Sanuk

Sanuk

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  1. 2 step TB skin testing every year?

    Sanuk replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    We also do two on hire, then one annually. It seems like a lot to do two-step on every employee every

  2. Should I choose a different hospital for clinicals each semester?

    Sanuk replied to qcobra's topic in General Students

    We didn't get a choice when I was in school, but my advice is to see as many different hospitals or systems as you can. This really narrows down where you need to apply when graduation nears :) I...

  3. ER Wasted

    Sanuk replied to RNFiona's topic in Emergency

    OP, I so know how you feel. I've worked big and small ER's and they're all the same. It's a lot of abuse to take and it can wear you out - especially working nights where you're already being worn...

  4. OTJ injury is stressing me out

    Sanuk posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to vent a little and hear from others who have been through similar. I was injured at work recently - been with this hospital 5 years, worked in hospitals for 14 and never NEVER had an...

  5. Shift work and pets.

    Sanuk replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I think it can affect their behavior. My dog gets pouty for lack of a better word. When I work several 12's in a row, he becomes distant. Then once I am off he is velcro-dog and I can't go anywhere...

  6. Parkland screening questions

    Sanuk replied to mom35's topic in Texas Nursing

    I actually don't remember screening questions, but I do remember the process took a long time! I applied in early March of my senior year, spoke to the recruiter in late April/ first week of May and...

  7. OTJ injury is stressing me out

    Sanuk replied to Sanuk's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to post an update and say a big thank you to everyone who took the time to respond. I continued to fight (without an attorney as there are very few in this area) for my use of ESL and...

  8. OTJ injury is stressing me out

    Sanuk replied to Sanuk's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still waiting to find something out, but I just wanted to say something. I'm an empathetic person. I've always felt for people who went through things like this. However, now I know that I had...

  9. OTJ injury is stressing me out

    Sanuk replied to Sanuk's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. I'm waiting to hear from the director of HR today about my sick leave. Depending on how that goes, I will determine whether I need to seek legal advice. I think a lot of my anxiety...

  10. oklahoma student wanting to move to TX

    Sanuk replied to oklahomagal's topic in Texas Nursing

    I thought we had a compact with Oklahoma? I know I work with some nurses who commute in to DFW from Oklahoma, so hopefully you won't have any trouble practicing here. The Huntsville area is nice -...

  11. "Did you see/Follow up with your Primary Doctor..."

    Sanuk replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency

    I often daydream about the PSA ads I would write. Especially for those 2 am phone calls to my ER: "yes, I think my husband/wife is having a heart attack. What should I do?" Me: "Please hang up with...

  12. Mandated Flu vaccine?

    Sanuk replied to mol42's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Can you clarify your argument? If she's passing on a strain that isn't covered by the vaccine, then having the vaccine would not have prevented it. And I don't think the OP stated the shot gave her...

  13. Gluteus non approved IM site???

    Sanuk replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    Most steroids state explicitly not to inject into the deltoid due to high risk of tissue necrosis and or muscle atrophy. As far as the original question :) I still use the dorsogluteal in addition to...

  14. Shaky hands while doing skills

    Sanuk replied to Danielle_Nelson's topic in General Students

    Danielle, For about 2 years after graduating, I would have horrible shaking hands with one particular skill - pediatric IV sticks. There were a couple of incidents where I had to step out for...

  15. Petition to forgive student loan debt!

    Sanuk replied to Devie06's topic in General Students

    At the risk of being flamed, when did we decide that everything should be given to us for free? Or that we should never have to suffer? Or wait? Or have less than someone else? I made a choice to go...

  16. Could I get some help with my ER Nurse school project please? :)

    Sanuk replied to MosquitoXEL's topic in General Students

    As far as licensure, you just need an RN license like any other hospital department (I have never seen any LVN's in the ER). There is a specialty certification, the CEN, that is a test you take when...

  17. Jewish patients: End of Life practices

    Sanuk replied to Girlygirl69's topic in General Nursing

    With regard to the women taking care of men comment, it actually is an Orthodox practice. As a (reform) Jew, I know that women can't touch men during "that time" and after until they have taken a...

  18. Just looking for opinions

    Sanuk posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, my hospital has recently decided to put everyone (housekeeper, culinary, nurses) in the same color of scrubs. They are also requiring us to have the hospital logo embroidered on the top. To...

  19. Just looking for opinions

    Sanuk replied to Sanuk's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what the larger staff will do. I think they only go to 3X and I normally wear XL but had to get 2XL in the top meaning they run small. So there are a couple of staff who will have to be...

  20. Is "reasonable" tuition for NP programs unheard of?

    Sanuk replied to Enfermera85's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hmmm. I'm in school (just started) and I work full time. I think that when I start clinical hours, I will use some of my PTO, but for right now, I am handling full-time work and school just fine....

  21. Just looking for opinions

    Sanuk replied to Sanuk's topic in General Nursing

    They are paying for two pair. However, when we need replacement, or if we want more than 2 pair, we have to buy them. From this specific company - which isn't cheap. I usually shop at the scrub...

  22. Former preceptor yelled and humiliated me in front of everyone. Do I keep quiet?

    Sanuk replied to mnf4ever's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow. So she threw a fit because the patient wore tele for 12 hours when it wasn't ordered. Was the pt harmed? I can see being upset (though not yelling) if the patient had tele ordered and you...

  23. Just looking for opinions

    Sanuk replied to Sanuk's topic in General Nursing

    It's even better than a hotel, it's a 5 star resort. Honestly, the pants are only half the problem. I'm 5'10 and a size 14, so rubenesque is a fair description. THe top is also a junior fit, so in...

  24. Switching shifts....when it isn't your choice

    Sanuk replied to ChinupBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your need to vent here, but if this were me, I wouldn't say anything to management other than that I want to return to night shift as soon as available. Since you're new there, they are...

  25. Sending transcripts from 10 years ago??

    Sanuk replied to mkm81's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Kind of similarly, I had mediocre grades during my initial college days while earning my BS in Biochem, then several years later earned very good grades in my Associate degree nursing program. When I...