nurse_nan

nurse_nan specializes in ED, PACU, OB, Education.

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1. I am stressed out !! And I know why now !!

   nurse_nan replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I read your post multiple times trying to find every nuance that would give me a clue as to what has got you so upset that you would throw away years of education that you presumably loved away because some coworkers aren't being buddy buddy. It was...

2. Ready to Grad..PLEASE help

   nurse_nan replied to j&jmom's topic in Missouri

   Yes, dear, apply ASAP. The fingerprinting and back ground checks can take a long time. That being said, if you submit your paperwork in a timely manner, you have a good interim period to get the actual license.

3. Any St Louis RNs? New to area!!

   nurse_nan replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Missouri

   Nursebrandie28, I currently work with SSM St. Mary's St. Louis. Feel free to contact me. I stay for a reason.

4. SSM or BJC ?

   nurse_nan replied to rkrs6673's topic in Missouri

   I have worked for SSM for 5 1/2 years. I interviewed with BJC. I never regretted my decision to go to SSM. Better benefits, better perks, treat you like a real human, not a line item on the budget. PM me or email me at [email protected] for ...

5. Showing up to work SICK

   nurse_nan replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

   I decide based on how contagious I think I am. Or how horrible I will look to the patients. Like the time I had poison ivy all over my hands and face and the house sup said, so what you aren't contagious, but I couldn't bend my fingers to hold a pe...

6. pregnant and needing health insurance

   nurse_nan replied to Nursonegreat's topic in General Nursing

   If she has already had treatment for the pregnancy under her current insurance, they may have to cover the expenses for the whole thing. She needs to check with her current employer's insurance.

7. How Would You Handle Pt Anger r/t Wait?

   nurse_nan replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   On the other hand, I have had patients who have looked me straight in the eye and clearly stated, I really don't care about what is going on with anyone else. Where upon I usually smile back at them and say, I sure hope no one needs a pillow when yo...

8. have you ever lost it at work?

   nurse_nan replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

   Since you mentioned that you are nearly off orientation, may I assume that you are a new nurse and this is your first nursing job? If so, remember that nursing school is just the beginning, it's the diving board from which you jump into the wide won...

9. Run out of nursing school - what to do?

   nurse_nan replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

   Actually this whole thing smells to high heaven to me. How can someone be in their last semester and be 'rusty', 'needing to improved skills'? For crying out loud, she's nearly ready to graduate! If I were in my last semester and ran into a 'perso...

10. What is the point of a uniform?

    nurse_nan replied to ben123's topic in General Nursing

    Most employers have dress code policies to address what is to be worn. Your uniform reflects how you feel about your self, your profession, and your patients. Any clothing worn at work should be dedicated to work clothing only if you work in a pati...

11. think before you speak ........

    nurse_nan replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Quite frankly, situations like this occur because of one simple fact. The people who put others down do so because they themselves are so insecure. Whether that's being out and out rude and hateful to coworkers with lesser degrees or running down o...

12. Social Inequality Kills

    nurse_nan replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism

    I agree with kidznurse. You can pour all the money you want to into low income, socially deprived communities and they'll continue with the same behaviors that got them there in the first place. Here in the USA where public aid is rampant, you stil...

13. Why do we put up with it? (sorry, longish)

    nurse_nan replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    This is the way nursing is because it is a predominately female occupation and we 'care giver' moms won't ever stand up for ourselves. God forbid our little patients should be left unattended while we organize and get better conditions for all. And...

14. Fetal death after maternal death

    nurse_nan replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Brain death occurs in 4-6 minutes after oxygen is withheld. Baby may well suffer many complications if mom is hypoxic, hypovolemic, or otherwise compromised in the minutes or hours preceding actual death so may not be so viable if a sudden c/s attem...

15. Well I did it, first string of night shifts under my belt

    nurse_nan replied to cinthern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Presumably by the time one gets through nursing school and on to a regular job one will know if Benadryl hyperativates them or makes them drowsy. I tried so many different approaches to sleeping in the daytime and being able to stay awake at night....