catlover314

catlover314

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catlover314 specializes in NICU, Educ, IC, CM, EOC.


mother of twins

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  1. The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    I am going to assume that the snarky tone I read was not intended. I know that to many people manager = evil idiot. I just don't think that the tone of this thread is to help managers manage better; it is more about how awful managers are. That's ...
  2. The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    Just wondering...why is this discussion in the nursing management section of AN? The point seems to be to complain about management, which seems like a different issue entirely.
  3. 8 weeks of orientation as a new grad and let go

    Another idea: check the facility's educational classes section on their web site when considering your options. Do they have preceptor classes for their nurses? And do they have unit based educators? It might signal that they know every nurse does...
  4. Score one for standardized scrub colors

    When I am on another floor, I like being able to tell who is who...whether that is by a big title attached to my name tag or by scrub color...either one works. Our hospital has big tags that hang a bit below our regular name tag that has a very visi...
  5. 8 weeks of orientation as a new grad and let go

    Agree with above that your current unit doesn't sound new grad focused, but a word of caution as you look for a new place...there is also some unspoken sense that you were doing them a favor...'moving from a large town to a small town' to take their ...
  6. SMART goals

    "Will attend more staff meetings." versus "I will attend at least 50% of staff meetings (Specific), as evidenced by signed attendance sheet (measureable), prior to my next evaluation (time-measured). Attendance and participation in at 75% will quali...
  7. I am about to quit with no notice and no warning

    Agree with other comments...give notice and don't burn bridges. Reason for leaving? Family reasons. As in, "my family wants me sane and happy." Ok, I wouldn't say that last part out loud, but find yourself a better job and then give notice.
  8. south dakota?

    And no state income tax, and much lower cost of living than Cali.
  9. Information for contract work in Pinehill Reservation

    Reservation hospitals are run by the Indian Health Service, try googling that for more information. I think you are probably looking for Pine Ridge reservation, not Pinehill. Best wishes.
  10. Why Do People Look at me Like I'm Crazy?

    Going into management isn't typically in the minds of new nurses, so maybe that's some of the "why do people look at me like I'm crazy?" you refer to in the title of this thread. Not saying there's anything wrong with that, it is just an observation...
  11. Expired Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification

    Our HR dept has a housewide policy on mandatories, like BLS and NRP as well as licensure, and it clearly outlines the process for expired mandatories. Check your nursing or HR policies.
  12. Mystery Baby

    Have all inborn errors of metabolism been ruled out? Some states' metabolic testing doesn't catch the less common things that can create symptoms like you describe...though cardiac seems a more likely cause. I am also wondering about the benefit of...
  13. A month into my first assignment...how it's going so far.

    OP: Off topic a bit, but my teenagers loved the Musical Instrument Museum in Scottsdale. And northern Arizona has a lot of facinating things to do and see. When it gets nice, you should take them to Oak Creek Canyon/Slide Rock State park. Those ar...
  14. Las Vegas NV travel assignment

    No experience with UMC, but did work at another Vegas hospital as a traveler. It was a long time ago, and since it was a different place and time, my experience is probably not helpful. But, of course, the upside is you are in Vegas. We did a lot ...
  15. Breast milk storage in NICU

    Many thanks for all the responses. I am looking at all options, including what regulations need to be met, but I appreciate more feedback and ideas. What you like, what you don't...that kind of thing.