nurse2it

nurse2it has 20 years experience and specializes in med/surg, cardiology, advanced care.

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1. Need real world info please

   nurse2it replied to nurse2it's topic in Informatics

   Thanks to all who replied, I appreciate the advice/info.

2. Need real world info please

   nurse2it replied to nurse2it's topic in Informatics

   Angela, thanks for your thoughts. This will help me figure out what the next step is, I truly appreciate your comments and welcome any further suggestions/advice you may have.

3. Need real world info please

   nurse2it posted a topic in Informatics

   I am a student in the ONC HITECH program and will soon be "certified" to perform as an implementation specialist or as tech support. So far the program has been heavy on the soft skills. I worked as a bedside nurse in acute care for almost 15 years...

4. Hospital nurses - is it really that bad?

   nurse2it replied to Marshall1's topic in General Nursing

   Yes it really is that bad! Direct care nurses who do not work in critical care are expected to do the impossible. You might find this informative... http://www.linkedin.com/news?actionBar=&articleID=608454864&ids=0PdP0Se3wPejoIejkScjwQcPASb3...

5. IS IT ME?????

   nurse2it replied to Dee_RN's topic in Ohio

   The state of our economy has made all employers skittish about adding to their workforce. Networking is crucial. You must make yourself stand out from the crowd. Consider volunteering where you want to work, that way you will get to know people on...

6. Proposed Federal Legislation re:Staffing/OT

   nurse2it posted a topic in Activism

   I must be out of the loop because I just came across this article that may be of interest to direct care nurses, what are the chances it will pass? http://www.travelnursing.com/news-and-features/news-detail/federal-staffing-bill-pending-in-congress/3...

7. Is being an LPN a difficult job?

   nurse2it replied to AngelNicole's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi AngelNicole, You may get some answers to your question by reading the threads in this forum... If you want to work in a hospital, you will have a very hard time finding a job as an LPN. If you know anyone who is working as an LPN, talk to her/him...

8. On call staff having a difficult time

   nurse2it replied to payang0722's topic in General Nursing

   One facility I worked at kept a loose leaf binder at the nurse's station where we could make quick notes about labs, falls, new orders, etc. the oncoming shift would read it after getting report.

9. I feel like a fool

   nurse2it replied to handyrn's topic in General Nursing

   Contact the DON and tell her you won't be back. If the thought of going to work is making you sick, what more proof do you need that it's not the place you should be?

10. Is this really the norm?

    nurse2it replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric

    I worked in LTC for almost 4 yrs where this type of behavior is common. I was called every name in the book, slapped, kicked, spit on and more by pts with dementia. If this is coming from pts who are "normal" and management does not intervene, the...

11. BLUE TUBEX INJECTOR

    nurse2it replied to chinny7150's topic in General Nursing

    check with the hospital pharmacy, they may have one for free!

12. forgiveness--how do you define it?

    nurse2it posted a topic in General Nursing

    Readers, i saw or heard this somewhere (oprah?) and i'm paraphrasing--forgiveness is being able to let go of the idea that the past could have been different. it doesn't mean what happened is ok, that we need to have a relationship with someone who ...

13. Bitter dried up nurses that need to RETIRE

    nurse2it replied to mindlor's topic in Relations

    i don't know if this has been addressed but i think alot of the bitterness, rude behavior, poor customer service or whatever you want to call it stems from the fact that many of us have been working in an environment that has left us feeling powerles...

14. Now, if ALL places were run like this...tell me what you think!

    nurse2it replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    dear kids, if you haven't already tried acupuncture, it may help. i have crunchy knees and after a few txs my pain level went from 8 to 1-2. not covered by insurance and you'd probably have to travel to a larger city. check out this link http://n...

15. Feeling a little down about first job - LTC

    nurse2it replied to stoberto's topic in LPN/LVN

    not being a hater, unfortunately the things you describe (and more) are not uncommon. have you seen this thread? https://allnurses.com/geriatric-nurses-ltc/why-ltc-so-580353.html