Aquamarine

Aquamarine

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  1. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    Aquamarine replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    A few excellent nurses left my hospital for other jobs, they were the best of the best. They offered to work per diem, know the facility, excellent skills and were not put on the per diem list which...

  2. NCLEX: How many times is enough?

    Aquamarine replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Nursebear...you are it! It is people like you that should be in healthcare...and I thank you for being you. Never change whatever you

  3. NCLEX: How many times is enough?

    Aquamarine replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You have a good attitude, nice to see and hope you will continue to do well. Did you ever read Love,Medicine and Miracles? excellent

  4. NCLEX: How many times is enough?

    Aquamarine replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    About the Nclex...I think if you take your time, and I know with that clock ticking away that is difficult...and really pay attention to each question it isn't that bad. What ever little formula, or...

  5. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    Aquamarine replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    the first reason that I went to nursing school was to work at a medical center where I had been a nutritionist for 15 yrs. I loved it there. Half way through my husband he wanted a divorce, I moved...

  6. NCLEX: How many times is enough?

    Aquamarine replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There sin't a set rule but why not a test takaing course, a reveiw course...it could be fear, stress, I can't even begin to think about the entire nursing program passing someone that is that bad,...

  7. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    Aquamarine replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    i don't think there really is a shortage, never thought there was. there was a time with nurses didn't chose to work because of the stress, the work load, the respect from mds in some rare...

  8. Need Info On Davita..........

    Aquamarine replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Niagara County Community College in Sanborn, NY has a program for Dialysis

  9. Need Info On Davita..........

    Aquamarine replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Cay, Davita just came out with new summer of 2008 guidelines asking for more experience, certifications, etc. That is new so there is still a way to get in and then get sent to thier school. What is...

  10. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    Aquamarine replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    My favorite is when people in fast food places use the gloves, count money with them, and go back to the food with the same gloves. I know the glove thing is hard, it is hard to always be taking them...

  11. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    Aquamarine replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Does the joint commission encourage patients to ask what the nurse to patient ratio is, or how many nurses are on their 16th hour of work because someone didn't show up? or how many house doctors are...

  12. Need Info On Davita..........

    Aquamarine replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    there seems to be more corruption in privately owned dialysis units than in the ones owned by the

  13. Need Info On Davita..........

    Aquamarine replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    And why should your bonueses be based on the patients labs, what if you work in an area of the city where patients are undereducated, drug addicted, and tough to care for and the last thing they think...

  14. Need Info On Davita..........

    Aquamarine replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

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  15. New nurse blues

    Aquamarine replied to Pleaides's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hit my hand which had my assingment papers in it for the shift and garbbed then out of my hand and then threw them.... you know? like a ;mature adult RN. She is in her late 50's. I think she needs...

  16. Need Info On Davita..........

    Aquamarine replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I agree....I try to talk myself into liking Davita. The FA can make it or break it. One week it is okay to do something, the way you are taught, the next week you will get written up. The pay isn't...

  17. New nurse blues

    Aquamarine replied to Pleaides's topic in First Year After Licensure

    [i think we all go through the same things. All I can say is nurses have to take other nurses under their wings. Share what you know, show kindness for Pete's sake! What does acting like you know...

  18. New nurse blues

    Aquamarine replied to Pleaides's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i forgot to add, i hated every day of my first year. and nurses are not kind. do no harm? did you ever hear of that? they will make you feel like crapola given the opportunity...say....no as a matter...

  19. New nurse blues

    Aquamarine replied to Pleaides's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No one could have felt that insecure feeling more. I went to a country school and our clinical were in a bogus hospital. I didn't have a clue. That was 3 yrs ago. I have my wits about me now and also,...

  20. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    Aquamarine replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It is deviastating to lose any family member for any reason. I lost my daughter because a hot shot cardiac doctor didn't dictate into her chart note that he saw the start of an aortic problem. I told...

  21. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    Aquamarine replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree about the button but think about it...it takes the attention off the real issues. like the pending surgery, the skills of the surgeon, the shortage of RN's on the floor, and puts the attention...

  22. Need Info On Davita..........

    Aquamarine replied to kimmydo's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Yes I know, you have to watch but also you should call the dept of labor. I would make a little booklet of the times you called. dThat happens when there is no union, they can do what they want, and...

  23. Putting RN on license plate???

    Aquamarine replied to Kalico's topic in General Nursing

    I agree 100% with this advice and a good guideline for safety for nurses is not to advertise that I am a nurse. I do have stethoscopes in the car all the time. Funny once when I stopped in the mall...

  24. Dialysis RNs?

    Aquamarine replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    If I were you I would stop in their units and give the secretary your resume, or mail them to the FA, facility administrator and do a follow up phone call. I think every unit must be short or will be...

  25. Dialysis RNs?

    Aquamarine replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    I have read many pro and cons for dialysis nursing, davita, fersenius, private owners, acute care in hospitals, and many others. I think it depends on each individual unit, the management can make or...