supaswtchic

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1. Should I have left pt's restraints on?

   supaswtchic replied to kentke's topic in Rehabilitation

   I have never worked at a ltac facility, only at a hospital. Our hospital really pushes for us to not use restraints. We are to use them only as a last measure due to the risks with using restraints. Yes we still use them. Some pt's may have a 1:1 sit...

2. So Frustrated! Can't Find a Job...Now This? (long)

   supaswtchic replied to shirleyujest's topic in General Nursing

   The hospital I work at has a education program for nurses who want I get back in the field. It is called the refresher program. I work at Methodist Dallas TX. You can look it up. Good luck

3. Best one sentence handoff report

   supaswtchic replied to emtb2rn's topic in Emergency

   I was standing outside my patient room waiting for report. The elderly patient was in bed playing with a baby doll. The pct tells me, "I'll give you report." He states, "she delivered her baby at noon and was shaking it at 1400." oh lord haha

4. Pay for 2.5 yr RN in Dallas

   supaswtchic replied to shoecrazynurse's topic in Texas

   I have been a nurse for 2 1/2 years. I work on a tele floor nurse pt ratio 6:1. I make 29.70/hr. Plus diff. Nights $4 and weekend $6.5. Hope that helps.

5. should i be a school nurse

   supaswtchic posted a topic in School

   I am just curious on everyones opinion. I have been a telemetry nurse on a cardiac floor for 2 years. I went to that floor right after graduation. I am thinking about applying at an all kindergarden school. Do you think I have enough experience. I kn...