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Ruger8mm

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  1. We were all wrong about nursing home nurses

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was just trying to start a conversation and admit I was in error. Man some of you people are touchy. No wonder people get so Offended on social media. I hate to tell you but in my class of 70 RNs...

  2. Which States Have Nursing Union Jobs?

    Ruger8mm replied to martymoose's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Yeah, they don't really advertise that you can opt-out and don't make the paperwork nice and simple. But for me it is worth it to make the statement. Yes, it is a different world

  3. Which States Have Nursing Union Jobs?

    Ruger8mm replied to martymoose's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    MN is heavily unionized. I've opted out of every union job I've held. It's a pain but it is worth it to tell the unions I don't support

  4. What about Hawaii?

    Ruger8mm posted a topic in General Nursing

    Pay seems to be high, in step and appropriate with cost of living. Unfortunately it is a long way from

  5. I'm not 20 anymore

    Ruger8mm posted a topic in General Nursing

    Turning 30 never bothered me but I can't say the same for 40. Making matters worse I am beat all the time. I am just stretching myself to thin these days. Doing echo from 0630-1200 and then charge...

  6. We were all wrong about nursing home nurses

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Trust me guys. It's not that great. I literally spent 3 hours tonight having the same conversation over and over and over again with a resident who was SunDowning big time. At the very least it gives...

  7. What gulf states pay well?

    Ruger8mm posted a topic in General Nursing

    So we had our hearts set on Florida. But turns out they pay poorly down there for RNs even with critical experience. I'm talking $25/hr down there. That's pitiful when cost of living is the same here...

  8. What gulf states pay well?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in General Nursing

    Let me tell you how much we love it. For my wife's birthday I'm having fresh live sea scallops (harvested in less than 24 hours) flown into MN from main and fresh KeyLime pie (Maude less than 36 hour...

  9. Seven Hells: Vent

    Ruger8mm replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been a LTC Charge Nurse for a while and I just accepted a position at another facility as Family Practice/Clinic Triage RN. I can't wait to see the kids every night after work instead of the 30...

  10. What gulf states pay well?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in General Nursing

    And I would love every second. We are very disappointed at the thought of not moving to

  11. We were all wrong about nursing home nurses

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Many do. Many think the LTC position is the bottom of the barrel and is a job of last resort. Myself included. I now know I was wrong. Even though the pay and working conditions in this area are the...

  12. Court Appearance and Importance of Documentation

    Ruger8mm replied to Quantum Doctor's topic in General Nursing

    My manager has commented on two occasions that my charting and documentation is to indepth and specific (very detailed). I just ignore her. There is no way I'm ended up in court and not being able...

  13. Seven Hells: Vent

    Ruger8mm replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like they are playing you. Don't forget all the politics and favoritism BS. I can't seem to get into a facility despite my skills, personality, expertise and knowledge. The rumors around the...

  14. Nurses who've had LASIK

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in General Nursing

    As we age our eyes simply age and we need reading glasses. Just a natural progression of aging. Regardless of surgery. Doc tells me it happens around mid to late 40's. I'm 39. He said if I was 20 it...

  15. Nurses who've had LASIK

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in General Nursing

    I can't put contacts in. I never could. I've been glasses dependent for 20 years. We we discussed that option with the doc. But I don't see how it is feasible. I I can have the nearsighted eye...

  16. Hourly wage question in FL?

    Ruger8mm posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    We are moving to the Trinity/Odessa/New Port Richey/Tarpon Springs area next summer. I know the cost of living and wages are lower down there but I'm finding conflicting information. Could Those of...

  17. Walden Leadership MSN program

    Ruger8mm posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I will be graduating this spring with my ADN. I have applied and was looking at RN-BSN programs but one of my instructors did Walden's ADN-MSN in education tract. I already have a bachelors degree and...

  18. Hourly wage question in FL?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Florida Nursing

    Or should we consider working closer/in

  19. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thank you all who've contributed valid and valuable advice and input. Feel free to continue your responses if you so chose. I won't be checking in on this thread anymore. I've got what I've wanted...

  20. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So if you don't like it here, you know where the door is. It's my post. I have a reason to be here. You guys aren't tied to this thread. Bye bye and

  21. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Thanks Roy. No worries there. I'm a king of tax

  22. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Because I was

  23. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    For the record. Here at this hospital a new nurse is expected to be certified in PALS within 6 months of hire to Med/Surg. PALS/ACLS certification within 6 month of hire to ICU. TNCC (or...

  24. Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    Ruger8mm replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The verdict? To be honest I disagree and think auditing extra classes (even if you can't test out) and getting the certs you can makes a person look ambitious and shows initiative. However I'm not a...

  25. What do you learn/do in Home Care?

    Ruger8mm posted a topic in Home Health

    I am considering starting out my RN career in Home Care. What skills and techniques can a person learn and utilize in a Home Care