MissCheevusRN replied to MissCheevusRN's topic in Entrepreneurs
Not yet, brand new all they've been doing is home care ADLs and IADLS so far. That's why she wants this done..accredidation and state funding. She's also doing paperwork for non- profit. She's a really sweet lady, that's why I said I would help. Than...
Hi, I'm new to being an independent. I was injured, rather severely, a few years ago and have been looking into continuing on with my knowledge base as an RN. After having been in and around the nursing field for 20 years..it's just too much to put a...
MissCheevusRN replied to longforseaair's topic in General Nursing
bbqchick, Oh yikes find another job. You may have noticed most of us have changed jobs several times. You'll find your niche. You WILL develop YOUR style. You will get a gut instinct. You will make a difference in peoples lives. It seems to me f...
Here's my latest fight at work. The staff nurses now have to cover a shift on Sat. When we were first approached with it. We were told it would be a call position. Now that the schedule is out. It's supposed to be a full shift AND instead of getti...
MissCheevusRN replied to nurseliz's topic in General Nursing
I worked agencies too, but there is some draw back. Do you get health insurance? Also I would make sure you carry your own insurance for malpractice. I haven't had the experience, but I wonder how well the Agency will back you when it gets HOT.
Hi Babsrn The only thing missing from this story is the name of the armpit you used to work for, so all the other nurses here can steer clear. I had a nurse manager like that once. She ended up contracting resistant TB. Amazing what Kharma can do to...
MissCheevusRN replied to goldilocksrn's topic in Relations
Welcome to the world of NURSING SHORTAGE. It's wonderful time. I use it as the "I don't need this crap" answer. If your nurse manager can't figure out YOUR priorities when doing pt care...tell her to blow. There's always another job on the horizon. E...
MissCheevusRN replied to egmillard's topic in General Nursing
Hi all I was looking for my trick and no one has mentioned it yet. For those little itty-bitty rollers I use a syringe on the cath to pull the vein onto the needle. I pin the vein with my thumb and index finger. Insert the stick, pull back on the p...
MissCheevusRN replied to Relocate RN's topic in General Nursing
Well Welcome to SO CAL (soon) I am a native Californian and I also lived in Huntington Beach from 1978-1983. My favorite hospital in the area is Hoag (they also have a web site). I have a friend who I believe is still a nurse mgr there. Also I work...
1. How long have you been a RN? RN 4 years, I was also an LVN 2 years, EMT 4 years, OR Tech 3 years and a Naval hospital Corpsman for 7 2. If over a year, do you feel that some of your duties have been handed over to LPNs? My work area is solely RN's...