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  1. What Is a WOW Program??

    cargal replied to mammaoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    I get $30 hr for any time between 7P Fri and 7A on Mon. Full bennies. Must work 24 hours and commit to 49 weekends a year and call off no more than 36 hours scheduled time or get thrown off the...

  2. Mandatory overtime

    cargal posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I thought I saw a thread here that stated Pa may ban MO with the bill being in the senate now, and has passed in the house. My question is how have hospitals in other states that ban MO been able to...

  3. Mandatory Overtime Bill Passed by House; need to contact state Senators for passage

    cargal replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    What is the status of this bill?

  4. Couldn't tell who was a doctor or nurse!

    cargal replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure, but I think that the blend of staff that is dressed the same saves the hospital money-If certain attire was dictated by the faciltiy, they would be required to pay for it. So, scrubs...

  5. I don't fit into nursing& nurse eating

    cargal posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am 48 and graduated 10 years ago. I have found nursing to be so hostile that I cannot endure it anymore, but I keep plugging on because I am now single and need to support myself. I was recently...

  6. I don't fit into nursing& nurse eating

    cargal replied to cargal's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree that this is not unique to nursing. I do know however, that I am not suited to workiing in this type of environment. I still dream of a lingerie shop and being my own boss. Thanks for all...

  7. I don't fit into nursing& nurse eating

    cargal replied to cargal's topic in General Nursing

    I thank all of you for your replies. It is a beautiful day and I am taking a former patient who turned out to be my neighbor shopping for a dress for her grandddaughters wedding. She can't tolerate...

  8. Going to Santa Barbara as Traveler

    cargal replied to Ebeza's topic in Travel

    I too would like to travel to California. Any more input from anyone out there? The information so far has been an excellent start, but I would like to know if anyone else has had a good CA...

  9. new to travelling

    cargal replied to tutulu's topic in Travel

    rEAL nUT, Can you tell us why this will be the last time you travel? Sounds like you had a bad experience! I want to give this a try, but from the paperwork a company sent me, it seems I just don't...

  10. incorrect diagnosis can impair rehab progress

    cargal replied to oramar's topic in Rehabilitation

    That is very interestihng. It sounds as if you like your job. I am now in rehab also. Pm me and maybe we can talk soon,

  11. Isn't pain whatever the patient says it is???

    cargal replied to momcats3's topic in Pain Management

    "..Requested her order for be increased to 30 gm oxycodone TID (now on 20 gm TID) w/breakthru pain meds PRN. " I'm thinking you mean oxycontin 30 mg for continued long acting relief? What are you...

  12. Foot care training

    cargal replied to kernow's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    All look like great opportunities! Am thinking hard on this one! Thanks to all.

  13. Foot care training

    cargal replied to kernow's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I don't have a computer at my new house and I ask your understanding in answering my question, as this is a long thread and it may have already been answered. My professional and personal lives are...

  14. End-Stage O2 Research

    cargal replied to MarcusKspn's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Our acting medical director today addressed a family wish for over 6L for a dying elderly man. The MD stated that MSO4 is the best choice, as someone above stated. He stated that a pulse ox would...

  15. Colon therapy and enemas.

    cargal replied to skybirdrising's topic in General Nursing

    did anyone see the multiple ads at the right side of the screen for colon hydrotherapy? Is there a 900

  16. San Marcos

    cargal posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I have wanted to visit this Texas area for a long time, and having just started divorce proceedings, I am thinkinf of relocating for a new start. My brother lived here a while ago and loved it. I...

  17. San Marcos

    cargal replied to cargal's topic in Texas Nursing

    Awe, passing thru, Right now I feel so shell shocked by my Hospice job and my divorce that I can't even think of getting out of it. I will stick around for a year or so and fix up this house- it is...

  18. San Marcos

    cargal replied to cargal's topic in Texas Nursing

    Found out today that the sales agreement for the house I am buying can not be backed out of- long story, so I am stuck here. Have to look for a new job though cuz I will be committed if I stay where...

  19. Short Tempered Nurse

    cargal replied to ANnot4me's topic in General Nursing

    Right now in hospice I have a daughter that is very angry that her mother is dying, and she goes from offering me a soft drink at the beginning of the visit to verbalizing every dislike about her...

  20. San Marcos

    cargal replied to cargal's topic in Texas Nursing

    mmm, passing thru, stop it some more! Thanks! Hope it works out for

  21. San Marcos

    cargal replied to cargal's topic in Texas Nursing

    Can't say as I love hot and humid weather, but I need the journey. Thinking of starting in Nashville for a couple days, heading for San Marcos for a while, then onto the desert then my ultimate...

  22. Nurses who specialize in footcare

    cargal replied to adrienurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Where did you find this course? I am very interested!

  23. Hospice and Families

    cargal replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I was removed as case manager from the pt whose husband expected hospice to "come in and take over everything". He told my supervisor it was because I wouldn't commit to a four hour time period 2x a...

  24. Hospice and Families

    cargal replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It is a tough job- from the recent husband who thought "hospice would come in and take over" to the obsessive and fighting sibling offspring that try to draw you in and get you to take sides, to the...

  25. stopping dialysis

    cargal replied to gomernurse's topic in General Nursing

    I just saw a sad case like this, I work in hospice. Extreme agitation that was very upsetting to the daughter. I finally did a non verbal pain scale and even though the patient was not in pain, the...