MrsChiefofControl

MrsChiefofControl has 3 years experience.

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1. Poop Protocol

   MrsChiefofControl replied to MrsChiefofControl's topic in General Nursing

   When I started everyone had PRN orders, but now not so much. It makes sense to me to start day 2 in the morning when the primary providers are there, but then it is "passing the buck".

2. Poop Protocol

   MrsChiefofControl posted a topic in General Nursing

   The floor I work on is pushing to start bowel regiment on day 2... and for the overnight crew that really means day 1 and I think its just crazy! I don't really think it appropriate to call the covering MD about poop meds in the middle of the night, ...

3. Nursing Shortage!! It's real and it bites (new grads, can't find a job? Read this post!)

   MrsChiefofControl replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

   The struggle is real! I work in a medium sized hospital that has other resources and is connected with a large hospital for select specialties, but we are in the never ending cycle. We are the only local ER, the beds are constantly full, which makes ...

4. Nursing Home or No?

   MrsChiefofControl replied to asimon1126's topic in Job Hunt

   In the perfect world everyone would get the positions they wanted, but that can't be the way it is. You need to take care of your finances because they have a major impact on the rest of your life. My philosophy is apply to any and all positions in y...