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FLmed

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  1. CNA's keep removing the patients alarms off of the beds

    FLmed replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    True!!! I'm not a fan of bed alarms

  2. MIchigan or Florida?

    FLmed replied to somenurse's topic in Retired Nurses

    I'm in St. Pete. There are a lot of jobs available for seasoned and experienced nurses within the greater Tampa Bay area. Some of the hospitals have gone to hiring only BSN, like Tampa General....

  3. Yet another burned-out nurse question...

    FLmed replied to Gabrielle33's topic in General Nursing

    This is my favorite post today!! I'm excited for you! You definitely have enough experience that a sabbatical will not hurt you professionally! Best wishes to

  4. Permanent documentation... "Please advise"?

    FLmed replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in General Nursing

    And- the doc would have been livid if you interrupted his Thanksgiving for this. It wasn't important for you to call him or her. You did the right thing. :-). That was something that could wait...

  5. Permanent documentation... "Please advise"?

    FLmed replied to BiohazardBetty's topic in General Nursing

    Agree! You dis great. You have to chart refusal of anything. Now-- not only will the doc know but the next nurse will know why you didn't carry out the removal order. Sometimes-- things don't...

  6. Ready for a change...insurance RN?

    FLmed replied to mvzRN's topic in Nursing Career

    You only have to have a BSN and 2 years of floor experience. I've known many who have gone this route. Some love having holidays off with their kids and having normal workday hours. Others I've...

  7. New Grad Quitting After Less Than a Year (advice!)

    FLmed replied to IcySageNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Give them a written resignation explaining that it is difficult to resign, but you have to move. Give them a month of

  8. Help with this concept map

    FLmed replied to LCinTraining's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I love Esme's suggestions, as per usual. She's awesome! I think what you have chosen is fine though! :-) But, you have to admit that Esme definitely makes you think holistically. In regard...

  9. Siblings sharing a room

    FLmed replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Brandon-- you make me

  10. Crazy question about bsn

    FLmed replied to ConstantlyEvolving's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, you have to wait until you completely finish the program (graduate) to be eligible to get the ATT (sit pass) for

  11. Was I wrong to hold Insulin?

    FLmed replied to Anne36's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Agree!!!!

  12. Instructor on a power trip

    FLmed replied to snapshot's topic in General Students

    I'm so sorry that you are having to deal with this. I can feel your frustration in the words you've chosen. I do know, as a RN, I deal with difficult patients, families, and colleagues on a daily...

  13. Help Pathophysiology!!

    FLmed replied to Wrangler156's topic in General Students

    :-). You have a great gift at explaining things and helping

  14. Help Pathophysiology!!

    FLmed replied to Wrangler156's topic in General Students

    I see your point, but you stated that they are opposites, and that is just not the case since they do have similar side effects. Perhaps a better example would be hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism....

  15. New Grad Nurse Blues

    FLmed replied to OncRN30's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh sweetie-- sending you big hugs. My heart hurts for you because you are away from family and friends. Hang in there! As long as your patients stay safe and you practice quality and safe...

  16. Help Pathophysiology!!

    FLmed replied to Wrangler156's topic in General Students

    Great advice by previous poster. Only thing is that hypokalemia and hyperkalemia have similar side

  17. Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    FLmed replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    With all due respect, can you all just follow directions. The point of this thread was just asking how you voted or how you will vote tomorrow. It's not supposed to be a political debate. That is...

  18. What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    FLmed replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I completely agree, Esme. I wouldn't have time to text. I'm too

  19. New Grad, New Low

    FLmed replied to GFocker92's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's definitely tough out there for new grads. I know in my area, most hospitals will only hire new RNs if they have

  20. Nurses, how are you going to vote? 2012 US Presidential Election

    FLmed replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Romney/Ryan

  21. Is My Nursing License At Risk?

    FLmed replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thank you for sharing this.

  22. Is your workplace haunted?

    FLmed replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say it's the grim reaper. Interesting

  23. What are some well respected nursing programs in Florida?

    FLmed replied to f_nurse2b16's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm a USF grad! It's an excellent school. I got a job right after passing

  24. Which would be better for me in the long run? To work while in school or not...

    FLmed replied to sapadgett's topic in General Students

    Agree with the above poster! :-). I would wait (since you don't have to work) until after your first year of nursing school. Starting in the summer is great advice. I had friends take on jobs in...

  25. Life After Med/Surg

    FLmed replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I really love Med-Surg nursing, but I don't love that I always get 6 to 7 patients. I'm running myself ragged. I have a huge heart and really want to make a difference. I wish I could have 5...