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1. does anyone out there copy charts to save time?

   FunRun replied to lordgregoryrn's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with what another poster said. I understand where your coming from and can even see why you would think to do this, however, I think the problem is the copies. Like others have said you cannot have copies in the chart and even with the electr...

2. Patient complaint filed

   FunRun replied to ladytopaz56's topic in General Nursing

   I have read some very helpful advice and encouragement for this poor nurse going through an awful time, this however is not helpful at all. What is a "prig"? Also, I have found that the people who post on this site are very thoughtful and encouraging...

3. What should I do about the patient from hell?

   FunRun replied to mountain_biker_88's topic in Relations

   I agree with Chinup- Mountain Biker 88 you have a very poor attitiude, and again I am not sure why this lady is bothering you so much if you are providing her with excellent nursing care. Go in to your job, do it well and if the patients are rude and...

4. What should I do about the patient from hell?

   FunRun replied to mountain_biker_88's topic in Relations

   When I read the original post to start this thread I felt a slew of emotions come over me. If you read your post again it sounds very insenstive. You are very concerned about your feelings and how this woman makes YOU feel, what about her? I have wor...

5. "Capped Care" in the ICU

   FunRun replied to micker14's topic in MICU

   I too have never heard the term "Capped Care", can someone explain? Interested to know :-) I work in a Cardiac ICU and when there is a decision to change our goals or not move forward with care there is a very specific conversation had with families/...

6. New RN on the verge of a breakdown.... Help!!

   FunRun replied to RN1221's topic in New Nurse

   This is completely normal, when you are feeling overwhelmed just stop and take a deep breathe, if you are worried about hurting someone you should be able to stop for a minute and eye ball them and make sure everything is in place- VS are stable, the...

7. Did you already know that area of nursing you wanted to be in before graduation?

   FunRun replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

   I always knew I wanted to do acute care and I always thought I would work in an ED however, I am now a Cardiac ICU nurse and I love it- would have never thought cardiac would be where I end up :-) The wonderful thing about nursing though, is, you can...

8. So do you really...

   FunRun replied to LouisVRN's topic in General Nursing

   It depends where you work and what the policy states. I work in a Cardiac ICU and we do complete head to toe assessments every 2hours and prn as well as VS every 2hours and prn. As far as a reproductive exam, I am not really sure what you mean? All t...

9. Stupidly put myself in a difficult position (got 3 jobs)

   FunRun replied to Nuieve's topic in General Nursing

   It sounds like a really tough position to be in, however, I am going to be a little more blunt then others and say it also sounds like you got yourself in this position. I am unclear how someone ends up with three jobs they do not want. You need to b...

10. contacting nurse/unit managers?

    FunRun replied to SNB1014's topic in General Nursing

    If I were you I would first apply to the posting, then I would get in touch with the nurse manager either via e-mail or phone call and let them know you are very interested in becoming a tech on there floor. My guess is they are going to tell you to ...

11. advice for a new nurse starting in the cvicu

    FunRun replied to nursenewbie2011's topic in CCU

    http://www.pacep.org/ Go to this website and do as much as you can, it is a really great resource. It stands for the Pulmonary Artery Catheter Education Project and I would recommend it to anyone in Cardiology care! :redbeathe

12. How fast did you find your first job?

    FunRun replied to casnee's topic in New Nurse

    Graduated in May 2009, started first nursing job Sept. 2009