NursSissy

NursSissy has 16 years experience and specializes in med/surg oncolgy.

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1. Walkie Talkie pt. that tanked.

   NursSissy replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

   Sounds like he went septic fast. Would be interesting to know what his blood cultures show. Where they drawn when his temp was elevated? Was his Lactic acid drawn? Keep us posted! And so true, they always tank during report! What is with that!? Tak...

2. Union or no union?

   NursSissy replied to CJsGirlRN's topic in Activism

   I moved out of state with my family for my husband. Down South where there are few unions.

3. Union or no union?

   NursSissy replied to CJsGirlRN's topic in Activism

   I loved working for a union hospital. For 5 years I worked the same schedule and felt like like I had a voice in making decisions for us (nurses). Yes, we had to work every other holiday. But at least if I worked this Memorial day, I would know tha...

4. The MOST EXCITING NEWs whoooo whooooo.

   NursSissy replied to Sydangle2's topic in LPN/LVN

   Good Luck!

5. Contacted Oprah Show About Nursing Issues

   NursSissy replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

   Last week in our local paper there was an article about a book a gentleman just wrote about bad bosses, I can't recall the title or author but did remember him quoting Nurses are at the top of the list of abused employees. On the average are verball...

6. Nurses are Pathetic!!

   NursSissy replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

   It was brought to the attention of our Clinical manager that many of the nurses on our floor are concerned that with our patient load and other reponsibilities on the floor( ex. checking and charting all refrigerator temps on floor) we may be endange...

7. Would you recommend nursing to your daughter?

   NursSissy replied to burn out's topic in General Nursing

   I discouraged all my children from nursing. Sad but true.....

8. 7/70 Scheduling-Anyone have experience?

   NursSissy replied to Bellatrix's topic in General Nursing

   Yikes! 7 ten hr days in a row? We work 3/12 hr shifts in our hospital and thats enough. I work nights so I don't know if it is easier during the day, but I imagine not. Good luck to you and be safe.

9. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

   NursSissy replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Relations

   Melanie, You have me crying! That is a beautiful memory. Thanks for sharing.

10. You're a nurse! How unfortunate

    NursSissy replied to Anesthetize's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't think anyone other than another nurse or CNA can really relate to what we do or really understand what we do, especially in an acute care setting. Yes, we wipe butts, but honestly that is the easiest part of our job!