mediatix8

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1. Contaminated urine from a foley...

   mediatix8 replied to brainkandy87's topic in Urology

   Could it be a fistula? Recto-Urethral Fistula - - - University of Utah Health Care - Salt Lake City, Utah

2. Interview for per diem position/ RN

   mediatix8 replied to grahamd01's topic in Job Hunt

   Definately your number 1 question is how long the orientation is. Every place does their own thing with PRN. I interviewed at one place that had a "full time prn" where they got all the benefits, including medical. Just that they were cancelled befo...

3. does it really matter where you got your degree from?

   mediatix8 replied to Nolander's topic in General Nursing

   I think the most important thing is to get some experience somewhere as a CNA. Hospitals are far more likely to hire from within, no matter what school you went to.

4. Would you have called?

   mediatix8 replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

   OK then I've seen orders like that with if no IV do A and B. I'd still assume to review the previous orders upon obtaining an IV access. I'd have called the pharmacy to explain the situation. I know our pharmacy would not have a problem in resuming t...

5. Would you have called?

   mediatix8 replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a charge nurse on night shift and I would NOT have called for that. It's obvious that "if no IV, give PO" means to give it IV if they have an IV. Let them tell the manager on you- they will only look stupid.

6. Fired within 90 days... advice?

   mediatix8 replied to blue_belle9's topic in Career Support

   and saying you're not rehirable is basically saying you were fired.

7. Fired within 90 days... advice?

   mediatix8 replied to blue_belle9's topic in Career Support

   If you say you worked somewhere when in fact you hadn't, they would find that out. Or if you say you worked at that place for 3 years instead of If you want any chance at being hired again, I would not mention this job even if they directly ask you ...

8. An odd staff member

   mediatix8 replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

   He sounds like he's delusional or a compulsive liar or like he has some serious psychological problem. I wouldn't believe anything he says at all and I doubt that talking to him about it would change anything. I'd just talk to the nurse manager. She ...

9. Professional Insurance

   mediatix8 replied to MrsMig's topic in General Nursing

   I see a lot of pro insurance people on allnurses. I finally gave in and bought NRO insurance in April. I still have a lot of concerns. The fact that it is so cheap concerns me. Have they ever actually paid out a million dollars? The fact that I email...

10. Advice needed from fellow night shift people

    mediatix8 replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    I've taken melatonin for years. I know you really aren't supposed to use it that long, as I don't think it's been tested for long term use, but it's too awesome for me to stop. I feel very well rested. Not everyone has that experience... some people ...

11. tough choice - school vs work

    mediatix8 replied to gijen's topic in General Nursing

    In this economy, I think it's important to consider the fact that it's harder to get a job than it is to get into a school program. You could alsways go back to school after you get some experience. Are jobs hard to come by in your area? Have you hea...

12. New Grad, No Job experience, How to find a job.

    mediatix8 replied to maxienurse's topic in New Nurse

    It's also very difficult to get a job at a nursing home. And even with a year of experience at a nursing home, hospitals still consider that person inexperienced because they would still need the full new grad hospital orientation anyway.

13. Lifting on Postpartum?

    mediatix8 replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Huh after my c section i was able to scooch myselg from the stretcher to my bed. How unusual is that? They seemed impressed.

14. How to quit immediately ?!

    mediatix8 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    You're still on orientation? Then don't worry about the 2 weeks notice. That doesn't count if you are still on orientation. Why should they pay you to train if you're quitting anyway?

15. night shift dilemma

    mediatix8 replied to earthbound's topic in General Nursing

    Put your baby to bed at 8pm and take a nap before going into work. Then she'll wake up early and let your husband wake up and feed her and make her breakfast. He can do his morning routine and take care of the baby while you go to bed right away afte...