Have Nurse

Have Nurse ADN, RN

Med/Surg/Infection Control/Geriatrics

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  1. Giving last name in report

    Have Nurse replied to DaveICURN's topic in General Nursing

    I must respectfully disagree with this. As far as what goes on in report, while it is information gathering, it is the nurses DUTY to check the chart for updates and history no matter how busy they...

  2. Is there a "nursing for dummies" type book?

    Have Nurse replied to knittygritty2850's topic in General Nursing

    Well, there's something called RN Pocket Guide. I have the 3rd addition. It's small, but packed. by Paula Derr, RN, BSN,CCRN, CEN I got it from Barnes and Noble. Hope this

  3. NursesTakeDC

    Have Nurse replied to NursesTakeDC's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you feel this

  4. New Grad, what did I get myself into?

    Have Nurse replied to jasskaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here you are. You worked day and night to get through the courses, the clinicals, writing Care Plans, exams, papers, Boards. You got that diploma and now what?? Take a slow, deep breath and exhale...

  5. The Wrong Dose - A True Story of Medication Error

    Have Nurse replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What a courageous and honest thing you did! We need more like you. God bless you for "owning" it, and turning it into something that can help

  6. Don't understand pro/con of Float, Med-Surg, Psych RN, ER for new grad.

    Have Nurse replied to Code Caffeine's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You have some interesting things to consider. And it's good that you are aware of your strengths this early. I floated for years as a new grad and loved it. Oh sure, you never knew what you'd be...

  7. Housing woes!

    Have Nurse replied to friendlylark's topic in Travel

    Yes, it is a dilemma. I've never been to Nevada. Personally, I wouldn't live in earthquake country and sweltering heat. But that's

  8. Nobody Knew I was Coming? Travel Nurse continues

    Have Nurse replied to Have Nurse's topic in Travel

    Thank you very

  9. Nobody Knew I was Coming? Travel Nurse continues

    Have Nurse posted a topic in Travel

    My arrival to my office site in Maine appeared to be unexpected. While it was established that I was due to arrive, the office staff had no clue of whom I was nor my specialty. They had in fact,...

  10. Non compliant Diabetic Students

    Have Nurse replied to NurseVal93's topic in School

    You bet it's time to involve the

  11. A little Smile for your day

    Have Nurse replied to Supernrse01's topic in School

    The kid is detail-oriented. Gotta love it,

  12. No BSN required if 20 yrs or more experience!

    Have Nurse replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing Career

    Nice!!!

  13. Crap! Am I a crusty old bat nurse?? Carrying pens...

    Have Nurse replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I always carry pens. Computers can

  14. CNAs and Nurses Referred to as "Girls"

    Have Nurse replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  15. CNAs and Nurses Referred to as "Girls"

    Have Nurse replied to flashpoint's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, but at my age I think it's charming.

  16. What's your best catch?

    Have Nurse replied to beekee's topic in General Nursing

    Quote from KatieMI Too many of them to list. Retroperitoneal hematomas, spinal ischemia on paralyzed patient, incarcerated wall scrotal hernia (I had to auscultate scrotum for that and the patient...

  17. What's your best catch?

    Have Nurse replied to beekee's topic in General Nursing

    Better you than me.

  18. What's your best catch?

    Have Nurse replied to beekee's topic in General Nursing

    My "Best Catch", was catching a pending abdominal aneurysm while assessing bowel sounds. Off to Surgery we go!!! (I was a new grad L.P.N. at the

  19. Question for OR nurses

    Have Nurse replied to 2010rn42's topic in Operating Room

    Regarding your time away: Some hospitals have certain hiring policies regarding how long one has been away, regardless of your background, for Risk Management purposes. Just a FYI. Check it out...

  20. CNA scope

    Have Nurse replied to Mkw2018's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No. That is a nursing

  21. Needle prick!!!

    Have Nurse replied to Nurhope's topic in Infectious Disease

    You were on the job. You cannot and should not take anyone's word for it as far as blood diseases go. It's a work related injury so you wouldn't pay for the doctor visit or lab draws. Fill out an...

  22. First year nurse, feel so miserable and alone

    Have Nurse replied to stacylethani's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps it might be a good idea to sit down with your manager and see if there's any possibility for a Day/Eve or Day/Night rotation? Not everyone can do nights. There are other factors to consider...

  23. Suspension

    Have Nurse replied to stasiastar's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I wondered about that too. Very

  24. Suspension

    Have Nurse replied to stasiastar's topic in General Nursing

    I

  25. Suspension

    Have Nurse replied to stasiastar's topic in General Nursing

    Well, there is another point you also need to consider, not just the staffing issue; HIPAA is a concern here, as when one shows up very early and has not yet been assigned, and not punched in, but has...