says "no".

    I worked til I delivered. I ended delivering at 32
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    Modifying tasks when pregnant. My boss says "no".

    I recently was pregnant. I was high risk, had PIH, pre-e amongst other complications. I too was supposed to work "light duty" but my employer denied. I had to either stay home and use up my...
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    What are the pros and cons of being all male nurse

    By "all male nurse" you
  12. The public generally is uneducated as to what nurses really do. I've given up. I don't tell anyone I'm a nurse and avoid the "what do you do for a living question" nowadays By the way, I actually...
  13. Everyone I know, meet is in nursing school or wants to be a nurse nowadays. I hope
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    Is It Possible An LPN Can Make More Then An RN?

    I'd proceed with caution when approaching management with salary issues. At my place of employment we aren't even allowed to discuss what we make or else have consequences to attain. My roomate (LPN...
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    Is Nursing Right for Me? Your Opinion Wanted

    Didn't read past your title, BUT for anyone that asks me nowadays...............no I don't recommend it
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    did your job give you a holiday gift??

    5 dollar giftcard. I guess it is much better than nothing.
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    Heeelloo Texas Nurses!

    I too am looking to relocate to TX. Where? Not sure yet. Hoping to stay in NICU though. No luck so
  18. Got the seasonal like every year with no side effects. Got the H1N1 a week later and no effects either. Just a very mild headache but it could have been the stressful admission I had that...
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    Too scared to go back to MedSurg

    While I didn't hate med-surg, it's not something I see myself doing for a long time. I too work nights and have a 3 months old (so understand how difficult it can be)-especially as a single momma. I...
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    H1N1 -- in the NICU

    We are not required to get the seasonal of h1n1 vaccine. No visitors under the age of 18 are allowed on hospital property unless they are the patient or parent of a patient. No visitors with s/s of...
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    Crocs going out of business?

    No wonder why I keep seeing them very cheap
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    What do you think a fair salary would be for a RN?

    While I am extremely grateful to have a job, I also don't feel adequately compensated for all we do, for all the stress we endure, and the severe short-staffed conditions we work in. Having said that,...
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    How was Nurses Week celebrated at your Facility

    We got a cheap mug with the hospital logo (not even a happy nurse's week on there). We got to fill it up with soda for $0.69 @ cafeteria. For X-mas we usually got a free meal and 20 dollar gift card....
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    Real 911 calls.....

    real 911 calls, "believe" it or not!! dispatcher: 9-1-1 what is your emergency? caller: i heard what sounded like gunshots coming from the brown house on the corner. dispatcher: do you have an...
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    correction nurses pay scale??

    I work full time at a hospital and part time at a prison. The pay is higher at the prison. I make 33/hr at the correctional facility, no drama, no politics. It's perfect for me. I'm in