BethAn

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1. Held Down and Forced to Take The FLu Shot

   BethAn replied to Nurse_FF_EMT's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with you completely. How could the people in charge of the nursing home not know that this constitutes assault? I don't buy this at all.

2. Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act (THIS ONE IS IMPORTANT!)

   BethAn posted a topic in Activism

   The House has introduced the Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2007 on November 9th. It is important that we speak out on this issue and not let it fall through the cracks! You can view the bill in it's entirety here. I've also posted some other ...

3. Funny Names for Nurses

   BethAn replied to randomnamees's topic in Humor

   In my home town there's a Dr. Iatesta. He's an opthamologist. In my OB-GYN clinical there was a Dr. Apgar.

4. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

   BethAn replied to Scrubz's topic in MICU

   That sounds about right. MICU=highest acuity and lowest amount of revenue for the hospital. Always trying to save a buck.

5. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

   BethAn replied to Scrubz's topic in General Nursing

   That sounds about right. MICU=highest acuity and lowest amount of revenue for the hospital. Always trying to save a buck.

6. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

   BethAn replied to Scrubz's topic in MICU

   We've never used propofol in our MICU. It's always Fentanyl and Versed. I guess I've always wondered why we don't use it, as I've heard other nurses talk about how great it is. Anyone know possible reasons not to use it...more expensive? long term u...

7. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

   BethAn replied to Scrubz's topic in General Nursing

   We've never used propofol in our MICU. It's always Fentanyl and Versed. I guess I've always wondered why we don't use it, as I've heard other nurses talk about how great it is. Anyone know possible reasons not to use it...more expensive? long term u...

8. how many hours do you work a week?

   BethAn replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing

   Three 12 hour shifts, rotating AM/PM, every third weekend. No bonus, though unless we work in 2 extra shifts in a 6 week period.

9. Free CEU's

   BethAn replied to Elaine's topic in General Nursing

   https://www.ccexcellence.org

10. When does the anxiety go away?

    BethAn replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    Ah, I remember those days so well! I think this anxiety is inevitable. Instead of "trying to absorb it all" just sit back and have faith that you are absorbing it, passively. Your brain is doing some behind the scenes work and sorting out many detail...

11. Looking for professional advice.

    BethAn replied to fiestygirl's topic in MICU

    I agree with stressgal. I started out in the MICU as a GN also and my orientation was so stressful and so involved that I didn't have any time for journals or outside organizations. And we weren't allowed to join committees until after orientation. ...

12. Should I take this ICU job?

    BethAn replied to SoundofMusic's topic in MICU

    It sounds worth it to take the job in the small hospital. Just make sure they have an adequate orientation period.

13. RNs covering non-RNs for strike shifts?

    BethAn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, The service workers (environmental, food service, etc) of our hospital are possibly going to go on strike next month. The hospital policy is to use us, (the nurses) to cover their shifts while they are on strikes. That means that I am re...