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  1. How many Pt do you take care of?

    grannynurse FNP student replied to Franlpntorn's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in a variety of hospitals, in upstate NY, NYC and Florida hospitals. And in a variety of units. The least number I have had is two patients, the most is eight. Grannynurse

  2. Where to work on west coast Florida???

    grannynurse FNP student replied to daiseesc's topic in Florida Nursing

    Nah, you aren't taking a pay cut, you are being paid in sunshine :rotfl: Grannynurse

  3. LPN schools in FL

    grannynurse FNP student replied to TriniAngel's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Most county technical schools or as they are known, Vo-techs, offer PN programs. Go to the county that you live or intend to live in and check their website for porgrams offered. The private schools...

  4. Where to work on west coast Florida???

    grannynurse FNP student replied to daiseesc's topic in Florida Nursing

    You have four hospitals, Blake, Manatee, Sarasota Memorial, Doctors. Two are for profits, two are non-profits. One is a magnet hospital. Their salaries are about equal. I've been a patient in two...

  5. Nurse doing cocaine HELP

    grannynurse FNP student replied to llgrn1987's topic in General Nursing

    It appears to be a justification for continued drug use by excusing their illegal behavior, stating they contribute productively. Just how long will they be able to contribute productively? When...

  6. Nurse doing cocaine HELP

    grannynurse FNP student replied to llgrn1987's topic in General Nursing

    Because you only have her WORD that she never works when high. And because she is breaking the law and endangering herself and patients. And perhaps you need another course in ethics. This is not...

  7. Tattoo's on Nurses

    grannynurse FNP student replied to gentlemother's topic in General Nursing

    Call me old school but I don't believe that tattoo's, nose rings, dangling ear rings, long fingernails have no place in the area of bedside care. Tattoos should be covered up, nose rings, eyebrow...

  8. Generic Drugs compared to Brand Name Drugs.

    grannynurse FNP student replied to Swedenboi6's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I take zestoric for my blood pressure. Five years ago, I switched to the generic equivalent. I have experienced no adverse effects from the generic equivalent. Unfortunately, all of my other...

  9. Deposition

    grannynurse FNP student replied to bancho's topic in Legal

    Depositions serve as a road map for attorneys to formulate their questions prior to a trial. The agency's attorney represents the agency, he does not represent you. Prior to the deposition, I would...

  10. Nursing school ?'s about disabilities-RSD,Dystonia...

    grannynurse FNP student replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    You are protected under the Americans With Disabilities Act. I would suggest you obtain supporting documentation from your treating physicians. They should outline the extent of your disabilities,...

  11. Nurse doing cocaine HELP

    grannynurse FNP student replied to llgrn1987's topic in General Nursing

    You have one option and one option only. You have a moral, ethical and professional responsibility to report her to your state's BON. She is a danger to herself and more importantly, her patients....

  12. Moving To Tampa from NY _ Tampa Gen Rates?

    grannynurse FNP student replied to BSNY's topic in Florida Nursing

    When I first moved to Florida, 1980, I was paid $6.10 an hour. This was after leaving NYS and earning $27 an hour. Huge drop in pay. And even a bigger drop in respect from physicians and hospital...

  13. Anyone from Chattanooga?

    grannynurse FNP student replied to cdeefiesta's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    If my daughter and her family had not returned to SW Florida, they were seeking to have my oldest granddaughter enrolled in the arts magnet school. We had heard nothing but good things about their...

  14. Poll: "Do Not Use List" of abbreviations

    grannynurse FNP student replied to soontobe_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't believe that the majority of medication errors are due to failure to know proper abbreviations. I believe that some are just plain stupid mistakes; others due to bring rushed; or not knowing...

  15. Has a patient asked you to help him/her die?

    grannynurse FNP student replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    When I first began working, I had a few patients that asked for help to die. I never honored their request. I did however, explore with them their reasons and made appropriate referrals. I did...

  16. Pushy family members??

    grannynurse FNP student replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Guess some of you would just hate me then. I have monitored my parents hospital admissions for one reason, and one reason only, errors. Errors by the nursing staff add to the number of days a...

  17. EKG book

    grannynurse FNP student replied to mrdoc2005's topic in Cardiac

    I second, third, fourth, and fifith Dale Dubin's book. It makes reading EKG's as simple as he says easy. Grannynurse

  18. New Book by Suzanne Gordon "Nursing Against All Odds"

    grannynurse FNP student replied to OjoRn's topic in General Nursing

    I have read her other books. And just started her newest one. I enjoyed her opening chapter, kind of reminds me of my first few days home, alone, after being discharged from a rehab center. And it...

  19. Anyone from Chattanooga?

    grannynurse FNP student replied to cdeefiesta's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    My daughter lived in Red Bank for three years. She was very happy with their school system. I had to use Erlangers healthcare system and found it quite good (and I am the one that is the nurse). I...

  20. Florida Is Not Affordable Anymore!

    grannynurse FNP student replied to land64shark's topic in General Nursing

    The cost of housing has risen across the country. The problems in Florida are a result of a rise in housing cost and the impact of last summer's hurricanes, atleast here on the SW coast. There is no...

  21. Questions about life in New York

    grannynurse FNP student replied to shaider's topic in New York Nursing

    I can't offer you any information about the N.J. school systems. My SO's grandson attends a magnet public school in the city. And I am more familiar with the schools in upstate NY. Grannynurse...

  22. Silly back injury! UHGGGG

    grannynurse FNP student replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    One may not hurt their back seriously, the first, second or third time. It is the cumulative effect of back injuries that general results in disability. I first hurt my lower back in the middle 70s....

  23. Questions about life in New York

    grannynurse FNP student replied to shaider's topic in New York Nursing

    Is your family coming with you or are they following you? New York City is expensive to live in and the quality of public schools is less then optimum. You do not need a car, there is the subway,...

  24. Anyone (or someone you know) fail clinical?

    grannynurse FNP student replied to SirJohnny's topic in General Students

    Two of my fellow students failed their final clinical semester. They had made some errors and made a final one, which resulted in failing the clinical aspect. They both returned, the following...

  25. Nurses Capes (not caps)

    grannynurse FNP student replied to Ariko's topic in General Nursing

    My goodness I haven't had a cape since I first entered nursing school, in 1964. Suggest e-bay. If I still had mine, I wouldn't give it up. Grannynurse