SweetLoriRedRN

SweetLoriRedRN has 17 years experience and specializes in ER, Home Health, OR, Mental Health & Psy.

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1. It pays to be a nurse.

   SweetLoriRedRN replied to PostOpPrincess's topic in General Nursing

   When I graduated from Nursing Schook 15 years ago, I was so proud that I got a personalized license plate with my first name and RN after my name. I have been pulled multiple times over the years and let go-with a lecture of course!!! I even had a...

2. Non-clinical management telling a Nurse how to be a Nurse

   SweetLoriRedRN replied to SweetLoriRedRN's topic in General Nursing

   "Here's the difference between nurses and other staff: Staff does the best they can to get the job done. Nurses do whatever it takes to get the job done." Hallelujah and AMEN!!!! You NAILED it directly on the head!!!!

3. Non-clinical management telling a Nurse how to be a Nurse

   SweetLoriRedRN replied to SweetLoriRedRN's topic in General Nursing

   You guys have made me feel a bit better. I just wish that those outside of clinical care could at least TRY to see the other side. And it may be stooping down to a much lower level, but the next time "they" ask me for help with their non-clinical, ...

4. Non-clinical management telling a Nurse how to be a Nurse

   SweetLoriRedRN replied to SweetLoriRedRN's topic in General Nursing

   I'm glad to help anyone in time of need. But help me PLEASE if I need it.......shouldn't the Golden Rule apply here??? I suppose in a PERFECT world this would be the case....

5. Non-clinical management telling a Nurse how to be a Nurse

   SweetLoriRedRN replied to SweetLoriRedRN's topic in General Nursing

   Jack of All Trades!!!! That's what we are!!! I don't mind even if I have to clean the toilet.......as long as patient care doesn't suffer.

6. Non-clinical management telling a Nurse how to be a Nurse

   SweetLoriRedRN replied to SweetLoriRedRN's topic in General Nursing

   I wish the roles could be reversed!! I understand that those in the nonmedical role surely get overwhelmed and stressed also, but they aren't responsible for the patient AND they don't have to worry about protecting and keeping a license.

7. Non-clinical management telling a Nurse how to be a Nurse

   SweetLoriRedRN replied to SweetLoriRedRN's topic in General Nursing

   Mamamerlee, I hadn't yet thought of the FINANCIAL impact of an RN performing clerical duties. One of the reasons the office manager had an issue is because the Medical Records clerk had said something to her about being behind in her work and having ...

8. Non-clinical management telling a Nurse how to be a Nurse

   SweetLoriRedRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   :angryfireGotta vent!!! I work in an outpatient office setting. Today, while trying to tend to 2-3 pending patient situations, I asked the lady in Medical Records to call a physician's office and ask for a copy of an EKG. Now this EKG had already bee...

9. Shortage of OR Nurses

   SweetLoriRedRN replied to walktheline's topic in Operating Room

   As far as circulating in the OR is concerned......It's very physical at times. Don't forget to add crawling along with moving and lifting!! I've crawled underneath the OR table many, many times to adjust this or that.