outbackannie replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Humor
I took care of a guy who was gently confused. Thought his call light would do everything...raise and lower the head of the bed, change tv channels, etc. Kept me hopping that day!
Our gift???? Joint Commision showed up unannounced. We passed with flying colors, but none of the staff got even a "Thank You" or "Good job" not to mention not even a "Happy Nurses' Day!"
I tried coming to work without any sleep; thought I could make it thru on No-Doze. Actually, over-dosed myself with No-Doze and coffee causing tachycardia. Had to go to ER. Got flushed out and sent home. That was twenty odd years ago and the last...
outbackannie replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health
I would think there would be an orientation from the Home Health Agency that you are working for. Certainly they don't plan to just hand you a folder of papers and turn you loose. That would be wrong. As former HH Supv, I would take the newbies ou...
Love my crocs - still feel like dancing after a 12 hr day Found they vary from one shoe to the next and also do stretch out a bit. So is best to try them on. I got 7 pairs
outbackannie replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing
1. Type of nurse: Med-Surg 2. Required 84 hours per pay period of 2 weeks 3. 26 yrs as RN but does not factor into pay scale 4. 12 hr shifts - days 5. Blythe, CA 6. Avg gross $2300 per pay period
A patient was admitted to the floor with cellulitis of the face. The doctor ordered Ampicillin 3 Gm IV q6 hr. Since the patient was close to 300 lbs. this seemed to be an appropriate dose. He also ordered the same anti-hypertensive med that the p...
outbackannie replied to hottieoverload's topic in Arizona
It's been quite awhile since I graduated from Mesa Community College.(1979) It took me 2 years including summer and night sessions to get into the program. At the time the "waiting list" was dependent on how many pre-req's and co-reqs were complete...
outbackannie replied to mother/babyRN's topic in Humor
Now, whatever happened to "Total Patient Care"? I am told that Flo Nightingale died of syphillis.:chuckle I received a request to climb in bed with a gentleman to keep him warm during the night. "That's part of my job" I was informed by him. I t...
outbackannie replied to Brownms46's topic in Humor
You know I'm a nurse- My scrubs are my best clothes. I watch wound care and ostomy inservices during lunch. I can calculate urine output by just listening. I use a graduate to mix my drinks.
outbackannie replied to Dave Frederick's topic in General Nursing
I think in order to accomplish what we want, nurses need to quit their hospital employer and either go into independent contracting or join a registry. That way uou can be assured of a decent hourly rate, can pick and choose your shift and days/nigh...
outbackannie replied to Dave Frederick's topic in General Nursing
MacDonaald's has a bigger "gene pool" from which to draw and at minimal wage; but I understand what you're trying to say. The problem being- patient's are sicker and more needy, are more aware of the importance of a nurse in their recovery process-an...
outbackannie replied to Dave Frederick's topic in General Nursing
Very good, Youda! Sounds like you implemented your nursing diagnostic skill once again. For me to attend a march in Washington, D.C. would be an extreme hardship on my family. They come first. That doesn't mean I don't care about how nurses are ...