invernessfl

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1. What happened to honor?

   invernessfl replied to JBudd's topic in General Nursing

   I'd be really ****** off if that happened to me. I sympathize with you. I don't work in the ER but what is happening to you is so unfair. It's beyond unfair what's happening to you. My advice to remember is that the law is there to put people in ...

2. Jobs, No Jobs, Career Options

   invernessfl replied to OldMareLPN's topic in General Nursing

   i second that, there's a huge nursing shortage and its only getting worse. Remember as the baby boomers retire a whole lot of them will finally get health insurance through Medicare where historically they haven't had health insurance. So you're lo...

3. What's your favorite computer charting program?

   invernessfl replied to TDCHIM's topic in General Nursing

   We use Cerner but I was once at the VA and they used CPRS and I have to say it's easily the best I've seen so far but then again I haven't seen too many systems.

4. Should I renew my licence now?

   invernessfl replied to zakuro's topic in General Nursing

   I strongly think you should renew it, most states have an online renewal. Plus, you won't have the hassle of renewing it when you get back. Who knowns you might be very busy when you come back and not have time to renew it.

5. What's the weirdest baby name?

   invernessfl replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm not joking but Brawny

6. What Freaks You Out?

   invernessfl replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

   I'll tell you: stage IV ulcer on the sacrum, it took my breath away yuck

7. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

   invernessfl replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Relations

   Um, How about you get it yourself!

8. Pain Scale

   invernessfl replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

   I use the 0-10 but the facial grading scales is actually a verified research tool

9. pt was very upset about fluid restrictions

   invernessfl replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

   This comes down to patient autonomy. Basically it means that the patient is in control of their body. When it comes down to it, just document the heck out of it(remember the chart is a legal document), and then do what the patient wants and hand it...

10. Do you recommend becoming a nurse?

    invernessfl replied to BradleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    wow I'm surprised by the level of no's. Firstly, it pays pretty well. Second, there is immense job security. I have friends and family who would kill for this level of job security. I saw a study recently and the only job growth in the US for th...

11. Auscultation through clothes

    invernessfl replied to RelloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here's the what I do, if I need to auscultate the lungs I typically go right on the skin, just slipping under there shirt. When i have to auscultate the heart i almost always go right on the skin because a lot the patients I see have a fairly thick ...

12. Survey: Should nurses from other countries be recruited to aid in the nursing shortag

    invernessfl replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    This is what's called a race to the bottom. Also, there's a moral aspect to it. Think about: if we take nurses from another country then the citizens of that country will suffer from a nursing shortage. Also nurses are expensive to train. Take t...

13. How did your employer recognize Nurse's Day?

    invernessfl replied to allevi's topic in Relations

    Lol cookies and other sweet foods and workout bag bought by the hospital

14. Nurses, are you glad that Obamas Healthcare Bill Passed?

    invernessfl replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    "Yes and no, LOL. I am all for Healthcare reform and think it is very necessary, so in that respect yes, I think it is a step in the right direction. " I agree it is a step in the right direction. However, I'm not sure it needed bipartisan support. ...