LongislandRN23

LongislandRN23 has 5 years experience and specializes in Step-Down.

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1. Not taking a break

   LongislandRN23 replied to Yellow90's topic in General Nursing

   I make it a priority to take my lunch break- which is 1 hour and unpaid. I usually figure out what time another nurse can cover my patients and then prioritize from there, I will try and do as much of...

2. Brain Death/Support

   LongislandRN23 replied to critcarequeen93's topic in Critical Care

   Giving the gift of life through organ donation is really powerful, although emotionally taxing I try to leave my emotions and the job at the time clock when I punch out, doesn't always work but the...

3. What is the Registered Nurse Patient Ratio at your hospital?

   LongislandRN23 replied to LinenP's topic in General Nursing

   I work in stepdown unit our ratio is 1:4, we never go over ratio since it is only a 8 bed unit with 2 RNs and an aid or Lpn. However different hospitals have different policies and criteria for...

4. EBP for not holding beta blockers

   LongislandRN23 replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

   All meds especially cardiac related should have clear and concise parameters in the orders. I always clarify with MDs if orders do not indicate parameters for

5. Although Women Dominate the Nursing Profession, Do Men Make More Money?

   LongislandRN23 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   My hospital is unionized so there is a base salary for all new hires. Those with experience make a few dollars more as well as certifications and those with BSN/msn. All of these are clearly stated in...

6. Hosptial call out policy

   LongislandRN23 replied to floridaRN38's topic in General Nursing

   Some of these policies are absurd! My hospital recently implemented their "unexpected absence" policy which is basically the call out policy. We get 10 sick days a year as per our contract. As per our...

7. Too sick to leave AMA?

   LongislandRN23 replied to Rexie's topic in General Nursing

   In my hospital of a patient wants to leave AMA they have to be alert and oriented X4, be sound of mind and able to understand and make medical decisions. This is determined by the physician, and if...

8. Day 7: 2016 Nurses Week Caption Contest

   LongislandRN23 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   " how did that beer bottle get up

9. Day 4: 2016 Nurses Week Top 5 Things Contest

   LongislandRN23 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   1. I have learned to leave my emotions out of the situation, because nursing can be emotionally exhausting. 2. People will surprise you in good ways and bad. 3. Always stand your ground and make your...

10. Day 6: 2016 Nurses Week Meme Contest

    LongislandRN23 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    " If you don't put this thermometer under your damn tongue,I'm going to intubate your

11. Day 2: 2016 Nurses Week Fill In The Blank Contest

    LongislandRN23 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    "A dislodged new peg tube that the patient ripped

12. Nurses not taking breaks

    LongislandRN23 replied to scuffles's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work on a busy telemetry unit, and we are assigned brakes at the start of our shift. I always try to plan ahead and resolve all issues/ discharges / admissions / meds to make sure everything is done...

13. Started a new faculty job...[rant/need advice]

    LongislandRN23 replied to delilas's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Honestly these sound like huge red flags! I would leave and like they said of there is a large faculty shortage then you should be able to get a faculty job elsewhere

14. A less stressfull career choice

    LongislandRN23 replied to jherd's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nursing is an extremely stressful, labor intensive and demanding career. We are truly overworked and under appreciated. That being said --lunch break!? I haven't had a true one hour long lunch break...

15. Be honest, what pt behaviors do you find annoying?

    LongislandRN23 replied to CrunchBerries's topic in General Nursing

    Attention seeking! I on occasion have patient who have attention seeking behaviors, trigger happy with the call bell (as in every five seconds for trivial things). I always wonder how these patients...