midwestRN

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1. Texas hospitals

   midwestRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Recently got a paper with 3 different Texas hospitals offering "winter contracts" $39/hr, $500/month housing, completion bonus for 6 month contract. Anyone every tried one of these. Are there any hidden disadvantages? Sounds good, but I know ther...

2. Subject: Did You Know.....

   midwestRN replied to cactus wren's topic in Humor

   Laughed out LOUD. Family wants to know what I'm doing. Said I was just thinking about pigs.

3. Nurse Recruiting Practices

   midwestRN replied to Louisiana Dave's topic in General Nursing

   After you apply at our hospital, there is a typical 3 month wait until you are hired. They check out everything and by the time they are ready, the RN has another job. Current employees are considered for open positions before outsiders. The nurse...

4. Question about HIPPA regs...

   midwestRN replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry, I don't know the answer, but doesn't it just make you tired trying to comply with the government.

5. Assingment under protest

   midwestRN replied to l.rae's topic in Safety

   I have never seen this form. Wouldn't mind having it handy though. I agree that it is better to lose your job than your license. It's hard to stand up to management, but if something goes wrong, they are going to believe management over 1 nurse ...

6. Question about EKG's and Rhythms

   midwestRN replied to 2003rn's topic in CCU

   See if you can enroll in your local hospitals Basic Arrhythmia class. Our's is only 1 day and non-employees can go for a small fee.

7. Why cant we all just get along?

   midwestRN replied to ohbet's topic in General Nursing

   I avoid close friendships at work. I never keep my mouth shut because I'm afraid someone won't like me. It's irrelevant whether my coworkers like me personally, although I do want to be respected professionally. I try to always be friendly, but do...

8. RNs steal hospitals thunder

   midwestRN replied to -jt's topic in Activism

   Inspiring!! What a gutsy, wonderful bunch of nurses. I wish we could thank them personally.

9. More Thoughts on burnout & unsafe staffing

   midwestRN replied to Genista's topic in General Nursing

   My dream came alive. I was overworked, overstressed working in an understaffed ER. Managed to stay for 3 years. Finally gave up and went to ICU. Only 3 pts at a time, and they can't bring anyone extra and stick them in the hallway. I still have...

10. Bad Brakes

    midwestRN replied to JonRN's topic in Humor

    Love it. HA AH HA AH!!!

11. Does anyone ever just want to quit???

    midwestRN replied to ashemson's topic in General Students

    The faster you graduate, the faster you can make RN wages. It's for you and your kids. Hang in there.

12. Another night in Hooterville....<sigh>

    midwestRN replied to suzannasue's topic in Safety

    I'm sorry you had to go through that night. Reminds me to always watch my own family if they are in the hospital. In my opinion, your supervisor should have stood up and took action, and called whoever it is that is above her unless the pt had disc...

13. Survey - allnurses.com : Do you report overtime for missed breaks or late charting?

    midwestRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I always reported missed lunches, and we clock out so if we leave late, it is automatically recorded.

14. personal vs. professional

    midwestRN replied to arm1077's topic in General Nursing

    When I read this question, I thought in another direction. We once had a IDDM, ESRD, bilat amputee, elderly, confused (normal for pt), with bed sores the size of pie plates, that we coded for 45 min. and got back to live out more painful days. I ha...

15. need some help and opinions

    midwestRN replied to Rena RN 2003's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there. You'll never forget her, but the memory will get less painful over time. After something unexpected happens, I still can't shake it for a while, but I talk to my co-workers that were involved in their care. Just remember that she ne...