SalishRN

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1. Bone Marrow Biopsy

   SalishRN replied to accent's topic in Oncology

   If a pt requests pain medication, then they SHOULD be given pain medication. I have educated pt that they have the right to refuse a procedure if they feel they will not be able to tolerate the pain/discomfort. I assure they also know some Drs will...

2. Arriving early and not clocking in

   SalishRN replied to soxfan80's topic in General Nursing

   I do agree that it is the law, not a trend. I guess I would say the trend is, that it seems to be enforced more nowadays. I am thankful to be a nurse at a facilty who is allowed to come in and prep for my shift as I see fit. I really hope that doe...

3. Arriving early and not clocking in

   SalishRN replied to soxfan80's topic in General Nursing

   I always arrive 30 mins early to work to thoroughly read through my charts. I would say half of the nurses I work with do this. This is our decision to do this and we would never ask/expect to be paid for this. I would be very upset if coming in e...

4. Filter needles...are they necessary?

   SalishRN replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I always use a filter when when drawing up meds from an ampule.

5. New Head Start RN think I am being misled

   SalishRN replied to rn1116's topic in School

   I would definitely go get some written information from an authority to draw labs on children. And head Start is a fabulous program. I know many, many children who have been to Head Start and the program was instrumental in their early academic suc...

6. WHY??

   SalishRN replied to Julie_RN2b's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with one2gofst. The labor laws should be followed. However, nursing as it exists in many places is not given the opportunity to prep for a shift. From the moment of the beginning of shift it is expected that we will gather our pt histories...

7. Nurses and your significant others

   SalishRN replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

   I love the dogs!

8. WHY??

   SalishRN replied to Julie_RN2b's topic in General Nursing

   Okay wait a minute here Flying ICU RN. You state the safe nursing does not come with planning but comes with prioritazation. How do you prioritize without a plan? Someone collapsing in front of you without a kardex is not the same as planning to pri...

9. The Money is my motivation

   SalishRN replied to RNDreamer's topic in General Nursing

   The paycheck and the health insurance are the ONLY ONLY ONLY reason I go to work.

10. Frustrated with having to work

    SalishRN replied to SalishRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for posting your thoughts. It really does help to know that I am not the only one that has this issue of wanting, pleading to stay home. Thank you cecilsgirl for adding some perspective. Even though I work BMT it is easy to lose sight...

11. Frustrated with having to work

    SalishRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a nurse at a BMT unit. I have worked here for 11 years. I work 3 12 hr night shifts in a row then have 11 shifts off. That is my schedule ... 3 12 hrs shifts on. 11days off. My problem is I am burnt on on working. Not necessarily on being a...