irmaRN

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1. Telemetry to mother baby unit

   irmaRN replied to TeleRN128's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have almost 20 years experience in tele, er and med/surg and where I live, not one hospital will train me at all!! How sad! Someone willing to leave a department to train...an RN is a terrible thing to waste....

2. Go find your patient

   irmaRN posted a topic in Emergency

   Greetings.... tell me what you think of this....the other day we had a few patients presenting to triage. I went to call the patient (who was 9), and no answer. the registration clerks said "He's outside running around". (the complaint was suicidal ...

3. VA-Unions?

   irmaRN replied to Gottago's topic in Government

   The Va That I Work At Does Not Require That You Join The Union... It Costs About 8$ A Month To Be A Member. However, You Can Use The Union Anytime You Wish... One Nurse Who Has Been There For Years Says That The Union Is Basically For "problem Employ...

4. VA Nurses... how were you hired?

   irmaRN replied to wefdm21's topic in Government

   Hi..... I too had an interview with the VA. make sure that you send a thank you for the interview note. It does take a while for them to get back to you to let you know if the job is yours. ( at least a month) I was told reference letters go out and ...

5. loss of a fellow co-worker

   irmaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   what a sad day... one of the nurses i work with died today of a brain aneurysm. she was only 41 and leaves 2 children behind.. please pray for her family as they cope with their loss... i cried a lot today... we just went shopping last week... she wa...

6. How To Deal With Difficult Coworkers?

   irmaRN replied to 1RECROOMRN's topic in General Nursing

   yes, my friend.... write it all down... it means nothing unless you do... its a shame that your boss would even put up with such nonsense!!! unfortunately, some people have no b---s!!

7. Should I look for another job - advice needed

   irmaRN replied to Wendy_RN's topic in General Nursing

   don't put up with that nonsense!! you are not a cna... you are a registered nurse! believe me ..one day she is going to do that to the wrong person, but its too bad you wont be there to watch!!

8. Attitude and Activity-question

   irmaRN replied to alwayslearnin's topic in Emergency

   i pray a lot!!!

9. Boosting Morale in the ER

   irmaRN replied to 1sttimetraveler's topic in Emergency

   make sure you get both sides of the story!

10. Venting about a new CNA...this is really, really long!

    irmaRN replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    hang in there...believe me, if enough people complain about her, she wont be there long... but make sure everything is documented or else it means nothing! and make sure other co workers are willing to document as well.

11. Rules for the ER (long)

    irmaRN replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Sooooo true nurses!!! Here are some of mine... 1. Dont try to hand me 20 bottles of meds that you take when i am in triage... For i will make you read the name and dose... These are your meds and you should know what you are taking!!!! 2. Dont ask me...

12. New nurses in Med/Surg a must?

    irmaRN replied to writrix's topic in General Nursing

    you cant go wrong with med/surg.. you learn a great deal there and having that under your belt may help you get into other fields down later in your career...

13. Share Your Saying

    irmaRN replied to angelique777's topic in Humor

    one of many KEEP SWIMMING!! FOOL ME ONCE, SHAME ON YOU.. FOOL ME TWICE, SHAME ON ME! EVERYONE DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE "FOR EVERY S--T THERE'S 2 NICE PEOPLE IN THE WORLD" "IF WE GET TO DRINKING ON SUNDAY, AND ASK YOU TO STAY TILL MONDAY, WE REALLY DO...

14. what do you think?

    irmaRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    hi... because of one doctors complaint, i had to completed 6 weeks of "additional training" on day shift to brush up on my charting and critical thinking skills.(mind you, i have been working in this dept. for almost 3 years!!) the nurse that was ass...

15. or observation

    irmaRN posted a topic in Operating Room

    hi.. i observed in the or a few days ago hoping to transfer up there... is being asked to observe by the nurse manager a good sign?