Happi2BRN

Happi2BRN specializes in Telemetry, Med/Surg.

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1. Adequate preparation for ICU nursing?

   Happi2BRN posted a topic in Critical

   I have been a nurse for 4 years, the first two in telemetry and the past 2 in med/surg. I work in a small hospital and they are considering implementation of a 2-bed ICU. There is an offer of 40 hours of classroom study followed by 4 weeks of clini...

2. do you think I should be written up?

   Happi2BRN replied to daisymae65035's topic in General Nursing

   Ultimately, patient care falls on the nurse. If meds are being passed by someone else but you have to chart on them, you must be sure that the med tech passed them. I always review the chart from the previous shift and make sure that everything that ...

3. 20 Things Nurses Wish They Never Had to Say

   Happi2BRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   It's so sad that so many of us are able to relate to that one!

4. Advice for dealing with manipulative patients who are frequent flyers?

   Happi2BRN replied to baby.nurse123's topic in General Nursing

   I have had patients who request that I flush with saline after the med is pushed. When I tell them that it isn't necessary since they have IV fluids running, they say "Well, everyone else does it". Some days I feel like I can't take proper care of my...

5. Dad's Final Gift

   Happi2BRN replied to CalNevaMimi's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you so much for sharing your story. I'm very glad that your father got to see you graduate and pass NCLEX. He knew that you had succeeded and would be OK. That, I'm sure, comforted him. Hospice is an amazing experience for both patient and ...

6. A worn out topic

   Happi2BRN replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

   You summed it up so well! I was once told to remember that all people are equal in the beginning, coming into the world helpless and naked. It's easier to level the playing field when confronted with arrogance and nasty attitudes!

7. Negotiating pay?? Can you ask for more $ per hour if you don't need any benefits?

   Happi2BRN replied to liberty_bell's topic in General Nursing

   I know that the hospital I work at offers a 20% pay increase if you don't take benefits. I don't know why an employer wouldn't agree to pay more per hour if they didn't have to pay benefits. Insurance, vacation pay, sick time, etc. all cost employe...