neurorn6

neurorn6

ER, ICU, Neuro, Ortho, Med/Surg, Travele

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  1. New TV Show- Nurse Nation on MTV

    neurorn6 replied to kingofthekicks20's topic in Travel

    I absolutely refuse to watch this piece of trash. I did see the trailer, and that was enough for me. I want to know what company hired them, so I can avoid them like the plague. Traveling is hard...

  2. Is it me? What happened to nursing?

    neurorn6 replied to Burlshoe114's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I remember a time when nurses were fighting to become recognized as a profession. They were shouting from the roof tops about how important we were to healthcare. Now we are forced by administration,...

  3. something really freaked me out

    neurorn6 replied to TerpGal02's topic in Psychiatric

    Stand up, pull up your big girl panties, and instruction one of the tech's to go check the day room. If need be, just ask someone to go with you. This is what we do, we instruct, teach and help not...

  4. I don't hear much about Liability Insurance anymore...

    neurorn6 replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

    I tell every new nurse and even a few more experienced nurses that it is a must have along with your license. Don't ever trust your employer to cover you. You need someone in your corner to help

  5. NNU...Where do I sign!?

    neurorn6 replied to lkulmann's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I really believe nurses need a national union. We have nursing standards that we have to meet, why not a national union for all. If we don't do something then we are just laborers, not

  6. Volunteer organization requires me to sign a statement of faith

    neurorn6 replied to EarthwormRN's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    If you a true non believer then you should stand by your convictions, just as this faith based organization. Even though you are offering your medical skills, you are representing this religious...

  7. New health care laws and our jobs.

    neurorn6 replied to roreyn02's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It all comes down to money. Businesses can easily start to hire part time employees only and therefore not have to provide any form of insurance (this includes nursing homes and hospitals). I have...

  8. Do you think psychiatric care is inadequate in the US?

    neurorn6 replied to MusicEMT's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Once upon a time I start my career working in a state mental instituation. In fact, I was working there in the late 70's when it became popular to "deinstitutionalize" these patients. The hospital was...

  9. The Slow Code: Justified?

    neurorn6 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Slow codes used to be come place in hospitals. Physicians would write or verbals tell us to do a slow code. Usually due to the patient's condition and the family's inability to come to terms with the...

  10. Be kind to nurses... we choose the size of your IV

    neurorn6 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Ok, everyone lighten up. This is a site for nurses. So what if we have a dark sense of humor? It sure helps when you have a dying infant in your arms, or a patient bleeding out, or you are choking on...

  11. 12 hour shifts...dangerous?

    neurorn6 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have worked both 8, 12 and 16 hour shifts. Currently, I work 6 12 hour shifts and have 8 days off. It isn't easy but you do what you have to do. While we are entitled to a 30 minute lunch break,...

  12. Be kind to nurses... we choose the size of your IV

    neurorn6 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I have a feeling that only a few of us, who have few years under our belts will really appreciate this. Sometimes you have to find humor in weird places. If you don't you will lose it. The stress we...

  13. Should Healthcare Be Funded As A Basic Human Right?

    neurorn6 replied to jayp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In answer to your remark about being able to pay rent or pay for medications. The answer is yes! Some of us have gone hungry (and I mean for more than a few hours) so our children could eat. Yes, some...

  14. New Grad. Want to work in the ICU

    neurorn6 replied to msubtt's topic in Critical Care

    I have to be honest, I am old school and believe that no new grad should be in any specialty unit, such as ICU. You need to spend time on med/surg getting your feet wet. ICU and ER nurses (any...

  15. New Nurse....Having a tough time!

    neurorn6 replied to kja1085's topic in Nursing Career

    Welcome to the wonderful world of nursing. Congratulations, you survived a night from hell. We have all had them. The time you learn on med/surg will teach you a multiude of skills which will help you...

  16. Should Healthcare Be Funded As A Basic Human Right?

    neurorn6 replied to jayp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you have never worked in an ER, then I suggest that you take the opportunity to visit one. This nation's ER's are overrun with people who don't see a doctor on a regular basis, who come in because...

  17. Should Healthcare Be Funded As A Basic Human Right?

    neurorn6 replied to jayp's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I grew up poor in Appalachia. No running water or bathroom (I am under 60 by the way). We were raised to work hard, help others and not ask for handouts. Before becoming a nurse, I had a child with a...

  18. Liability Insurance: Employment Type

    neurorn6 replied to Elevelyn's topic in General Nursing

    I carry NSO and have since nursing school (many years ago). Your best bet is to call and speak with an agent. I some states, is you are a nurse, working or volunteer, you still need coverage. The Good...

  19. A mini BHU in ICU

    neurorn6 replied to EyeSeeYuRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Having worked in a small rural ICU, I can understand the issues at hand. You will need to make sure your restraints are for violent and non violet patients and also take in consideration the ages...

  20. How stressful and rewarding is working in any intensive care unit?

    neurorn6 replied to Amine's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I work with a number of nurses who used their LPN as a stepping stone. It is true that most hospitals have stopping hiring LPN's, you can still work and continue your education. So of the best nurses...

  21. Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    neurorn6 replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I worked in a non union hospital in NJ a few years ago. Nurse patient ration was anywhere from 1-8 on a good day to 1-10. We organized and went union to protect ourselves and our patients. The...

  22. Unions prevelance across US?

    neurorn6 replied to onetiredmomma's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As previous writers have stated, most unions are on the east or west coast, with a scattering in other states. Most, if not all of the south are Right to Work States, meaning, they can fire you with...

  23. Question about "tax home" while traveling.

    neurorn6 replied to RNcorazon's topic in Travel

    As long as you continue to pay the mortage, tax, etc. that is your tax home. You will need to come back home for short periods of time. Are the utilities in your name or hers? It really shouldn't...

  24. Career possibilities in TN

    neurorn6 replied to TRFunguy's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    clarksville is a decent town, alots of military. Gateway is a new hospital and yes they hire new grads. I work both the Ed and ICU here at Gateway. Consider Med/Surg before going to the ED and or ICU....

  25. Moving to Nashville, need advice badly!

    neurorn6 replied to LeslieLHarris's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Georgia unfortunately is not a compact state, so that is were the problem. Boards are boards, Contact the TN Board of Nursing to find out where you need to go for testing, fingerprints, etc. TN is a...