Redhead28

Redhead28 has 14 years experience and specializes in Peds, PACU, ICU, ER, OB, MED-Surg,.

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1. Refusing unsafe workload?

   Redhead28 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

   I'm speechless. I've only ever worked in hospitals, so I never knew that you could assign that many residents to one nurse. What happens in the event of a fire? I would look for a new place to work.

2. I feel like a jerk!

   Redhead28 replied to Trubie's topic in General Nursing

   She has a right to be upset. You have a right to change positions and support your family. Ethically you gave her a two week notice. If she waves that 2 weeks it is up to her and you've fulfilled your obligation.

3. Foleys and tampons?

   Redhead28 replied to JemJ's topic in General Nursing

   This was obviously ordered for several reasons. You lower the risk of infection by keeping the area clean. Patient more comfortable by not requiring frequent cleaning of a burned area. I'm shocked by people that are suppose to be in the caring fiel...

4. Alzheimer's: You Might Have A Problem If . . . .

   Redhead28 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   Atomic woman, I lost my father in 2001 to complications of Alzheimers. We as his children chose to not put a feeding tube into a man that had served in the military through three wars. This proud man had to surrender his keys to his kids 5 years ea...

5. Dear nurses, I need some advice!

   Redhead28 replied to PCU_RN9's topic in General Nursing

   Different strokes for different folks. Not every nurse has to work in a hospital. How about public health? Research? Case Management? Clinic? School?

6. Alzheimer's: You Might Have A Problem If . . . .

   Redhead28 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   My Dad died in 2001 after a 7 year battle with Alzhiemers. My sister caught him one time making plans to escape her house with his "friend" the vacuum! He asked for a pocket knife for Christmas, had to remind my sister to not give weapons to Alzh...

7. Nursing and sexual orientation

   Redhead28 replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

   I've worked in hospitals for over 14 years now. 3 different places. I would say as a whole healthcare is a tolerant profession. Two of the hospitals have offered insurance and benefits for same sex partners. My youngest son is gay. I am open about...

8. Needing an honest answer

   Redhead28 replied to EbonyBorn2Succeed's topic in General Nursing

   Hate to disagree with you but this is not entirely true. "Superman" had all the money in the world and still ended up dying d/t overwhelming sepsis caused by an ulcer. Your patient needs wound care, not necessarily an acute admission to a hospital....

9. Needing an honest answer

   Redhead28 replied to EbonyBorn2Succeed's topic in General Nursing

   Is this my mother?

10. Pre-Employment Physical Exams

    Redhead28 replied to MMurse's topic in General Nursing

    As most have said previously the "physical" usually consists of health hx, vaccination verification, tb test, drug screen and N95 fitting. I have been through several and they are all some variation of the above. If you do not have proof of vaccinati...

11. Charting... tips

    Redhead28 replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    I'm old fashioned in the fact that I believe in writing notes. I know that the new thinking is charting by exception but this tells you nothing if you have to go to court 20 years from now. I work pediatrics and the "pt" the child can go to court u...

12. Funny doctor orders

    Redhead28 replied to laurenicoleRN's topic in Humor

    Had a kid that consistently failed room air trials and could not get weaned from 02. Doctor wrote "Give next dose of prednisone to oximetry machine, as child is pink and without s/s of distress."

13. CPN

    Redhead28 replied to smurfynursey's topic in Pediatric

    It depends on the company that is issuing the certification. I have mine through ANCC. It requires a BSN, so many hours working in the area and so many hours of education. On original application you always have to take the certification test. It...

14. why is the pay so low?!?!

    Redhead28 replied to cawkazn's topic in LPN/LVN

    Want to know the sad thing? I have a BSN and a Certification. 14 years of experience. My son with no college makes twice the amount I do, working in the oilfield.

15. to any/all fellow nurses--please help! :)

    Redhead28 replied to sunshinecanmakeadif's topic in General Nursing

    I would go into the administrator's office and demand a proper orientation period. If they are unwilling or unable to orient you to all of your duties, I would resign. They are looking for an office manager and a nurse but only willing to pay for a...