Spring152

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1. Need help finding a hospital with a nursing informatics team

   Spring152 posted a topic in Informatics

   Hi everyone! I am currently in Walden University for my MSN and in a couple of months I need to start the process of selecting a preceptor. Anyway, I need help in finding hospitals with a nursing informatics team. I called one hospital and they did n...

2. Mandatory Flu Shots

   Spring152 replied to Ghostmedic's topic in COVID

   In my hospital, there are mandatory flu shots. However, if you sign the waiver, end up getting the flu, and take sick time, you will not be paid for that time off. I always take the vaccine, since I have Sickle Cell, but I think it is ridiculous to f...

3. How often do you do vitals and I&Os?

   Spring152 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

   On my med/surg/oncology floor: vs q8hr, i&o q8hr On my telemetry floor: vs q4hr or more often if on a cardizem drip, i&o q8hr

4. Mandatory Flu Shots at Providence, Alaska Hospital

   Spring152 replied to indigo girl's topic in General Nursing

   At my hospital, you are required to either receive the flu vaccine or sign a paper saying you refused with all of the possible consequences to patients and co-workers listed. It is one of JCAHO's new "goals" for the year.

5. what i need to do.

   Spring152 replied to hopeful63's topic in General Nursing

   Have you tried remedial classes? Before taken my boards I attend Kaplan. Before you do anything, you take an exam. When resulted, the results shows your weaknesses and strengths. From there you can take exams in areas where you need help. Also it sho...

6. When wasting narcotics...

   Spring152 replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

   I always watch. My hospital has a pyxis, so you have to be in the med room to type in your ID number to witness. The sink and sharps box is right there. It only takes a second and can save you trouble later on.

7. A manager that blocks!

   Spring152 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi! I have been on a telemetry floor for 7 months after transferring from a med/surg unit. I want to transfer to the OR, but the manager blocks people from transferring to other units. I truly hate this unit. I work the night shift. We are always sho...

8. Is the Magnet designation working for bedside nurses?

   Spring152 replied to forrester's topic in General Nursing

   I work for a facility that became Magnet in 2002 and renewed their status in 2006. Staffing is bad, retention is low, especially on my tele unit, and everyone is unhappy. The only time we have great staffing is when the State or JCAHO comes for an in...

9. Debunking the night shift myths

   Spring152 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a RN on nights 12 hr shifts for 4 years now and what you say is sooo true! Another advantage days has over nights is visiting hours usually doesn't start until 11am. So they have a few hours to assess, give meds, change dsg, etc without f...

10. Med Surg Week! Help!

    Spring152 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Med Surg week is next month and I am on a committee to design a poster to display what med surg nurses do. I am stumped on what to put on this poster or how to arrange in a professional way. Any ideas? Thanks for any help!