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  1. Almost fired today

    wincha replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    the problem was there was no frequency of administration. if there is a problem you need to question

  2. Almost fired today

    wincha replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    If in doubt I always check with the pharmacist. My best source for drug

  3. Almost fired today

    wincha replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    Right here is the problem since you don't see the problem. You should have questioned that there were no time restraints. You are also responsible for writing the order and if anyone else caused harm...

  4. Almost fired today

    wincha replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    I'd consider leaving the ICU and getting some general med/ surg experience. I know you didn't want to hear this but these errors could have been HUGE. You should always question orders that don't...

  5. I'm not getting called for an interview!!

    wincha replied to ilovebuster's topic in General Nursing

    Just keep trying. Call the company and try to email the hiring manager your resume and follow up with a phone call a week later. I also did not get a job because they decided to go with a LPN(cheaper...

  6. My son tried to kill himself tonight

    wincha replied to Haunted's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't mean to prey but since my son went through alot with wrong meds and diagnosis's I am going to ask what is his diagnosis? Why is he on the risperdal if there is not any indication of bipolar or...

  7. My son tried to kill himself tonight

    wincha replied to Haunted's topic in Psychiatric

    You said no meds. Was he discharged with any meds and a discharge plan? An appointment with a psychiatrist and therapist coming up soon? The reason I am asking is my son had many admits. I hope things...

  8. Summer of 2006

    wincha replied to CampRN04's topic in Camp

    Can you share that camp with me? I live in Missouri but also have an Illinois liscense and my 2 younger children are 6 & 9 years old. Where is it in Illinois? This sounds like something I would...

  9. New Image Weight Loss Camps

    wincha replied to gambroRN's topic in Camp

    My son goes to a great camp in Branson MO its Camp Kanakuk they have 7 camps for different age groups and one in Colorado. Kids come from all over the country and in the middle school and especially...

  10. Changing

    wincha replied to wincha's topic in Nursing Career

    Well this is great. I have an interview next week. A company I have been talking to since Dec. now has 3 openings I could be qualified for. Plus another peds hospital has called me back since I have a...

  11. Changing

    wincha posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have been a RN for 20 years. The last 15 have been pediatrics with the last 10 being telephone triage. Prior to this I have been in urgent care(peds) home health, cardiac, stepdown floors, peds and...

  12. pants ok for women on interview?

    wincha replied to NoCrumping's topic in Nursing Career

    I wear a dressy pair or pants and a nice shirt or sweater. If its the summer I will wear a dress as I do wear them in the summer. But now its cold! Since I have worked at my past job for 15 years I...

  13. desparately needing help finding a job!

    wincha replied to tampabaylpn2rn's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree i would work on getting mentally stable on medicaid. also call your dept of mental health for help. you might even consider calling your state rep if you can not get help from your dept of...

  14. desparately needing help finding a job!

    wincha replied to tampabaylpn2rn's topic in Nursing Career

    I would go back with a nursing agency. your schedule can be more flexible then if you need to take time

  15. Types of Nursing Career Specialties

    wincha replied to Mona Mona's topic in Nursing Career

    You can also add telephone triage and disease management(per

  16. Hospitalization of the pre-school age child~HELP!

    wincha replied to leann0514's topic in Pediatric

    1. Challenges. Are their parents there and involved? Seperation Anxiety. Fear of strangers. Procedures. Regression ie potty training. Change in bedtime. Change in schedule. 2. All teaching done...

  17. MRI and elbow

    wincha replied to wincha's topic in General Nursing

    bump

  18. MRI and elbow

    wincha posted a topic in General Nursing

    I injured by elbow doing nothing. Couldn't see my doc so saw the PA who told me it was tendonitis and to take Motrin. 2 days later I can't use my arm due to the pain. A friend of mine had the same...

  19. How to quit?---urgent advice requested

    wincha replied to Sabrina1's topic in Nursing Career

    I can't imagine any hospital will sue you over the contract. Just send a nice letter stating that you do not have reliable transportation and the trip is 100 miles you cannot accept the job. They...

  20. Episiotomy vs. Spontaneous laceration?

    wincha replied to becca.utns's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My first 2 children are 16 and 18. My first the OB used suction so I had a 4th degree(horrible) my 2nd I had a 3rd degree refused suction, didnt' want the delivery dose of my epidural but the...

  21. Anyone done HEDIS with Outcomes Inc?

    wincha replied to changeseeker's topic in Quality Improvement

    i was told that the nurses do 8 an hour and some nurses do 10. they did not say how many you would do in one office. i found the person i spoke with very vague. I didnt' get a good feeling about this...

  22. Anyone done HEDIS with Outcomes Inc?

    wincha replied to changeseeker's topic in Quality Improvement

    it was posted above 6-8 charts. no gas mileage except if you drive over 40 miles. they take out the taxes for you. you dont get paid for training until after 30 days. didnt sound that good to me. its...

  23. "I'm going to sue you", What do you say?

    wincha replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Career

    you are right. in one situation a friend of mine was in the hospital for 6 hours with their asthmatic child. no o2, no treatments, his toes were turning blue. no one would take care of this child...

  24. 87 yr old new mother

    wincha replied to WannaBRN4's topic in General Nursing

    were not deciding we are discussing

  25. 87 yr old new mother

    wincha replied to WannaBRN4's topic in General Nursing

    my mom is 68 and her youngest child is in his 40's. i had my last child at 41. i can't imagine having a child that old. your health can go downhill fast and you are more prone to fractures, pneumonia...