loricatus

loricatus

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  1. Required to stay on-site during lunch break?

    loricatus replied to Murse901's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    https://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs22.pdf "Bona fide meal periods (typically 30 minutes or more) generally need not be compensated as work time. The employee must be completely relieved...

  2. I have a IV insertion question :-)

    loricatus replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Think about those that are put in the back of a bent arm. Easy to enter backwards, have to stand on your head to get it in the correct

  3. low heart rate

    loricatus replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    If this wasn't a chronic condition & was an isolated incident, I would suspect a vasovagal episode. If this was her baseline, ditto on what others have

  4. Study hint PLEASE

    loricatus replied to ladyarawin's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Try to do your studying as if you were a teacher having to write test questions. Make actual questions and answer them. This broad approach helps you to organize concepts and start thinking in test...

  5. Required to stay on-site during lunch break?

    loricatus replied to Murse901's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    State hour and wage laws can only enhance on federal law and not be less than that which the federal government requires. Federal law requires that for the meal break to be unpaid, the employee must...

  6. will you guys tell me what you think of my pinning speech?

    loricatus replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Students

    That is actually one of the best speeches I have read because it came from your heart and soul-job well done.

  7. Tell prespective rural employer situation

    loricatus replied to elprup's topic in General Nursing

    From what you have said, she certainly does deserve to lose her grandchildren. Rather, she seems to have earned their anger. What kind of parent (referring to her as a mother and grandmother) would...

  8. Planning a return to the ER

    loricatus replied to Buckeye RN/EMT-P's topic in Emergency

    Here is a thought- Go to the ENAs website and look for books where you can get current info on what you think you may be deficient in. http://www.ena.org Also, if you are a member, you can review and...

  9. Travel contract dilema

    loricatus replied to lightwalker's topic in General Nursing

    :icon_hug: Awww, you are so sweet. Owe you some

  10. Travel contract dilema

    loricatus replied to lightwalker's topic in General Nursing

    Unless ALL the terms and conditions for both parties were spelled out during the phone call and EXACTLY matched what was in the written contract, you did not have a binding verbal contract if you...

  11. Is Anyone having trouble finding an assignment?

    loricatus replied to kenesha212002's topic in Travel

    I stopped traveling and went staff at my last assignment to ride out this recession. I suspect others are doing what I have done, which could lead to the decreased travel assignments available....

  12. Travel contract dilema

    loricatus replied to lightwalker's topic in General Nursing

    You technically did not enter a verbal agreement for a travel nurse position; instead, you entered into a verbal agreement to enter into contract negotiations for a travel nurse position. If the...

  13. For Fun: Career Personality Test

    loricatus replied to Lajimolala's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Same here. Is this what you got, too?: You would be very happy in a career that utilised your level-headedness, and allowed you to work mainly on your own. You want a career that allows you to be...

  14. Tell prespective rural employer situation

    loricatus replied to elprup's topic in General Nursing

    ELPRUP, how did it turn

  15. Cen

    loricatus replied to bjaeram's topic in Emergency

    I took the CEN exam and passed first try with less than one year ER experience. I also had fellow coworkers that tried to discourage me from taking it; so, I went into the test telling myself that I...

  16. Just thought I'd share something gross

    loricatus replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    Similar thing happened to me a couple of years ago, except my guy wasn't legally blind-just in deep denial and had a enabling wife. I agree with you that it is the ultimate of grossness. Wait, Yours...

  17. Should Emergency Nursing be part of the Critical Care Nursing Specialty on this site?

    loricatus replied to loricatus's topic in General Nursing

    You make an excellent

  18. IV help

    loricatus replied to KIMYNURSE2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Not really sure what you are asking; but, I'll give it a try. As for the IV tubing, just use standard tubing. If you are going to use a pump, also use standard pump tubing. If you are asking the...

  19. CPR Cert

    loricatus replied to FUTURE_ER_RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here's a link to what you will need if you decide on the AHA's CPR (BLS for Healthcare Provider). http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3011975 If you go back to the home page you...

  20. What make you practicing nursing in Dallas area?

    loricatus replied to Buddyken's topic in Texas Nursing

    Pay would be anywhere from $22.00-$25.00 per hour without shift differentials. Haven't found cert. or BSN differentials being paid in the area,

  21. IVs

    loricatus replied to sureshooters wife's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here's a website that may help you

  22. Certification Differential

    loricatus replied to xxJohnnyTxx's topic in New York Nursing

    You can go to the individual nurse specialty organization's website and probably get information regarding the requirements needed for board certification. It usually is a test that must be taken;...

  23. Which agencies are the best?

    loricatus replied to Malt123's topic in Agency Nurses

    Another route that can be taken is to call the Nursing Office of the individual hsopitals and ask themwho they use. Certain Nursing Supervisors have established relationships with agency recruiters...

  24. Struggling with elective terminations of pregnancy

    loricatus replied to GoBabyGo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you are uncomfortable with participating you should discuss this with your manager. Thought processes change and you should be respected for that what once didn't bother you now seems to. You are...

  25. Tell prespective rural employer situation

    loricatus replied to elprup's topic in General Nursing

    most jobs are contingent upon the drug screen results. If there was a problem, you probably would have heard something by now. So, :ancong!: on your new