SeaH20RN

SeaH20RN BSN

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  1. ER Interview tomorrow HELP!

    SeaH20RN replied to LJ85's topic in Emergency

    I was asked, "What are your strengths?" and What is your weakness?" ( or need to improve areas?) I hate those kinda questions. You dont want to say "nothing" but then you dont want to look like a...

  2. Time spent on charting

    SeaH20RN replied to traylee's topic in Home Health

    I love when they say, " take the day off and get your paperwork done." haha! some day off. I do love my job, so what is the answer to avoid staying up late doing

  3. Has home health ruined your bladder?

    SeaH20RN replied to TXRN44's topic in Home Health

    Never drink DIET COKE!!! OMG that makes you have to pee!. Only drink water. You have to plan your route/ stops. Make sure your stopping at 10am and 2

  4. NOVA vs FIU Please HELP?????

    SeaH20RN replied to LoveMJJ's topic in Florida Nursing

    Either way you will graduate as a Nurse. FIU is great! Just dont be in Debt! Debt Sucks! How will you enjoy your paychecks if you have to turn around and payoff your

  5. mileage

    SeaH20RN replied to nursehoagie's topic in Home Health

    If your a full time employee you are obligated to drive the distance. If you are Per Diem you can refuse cases out of your

  6. Would this bag work for HHC?

    SeaH20RN replied to Atownshend's topic in Home Health

    I was offered a rolling bag at my agency and I declined. I live/ work in florida and perfer a shoulder bag @ Hoskins. I walk through puddles, wet grass, dirt. the other day I had to see some one...

  7. Half pay for RN BID Insulin visits daily

    SeaH20RN replied to Tampa121's topic in Home Health

    NO WAY! They require a note and a vist its full!

  8. Nowadays, in S. Florida, do hospitals prefer BSNs, or is the RN all that matters?

    SeaH20RN replied to Grindaholic's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hospitals have to have a certain ratio of RN's vs BSN's to get a huge discount on their insurance (malpractice? ) rates. So it depends on the hospital. They would like to see on your resume that a...

  9. I'm so conflicted..HELP!

    SeaH20RN replied to ParrotHead_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe focus on learning or specializing in wound care. LTC always need wound care nurses plus it gives you a specialty. Stick with what you love. Good

  10. Being an RN in Miami, Florida

    SeaH20RN replied to unpocodeam0r's topic in Florida Nursing

    I was a RN in California and recently moved to Fort Lauderdale. Both Southern California and Florida are completely differant. Pay is a lot less in FL, For an RN with your ER experience about $30.00...

  11. Deployed Army Nursing: 101 Things I Learned While Deployed

    SeaH20RN replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    Awesome to read. Thank You for your

  12. Wound vac

    SeaH20RN replied to PrrRN's topic in Home Health

    I agree with rachel0609, Cover wound and wait until morning or they can go to the

  13. The perfect bag

    SeaH20RN replied to Umberlee's topic in Home Health

    I have the hopkins bag but find that putting my computer in the bag or any bag, makes it too heavy. I just carry my laptop by it's self, like a book. Just a thought. Take care of your

  14. trouble with NICU orientation :/

    SeaH20RN replied to NICURNgrad's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Its mind set! Ask yourself.... Are you excited to go to work? and Do you LOVE being there? I know you said the NICU is your dream job. But why? just food for thought. I was in a similar...

  15. Reinventing Myself in Nursing

    SeaH20RN replied to PWMOOSE's topic in Nurses Rock

    A agree, try phone triage for a insurance company. good

  16. ER nurse

    SeaH20RN replied to onedayer's topic in Emergency

    Oh, and keep a sense of humor. Have

  17. ER nurse

    SeaH20RN replied to onedayer's topic in Emergency

    Go for it! With your previous experience you will be fine. Just curious are you working 8hr or 12 Hr shifts? Im planning on going back into the ER. I worked in the ER 10 yrs ago and did get "Jaded"...

  18. Do you calculate drip rates anymore?

    SeaH20RN replied to goingback's topic in General Nursing

    In home health, we dont use pumps. Everyone needs to know the

  19. Nursing Wound Vac Checklist

    SeaH20RN replied to teleRN08's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    If you know the manufacture of the vac. call them they should have a local rep. or go on line. The company could provide you with check list / trouble shooting if errors are detected. I hope this...

  20. Recommendations for RN to BSN program in south florida

    SeaH20RN replied to eflr's topic in Florida Nursing

    What about Broward college and Nova Rn to BSN programs. I choose Broward College then transfer to FAU for MSN/NP good

  21. What shoes do you wear?

    SeaH20RN replied to KittyLovinRN's topic in Home Health

    Most wear athletic type tennis shoes. I still wear my dansko. Love

  22. Taking time off in home health

    SeaH20RN replied to luvtwilight's topic in Home Health

    I get 23 days PTO a yr. someone else will see your

  23. Burnt Out but still hanging in there! HELP!

    SeaH20RN replied to NissaNurse's topic in Home Health

    I feel the same way. I just got a cut in pay! Uhh! Putting out resumes this weekend. Looking at wound care cliniics. Not sure about the pay though. School nursing sounds great. Keep us

  24. Pay Cut "Because of ObamaCare and Jerry Brown"

    SeaH20RN replied to i_love_patient_care's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I moved out of California be cause of all the taxes. Moved to Florida, no state tax. Work home health and after a year and a half they cut my pay. You just can't win! We deserve higher wages for the...

  25. Return to nursing after more than a decade?

    SeaH20RN replied to notsurewhattodo's topic in Retired Nurses

    You go girl! You will do