workingspaz

workingspaz specializes in m/s.

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1. Looking for Advice-New Grad, 8 patients?

   workingspaz replied to RNRapunzel1029's topic in Med-Surg

   A job it is and take it if you must. But former new grad that was in your shoes, my experience was bad. And the director wasn't kidding when they said 8:1. It was routine. Don't get me wrong; I learned alot in the hairy five months I was at the posi...

2. What a night!

   workingspaz replied to workingspaz's topic in General Nursing

   3 total cares, turn 2 (1 that had RRT'd the prev night) 2 AMS, actively crawling OOB (1 that had fallen during stay) 2 DVT (1 with tach HR 150+ just hanging in bed & active SOB- can we say poss PE?) And I came from a facility that routinely assig...

3. What a night!

   workingspaz posted a topic in General Nursing

   :mad:Jeers- to the charge nurse that made my assignment. To the other charge nurse that stared at me like I had grown a second head when I stated "This is unsafe", refused to take any of my patients, and offered the only alternative to the situation ...

4. Loans, loans and more loans

   workingspaz replied to Jennyfour's topic in General Nursing

   ditto canes- i'm no spring chicken and would be interested in financial planning. i've been very lucky so far to have all 3 of my degrees paid for by work. recently i've been considering msn with a dual mba, but not so excited about the potential pri...

5. Flaming rant

   workingspaz posted a topic in General Nursing

   Disclaimer: This is a general rant about my crappy night, and any generalizations made are just that: GENERALIZATIONS. This is my statement of fact: I respect ALL of my colleagues that strive for professional, courteous and safe practice, whatever yo...

6. To all Night Nurses:

   workingspaz replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

   Wow- that's the highest comlpliment I've recently received from a fellow colleague. Thanks for recognizing our unique challenges- I bet you are a great nurse to work with, having insight..... Can you bottle it up and send it to some of the management...

7. What is your definition of an RN?

   workingspaz replied to TeleNurse2010's topic in General Nursing

   i disagree for BSN as minimum standard for education requirement; i've observed both new adn and bsn educated interns and the bsn looks a little lost when it comes to hands on down and dirty nursing (bath, poop patrol, iv's, catheters, adl's) versus...

8. Medical Assistants the new RNs???

   workingspaz replied to ayorenee's topic in General Nursing

   sometimes it's not about the license but about the brains. i've worked with some RN's that made me cringe and wonder- what were they thinking????? and then i've been care for MA's that couldn't help me for squat.... so- live & let live and try to...

9. How do I get along well with my clinical instructor?

   workingspaz replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

   as per previous posters and a former student that was NAILED by a nurse that even the staff knew and called her "the Nazi", head down, do the assignments, seek a mentor instructor in the form of those you may have already had and just hang in there. ...

10. Should I have implemented Suicide Precautions?

    workingspaz replied to RNdiva505's topic in General Nursing

    good for you- it's a hard thing to assess for suicidal ideation and abuse; awkward. keep up the good work! chalk this one up to learning, and see previous post LaughingRN mentioned about plan. i wasn't there, i don't know your situation but before in...

11. Need advice please! Just passed the NCLEX-RN but a little unsure of my next gameplan

    workingspaz replied to student_nurse123's topic in General Nursing

    based on my experience with this job market APPLY NOW! if things progress to the point you are offered a position or the discussion comes up about any extenuating circumstances to your employment, then is the time to bring up sis' wedding. last year ...

12. Near Miss at Prescribing Stage - What Would You do?

    workingspaz replied to mmus's topic in Safety

    are we sure this isn't troll fodder?

13. To Stop or Not

    workingspaz replied to littlewingrn's topic in General Nursing

    Great question! I'm currently in pursuit of my online BSN and my online instructor ( who is a lawyer and a nurse) did a great job of explaining Good Samaritan. Her example was a medsurge nurse on her way in to work notices a car accident and pulls ov...

14. Pyxis - The Ultimate Fomite

    workingspaz replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    When I have problems trying to scan my finger, I clean it with an alcohol swab and 100% of the time get an immediate read after doing so.... Maybe when you get an error try this trick and pass it on? Let me know if it works? Also, we are very lucky t...

15. Work for a mass immunization company?

    workingspaz replied to cappuccinoLPN's topic in General Nursing

    yeah. they are legit (the "M" co.) a great way to get practice as a newbie, and decent pay. signed back up for a second season and are looking forward to it!!