MirwinRN

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1. Why don't you just read the chart?

   MirwinRN replied to Guest219794's topic in Relations

   Ive been an ER nurse and get how fast paced the care is and how much pressure is on you to clear a patient out, ome way ot another. BUT here is what happened to me recently. I'm currently working a travel gig on a PCU. At the hospital, there is no re...

2. Common nicknames for hospital items.

   MirwinRN replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Humor

   HA HA (halidol, ativan, repeat) J loop for IV extension

3. Can a patient video tape me?

   MirwinRN replied to MirwinRN's topic in Activism

   I think legally, MunoRN has the correct answer. It's wrong and we don't like it, but I've had a suspicion that this was the actual case regarding the law.

4. Can a patient video tape me?

   MirwinRN replied to MirwinRN's topic in Activism

   That's the most frustrating part of this, braty. My immediate supervisor supports me and when I asked for a drug test because I was accused she said no that she trusted me. But apparently this video tapping is a new thing because no one knows.

5. Can a patient video tape me?

   MirwinRN replied to MirwinRN's topic in Activism

   The reason I'd be unclear is that 1. You can recorded in public without your permission 2. The expectation of privacy is the patient's while in the patient's room and 3. Because even when a nurse is assaulted no one will do anything. What I did was...

6. Can a patient video tape me?

   MirwinRN posted a topic in Activism

   There was a patient that was claiming none of the nurses were giving her the narcotics she was ordered, even though everyone made an effort to open the medicine in front of her. When I went in the room, she decided to whip out her cell phone and vide...

7. Anyone going to READING, PA for EPIC Conversion?

   MirwinRN replied to MirwinRN's topic in Travel

   Yeah, I liked it in the travel forum because my understanding is they are hiring more than 200 travelers for this job. Any chance of it being put back?

8. Anyone going to READING, PA for EPIC Conversion?

   MirwinRN replied to MirwinRN's topic in Informatics

   Yeah, I liked it in the travel forum because my understanding is they are hiring more than 200 travelers for this job. Any chance of it being put back?

9. Anyone going to READING, PA for EPIC Conversion?

   MirwinRN posted a topic in Informatics

   I've signed to do the EPIC conversion Jan 30th. Anyone else going? There must be some, sounds like a huge job. I think it may be beneficial to take the stipend, and get my own place--even though it's only a month. Any thoughts here? I'm doing the ni...

10. Anyone going to READING, PA for EPIC Conversion?

    MirwinRN posted a topic in Travel

    I've signed to do the EPIC conversion Jan 30th. Anyone else going? There must be some, sounds like a huge job. I think it may be beneficial to take the stipend, and get my own place--even though it's only a month. Any thoughts here? I'm doing the ni...

11. Started first travel assignment. Totally stressed, is it just me?

    MirwinRN replied to lupe's topic in Travel

    I have to disagree slightly, Ned. I'm working for a sister hospital of one that I just left and see P&P changes. I find that to be one of the more frustrating things. But, on the other hand, I remind myself if I use my nursing logic to provide sa...

12. Started first travel assignment. Totally stressed, is it just me?

    MirwinRN replied to lupe's topic in Travel

    Yeah, IV's. What is it with every hospital having a different pump??? Nothing makes me feel more stupid! Hopefully, in time I will have every pump learned.

13. Central NC assignments?

    MirwinRN replied to kc87t's topic in Travel

    I've worked for Nurse Choice, an AMN company for the last 8 months in Winston. It was an EPIC conversion, but when I decided to move on, they begged me to stay as per diem working for Nurse Finders--since they were a sister company--as a PCU nurse. I...

14. Travel Nursing

    MirwinRN replied to aphmac's topic in Travel

    The company that I work for does short term, but it's rapid response. You REALLY have to be ready to go quickly. The money is better, IMO. Nurse Choice.

15. NEED help/advice about ECO pt's in VA

    MirwinRN replied to MirwinRN's topic in Virginia

    Thanks for the link! However, I still don't see where it gives anyone permission to hold someone down and force IV's and foley's on them. They need to write the law a little more clear. I appreciate your help.