mvsnurse2b

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1. The War with the Floors

   mvsnurse2b replied to zima60's topic in Emergency

   I keep seeing the floor saying that the ED holds patients-I would love to move my patients along, have no holds, and have all those lovely admitting orders entered by the unit clerk on the admitting floor-instead of having to deal with them myself. ...

2. Rantings of a young new ER nurse.

   mvsnurse2b replied to DaretoDreamRN's topic in Emergency

   Let's face it...orientation over...everyone expects you to act like an ER nurse. Wouldn't it be nice to have all of the experience required? I too am recently off orientation after graduating in May. I am not a kid, and have previously worked on t...

3. What's your holiday bonus?

   mvsnurse2b replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

   Dont know about holiday bonus other than Christmas party and meal provided during shift-but at Emergency Nurse Week-the physicians bought gift certificates at the coffee shop/travel mugs/and folding travel chairs. Thought it was a nice touch.

4. Most RN's first borns?

   mvsnurse2b replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

   Entered before I was finished-I had read that statistic several years ago. First born caretaker of the family-knows how to deal with people and stress. If I recall they stated nursing was a thankless job...and their was some need by the person to h...

5. Most RN's first borns?

   mvsnurse2b replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

   Entered before I was finished-I had read that statistic several years ago. First born caretaker of the family-knows how to deal with people and stress. If I recall they stated nursing was a thankless job...and their was some need by the person to h...

6. Most RN's first borns?

   mvsnurse2b replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

   First born-alcoholic father/alcoholic exhusband.

7. "I don't want to do bed side nursing"...SAY WHAT!

   mvsnurse2b replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

   I can understand why some people do not want to be a bedside nurse-besides the physical toll on your body, the emotional toll can be extreme. As a student I did an externship on an Oncology floor with some med/surg patients-it was extremely rewardin...

8. Where's my thank-you card?

   mvsnurse2b replied to SierraN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have read many of the posts and find value in all. I am an "older" new nurse and have received many letters during my time in the ER-I have also had former patients track me down to give me goodies which I share with the entire staff. I have had ...

9. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

   mvsnurse2b replied to szccdw's topic in ADN/BSN

   Since all Associate Degree programs have the same clinical requirements that prepare us for the same NCLEX exam that the BSN program requires- I think the requirement by any BON for the more advanced degree is ridiculous! I am currently in my forti...

10. Should I look for another job - advice needed

    mvsnurse2b replied to Wendy_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my goodness...you don't say where you worked but I'm sure many would like to know so they NEVER apply!!! No one has the right to treat you this way-leaving was definately your only option especially with HR's stance on the subject. What a waste ...

11. "Just" a 2-year degree

    mvsnurse2b replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    Had to add my two cents...after a career in technology I was downsized and my position in management eliminated....what a shock!!! After a brief feeling sorry for myself session I decided to enroll in the local community college for nursing-only two...

12. The War with the Floors

    mvsnurse2b replied to zima60's topic in Emergency

    Hello again, since my last posting we no longer fax report to the floor. It seems rather than getting typed information that was complete and sent at least 30 minutes in advance of the patient's arrival-some administrator or nursing supervisor/manag...

13. The War with the Floors

    mvsnurse2b replied to zima60's topic in Emergency

    We fax report to the floor-as a courtesy most nurses will send current chart, assessment, labs and physician notes and all current orders will be complete. It depends. Our hospital does not send patients to the floor if there are not enough nurses f...