laughterishelpful

laughterishelpful has 6 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg/Tele; Mother/Baby.

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1. Going from inpatient night shift to outpatient M-F days... ??

   laughterishelpful replied to RxOnly's topic in General Nursing

   I'm so glad you posted this. I'm working night shift, 3 12's. It is ok and has it benefits--avoiding the crazy traffic, 3-4 day off stretches, etc. But, it has also taken a toll on me and my health. I feel like I'm always tired, and spend at least 1,...

2. Moving to CA in next year...questions

   laughterishelpful posted a topic in California

   We are hoping to move to CA in the next 1-2 yrs. We are looking at Riverside,Sacramento,Modesto,San Diego areas. I was hoping someone could answer some questions--cost of living really as high as what I hear? What about the schools out there? Will th...

3. Experienced RN With No Luck Finding Position

   laughterishelpful replied to olivia28's topic in Job Hunt

   Keep applying. Do a follow up call to your application. If you get the interview, talk yourself up. Send a follow up thank you card to the unit director. Basically, keep your name fresh in their heads. If they interview 10 people in 1 day, make sure ...

4. upset pt

   laughterishelpful replied to laughterishelpful's topic in General Nursing

   I went to talk with the pt once her friend arrived, but that is when she was yelling and wouldn't allow me the chance to talk. I just left et called nursing supervisor. It was so sudden, just very bizarre. I am not sure if the pt had psych issues, b...

5. on call/ low census status

   laughterishelpful replied to TallRN3's topic in General Nursing

   I work in a bigger hospital,so while we do get EA (Excused absence-on call), it doesn't happen much. If we can't afford to take the EA, we can work on a different unit--usually as a tech vs RN though.

6. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

   laughterishelpful replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

   Worked with a RN who had order for a UA on a pt with a foley. RN went in room with syringe et sterile cup, got the UA. Went into room about 15min later to find foley on floor, urine everywhere. She deflated balloon, got the the sample (the saline use...

7. Nursing is not easy money, no gain no pain

   laughterishelpful replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

   I like the 3 day work week because I end up with a full week off every 3rd week, which is great. But, the nights I do work, they can be long, exhausting shifts. When I worked Med/Surg, there would be shifts where your phone rang non-stop, all your pt...

8. upset pt

   laughterishelpful replied to laughterishelpful's topic in General Nursing

   I do know when I got report from the RN who was taking care before my shift made the comment, 'alot of the other staff has had problems with her', so she was probably just that pt who complained about everything. I think the part that really upset m...

9. upset pt

   laughterishelpful posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've been a nurse for a long time and I've had many patients who have tried my patients. However, I've never had a pt fire me. About 3 weeks ago, I had a pt. a/ox3, pleasant, up ad lib. The first 9 hrs of shift was great. I tended to pt, provided pa...