CX_EDRN

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1. In and Out Privileges

   CX_EDRN replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

   We've had similar situations with PICC lines, etc. Since our patients are not allowed to leave the floor it's their visitors bringing that crap in. So their consequence is no visitors and our security enforces this. Pisses them off but too bad. Your ...

2. In and Out Privileges

   CX_EDRN replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

   And if we find out that they've snuck out, they're considered leaving AMA.

3. In and Out Privileges

   CX_EDRN replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

   Wow. I can't believe your facility puts up with that stuff but I also can't believe you have that many long-term patients! We usually have a handful but that's about it. No one is allowed to leave the units, once you're admitted you're here to stay. ...

4. Safe Nursing a thing of the past?

   CX_EDRN replied to butterball1980's topic in General Nursing

   I'm going to have to agree with what's already been said. As an ED nurse, we truly get a bad rap for literally everything (including what's not in our control) and while it can definitely be frustrating for patients and their families sometimes you d...

5. More proof (in case you needed it) that HCA is evil

   CX_EDRN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

   Not surprised at all. Have you ever seen Rose's "VIP" floor? Good grief. Private chefs that make fresh made chocolate chip cookies every few hours. Rose (and HCA as an entity) has no monetary incentive to keep those two practices open but I'm still s...

6. Should I be asked to get consent without the doctor?

   CX_EDRN replied to guest940422's topic in General Nursing

   I can only speak for where I live (not Texas), but we don't consent anyone. I can be a witness to consent, but the MD has to actually consent the patient. If I was asked to consent someone I think I would literally laugh in their face. Not my job! Lu...

7. Infusion Interoperability

   CX_EDRN replied to leellis's topic in General Nursing

   I've had interop for several years and yes, I love it. I think it dramatically decreases the risk for errors, but like anything else has its own inherent risks. Every single drug given in the entire hospital system is in the "library" so there is no ...

8. University of South Alabama Spring 2019

   CX_EDRN replied to studentrn1013's topic in NP Students

   If there's a FB page, can someone post a link? I have a deactivated FB that I won't reactivate but I will create a new one for the school page. So it will look like a fake profile but I promise I'm real!

9. University of South Alabama Spring 2019

   CX_EDRN replied to studentrn1013's topic in NP Students

   I just received my acceptance email!!! So excited! Good luck to everyone else. :)

10. Moving to Colorado Spings!?

    CX_EDRN replied to Heart456's topic in General Nursing

    Per diem staff is lower than per diem float. Of course everything depends on the system and there are a few big systems and only two independents that I can think of in the big metro areas. In Denver, as staff per diem you can expect mid-30s with 3 y...

11. Moving to Colorado Spings!?

    CX_EDRN replied to Heart456's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, you'll definitely make more as a float nurse in Denver but the cost of living isn't that much lower in the Springs depending on where you are. I would not expect you to get $35/hr with 3 years experience but I could be wrong. I hope I am for yo...

12. New Nurse - Any recap on comfortable shoes??

    CX_EDRN replied to Newnursejm's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I can't stand Danskos, my sister was being sweet and bought me a pair for Christmas so I felt like I had to try them. Well, once was enough because I almost fell out of them and face planted while running to respond to a code in the parking lot. Ha. ...

13. Help!

    CX_EDRN replied to Nspyrdlizzard's topic in General Nursing

    Qualified or not, are you applying for other jobs? I would definitely apply because experience is experience in non-specialty areas. Do you like NICU, etc when you float there? Why not talk to the managers of the other units and see about either gett...

14. Anyone Knowledgeable Here About Medicare/Insurance?

    CX_EDRN replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    That's the first thing I thought as I read your post. You sound like you have a lovely heart and while this patient does need a higher level of care, she is also going to continue doing what she's doing until someone puts their foot down and says no....

15. Med/Surg New Grad

    CX_EDRN replied to Lincgrey's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I would be more worried that they are giving a new grad a 10k sign on bonus... That would be a bigger red flag for me. Unless I am reading that wrong? As to your actual question, I think there is merit to med surg and that you can learn a l...