DesertRN2009

DesertRN2009

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  1. Let's Scam the SNF

    DesertRN2009 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Bariatrics are really easy once you understand the orders. The protein shakes are bought in the store. Talk to your don about having someone see the pts before accepting

  2. Overloaded new m/s nurse.

    DesertRN2009 replied to jlb~88's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Switch floors if you

  3. Tucson az, Federal vs State prison?

    DesertRN2009 replied to toddlar's topic in Correctional

    There were many disgruntled nurses and officers. Plus after 6 months the region director decided I was making too much and wanted to reapply to my own job at a lesser pay grade. I had already taken a...

  4. Tucson az, Federal vs State prison?

    DesertRN2009 replied to toddlar's topic in Correctional

    I worked at bop Tucson. There are politics and issues. No one lasts long

  5. Mandated Tele training for Med/Surg Nurses

    DesertRN2009 replied to Nik.S.RN's topic in Rural

    My unit made it mandatory or look for another job. Plain and

  6. How happy are you as a rural nurse

    DesertRN2009 replied to sourapril's topic in Rural

    I have an hour drive to work in a different state. I live in a rural area that has one hospital for 7 counties and a few ltc places. No one was hiring here including the hospital. So I go up north...

  7. PCT

    DesertRN2009 replied to Ashes172's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Review dialysis and terms. It is very

  8. Leaving hospital to correction facility?

    DesertRN2009 replied to jnetrn's topic in Correctional

    It depends on the prison system and medical level of the facility. Some have medical units. Some just have pill line sick call and true emergency care only. Ask what the prison is security level and...

  9. Received a verbal position

    DesertRN2009 replied to dopa11's topic in Correctional

    Give a few weeks notice. It will help in the long

  10. Can't Get a job? Considering Military? Enlisted/Officer

    DesertRN2009 replied to Code09's topic in Government, Military

    Military is not a plan b because everyone else is turning you down. Military is a job, commitment and privilege to serve the US not a job for just anyone. You must be a part of the country and proud...

  11. SNF Post-Acute rehab to OB

    DesertRN2009 replied to strawberryfields's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I want to switch to mom baby care. I worked SNF as a new grad (only job open) for four years with some time as a prison nurse. It was incredibly had to get a hospital job. I am now 7 months into med...

  12. ADN vs BSN

    DesertRN2009 replied to swngstr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I did ADN then BSN completion. Samw content just more papers to write. ADN usually has more clinical hours and BSN more research

  13. Jobs in Virginia Beach area?

    DesertRN2009 replied to tashacorinne's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yes healthcare is different. I have a NC license and go by both state practice acts. But compared to AZ medicaid is way too easy to get in these states and pays less. AZ allows people to buy medicaid...

  14. Finally landed a job in Hampton Roads

    DesertRN2009 replied to ArmstrongLPN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I think avg for lon is 15-20

  15. LPN PAY RATE

    DesertRN2009 replied to Lpn__'s topic in North Carolina Nursing

  16. Endorsing to NC from NJ

    DesertRN2009 replied to smorgan1228's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    A month or two prior. Contact NC for the packet. It is pricy to endorse in NC. Plus you need CEUs

  17. Jobs in Virginia Beach area?

    DesertRN2009 replied to tashacorinne's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The area I came from had higher turnover but pay never suffered and cost of living was half to a third of what it is here. But it was a lower medicaid use area. Even fast food there paid on average...

  18. RN Virginia salary

    DesertRN2009 replied to tomjones200824's topic in Virginia Nursing

  19. Endorsing to NC from NJ

    DesertRN2009 replied to smorgan1228's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    You can only be licensed in one state at time. It took a few months to get full endorsement. The finger print card takes time plus you need a state

  20. Just Got Denied at VA for New Grad Program

    DesertRN2009 replied to kalevra's topic in Government, Military

    VA prefers BSN and sometimes only hires BSN regardless of vet status or military connection. I worked for them as a student nurse tech in a psych program(wanted ER ,tele or ICU) because my experience...

  21. WOWs/COWs as a new grad

    DesertRN2009 replied to Sunglitz56's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Adjust the wow to your height. Take tylenol prior to shift. Stretches pre shift. Weight

  22. Is it really necessary to start out in med surge before branching out to other units?

    DesertRN2009 replied to ashleybrooke1208's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I started in rehab and sub acute. Not recommended for a new grad. ICU ER psych maternity and peds are specialized and once in those it is hard to branch out to med surg or insurance. Same with...

  23. Is 1 nurse to 500 patients acceptable?

    DesertRN2009 replied to corrections_nurse's topic in Correctional

    In some prisons you are required to refer to them as inmates not

  24. Jobs in Virginia Beach area?

    DesertRN2009 replied to tashacorinne's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Military has nothing to do with pay rates in the area. I came from a huge military area that also had nuclear weapons companies and space research. The pay was a lot higher than here and cost of...

  25. Anyone apply for BOP?

    DesertRN2009 replied to Castle bean's topic in Correctional

    The one I worked at was 10 hour shifts. It is busy depending on the shift and medical level of the facility. Med pass is like 200 people to a nurse or pharmacist. Some of them have pharmacists doing...