Epic_RN

Yep. I chose to have my son circumcised by my OB rather than his pediatrician simply because my OB charged less

Ortho med surg 5:1, regardless of shift. Occasionally with low census we'll have 4:1 with total pt care. When all 30 beds are full, there are 3 CNAs but max ratio for pt:CNA is 15:1. I'm in CA.

Funny, my aunt in Los Angeles had a male do her mammogram 3 years ago...... just sayin'

Not sure what you're referring to, my CA hospital has not let any ancillary staff go.....

It's Modesto and no, I haven't.

Sam, that is just beautiful .... brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing that, off to hug my babies now....

This, this and this. Could not have said it better. Pain is pain, regardless of what our personal opinions are of the pt's pain control regimen. Would rather be snowed out of my mind than feel that severity of pain. I've cared for post op chiari pts and the relief they've expressed in the reduction of their pain level has been enormous....

Love it!! This gave me a much-needed chuckle this morning!

Nope, pharmacy splits pills for us too. Had a pt this weekend who was getting 50 mg of Nucynta every 4 hours and they were splitting 100 mg tablets. Pharmacist finally called and suggested Dr prescribe 100 mg every 6 hours lol... I guess he was tired of the hassle, too!

As a new nurse, I don't like this.... I freakin' LOVE IT!!! Wow, I needed that laugh, thanks Gitano! :hug:

I knew for ten years that I would be a PICU nurse..... Then I had my peds rotation lol. Kids, I can handle. Parents, not so much. During my last rotation in school, I loved ICU. I didn't apply for anything else. I ended up on an ortho/med surg floor and love it. Will I stay here forever? Nope. I know my niche is in some type of critical care but I will learn everything I can where I am and take it as it comes

Wooohooo! Good for you!

The cc I attended in California is based on a lottery system, not GPA like most programs. I had aC in a few prereqs and still got in, graduated in December. PM me for more info. :)

FYI -- Merlyn is not the OP, and not in school. He stated just a few posts back that he has over 40 years in the healthcare setting......

Sounds like it went well! Thanks for the update and let us know if (when!) you get the offer