HeyNurse2014 ASN, RN

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    What eveyone should know before working in an assisted living facility.

    HeyNurse2014 replied to sandygirl123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Both of your examples (insulin and BP meds) should be ordered with parameters. For example... if blood sugar is less than 150, no coverage is need. Hold the BP med if systolic pressure is less than...
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    Why is LTC so hated

    HeyNurse2014 replied to MadameFreckles's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, I could have written this myself. One kept telling me how I was slowing her down and I better get a move on. I know it was bad of me but I couldn't help but responded with... "if I rush, it's...
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    What eveyone should know before working in an assisted living facility.

    HeyNurse2014 replied to sandygirl123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I beg to differ on the nursing judgment comment. It's one thing to "assess" the patient (which is what an RN should do) versus "hold" a medication. Without clear guidelines as noted in the physicians'...
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    Base pay of RN BSN in LTC

    HeyNurse2014 replied to RNinject's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Florida is notorious for low starting wages. In the hospital I go $20.50hr, after 6 months wanted to try SNF (long term and rehab). Was offered $24hr. But I'm dealing with close to 30 patients here vs...
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    How Long for Oregon RN License Endorsement

    HeyNurse2014 replied to anita_li17's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I applied June 2nd, today is July 2nd. Still waiting on background check to be completed. Everything else seems to have been completed per my application on their website. Not sure of there's any...
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    RN:Pt Ratios

    HeyNurse2014 replied to Misskala's topic in Rehabilitation

    I'm in Florida and just started at a facility where I was told my typical patient load would be 12. Just a couple days in I see the truth... 2 RNs split the floor of 45 to 50 patients on average. Yep...
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    Quit my first nursing home after 1 day!

    HeyNurse2014 replied to Trixyp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Something doesn't sound right. You said you were the charge nurse. I thought the regular RN's doe the work and the charge is the leadership and back up person. Is that different in LTC vs
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    Happy School Nurse Day!!!!

    HeyNurse2014 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    What is that? I add a smiley from the pull down and all I get is
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    Happy School Nurse Day!!!!

    HeyNurse2014 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in School

    hmmm... my only memory of the school nurse is lining up for shots and the annual head lice exam. Maybe others had kinder experiences.
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    I have the Florida license, now I need the Florida job!

    HeyNurse2014 replied to BonewaxRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    oh so true... the job postings are plentiful because the staff turn over is very high. About 6 months before I started one position the unit had "cleaned house" as they say. Apparently the use of cell...
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    What are some typical things you do as a Psychiatric Nurse

    HeyNurse2014 replied to cd365c's topic in Psychiatric

    Seems to me the articles defines it nicely. "Hyperreligiosity does not produce anything of personal or social value and in fact is often dangerous and
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    Get together at NTI 2014 Denver - Will You Be There??

    HeyNurse2014 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks for posting that link... had no idea what a NTI was. Now I
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    Getting license in Florida with a felony drug charge?

    HeyNurse2014 replied to guest4/14's topic in Florida Nursing

    Are you saying you were simply charged and not convicted? That will make a big
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    CNA/STNA Stethoscope Dilemma?

    HeyNurse2014 replied to JayCimone's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Littman Classic SE II. While I bought mine at a local uniform/nurse supply store, I've seen them a whole lot less online. Like 25% less, often with free shipping. There are a ton of colors so get...
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    are mandatory scrub color-coding in hospitals the wave of the future?

    HeyNurse2014 replied to kelligracie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Both the major hospitals in my area have varying rules for each facility and floor. Confusing, huh? Meaning some have strict color coding per staff job/position and the rest just say solid (matching)...
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    Anyone out there graduate from fsu?

    HeyNurse2014 replied to professorkeith's topic in Florida Nursing

    I went to FSU but not for nursing. What I can tell you is campus cops can arrest you for drinking alcohol. Something about those red solo cups that are like a beacon light for those guys. Speaking of...
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    Bayfront Babyplace St. Petersburg

    HeyNurse2014 replied to mcl87's topic in Florida Nursing

    don't know anything about baby place but the regular hospital is a major trauma hospital. Med surg does lots of gun shots and
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    NCLEX

    HeyNurse2014 replied to trauma_queen2019's topic in Florida Nursing

    True true true.... Since you are close to graduation, get your application started. Do some research online to determine the different test locations. Each location will have it's own schedule. I...
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    I have the Florida license, now I need the Florida job!

    HeyNurse2014 replied to BonewaxRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    wow, nobody put there 2 cents in? Florida is pretty diverse, a little something for everyone. JAX is a metro area and should have a lot of openings for an experienced RN. Down the coast is St...
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    any RN ASN grads out there?

    HeyNurse2014 replied to Cynt87's topic in Florida Nursing

    Job market is tough but you only need one job. Around me (Brevard county) the hospitals no longer hire LPNs. New RN grads get $20/hr as an average. Nursing school was 5 semesters. One campus starts in...
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    Getting license in Florida with a felony drug charge?

    HeyNurse2014 replied to guest4/14's topic in Florida Nursing

    ooooh a felony. Sorry to tell ya this but Florida is one of the tougher states to get licensed in. Do you really think you can get this sealed? Again, Florida is a tough state to get this kind of...
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    question for those who sat for NCLEX

    HeyNurse2014 replied to AQEELSMOM's topic in Florida Nursing

    My school was really good about sending in the list of graduates from my nursing program. I applied the week of graduation and in a few days I rec'd my authorization to test (ATT). The real wait was...
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    Switching a nursing license from New York to Florida

    HeyNurse2014 replied to minmak's topic in Florida Nursing

    Florida wants you to file online. You have to really search to find the paper application. Also try to use an electronic method for fingerprints. LiveScan is the service I used and am told the prints...
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    EFSC Eastern Florida State College January '14 applicants!

    HeyNurse2014 replied to echraide's topic in Florida Nursing

    Your first semester is almost over. Congrats on this one, just 4 more to go. My class only lost 2 people the first semester but it's not the end of the world. Many joined our class from the class...
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    April 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    HeyNurse2014 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    guess I should just forget about a