nichristeve

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1. Well.. I guess I am going to be canned

   nichristeve replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Safety

   REALLY? This is ridiculous. ITS TAPE for crying out loud! How litigious has nursing become? It is really, really sad. I hope you don't lose your job....but perhaps you should take your nursing skills to a hospital that will better appreciate you...

2. does anyone else working night shift have to take call?

   nichristeve replied to gwendiva8's topic in General Nursing

   On my unit,( L & D), all the full timers have to take call. work 3 12's per week, with one call shift biweekly. Whether its day or night shift.

3. Am I the only one who hates 12 hour shifts?

   nichristeve replied to jdubs99's topic in General Nursing

   12 hour shifts are definitely a love/hate relationship for me. HATE: After 5 pm I am tired and drained, and I feel like mistakes are more likely to be made after working for 10 hours. You cannot do anything but go to work on your days on...especia...

4. Any nurses that don't regret becoming a nurse?

   nichristeve replied to LeeLee87's topic in General Nursing

   I have at times regretted becoming a nurse..but it has been for brief moments when work has been hectic for what seems days on end. In the end, I know it's part of who I am. I cannot imagine doing any thing else. and believe me, I have tried to...

5. The Problem with Nursing

   nichristeve replied to The_Optimist's topic in General Nursing

   I agree whole heartedly that we are not respected by MD's and even each other at times. Once I was in an elevator at work and an ICU nurse was transporting a patient on a cardiac monitor. She said to me..."I bet you don't know what that reads." I ...

6. How long do I have to stay at a job, so it does not reflect on me negatively?

   nichristeve replied to nichristeve's topic in Career Support

   HouTx, Thanks for the advice! I did think of your suggestion.....I told them I wanted to work 1 or 2 days a week....the requirement is one per month.....so I could just work the rest of this schedule and sign up for less time on the next one...and ...

7. How long do I have to stay at a job, so it does not reflect on me negatively?

   nichristeve posted a topic in Career Support

   I recently started a Pool position at a hospital that a few nurses I have worked with before recommended. They all said they love it there. unfortunately, I do not. The charting system is horrific! It is 45 minutes from my home. and even though ...

8. Do your Charge RNs take patients?

   nichristeve replied to RNMomma22's topic in General Nursing

   I work in OB. The charge nurse does triage, and can have 3 or 4 patients at a time. which really stinks....cause there is no one to watch your labor patient while the other is delivering!

9. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

   nichristeve replied to nirvana1's topic in Humor

   had a patient recently who named her baby Million Dolla. YIKES!