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  1. Trying to Bust a Strike

    vortex72 replied to Town & Country's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Tom, I think that was a

  2. How many nurses here have their license currently suspended?

    vortex72 replied to Sheba817's topic in General Nursing

    sounds bogus to me. Several years ago, I developed a substance abuse problem. I ended up diverting some meds from work. I never got caught "red handed" but paperwork caught up with me. I admitted...

  3. suturing information required

    vortex72 replied to barrabird's topic in Emergency

    Well this depends on the setting. Technically, RN's arent allowed to suture. However, in surgery, first assist RN's harvest veins from the leg for CABG's(this is a major surgical procedure) In shock...

  4. How much $ do RNs start out at?

    vortex72 replied to Doug85's topic in General Nursing

    In TN in 1997, I started out at a low of 14.01/hour.. That was for CVICU! However, I got great training at my first job and a $3,000 sign on bonus. Even with that horribly low base rate, I still...

  5. how much Indiana nurses make

    vortex72 replied to nurseluv9's topic in Indiana Nursing

    no sorry this is in

  6. Life is futile, dead is dead, the other side

    vortex72 replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    On a positive note, all I can say is THANK GOD your mom has a NURSE for a daughter! You are doing the right thing by pulling the plug after a good fight! I do acute dialysis and have seen waaay too...

  7. What is it like working for Divata Dialysis?

    vortex72 replied to Frenchy01666's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Well my company (Gambro) just got bought out by Davita so I hope its a good company. Our current acute compensation is superb(I average around 40/hour) I hope they dont try to change that or screw up...

  8. how much Indiana nurses make

    vortex72 replied to nurseluv9's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I dont work for less than 30/hour. I average around 40/hour (with benefits but no overtime) doing acute dialysis. The higher paying jobs are out there, just keep an eye out for them follow the money...

  9. Can you be a nurse with a suspended record?

    vortex72 replied to kim1234's topic in General Nursing

    I had some misdemeanors on my record. (Reckless Driving and possession of marijuana) In TN, when you apply for your license, they ask if you have a criminal record. I checked the "yes" box. They...

  10. What's you highest...?

    vortex72 replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    K level of 9.2! Stupid MD put a patient on K replacement without ordering a BMP for several days. Pt had undiagnosed renal insufficiency and retained all the potassium. She almost arrested, had to go...

  11. Question Regarding Hourly Rates for RNs

    vortex72 replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Guess I'm spoiled, but I refuse to work for less than 30/hour and I live in TN which has a moderate cost of living. Actual base rates around here are 20-22/hour for day shift and regular staff...

  12. We make as much as maids

    vortex72 replied to TRN's topic in General Nursing

    point taken. There are 6 nursing schools in my immediate area yet there are ALWAYS tons of nursing jobs in the paper every day. In fact, most hospitals just run continuous ads all the time. I just...

  13. We make as much as maids

    vortex72 replied to TRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is very true. However, you have to consider that many other professions can be very cyclic. I know people in the "business" world with office jobs that may end up making more money over the...

  14. We make as much as maids

    vortex72 replied to TRN's topic in General Nursing

    I make about 35-40/hour doing acute dialysis but I have an exceptional job. I'm not sure where you live but 20/hour is a salary of about 38k/year. That is pretty low unless you live in a rural area....

  15. Nurses leaving in droves...

    vortex72 replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    you can PM me for

  16. Are you ashamed of being a nurse?

    vortex72 replied to Mijourney's topic in Nursing Career

    As a male and an RN I have mixed feelings. I'm not "ashamed" of being an RN but it's hard when you are a guy and around other people that are uninformed about nursing. I dont use the term "nurse"...

  17. Nurses leaving in droves...

    vortex72 replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with everything said. I dont know what I'd do if I was back as a regular "staff nurse" I'm 32 now but in my mid twenties I put up with all kinds of crap in the ICU/ER setting and didnt think...

  18. Truth about Nursing diagnosis

    vortex72 replied to UTRN2005's topic in General Nursing

    Magicman, you must be a guy cuz us guy RN's are short and to the point :) No flaming intended but I always find it funny listening to 2 guys giving "report" vs 2 women. The guys will say "Mr. Jones...

  19. travel nurse pay

    vortex72 replied to bosie99's topic in General Nursing

    Travel pay can vary widely just like any other nursing job. Personally, if I was going to take the effort to travel, I wouldnt take less than 35/hour with paid private housing and a contract that...

  20. RN vs. Psychologist

    vortex72 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    If you are just looking for an easy job where you can "sit on your butt" then look for another career. You could start a web-based business or become a security guard. If you really are interested in...

  21. The best job ever (for now)

    vortex72 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to share briefly about this job I kind of "fell into" I'm a 32yo male and have been an RN for about 6 years. Most of my first 4 years as an RN I worked in various ICU and some ER...

  22. The best job ever (for now)

    vortex72 replied to vortex72's topic in General Nursing

    No, it is not neccessary to learn chronic. At the time I was hired into chronic, no dialysis companies were hiring directly into acutes so I had to go into chronic to learn. In fact, before the...

  23. THE QUESTION US STUDENTS REALLY WANT TO KNOW?? Starting Salary and What State.

    vortex72 replied to dream8's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Tn and have a very nice paying job in acute dialysis. I'm paid per-treatment plus on call pay. I average around 40-45/hour straight pay(no overtime). I should make around 80-90k this year...

  24. Code in Dialysis

    vortex72 replied to Paris40's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Well, first of all your fonts are very big and annoying Second of all, I do acute dialysis which is much different from chronic. It is a cakewalk. Even if I'm doing a very unstable ICU patient,...

  25. Agency owners getting rich off the backs of nurses?

    vortex72 replied to -jt's topic in Agency Nurses

    This doesnt bother me at all. Its called business. If you want a piece of the pie. work a ton of overtime, save up money, do research, and start your own agency. Then after struggling and working...