hotshot05

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1. Rapid Response Team & ICU

   hotshot05 replied to akrn2's topic in MICU

   Our RRT is not connected to our ICU at all. It consists of 1 RN, 1RT, house supervisor, and family practice residents come for "learning experience." We only require 2 years of nursing experience to be on RRT, and recommendation from our director. ...

2. Is night shift easier?.....

   hotshot05 replied to RN1263's topic in Med-Surg

   I suppose it really depends on the facility/unit. I work on cardiac/tele floor. I've been RN about 7 months now on nights. The more comfortable/confident/faster I get the better. Most nights aren't too bad. However, on my floor we get A LOT of a...

3. UPDATE on "son got wrong vaccination"

   hotshot05 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for everyone's support/advice. It's been a busy week, I just got off of 4 in a row (on nights). I wrote up a letter explaining the facts and what I would like to see happen and a follow up with the MD. One of the NP from the office called a...

4. Lately I've been feeling the strain....

   hotshot05 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   I hear ya. I hate nights when I have to work without a tech. We only have 1 that works nights. So 4 nights a week no tech. Even with a tech I'm running around a lot. I bought a pair of SAS shoes because my mom just swears by them. Yikes my feet...

5. Oops, sorry! Son got wrong vaccination

   hotshot05 replied to hotshot05's topic in General Nursing

   Well, I'm off this morning to meet with the office manager. I have a detailed letter of the events. A request for incident report to be filed and a copy to be sent to me and a request to speak to the physician in charge of the office. Just for cl...

6. Oops, sorry! Son got wrong vaccination

   hotshot05 replied to hotshot05's topic in General Nursing

   This was a pediatrician's office. I don't know if she (who administered vaccine) was a nurse (rn/lpn) or a medical assistant. She never introduced herself or gave title. I did find out from the receptionist her name though. The NP was very sympath...

7. Oops, sorry! Son got wrong vaccination

   hotshot05 replied to hotshot05's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks all for your input. I'm going to type up a letter and meet face to face with the office manager tomorrow. I have been with this office for over 5 yrs and have never had an experience like this. i have 2 boys. I will definitely let them kno...

8. Oops, sorry! Son got wrong vaccination

   hotshot05 posted a topic in General Nursing

   My son is 8 years old. He had a well-child check up Friday. NP said he's due for varrivax booster and they also recommend Hep A. I had never heard of Hep A for kids. She said that it's not a new vaccination, but they've only been giving it to kid...