wayunderpaid

wayunderpaid

CCRN, ATCN, ABLS

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wayunderpaid specializes in CCRN, ATCN, ABLS.


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  1. University at Buffalo-beginning Fall 2010 class!!!

    This class follows the other one credit class mid-semester in. Basically we take a 1 cr class from in sept-oct and a 1 cr class nov-dec. They can't post both classes for the same schedule, hence the "ARR", I hope this helps.
  2. What do schools think of a critical care float pool?

    Old thread, but I have been float for almost 2 years and I just got accepted to a very competitive program. Float is awesome. You always have to be ready for anything, your ICU cross-training provides you with top critical thinking skills, and IMO,...
  3. random question.. how do you deal with the cold?

    "Also, I know that you were just kidding, but you can't catch a cold from being subjected to cold temperatures...colds are caused by bacteria or viruses. :specs:" Thanks for that reply. This is not the meat of the thread, but there are so many zombi...
  4. University at Buffalo-beginning Fall 2010 class!!!

    I am in too! Now I am freaked out.... lol
  5. Morphine doses while dying?

    Dosage is not too high, but every ten minutes??? It should have been a prn order, so that nurses can use their clinical judgment. Until patient dies?? This doctor is a little disturbed. I think that a continuous dose through the pump with a prn bolu...
  6. A Nursing Dilemma!!!

    Although I physician order may not be needed, if you are unfamiliar with a particular policy, it is best to err on the side of caution. Where I practice, we have lots of protocols that allow nurses to make independent decisions (e.g. electrolyte rep...
  7. Rn retention and my ignorance

    I have to agree with Groovy Jeff. The big problem with dissatisfaction seems to be immediate superiors, like nurse leaders, unit managers, etc. These people should be trained in HR, employee retention, job satisfaction, conflict management, schedule...
  8. Do you accept tips?

    A grateful family left me a card with two 2.50 coupons for the coffee cart. I thank them. I told them that I was going to use it to buy coffee for the nursing/ancilliary staff that morning. It cost me $ 12, so I paid $ 7 out of pocket. I would do...
  9. I hate it when the male nurses on my unit...

    This problem seems to be related to the unique culture of your unit. Management should address it, and the male nurse should be put in his place. I have never heard that assignments should be made according to employee gender?? Totally crazy. wayun...
  10. Floating or closed unit?

    A couple of questions for you, 1- when you float, are you required to take a pt assignment (let's say for a specialty floor like ICU), this would be quite unsafe, especially if you are not trained or have certain competencies completed such as ACLS, ...
  11. Ativan...ETOH History...7mg IV last night? Too much?

    Definitely not too much. However, Valium IV (Diazepam) is a better benzo against DT because it appears to work just as well and it is easier to get people off of it once they are done with ETOH. IMHO wayunderpaid
  12. questioning md orders

    The last time I question a provider, she had order a patient with terminal CA to be NPO (patient was on calorie counts x 3 days, d/t emaciation-poor intake). She ordered 40 mg. lasix as well. I often question orders in a way that is not threatening...
  13. Advice please!

    How is the float pool managed at your hospital. We have what is called "flex nurse". They do take new grads, you get a full orientation in one unit, then you stay there for one 6 wk schedule. After that, you get assigned to another unit for 6-12 w...
  14. Advice on relocating

    Most places require a 30 day notice. I would not mention the relocation grant at all. You can figure the repayment out in your head. If they mention that, then you sort it out. Wayunderpaid
  15. New Grad RN and Military Wife Frustration

    Regarding the comment that hospitals are spending so much money to orient people, and they are asking them to pay back if they leave?? That is ridiculous and outrageous. The reason hospitals are revolving doors is because they are not interested in...