reecie54

reecie54 has 13 years experience.

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1. color coding staff

   reecie54 posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   My hospital is presenting the idea of color coding all staff (except management). Our union is currently in negotiation (as this is a change in working conditions they failed to bring up during our last negotiation). I'm looking for any documented ...

2. What color are your scrubs?

   reecie54 replied to Iliauna's topic in Uniform/Gear

   This is exactly what I'm looking for...out healthcare system is going to color code across the board (except of course management) and I don't see the rationale. It upsets me with the amount of money they waste (there is a rumor we will be reimburse...

3. Inappropriate Demands

   reecie54 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   I have had the "can you be sure my wife and girlfriend don't show up at the same time?" request. I simply answer no, that's not my responsibility. I am glad they ask though, since it gives me time to update security. This way they already have the...

4. 13 things a nurse won't tell you

   reecie54 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

   I love the waking them up from their sedation, only to run and grab me because they are now uncomfortable...common sense leaves most people when they cross the threshold!

5. 13 things a nurse won't tell you

   reecie54 replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

   Having a sick family member does not "practically make" you a nurse. I have had years of education, followed by extensive orientations and countless hours of CEU's and seminars to know what I know and do what I do! I am your nurse, not your waitress...

6. Some questions for nurses married to nurses

   reecie54 replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

   My partner and I are both nurses, working critical care. We have worked the same and different facilities. When in the same hospital, we try to work different units. We provide a great support for each other as well as the occasional resource. We...

7. travel nurse resume

   reecie54 replied to reecie54's topic in Career Support

   I've worked for several agencies and bounce in between them, since not everyone contracts in the areas I want to go. And, thank you for your input.

8. travel nurse resume

   reecie54 posted a topic in Career Support

   I have been an RN for 7 years, and a traveling RN for 4.5 years. I have done registry at a number of hospitals, in different states, and more than 10 contracts (some repeats)...How do I list them on a resume without making it look cluttered? Thank y...

9. Bucks Traction

   reecie54 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Do you reposition a patient with the weight still on the traction or remove and reapply the traction after boosting the patient? Any literature on the subject? Much appreciated!

10. Fractured HIP patient - Need question answered

    reecie54 replied to lcbaird's topic in Orthopaedic

    I have a question...when boosting a patient in the bed, do you remove the weigh from the traction and then slowly reapply or do you pull the patient with the weight still on or does someone move the weight as the pt is moved? And where might I find ...

11. new grad programs

    reecie54 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What if you start a new grad program and aren't happy with the unit? You've completed orientation but don't feel supported by coworkers, as if you're on your own completely? do you stay or go?

12. new grad program not great...

    reecie54 posted a topic in New Nurse

    I'm seeking out second opinions. My friend has recently graduated and started a new grad program last March, off orientation since May. She was under the impression that she would start with a bunch of new grads, yet they started a month earlier. ...

13. 4-8 week questions

    reecie54 replied to nurse1day's topic in Travel

    I have been working with On Assignment for my short contracts...Sagent is another company that doesn't advertise short contracts but they will try and work with you to meet your needs

14. 4-8 week questions

    reecie54 replied to nurse1day's topic in Travel

    I have done three less than 8 week assignments in Brockton, MA and have enjoyed them, the staff was great and I still got 1 day of orientation...some weeks I'm tired after 48 hours but it's doable

15. O Grady Peyton and Preferred Healthcare

    reecie54 replied to a21chdchic's topic in Travel

    AMN..aka the evil empire...and it's affiliates, I have had problems with several of them...however because of their size they often have more contracts in areas and better housing...but I've been lied to, had late checks or just missing money, and ni...