JimB

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1. 7.5% Male; 4 % Fem new nurses dropped out of nursing within four years of graduation

   JimB replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   I've been a nurse in one way or another since 1976. Started in the military, and have been civilian since 78. Some discrimination early in my career. But for the most part, have been well recieved. The pay could be better,but I also like that I have ...

2. Experienced Nurse vs. Graduate Nurse

   JimB replied to Dplear's topic in Humor

   Or just before the transfer. That goes for the laxative as well. The graduate nurse gives the laxative right after it's ordered. The experienced nurse gives it just before change of shift or transfer.

3. The Unbelievable things our Pts DO..It is true

   JimB replied to AmandaDawn's topic in Humor

   Nursing stories, War stories, and flying stories all have in common that they all start with "No S#$% this really happened. :) In my time, I've verified... four characters with vibrators up their rectums(all male)(If I hear that the Doc said "do you ...

4. Nurse: Patient ratios

   JimB replied to PButler's topic in MICU

   Here in Vegas, we have 2:1 max. Usually 1:1 on first day post op, at least until extubated, unless that is delayed. One of the hospitals combined its ICU and IMC. So you might have one critical care patient and two IMC patients. Or four IMC patient...