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  1. RN Overtime Hours

    weirdRN replied to bigtimer225's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes, I feel like I could work all the time. I really am liking my new job. There is always something new and different to learn

  2. Please help me with my new Customer-er...I mean Pt

    weirdRN replied to KellNY's topic in Ob/Gyn

    WOW... Do women really have FIRST babies when they are that OLD????? I want to say that is just irresponsible and selfish. No wonder their attitudes seem to really

  3. New syringe every day?

    weirdRN replied to MNNurseCorps's topic in General Nursing

    Everyday. While the nurse in the one facility tested it and it worked just fine for her, all it takes is ONE microbe to get into an immunosupressed/compromised patient and the patient is going to...

  4. RN Overtime Hours

    weirdRN replied to bigtimer225's topic in General Nursing

    As another poster said, if I wanted I could work 24/7. But as antoehr poster said, I have a life outside work. I typically pick up an additional 3-4 hours almost

  5. I'm a Medications Menace

    weirdRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Actually, You do have options. Do you live near a prison? How about a doc's office? Right now, there are a good many positions open to anyone who has a license who is also willing to get in there and...

  6. Nurses targets for IRS?

    weirdRN replied to rnmommy23's topic in General Nursing

    I took a course in tax prep years ago. I don't think the Federal tax process is all that hard if you just follow directions. I haven't ever been audited so far, but if I should be I have all my ducks...

  7. Vent: going crazy, need help, don't feel like a nurse anymore...

    weirdRN replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    The LTC facility that I worked in stalled on hiring a DON for almost a year. Then EVERYONE started jumping ship. Now they are not only short the DON, but 6 nurses as well....I wonder how the residents...

  8. would you be a RN for $11.00/hr?

    weirdRN replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yea, far be it for me to complain about back breaking patient loads when our guys and gals are over in Iraq for way less. (That is sarcasm btw) I was in the Army for 8 years and a little more. I...

  9. Nurses targets for IRS?

    weirdRN replied to rnmommy23's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, we are obviously not understanding MY point. More taxes are taken out when I work OT. I already have my W-4 set to withhold the max amount. I got very little back this year. I end up making...

  10. Nurses targets for IRS?

    weirdRN replied to rnmommy23's topic in General Nursing

    EXACTLY! My take home was LESS than it would have been for straight time.... No more OT for me. Hmmm Do you think if the gov't would give nurses some sort of tax break on OT that we wouldn't have...

  11. What do u think?

    weirdRN replied to nurseofalltrades's topic in General Nursing

    Homan's isn't always reliable for clot.... And local hospital maybe incompetent, so why not send to antoher

  12. Nurses targets for IRS?

    weirdRN replied to rnmommy23's topic in General Nursing

    wow... I thought I was imagining things when my employer took out FORTY percent taxes on my OT and on my sick time! I will never understnad that and after figuring that out, I don't work overtimes...

  13. slave labor

    weirdRN replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    I just left a long Term Care Facility and THEY blamed my lack of breaks and lunches on my POOR time management... never mind my patient case

  14. Banning Crocs?

    weirdRN replied to styRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't understand... I wear Klogs, the professional model and they and the crocs are very similar.... I can't imagine them being any more of a safety/infection control isuue than anyother

  15. Thrifty Facilities?

    weirdRN replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

    HEHEHEHE....I am right there with you sister!

  16. I feel so bad

    weirdRN replied to LovebugLPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I thought hair around the nipples was supposed to be normal. I read approximately 30-50 hairs at any given time. Our culture seems to be such that women are expected to be smooth all over. Therefore,...

  17. would you be a RN for $11.00/hr?

    weirdRN replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    No. H-e- double hockey sticks NO. I won't take a penny less than 22 an

  18. Hints for Interview Success?

    weirdRN replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, The tip about the thank you note was one that I had heard before. I am starting a file of Facilities with names and addresses of contacts. I think I'll do that too. Thanks again. Anyone...

  19. Employee Free Choice Act Passes House

    weirdRN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    amen!

  20. Do Registered nurses really make a Nursing Care plan for their patients?

    weirdRN replied to josepito3's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, some are short some are long but every patient has

  21. If you were writing this....

    weirdRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am writing a coverletter. This is what I wrote: Sir or Ma'am, I am currently looking for a change in nursing. I have been with Heartland of Keyser for the last year. I adore the residents that I...

  22. If you were writing this....

    weirdRN replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I appreciate the input... I was mostly lost. I have never been good at writing a cover

  23. If you were writing this....

    weirdRN replied to weirdRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I wrote: Sir or Ma'am, I am currently looking for a change in nursing. I am truly torn to be leaving the facility where I am currently employed. However in the intrest of professional...

  24. Nursing = stressful career!!

    weirdRN replied to samaletta's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, you are right on track....Not

  25. slave labor

    weirdRN replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    I was told that it is Federal USA Labor LAW that you get 1 thirty minute unpaid lunch break per eight hour shift. According to my job discription, I am supposed to get two fifteen minute breaks per...