RLJS

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1. Religious accommodation means no Saturdays....ever?

   RLJS replied to momto6msn's topic in General Nursing

   That was my first thought.

2. What Did You Get For Nurses Week?

   RLJS replied to iPink's topic in General Nursing

   Some very nice EMS size bandage scissors and a new pen

3. When patients keep calling 911

   RLJS replied to JJ the crit RN's topic in Relations

   Document, document, document! Our physician's get the hint fast and discharge the patient fairly fast.

4. Night shift schedule?

   RLJS replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

   I eat dinner around 4pm before I go to work; breakfast when I get home from work at 8am; and a healthy snack (yogurt, fruit, nuts) on the run at work because I rarely get a break. I also try to stay hydrated.

5. racist patients

   RLJS replied to Rn 1979's topic in Relations

   Unfortunately, patient satisfaction scores rank higher than employee satisfaction. I've had patient's decline to let me care for them. It bothered and frustrated me when I was a new nurse until my preceptor told me "you can please some of the people...

6. Does this feeling ever go away?

   RLJS replied to ps3114's topic in General Nursing

   I've been a nurse for 4 years and that feeling has never gone away. My time management and deligation skills have gotten light years better and It helps me to remember that patience is the calm acceptance that things can happen in a different order ...

7. CNA to LVN to ADN - I thought getting my RN would open more doors for me.

   RLJS replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Apply at a Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital. They hire ADN's and will pay for you to get your BSN. You'll build a solid foundation of med surg skills with 5 primary care patients max or 10 patients with a tech. We do IV's, picc line draws/care,...

8. Help! Scared. Is this really happening?!

   RLJS replied to Remy Ox's topic in General Nursing

   Run don't walk out of there and find another job

9. What is the Registered Nurse Patient Ratio at your hospital?

   RLJS replied to LinenP's topic in General Nursing

   I work at a nationally known, Texas based rehabilitation hospital and our ratio's are 5:1 on primary care with no tech and 8:1 or 10:1 with a tech. Either way, it's brutal with all of the lifting requirements of the job.

10. Clipping nails at nurse's station

    RLJS replied to BillieP's topic in General Nursing

    I keep nail clippers attached to my badge b/c I am always breaking my nails popping pill pkgs open and I can't stand going the entire shift with a sharp, broken nail that I could scratch a patient with, so I use the clippers to trim it off. I see no...

11. switch from medical school to nursing?

    RLJS replied to gj101's topic in General Students

    Speaking from experience, do not give up your dream of becoming a Dr., you will regret it later and resent her for it. Do not add the stress of having a baby into the mix until you have resolved your other marital issues. Stop sending your wife's f...

12. How do you deal with your anxiety?

    RLJS replied to ashrose1992's topic in Stress 101

    I had high anxiety when I was. New Grad and sought professional help for it. I take medication for it on the days that I work. On my days off, I try to leave work or thoughts of work totally out of my mind and enjoy my days off, I sleep, eat well, ...

13. Nurses: How far is your commute?

    RLJS replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I live 20 minutes away from the hospital and I work 12 hour night shifts. Max for me would be 30-45 minutes away

14. Is nursing school REALLY that hard?

    RLJS replied to Courtney M's topic in General Students

    Nothing worthwhile is ever easy. Apply yourself, study hard, don't blow off assignments, and buy some NCLEX question study books. I went to nursing school in my 50's, worked 1 full time job and 3 part time jobs and maintained a 3.38 GPA. You can d...

15. Gossip Girls... (And boys)

    RLJS replied to ambobam's topic in Relations

    Me too. I'm cordial and helpful to everyone but I know who the troublemakers, backstabbers and negative nellies are and I keep my distance. I'm usually too busy anyway. When I'm done with my work, I try to help others, especially my techs. When i...