HazeK

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1. where are the nursing shortages?

   HazeK replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

   reasonable, for the area's cost of living... I've been here 23 years, and earn $30/hr, at the top of the pay scale for staff nurses. Per Diem's usually make $30-$35/hr. New Grads, Hmmm not sure....

2. where are the nursing shortages?

   HazeK replied to jenago's topic in General Nursing

   We have built four new hospitals in the past decade...with three more to be built in the next five years... Yes, we need nurses! Haze Sunrise Hospital RN x 23 years... Spring Valley Hospital...

3. Own uniforms or hospital scrubs?

   HazeK replied to irehc's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Changed several months ago from hospital scrubs to wear-your-own-from-home scrubs. No increase infection rates thus far. Doubt there will be! I loved the no cost part of hospital scrubs, but is...

4. Do you clean B/P cuffs between pts???

   HazeK replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

   Love our disposable cuffs for L&D! We quite often have bloody messes at delivery...it is so nice to not have to try to clean out the nondisposable cuffs!

5. Do you refer patients to websites for helpful information?

   HazeK replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I had RNY Gastric bypass last June, very successfully. Those who know me "before" and "after" often ask questions about the procedure, risks, benefits, etc. I often refer them to www.obesityhelp.com,...

6. old skills that we do not use anymore

   HazeK replied to sassykitkatt's topic in General Nursing

   Yup! Come on down to L&D!

7. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

   HazeK replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

8. Do I LOOK Like A Nurse To You?

   HazeK replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

   LOVED the photo of Klinger, in his best "nurse garb" of the early '50's! Hugs,

9. question about preeclampsia

   HazeK replied to cute_cabbage2005's topic in Ob/Gyn

   aldomet: used long-term in pregnancy to help control the BP, NOT for crisis management apresoline and Labetelol: used IVP for extreeme hypertensiive episodes where bringing down BP...

10. Guess What?!!!

    HazeK replied to Baby Catcher's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i am green with envy, yet excited for you! keep us all posted on how it is going! i wish my life had lead me that direction earlier. i would have enjoyed it! hugs

11. Hydration, the importance of

    HazeK replied to reprise's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our themesong in Las Vegas, in the desert: "A Hydrated Uterus is a Happy Uterus"!

12. What is Harlequin's Sign?

    HazeK replied to wonderbee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My very healthy, but Down's Syndrome, 9 month old nephew was visiting. His mom treated him like he was "going to break" all the time, like he was delicate and fragile like a piece of glass. I...

13. The BIG word - RETENTION!!!!!

    HazeK replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    all good points... I have worked w/ managers that supported their staff...and those that didn't. Definately makes a big difference. Continuing Ed would be nice...I am 23 years in my field, so the...

14. GOOD nursing shoe suggestions other than Danskos??

    HazeK replied to NCNurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    I wear New Balance also, as they actually come WIDE enough for my short, wide foot! They are the only brand I have been able to take out of the box and wear immediately x 12 hour shift, without...

15. Jacho

    HazeK replied to HazeK's topic in Medical-Surgical

    great info...keep it comming...the inspectors are here on Wednesday! thanks!