humglum

humglum BSN, RN

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  1. basic training programs required for corrections?

    humglum replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    I just got a job in a medium-security MD prison and we're not required to take basic training (although we do get a DOC orientation in addition to our nursing

  2. Salary question??

    humglum replied to joe134's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if I'd count on making 50k your first year as an RN in Mississippi. Salaries vary according to region and the south/southeast is known for being especially

  3. I'm falling for my PRECEPTOR

    humglum replied to IMA's topic in General Nursing

    This has got to be a joke. What do you think this is? An episode of

  4. Career vs. life choices; what is your opinion

    humglum replied to Nursesuzi's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the majority opinion here. You're *not* still a new grad, you've gained valuable nursing knowledge in L&D and in PACU. You're always learning, and the non-practical skills are far and...

  5. Patient held medicines while inpatients

    humglum replied to fraggle*hugger's topic in Pediatric

    Usually we only do this if a medication is non-formulary (not supplied by our pharmacy). If it is formulary, I'd encourage the patient to utilize the pharmacy supply and save their own pills (thus...

  6. RN-BSN Online...Why so expensive????

    humglum replied to Cntw82BanRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    As Tweety mentioned, they are private schools and, really, you pay for convenience. Is there a local university you could attend for your BSN? It would probably be much cheaper (and made that much...

  7. Another question about "abandonment."

    humglum replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This clearly is not an abandonment issue. I'd be curious to know who you spoke to. Do you have a designated person to speak with when you're calling out (nursing supervisor, staffing office, nurse...

  8. 30 years and this was the first time it happened, what about you?

    humglum replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I've never done that and it sounds

  9. Did Not Pass Boards And Cannot Find Job.

    humglum replied to Queen2u's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's not that people don't care about your degree; it's more that your degree is largely useless without the license to go along with it. Do you have a waiting period before you can attempt boards...

  10. My first and hopefully last resignation letter I will ever have to type...

    humglum replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    If you do decide to give notice, be sure you know how much you're required to give. Most RN jobs I've had have required a minimum of 4

  11. ADON job offered to someone outside & not me. Need opinion.

    humglum replied to Shell5's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    CapeCodMermaid, it sounds like you have a great bunch of people at your facility! That's awesome. To the OP: I'd discuss it with your DON, if you're curious as to why the job wasn't posted...

  12. How long between interview & job offer???

    humglum replied to USA987's topic in Nursing Career

    I've waited what seems like an inordinately long time between resume submittal and the interview... but between the interview and job offer? Maybe a day or two, tops. Generally facility needs are...

  13. My first and hopefully last resignation letter I will ever have to type...

    humglum replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I'd encourage you, as others have, to give notice because that is the *proper* thing to do. I don't know if your job is unsafe or if you're just having a difficult time on your unit. If it's the...

  14. Considering move to dialysis, any input?

    humglum posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hello, renal/urology/dialysis nurses! First let me say that I've been reading this forum for a *long* time, because I've always been interested in dialysis, and because the people who post here are...

  15. How does a psych career affect the psych nurses?

    humglum replied to malusport's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm a psych nurse, and one who doesn't really understand your question. Care to clarify? What information are you looking for,

  16. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    humglum replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I'd have to say nurse managers. I've heard they exist, but I very rarely see

  17. Harbor Hospital

    humglum posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm looking for information on Harbor Hospital in Baltimore. Has anyone ever worked there, known anyone that has? I've been looking on their website and they have quite a few RN positions available,...

  18. Harbor Hospital

    humglum replied to humglum's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Where do you work there, if you don't mind my asking? I wanted an "insider's" view of Harbor before I called the nurse recruiter (I swear, sometimes they're worse than realtors), so that I don't waste...

  19. Night shift nurses...How many hours of sleep do you get?

    humglum replied to lpnin03's topic in General Nursing

    I'm AT LEAST 7 hours, even on nights I have to get up and go back to work. I'm usually in bed at 9, and there are times I can sleep straight through until my alarm goes off at 5:30. I don't...

  20. Skirts, anyone???

    humglum replied to kellyo's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think skirts are terribly appropriate for pediatric nurses, either. I'm constantly bending over to pick up a kid, or chasing after a kid... I'm sure I could do both of these things in a skirt...

  21. Verification of NG tube placement

    humglum replied to Bwick's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thankfully, its very rare we have a kid with an NG. Usually that would just be temporary until they can get a GT button. We'll check initial NG placement with x-ray and auscultate air into stomach to...

  22. Malpractice Insurance.......Is it necessary???

    humglum replied to grinnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I imagine you'll get lots of different responses to this question, as this is something most people are very opinionated about. I carry malpractice insurance through NSO, I bought an individual policy...

  23. G-tube medication question

    humglum replied to dcoffee's topic in General Students

    Yeah, I actually think its the carbonation that helps clear it, as I've also used ginger ale, and that works just as well as the coke. When I was in nsg school on my pharm rotation, we mixed all the...

  24. help with paying back student loans

    humglum replied to tgoodwinrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm paying back my student loan out of my pocket. Its really better that way than through some indentured servitude agreement with a hospital you don't even know you'll like. Seriously, think about...

  25. Heard of American Mobile Healthcare

    humglum replied to jaycrue's topic in Travel

    I have a close friend who traveled with AMN and she has nothing but good things to say about them. She's a PACU nurse. I've never been a traveler. Don't plan to start. Good luck to you,