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cappuccino has 15 years experience.


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  1. This would be the most devastating thing.

    Wow that is really sad!!
  2. preparing to be one of them????????????

    I'm sorry your grandmother didn't receive the care you thought she deserved. I've been in that situation myself. But what I also know is that some family members are unrealistic in their expectations. I've heard patients say they hardly saw their ...
  3. Is Joint Commission more hindrance than help?

    The paperwork is out of control. Period. The joint commission continues to mandate so much that we are drowning in paper. It is absolutely laughable how much responsibility is placed on the nurses to not only abide by these mandates but to also ta...
  4. Why are nurses so angry?

    Give me a break! Everyone is venting..It's called frustration not anger.........
  5. Nurses that write their own orders

    You're welcome. I believe you can render care without jeopardizing your license. It can be so FRUSTRATING at times. That goes without saying. In your case , what if irrigating the catheter didn't work? You would still need to change the catheter...
  6. Coworker causing problems...

    Stay far away from her. She'll probably self destruct..........
  7. Nurses that write their own orders

    I absolutely would not go ahead with any patient procedure or treatment without md orders. Period. You're just basically opening yourself up for potential litigation.................:redbeathe
  8. Best shoes while on the floor???

    I think they're called Quacks. They're light weight clogs. Very comfortable...
  9. How often do you wear a set of scrubs

    I have enough to last the week. So approximately 5-6 of each-tops and pants. Also some jackets for cooler temps........
  10. Well just let this be a learning experience. When we count at my job, we're both looking at the amount that's being counted. I like to take the meds out and count them w/ the other person so they're acknowledging the amt. It takes a tiny bit long...
  11. telephone nursing

    No way would I do something like that. You're liable for the advice you're giving someone. Just be careful when you're putting your license on the line. I would be weary of that kind of job...........
  12. Doctors telephone orders???

    Our orders include date,time,doctors orders(w/only approved abbreviations) doctor's name and the nurse taking the order. Verbal orders have been phased out. We only take verbal orders in emergent situations. All the doctor's are aware so they comply...
  13. Doctors Enter Their Own Orders??

    We do have computerized orders. Basically all the orders print up after the doctors enter them into the computer. The stat orders print up in bold lettering. Essentially it's the unit clerks job to check for new orders. The advantage of having comput...
  14. Union nursing jobs vs non union

    Thanks Makadaja.
  15. Union nursing jobs vs non union

    How many of you would say hands down that a union nursing job is better than a non union and why? I've been working in a non union job for many years. The nurses were treated wonderfully until this year. We now have so many changes going on that ever...