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1. Drug Seeker Stories

   1Dreamer replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

   Patient came to ER with multiple complaints (frequent flyer) every test imaginable completed with exception of exploratory surgery. All test negative. When told he was being discharged and no meds his response, "I know my rights. I have the right to ...

2. Patient ratios.

   1Dreamer posted a topic in Emergency

   Just started working in ER and have found out that their staffing ratio is 9:1! Is this the norm? Thank you in advance for your advice.

3. Transitioning from ICU/PCU to ED

   1Dreamer posted a topic in Emergency

   Need advice on how best to transition from a nurse with ICU and Progressive care unit experience to Emergency. What tips can you give me that would make the transition smooth? I want to be an asset to my colleagues not a hindrance. Thank you in advan...

4. Peds travel to Fayetteville, NC

   1Dreamer replied to SusanDR's topic in Travel

   CapeFear Valley is chaotic to say the least. One of the most disorganized hospitals I have ever worked. Fayetteville is called " Little Vietnam" because of the crime ate. I have been blessed to have never had a problem and majority of my co-workers ...

5. Most shocking thing you've seen another nurse do?

   1Dreamer replied to SuzieVN's topic in Relations

   Worked with a Surgeon several years ago who would place foley catheter into abdominal wound site and have staff place contents back into stomach via NGT. One of the most Asinine things I ever saw. I totally agree never place NG secretions back into p...

6. Tying Patient Satisfaction to Medicare Reimbursement is Problematic

   1Dreamer replied to TheCommuter's topic in Safety

   I have been saying the same thing for a few years now. I too have witnessed numerous times where the nurse who provides the most competent care but does not coddle the patient gets the most complaints. I have seen patient's and their families praise ...

7. Advice on where to go next?

   1Dreamer replied to 1Dreamer's topic in Travel

   ICU and I have a compact license. How hard is it to get a CA license? Thanks.

8. Advice on where to go next?

   1Dreamer posted a topic in Travel

   My first assignment ends soon and was looking for advice on a good place to go to next. What hospitals and states would you recomend? Thank you.

9. Mouth crud

   1Dreamer replied to liveyourlife747's topic in General Nursing

   I find that a green or pink mouth swab soaked in coke a cola will loosen bad crud.

10. New traveler-Capefear

    1Dreamer replied to 1Dreamer's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the feed-back. I appreciate it. I will say that most of the people I work with are great. Find it odd thought that travelers are orienting full time staff. Guess that is the norm. I am going to stick it out and try another assignment to s...

11. New traveler-Capefear

    1Dreamer replied to 1Dreamer's topic in Travel

    Yes,I value mine what about you? Curb the attitude! This facility has a very high rate of travelers and a difficult time keeping nurses. I have never worked at any hospital large or small where the average nurse has worked 3-4years at the facility. ...

12. New traveler-Capefear

    1Dreamer replied to 1Dreamer's topic in Travel

    High acuity patients that need to be on Step-down or ICU(drips,cardiac status ect.). They move patients quickly out of ICU and step-down because they need the beds. 2-6 RAPID responses a night. Have 6-8patients with 75% (at least)being total care,mul...

13. New traveler-Capefear

    1Dreamer posted a topic in Travel

    My first assigment is at CapeFear Medical Center in Fayetteville,NC. SO far it has been rough and I worry about my license. Has anyone else worked there and what are your views? Wondering if Traveling is for me.