SarahB84

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1. Question about CSMRN

   SarahB84 replied to ViolinTreble's topic in Medical-Surgical

   yes you

2. CMSRN or RN-BC

   SarahB84 replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

   ya, i noticed that the rn-bc is through the ancc which i THOUGHT was a big deal! i really loveee med surg and i want to get certified, i'm trying to make up my mind too. i've taken a practice test...

3. vent on preceptor :( not ready to be off orientation but no choice..

   SarahB84 replied to simplelc's topic in First Year After Licensure

   djh, no one could have put it better than you did. i also worked in an office for several years and like you said, poor behavior was rare, it's creepy, suprising and VERY

4. Thank goodness for CNA's!!!

   SarahB84 replied to mindlor's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   yep CNA's are great! I hope they understand sometimes we are at work 14 hours instead of 12 because we can not leave our documentation un-done, while they usually leave when their shift is over. that...

5. Passed chronicity!

   SarahB84 replied to mrstookielpn's topic in Excelsior College

   what is

6. Not sure what to do here... any advice??

   SarahB84 replied to merner1012's topic in Michigan Nursing

   Merner where in michigan? what about ann arbor, u of m hospital? they are

7. What a coincidence. . .every single student nurse who shadows me. . .

   SarahB84 replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

   it's snotty comments like the one the original poster started with, that made me answer "I don't know yet" any time a nurse would ask me what area I'd like to work in. they don't really want to know...

8. Advice needed about clinical instructor

   SarahB84 replied to RNbethy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   do you still have a choice to do the icu? if you do and that is what you want then do it. i wouldn't go over her head though, unless she were trying to fail you. don't rock the boat, soon enough you...

9. What's it like working an Ortho unit?

   SarahB84 replied to jbee's topic in Orthopedic

   "from time of a sx to fix a fracture about 3 days stay.." what does "sx"

10. Davita or rehab?

    SarahB84 replied to SarahB84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    and for anyone who is wondering, yes, just like everyone else, I had to apply for, I don't know may 80 positions (nightmare). the three that called me back were ALL the ones where I somehow got the...

11. Davita or rehab?

    SarahB84 replied to SarahB84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Angelrain, good luck with your interviews! I hope you get what you'd like! Will they pay you better in the hospital, or will the hospital pay better in the long

12. Davita or rehab?

    SarahB84 replied to SarahB84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thx . I have picked Healthsouth. Next year my husband's contract work is up and we just may move, so I think all that you have mentioned makes Healthsouth sound great. Plus if we do not move I really...

13. New Nurse Blues (rant content)

    SarahB84 replied to IKnowYouRider's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i totally hear u, it's all

14. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    SarahB84 replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    tampa hospitals 21.33= new grad, some hospitals even have it posted on the job listings. more if you've experience as an

15. Davita or rehab?

    SarahB84 replied to SarahB84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    well renal is what i'm interested in, BUT i have not read good things about Davita. I have also seen firsthand the pt's who go to rehab and yes they are mighty complex, insurance kicks them out of the...