Cola89

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1. Is bedside nursing still a lifelong career option?

   Cola89 replied to NicStrRN's topic in General Nursing

   Not for me, it's not. I can do the work, I like most patients, but the work load and stress levels are too high for me to continue with bedside nursing till I retire. Everybody's different. You might be noticing that the general public is getting tou...

2. Addicts in the ED

   Cola89 replied to amyjm333's topic in Emergency

   I didnt really like the er I was working in bc the main doc always prescribed dilaudid and a ct for any small pain almost. We started ivs and gave fluids on almost everyone who came through our doors... not a thorough dr assessment, he just ordered i...

3. Does your Home Health agency have admissions nurses

   Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Home Health

   I think it would be nice to have 'just OASIS' nurses for the admissions-- since learning how to answer those questions requires much extra training and experience --that is to get it like the agency wants it.

4. Hindrance to professional growth

   Cola89 replied to exit96's topic in Emergency

   You're not presumed to be a danger -- its just a matter of patient comfort ... maybe are anticipating that patients wont want male nurses in on a pelvic exam, because such nurses wouldnt want male nurses in that scenario?

5. Burn out

   Cola89 replied to Abakke92's topic in Emergency

   Could you try a smaller facility - still work er though? I recently went from small er to home health and although I wasn't totally confident in my er abilities I really think I was a better fit for er. You might really regret a cubicle position if...

6. Does your Home Health agency have admissions nurses

   Cola89 posted a topic in Home Health

   ... Or, are each of you expected to do admissions / OASIS to home health? At my agency, we do Resumptions, Admissions, and Recerts ... and revisits Might see up to 8 pts a day, if we're busy (and we usually are) We have to take call 2x per week.

7. How do you feel about being a nurse?

   Cola89 replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

   It has good and bad aspects like any job, I suppose.

8. Why are nurse managers jerks?

   Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Management

   FYI- I don't have negative interactions with the majority of people I meet, but I do have difficulty staying upbeat at times - I often don't trust new people I meet - I often assume people won't / can't understand me, so I don't open up around cowork...

9. Will nursing wreck my hands?

   Cola89 replied to BookishBelle's topic in General Nursing

   it is hard on your hands. hand cream, not just regular lotion will help!

10. Nurses corp loan forgiveness

    Cola89 replied to Annondara's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, it might be when you work for a not-for-profit facility, I don't know how stringent they are about the 'neediness' of the area. You can get on a payment program that is based on your income level no matter what, I think. And if you work full time...

11. Why are nurse managers jerks?

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Management

    SmilingBlu, I'm not ___ enough to work in middle management. Their harsh judgment of others and rude behavior is what I'm judging. Also, collecting a check while letting everyone around you down. No, not all of them of course, but enough of em that I...

12. Nurses corp loan forgiveness

    Cola89 replied to Annondara's topic in General Nursing

    Never heard of it, but I definitely feel your pain ((hugs))

13. Why are nurse managers jerks?

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Management

    I mean, I would mention that, but I might not give the best career advice.

14. Why are nurse managers jerks?

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Management

    Jobs aren't falling off trees around here. Hiring nurse managers seem to want consistent experience, so if I leave without a certain length of time put in at a position.... I'm sure I'll get crap for it (and have, I'm actively looking) Those are two ...

15. Why are nurse managers jerks?

    Cola89 replied to Cola89's topic in Management

    I wish my NM was like your current one. Almost all of the nurse managers I've had just wanted AWAY from bedside and refused to help pitch in whatsoever. Some have been more vocal about it than others