pixie6089 BSN

pixie6089 is a BSN and specializes in Med-Surg.

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1. Leaving current contract because half the staff are disrespectful

   pixie6089 replied to astralseed's topic in Travel

   Absolutely no penalties whatsoever.

2. How long is this going to last?

   pixie6089 replied to Rionoir's topic in Travel

   There is no telling, so enjoy it while you can.

3. Leaving current contract because half the staff are disrespectful

   pixie6089 replied to astralseed's topic in Travel

   I have put in a two weeks notice at a contract after the staff started getting very unappreciative of me. Comments, bad attitudes, giving me the worse assignments. (1) they don’t see the expenses we have to go through to get there. From hou...

4. New nurse jobs in GR

   pixie6089 replied to morgancosme's topic in Michigan

   DO NOT work for Spectrum. I took a travel assignment there and they have an ***-backwards policy where they will not give out references for anyone who has worked in thier system. It has been a big pain for me because I needed their reference but the...

5. Random question.

   pixie6089 replied to katierobin23's topic in NICU

   Head at the wall end, but flipped the other way if on the oscillator. This is the only way we could fit the tubing through the isolette and get to the babies' heads. There was talk that we would be alternating all the babies every week (with baby'...

6. Attendance

   pixie6089 replied to IttyBittyBabyRN's topic in NICU

   That's a terribly strict policy. I'm sorry you have to work there. I would think about going somewhere else. Unless the current position was so awesome in other ways to balance out this overly strict policy.

7. Choosing OB Nursing Positions

   pixie6089 replied to Pink Magnolia's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Go for the work environment that seems the most comfortable to you. Since you enjoy both fields, you need to make sure your co-workers and managers are people you trust and see yourself working with. Good colleges will lift you up and never make yo...

8. Time between Meds

   pixie6089 replied to bear14's topic in Med-Surg

   On the ortho floor I regularly float to, we alternate ultram or Tylenol with dilaudid or morphine. All the other floors do recommend Tylenol for mild pain, lortab or Percocet for mild-mod pain, and morphine or dilaudid for severe pain. If the patie...

9. advice on first time acute care travel experience please!

   pixie6089 replied to stellabear's topic in Travel

   Wow, sounds like you are on a very busy med-surg floor and have had some terrible days. We have all had days like that, but if it continues to be this physically and mentally straining, you can be on a quick road to burnout. You need more help. I ...

10. Multiple infusions, having trouble

    pixie6089 replied to shopARC's topic in Med-Surg

    I agree with OKinOKC, give the quickest one first, then the one that runs longest second. Sometimes, you can call the pharmacy and ask them to re-time the meds so that they are not due at the same time. Q24 ones just have to be done when you have t...

11. Question for NICU nurses that transitioned from adult care

    pixie6089 posted a topic in NICU

    Hello all and thank you for taking the time to read this. I had posted a question last year about how to get into the NICU. My background is med-surg x 5 yrs and have been applying to get into NICU every chance I get, but those applications have be...

12. Quality Improvement in End of Life Care

    pixie6089 replied to StefO's topic in Hospice

    It's always hard when the family of the dying refuses to take a less aggressive approach. Denial is a very powerful coping mechanism.

13. Being a Mom vs. a Nurse. How do you handle it?

    pixie6089 posted a topic in Stress 101

    Since graduating nursing school 5 years ago, I've had no problem with finding a position in med-surg, but I can't seem to get ahead on the career path. I had my first child earlier than planned (a wonderful oops), and although I love my kids I find ...

14. March 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    pixie6089 replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

    Started my shift at 7:00 but I hadn't had time to drink water or pee until now...

15. The last straw

    pixie6089 replied to jojo489's topic in Stress 101

    I understand where you are coming from. As nurses, we have assaults thrown at us sometimes just for showing up to work. This wasn't the first time something like this has happened and it won't be the last. Next time you receive another "assault" b...