radioactivern

radioactivern specializes in L&D, High Risk OBGYN, Patient Education.

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1. Where did you hear that?

   radioactivern replied to SpEdtacular's topic in General Nursing

   As a OB/GYN nurse i am sure I have heard them all. A 82 year old women calls and says" I have something in my vagina I can't get out." So, me being the ever great, caring, nurse I am ask, "What do you think it is ." She tells me a tip of a vibrato...

2. The big D---Debt.

   radioactivern replied to thislife's topic in General Nursing

   And may I also add, your rate of pay will not be that high coming out of school and entering your first nursing job.

3. The big D---Debt.

   radioactivern replied to thislife's topic in General Nursing

   Well, as I always say what is money! Do seriously, my daughter lives in New Orleans and according to her the pay is low there for just about every job. I wouldn't take on all that debt at this point in your life. Go get the ADN, get your license a...

4. Where are all the jobs????

   radioactivern replied to beatrice1's topic in Job Hunt

   Hi-well this is difficult. Possibly the agencies, but they may require 2 years experience. I graduated in 1983 during a severe nursing shortage and we were able to get any job we wanted, I went directly to L&D. Maybe traveling on short assignm...

5. Supervision of a Registered Nurse

   radioactivern replied to radioactivern's topic in General Nursing

   Well,some of things I have heard and seen them do...mine you I have been away from the office for 5 months having a knee replacement and am now returning to a different system. They used to transfer all questions to the advice nurse. Now they ask a...

6. Supervision of a Registered Nurse

   radioactivern replied to radioactivern's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you so much! This is exactly what I have been trying to say. For example- pregnant patient falls, schedulers asks are you in pain? Patient might say yes because her ankle is broken or she is abrupting.

7. Supervision of a Registered Nurse

   radioactivern replied to radioactivern's topic in General Nursing

   I agree, but this woman can be difficult to talk to. You hit the nail on the head. I have been working in this clinic for many years as the advice nurse and have seen supervisors come and go. Trust me I have spoken to and will speak to many of the...

8. Supervision of a Registered Nurse

   radioactivern replied to radioactivern's topic in General Nursing

   Do you have any suggestions for me other than changing my name?

9. does anyone out there copy charts to save time?

   radioactivern replied to lordgregoryrn's topic in General Nursing

   It appears when do this that you never assessed each patient..You will probably not be in trouble with the board other than having to explain yourself, but remember every chart is a legal document. Short cuts frequently lead to problems.

10. Patient complaint filed

    radioactivern replied to ladytopaz56's topic in General Nursing

    First, do not worry. There will be may times when patients complain about you. We are all people and truthfully can not make everyone happy everytime. As long as you know you offered the best possible nursing care you could based on the patient co...

11. Supervision of a Registered Nurse

    radioactivern posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need help. I am a telephone advice RN for a large OB/GYN practice and I am curious who can be my direct supervisor. Our supervisor is simply a unlicensed office manager and she did proceed to tell me that she may not be a nurse, but she can super...

12. Oxytocin-Life

    radioactivern replied to OBRN4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was always taught that it was good for only 24 hours once the bag was spiked and hung