jimmy the P

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1. Is hospital work like an abusive relationship?

   jimmy the P posted a topic in General Nursing

   You know, where you'd like to get out but can't? Maybe you know the evil, or the money is better than you can get elsewhere, or you fear the unknown. The reason I ask is because I'd love to quit my job. LOVE TO! But now that I've been there 6 years, ...

2. Do you have to start everyone's IV for them?

   jimmy the P posted a topic in General Nursing

   It's just one of those things that have become irritating. When I was a new grad I wanted to learn how to do my job the best I could. So if I needed to ask someone to start an IV, I was in there watching the technique. And I became good at starting I...

3. Aortoiliac angio and lower extremity runoff study?

   jimmy the P posted a topic in General Nursing

   I absolutely cannot find education on this procedure for the patient. My hospital will do it but apparently not educate the patient about it. And if we can't understand it, how are we going to translate it to Spanish? Anyone have suggestions other th...

4. Do your ancillary depts annoy you (security, transport)?

   jimmy the P replied to jimmy the P's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks all, for the answers and the funny stories. I guess we're lucky to have what we have, sounds better than the naked guy but not as good as the ER guys. So we're right in the middle. I hate being right in the middle.

5. Do your ancillary depts annoy you (security, transport)?

   jimmy the P posted a topic in General Nursing

   Just asking because we have one security guard who is alarmingly obese, he can walk a few steps before leaning against the wall huffing and catching his breath. I'm concerned he'll code some day. but he will go between departments on rounds and just ...

6. Interview last Friday...Following up??

   jimmy the P replied to costarica786's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I know pretty much right away if I like the person and I'm going to hire her, but if there are other applicans I have to run through them- been burned by hiring someone who seems perfect. Meeting the staff and touring the unit though? My guess is you...