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1. patient identifiers

   newtelenurse replied to newtelenurse's topic in Geriatric

   Thank you. Worked on the floor today...even with pictures it is rough...there are alot of grey headed ladies with glasses!! Lol! I appreciate the ideas to keep on hand...I need to make a cheat sheet of bs checks and med times ; )

2. patient identifiers

   newtelenurse replied to newtelenurse's topic in Geriatric

   The facility is currently updating pictures which will help!

3. patient identifiers

   newtelenurse posted a topic in Geriatric

   Hello all! I am starting a new chapter tomorrow at LTC facility. I would love to hear any advice on organizing myself to safely pass meds and care for what feels like 60 people *wink* ALSO...at the hospital we scan bands and meds...not an option as y...

4. Need interview help

   newtelenurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all, I have an interview Thursday and would like some advice. I have 10 years acute/critical care experience. I have an interview for an occupational health nurse. I HATE interviewing...my mind goes blank especially when I get asked questions a...

5. Interview this week, what ??'s should I ask...

   newtelenurse posted a topic in Occupational

   Hello all, I have been searching around the site for information, and am hoping to get some more insight from those in the field. My experience is 10years in acute/critical care. I am looking for a new direction in my career. What questions did you a...

6. Anyone here doing Ohio University RNtoBSN program??

   newtelenurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just curious if anyone here is in the program. I just started this summer. Would like to hear from anyone that has done it or still in it....thanks!!!!!

7. just need to vent

   newtelenurse replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone...I did call mgr. today...got voicemail LOL! ANYWAYS, asked her to give me a call so that I can go in and talk with her. I KNOW that seniority in and of itself should not be the only reason to go to days. I am a good nurse. I get good...

8. just need to vent

   newtelenurse replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

   Unfortunatley...not alot of jobs out there...

9. just need to vent

   newtelenurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just need to unload... Became RN later in life(35)...anyway. Started 7p-7a at our rural hospital for 2 years...then moved to larger for 2 years...nights again. Didn't look like any day positions in the near future so I went to HH and Hospice which wa...

10. Drug-Seekers

    newtelenurse replied to inteRN's topic in Emergency

    Wow...we just had this conversation over the weekend. We nurses we have something ...You know that little voice...the one that tells you something is just not right. The one that has you check pt. history a little closer. Check the BP a little sooner...

11. How long does it take you to complete an order????

    newtelenurse replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Bluegrass RN...I am going to take your advice. It is 1 particular nurse. So instead of fuming thef irst part of my shift and letting it ruin most of my night...I am going to address it with her. Even if I don't get anywhere...it'll make me feel bett...

12. How long does it take you to complete an order????

    newtelenurse replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies. This particular nurse has a habit of leaving things for the oncoming shift. Yet she is the first to make sure that we call labs (which usually come up around 6:45) to the doc, etc. I can appreciate that the hospital runs ...

13. How long does it take you to complete an order????

    newtelenurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Now I don't want to turn this into a night shift/day shift thing..that can be a monster on its own. And I just want a generalization. I know that one day you can have the same three pt's all day and your and your head can be swimming..another day you...

14. "Gimme, gimme, gimme!" Does EVERYONE just want a free ride?

    newtelenurse replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    You know....maybe we should just have some of these folks work off the bill??? Go to the ER and don't have any$$$ How about coming in next week (when you are feeling better of course) and give a hand. Fetch the pop and ham sandwhich for bed B. Clean ...

15. Why are doctors so easily manipulated by drug addicts?

    newtelenurse replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Docs know who the seekers are as well as we do. They know they will get no rest until they give what the pt. wants. At least order a PCA so I don't have to go in every 4 hours and hear all the drama.