RN Randy

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  1. And everyone said.... Amen. :-)
  2. Ok... one mo' time.... Here is a bit from the OP: Looks like a pretty innocent and sincere question about a field he is unfamiliar with. Now lets talk about the semantics of the title, aka: the...
  3. Wow, excuse me if *I'm* wrong, but your post seems to suggest that RT is the driving force behind the physician for the pt's pulmonary care?? Sorry but as said before, here in the USA RT's are not...
  4. Jacqx21, Now THIS is an example of a good one. :-) Kudos Mandy!
  5. Negative, not a good one at all. It's the same drivel.... If an order is written by a physician, and a knob needs turned 3 degrees, anyone with knowledge of where that knob should be able to turn it....
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    Lowest of the Low

    Hi Kristy, Just reading the thread here and thought I'd chime in... It caught my attention because several LTC's in my local area came shopping for Charge and Manager nurses in our school just before...
  7. Jesa's spouse... First, let me say that's a much more believable reply and I have to agree with your well-informed assessment of the big picture. Sad but true. And if you're addressing me directly,...
  8. Hi Jesa, Well... once again it seems that it comes down to personal opinions and semantics. Everyone seems to be confused on the simple facts. You husband has good points but the underlying statement...
  9. This is why we have these goofus little turf wars, re: your rather self-absorbed statement on a nurse's total inability to grasp the concept of mechanical ventilation and comprehend RT. Then you turn...
  10. RCP's can place a Swan?? Where do you work, if you don't mind me asking?
  11. AMEN to Tazzi and earle58, as you are correct indeed. ...and that is exactly the way it should be! Good ppl don't deserve to suffer with an idiot farm plowed up by lousy management. Ignorance is...
  12. Agreed.. I should say that WV is also an at-will state, but unfortunately, we also have the issue of the 'good ol' boy', or 'buddy' system in the mix. I'm not really sure how to describe it, but it...
  13. Angie, To kinda steer back to the OP, I was just reading it and the first thought that sprang to my mind was the whole "new grad" issue. A passing thought could be the age/generation issue. At risk of...
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    Civilian Nursing Opportunities/Advice?

    Well.. I guess that was a bit too cryptic... lemme rephrase: *Feel* too old, and not motivated enough to go from a size 40 to a size 32... I'd join the reserves or ANG tomorrow if I knew I could...
  15. Ok.... the really short: Too old and too thyroid deficient for joining the service. :-) And the really long: I'm a new grad from an ASN program, not even really started my first job. [i like to have...
  16. Hey guys... anyone in the Charleston and Huntington areas.... Here's a question for ya. What's the possibility of finding a home on the rivers outside the city? One where a dock can be kept year...
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    Lame Duck or Damaged Goods?

    pama.... I'm an idiot, LOL... didn't make the connection on your name... Duh! Yeah, how are ya? I'm done, passed a couple weeks ago, now the genuine article. Spooky, eh? Currently in Lexington...
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    Help on a Pay Scale issue!!!

    For the OP... I just graduated and passed NCLEX, and got hired at UK in Lexington KY. Reading from my interview documents: New grad, $18.50/hr [they gave me RN +2 yrs for my 17 years in respiratory,...
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    unions in WV hospitals

    Unions are great if you are in a job that needs protection from unscrupulous employers. Unions are to protect employees from being screwed or put out of a job. Very few hospitals suffer from this...
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    Lame Duck or Damaged Goods?

    Wow... well 2 things come to mind.... 1. tabbeycatt's an RN now!! U go girl! and 2. I gotta agree with her, looks like you answered your own question three times. You must understand that the...
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    Waiting to hear if I am accepted

    Yep, she did... and graduated last month.... Haven't seen her since though.. I'm just passin thru the WV forum and recognized the name. If you aren't already on, try my yahoo group for SWVCTC......
  22. Wow, there seems to be a big difference in schools and their views on the HESI. With us, it was HESI on Friday, Finals on the following Tuesday. A score of 900 or greater is required in order to...
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    Inventions we'd love to see....

    Nonin Onyx 9500 [among others]... no beeps, no wires, no hands. Very reliable, uses tri-color LED to show pulse/signal quality. Used 'em for years in respiratory before turning to the dark side......
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    Please Respond!!

    Ya know.. I interviewed at UK and St. Joes not long ago.... It was indeed two entirely different worlds. Having applied for the ED, I got an "ED staff/panel review" [all shifts/managers, etc, about 9...