channiek

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1. Craziest delivery stories

   channiek replied to sierranurse's topic in Emergency

   I had a few, but the most recent one was when a car stopped in front of the unit with family calling frantically. Naturally I went to have a look. The baby was allready crowning, so I delivered the baby in the car. It was cramped and dark but I did i...

2. Dress codes/uniform policies

   channiek replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

   At the moment we can wear any colour scrubs .. tastefully that is. Unfortunately the powers that be decided to unify the uniforms and it is a battle for colour and style now. All I can say is.. Scrubs or nothing!!

3. Has anyone here wore a dress as a uniform?

   channiek replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

   I wore white uniform dresses when I did my training. Not very practical and very uncomfortable. I would rather stick with scrubs especially since I'm a big girl! :wink2::roll

4. Should I be offened or not?

   channiek replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

   Shrug of his comments as totally irrelevant! And do that with other immature docters as well. It is very liberating!

5. Outpatient or hospital setting?

   channiek replied to lilgreenrn's topic in General Nursing

   I think if ur a new grad it would be better to get some experience in a hospital setting. You can go to outpatient later. Good luck.

6. Is it true!?

   channiek replied to TXGIRL84's topic in LPN/LVN

   Congratulations and welcome to the family!!! :welcome: :balloons: :balloons: :Melody:

7. How pushy is too pushy?

   channiek replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric

   No not really. You want the job, so go for it! Good luck.

8. Do you enjoy TV surgical/medical shows?

   channiek replied to MSJ2007's topic in General Nursing

   The important thing to remember is, that it is only a show to entertain us. If you can ignore all the inaccuracies(not all of us can!!) then it is fun to watch. Our doctors don't look like that for instance!!

9. How much notice to give?

   channiek replied to brookesbuddy's topic in General Nursing

   The accepted time to give notice is 3 months if you want all your benefits paid out but in an emergency you can give 24 hours notice. But you lose a lot of benefits and the hospitals respect.

10. My morale is shot...

    channiek replied to dzadzey's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an ER nurse and honestly? Most of the time it sucks! Management don't give a fig and the system stinks. Welcome to nursing!! But somehow I stuck it out and enjoy my work in spite of everything. We must support each other. Life gets easier later.

11. Transition to the ED

    channiek replied to hzrizen's topic in Emergency

    Go through your orientation. If you feel that it is not enough , you can push for more time. Once you are on your own , it can be hell if you are still unsure. Try to find a good mentor. They are priceless!! Speaking of experience...

12. Crossing the Line?

    channiek replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    It will be difficult to avoid her as a patient so it will be for the best to explain to her as a patient , that this relationship will not extend to her home. Be friendly but firm.

13. Nursing and tattoos

    channiek replied to MelRN13's topic in General Nursing

    I have 2 and did not regret it yet. Both is on my shoulders , so it is always covered. Sides , I really do look like someone who won't have tats! People r always surprised when they find out. Ha!

14. Why are emergency nurses not considered critical care nurses?

    channiek replied to JessicRN's topic in Emergency

    To my knowledge anyone looking after a critical case, even if only stabilizing it, should be considered as critical care nurses. As an emergency nurse , I don't think we have to stand back for ICU nurses.:paw:

15. Male Nurses/female Patients

    channiek replied to ern91's topic in Men

    If I had to start on this subject, I would probably go on forever! So I will keep it short. We are all PROFESSIONALS. Male or female nurses should be able to treat all patients, whatever their gender. This is one of my pet peeves. At the moment I'm w...