kennedy8353 replied to Jenni811's topic in Relations
I had to post on this!! I also work telemetry, have migraines manifest as vertigo, cannot stand family members and my job most days, and want to quit working to start a family. I thought I had posted this! Hahahaha. I just try to focus one that one ...
kennedy8353 replied to kennedy8353's topic in Career Support
Btw our unit is set up as a main hall where our desks are along the hall so family is constantly hanging by the desks and literally trying to shoot the breeze while im on the phone with a doctor. Imagine how difficult it is to do charting at the desk...
kennedy8353 replied to kennedy8353's topic in Career Support
I mispoke, i am on a telemetry stepdown unit with occaisional med surg overflow. I have 5 or 6 pts but we hardly go by acuity rather room numbers. 2 evening shifts ago i had a bloodtransfusion go bad, at the same time had a post op orif hip who came ...
kennedy8353 replied to RN_Mommy_2_3's topic in Home Health
I've only ever work in a hospital. what is oasis/roc/soc? If u get paid hourly, which seems like most places are by visit or salary per posts, does the hourly wage cover the high amount of paperwork? What are u required to do in an office setting oth...
I have been nursing for almost 2 years now and I am starting to rethink this career.I love taking care of people who appreciate my time, easing unpleasant symptoms, and bringing a little relief or happiness to a patient. I am just having the hardest ...
kennedy8353 replied to steffuturelpn's topic in Pennsylvania
Thanks for the advice. It makes me angry that this seems to be the case everywhere. Peoples lives are on the line so the higher ups should take a pay cut and staff properly. Is there anywhere to work where its not dangerous or life/time consuming?
kennedy8353 replied to steffuturelpn's topic in Pennsylvania
I was going to apply to a manorcare. I have 2yrs experience on a surgical progressive unit which is a telemetry unit and im tired of having 6 VERY sick almost icu patients with no help from my staff. It is crazy fast paced. I cant even pee or eat unt...