outbackannie

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1. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

   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!

2. What you get for nurses week

   outbackannie replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

   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!"

3. Would you call in because you didn't get any sleep?

   outbackannie replied to Elvish's topic in General Nursing

   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...

4. Calling all HH Nurses, roll call

   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...

5. Croc shoes Worth it? Or forget it??

   outbackannie replied to RNSacht's topic in General Nursing

   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

6. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

   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

7. Caught in the middle

   outbackannie posted a topic in General Nursing

   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...

8. Student need advice

   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...

9. Nurse Abused In Phoenix area

   outbackannie replied to Going80INA55's topic in Arizona

   Is it not a Federal Offense to assault any healthcare worker?

10. What are some of the most ridiculous things patients have asked of you?

    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...

11. Funny Names for Nurses

    outbackannie replied to randomnamees's topic in Humor

    We have a Nurse Hartless. Dr Oh and Dr Pi are partners in Gastroenterology Clinic. Dr. Sunshine is the local urologist, Dr. Rott is a surgeon.

12. You Know You're a Nurse When...

    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.

13. The solution to nursing problems

    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...

14. The solution to nursing problems

    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...

15. The solution to nursing problems

    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 ...