waufah

waufah BSN, RN

ICU,Tele,Interventional Radiology,PACU,Research

"Globe trotting nurse,Epidemiologist,Financial consultant"

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  1. Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

    waufah replied to Tirednurseandmomma14's topic in Disaster Preparation

    My brother a nurse in Boston just quit his job due to lack of PPE. He has two young kids and does not want to put them at risk. We both agree that even Florence would turn in her grave if she saw the...

  2. Herd immunity

    waufah replied to CampyCamp's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The corona virus research is still in the early stages.Experts are not even sure those that have recovered have full immunity and there are talks might mutate to a different strain. Right now the...

  3. What is it like in your hospital right now?

    waufah replied to FloatFNP-C's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am in Dublin,Ireland we just started our week 2 on lock down of schools,pubs,outdoor and indoor events. No visitors allowed in the hospital,non essential procedures cancelled,oupatient clinics...

  4. Kicked out, mid appointment

    waufah replied to Silver_Rik's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Have you watched the Walking Dead? It is a virus with no vaccine yet. We are all scared,some more than others. Dont judge the therapist,maybe everyone that had walked into her office that morning had...

  5. RNs Being "Leased" Due to COVID shortage

    waufah replied to Ohia lehua's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You should read your work contract to check if there is a clause they can do so.I am in Ireland and being redeployed to another unit to help during a staffing shortage is expected,part of the...

  6. Where to work?

    waufah replied to waufah's topic in United Kingdom

    Thanks your tips. Will definitely look up Scotland. Already in Dublin,driving on the wrong side of the road. Had take a driving an Irish driving test,etc. I believe the Irish DL is transferable?My...

  7. Interview for different specility

    waufah replied to Guest1030824's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Should I apply back to Med Surg since that is the area I have experience in and then climb my way up?I OR directly apply to ICU which is where I ultimately want to be. If you want to work in the ICU,...

  8. Is asking too many questions to other nurses a problem? (new nurse)

    waufah replied to joytotheworld21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It takes time to gain the confidence from being a novice to an expert in the field. Here are some suggestions. 1. You are not expected to be a seasoned nurse in 2months. Do you have a unit...

  9. NMBI registration

    waufah replied to mitharwal's topic in Nurse Registration

    Please find the requirements from NMBI.

  10. Need help:Tell that I have a relative or not?

    waufah replied to kayshia89's topic in General World

    I agree, always be

  11. How can I land icu tech position while in nursing school?

    waufah replied to kht124's topic in General Students

    Does your job have float pool for techs? You might want to get into that, be in good terms with the staffing coordinator and let them know you prefer to work in the ICU. You can also talk to the ICU...

  12. How much do you owe in student loans?

    waufah replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in General Nursing

    0. I paid my way through school. Halfway through my masters, and paying as I go. The best decision I ever made was to go to a community college for my

  13. I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

    waufah replied to hershdawg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love when a pt comes through the ICU practically dead and transfering them to a regular floor better almost recovered. To me, that is the most rewarding thing about my job......saving lives. On the...

  14. Follow up????

    waufah replied to kcdunlap's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Have you tried to shadow the floor you applied for? Make sure you meet the manager and tell her how interested you are and you have an application on file. How about networking? If you have friends...

  15. agency Nurses, How do you do it??

    waufah replied to beatrice1's topic in Agency Nurses

    If I like a hospital, I go there again and again and eventually I will know everything about the place. Nursing care is all the same, the charting and policies are what makes agency nursing tricky. If...