lifejourney

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1. I want to quit....

   lifejourney replied to RNTEX's topic in Ob/Gyn

   RNTEX- Who did you sign the contract with? A nurse recruiter? The manager of the unit? Nevertheless, have you attempted to talk with this person about your concerns? You may have more options than you think. Don't be afraid to talk to managemen...

2. Caring for nonwork-related injuries

   lifejourney replied to KrysyRN's topic in Occupational

   Krysy, Does the company have policy for you to follow as you determine what to treat, etc.? That might be a good start. If there isn't, address that issue, because in this day and age, a company of any size should have some established policies and...

3. What color is your stethoscope tubing?

   lifejourney replied to browneyedgirl71's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I started off with a purple Littman through school and my first few years practicing. I have recently gone back to basic black. I had enough fun :)

4. Nursing administration forcing us to take too many patients

   lifejourney replied to gtmoore's topic in General Nursing

   I am in nearby Northern Virginia, as of March of this year. I couldn't believe the nurse-patient ratios here in the DC metro area hospitals. I left the hospital setting completely and am working occupational health. It is a far-cry from my previous e...

5. School loans and debt, how much are you in the hole?

   lifejourney replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

   I have around 23K to payback for my BSN over the next several years. I didn't touch the loans until I graduated, then I got on a 10 year consolidated payment plan with a fixed (low) interest rate with my lender. I do not plan on deferring the debt ...

6. How soon too call after interview??

   lifejourney replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

   If they said two weeks, I probably would not call. I would, however, drop a thank you note in the mail saying thanks for the opportunity to interview and that you are excited about possibly working there. I know it's hard to wait. I am in the pro...

7. How soon too call after interview??

   lifejourney replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

   After the interview, did they give you an idea how long they would need to make a decision? If not, it may be appropriate to call and check the status of things. All things considered, I think employers know that a person needs as much time as poss...

8. INOVA Fairfax

   lifejourney replied to piperknitsRN's topic in Virginia

   This is just one nurse's opinion... I began working at Fairfax Hospital in the Heart and Vascular Center in March. I just finished working out a 2 week notice. I worked in the cardiac telemetry unit, and the staffing there was terrible. Most of the n...

9. Colorado Board of Nursing Puts On Line All Nurses Home Addresses

   lifejourney replied to Teachingnurrse's topic in General Nursing

   I am licensed in three states. All three have my address listed online. It bothered me how readily accesible it is. So, I opted to get a PO Box. Now I am listed as a box number in a town rather than having my street address listed. lifejourney

10. Oh boy......I ticked off the charge nurse

    lifejourney replied to newish nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Not to beat a dead horse here, but I do have 2 cents to add. Yes, as a nurse, this will not be the last time someone in charge is rude, condescending, and inappropriate in handling something that shouldn't really be a big issue. So, those who have s...

11. INOVA Health System

    lifejourney replied to wildcard's topic in Virginia

    Just curious. I am wondering what the hourly wages are for a 2 year experienced RN at an INOVA hospital. Any info. would be appreciated. I will be relocating to Northern VA in 2 months. Thanks. lifejourney

12. "you don't have to wear scrubs, just uniform"

    lifejourney replied to jalvino1's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I've never worked in a place with laid-back dress codes. Where I am now all RNs are designated a scrub color, techs are designated a scrub color, etc. Very strict throughout most hospitals that I know of in Atlanta. There are a few who are r...

13. High Troponins, No Q-wave

    lifejourney replied to papawjohn's topic in Cardiac

    Absolutely! I was taking care of a post-cardiac stent patient one night. About 4AM he develops "classic" cardiac chest pain with diaphoresis, nausea, SOB. Initial EKG is completely normal. We draw enzymes, start NTG gtt, give morphine, and I get o...

14. Respect as a professional

    lifejourney replied to KCWstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Yes and no. For the most part, in my current hospital, I have been given a tremendous amount of respect from all of the healthcare team members. The evolution of the nursing profession has brought us to this place. Most of the physicians, PAs, and...

15. 12N Sleeping During Break

    lifejourney replied to MEDRQST's topic in Safety

    ....sleeping on the job, whether on a break or not, has been dictated by policy as a termination worthy offense. What is interesting is that working both 12-hour days and nights, I have never seen a manager have a problem with a day-shift nurse "clo...