Have Nurse

Have Nurse ADN, RN

Med/Surg/Infection Control/Geriatrics

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  1. My client's Christian parents figure out that I'm Christian

    Have Nurse replied to Kitiger's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. And I am always happy to meet another member of "family." We aren't suppose to keep our "light hidden under a

  2. Nurse, clean up aisle 5 (rant)

    Have Nurse replied to cleback's topic in General Nursing

    We have a meeting and designate it to Housekeeping, where it belongs. We wash our hands before doing our med pass. We don't, nor are we taught, to do additional duties regarding prevention of...

  3. Tips for older new student?

    Have Nurse replied to wyofishgirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are headed for a campus, be prepared. It's a way different culture than it was when we were kids. Might be a good idea to visit the campus and get a tour to break the ice a bit? You can see...

  4. I Need Help with an Decision

    Have Nurse replied to Nursinggirl2019's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good

  5. Unsafe Nurse Staffing Ratios - Not Just in the U.S.

    Have Nurse replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    So much for

  6. Funniest Slips

    Have Nurse replied to Tootsboots's topic in General Nursing

    It was shift change from Days to P.M.s, and I was on P.M.s, I had my notes in my pocket, dubbed my Brain Sheet, and it fell out without me realizing it. When I discovered the loss, I quietly leaned...

  7. Funniest Slips

    Have Nurse replied to Tootsboots's topic in General Nursing

    Poor kid!

  8. Students (and others) using staff parking

    Have Nurse replied to psu_213's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that's frustrating! It would be nice if the schools had a shuttle van that they could just bus the students over and drop them off, then be there to pick them up and take them back to school...

  9. In Defense of the LTC Nurse

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

    Well said!!! I blame the media though really. All those hot-shot emergency hospital dramas. They seem to inspire glamour to the medical profession and it really does do a dis-service to those who...

  10. Accepting verbal orders from another nurse?

    Have Nurse replied to amberrenae, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. This has nothing to do with being a "team player, " Darlin. You did just fine. And, you KEEP protecting that

  11. How serious is a verbal warning really?

    Have Nurse replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in General Nursing

    The only one who can answer all of those questions to your satisfaction is your Supervisor. Sit down and have a quiet respectful conversation with her to clear the air. If it happens to affect your...

  12. My DON accused me of patient abandonment during a snowstorm

    Have Nurse replied to NurseScorpio88's topic in General Nursing

    Regarding unemployment: You should be able to apply for it, being fired is grounds to apply for it. Just explain in detail what happened in the narrative of the application. It would strengthen...

  13. My DON accused me of patient abandonment during a snowstorm

    Have Nurse replied to NurseScorpio88's topic in General Nursing

    No. That is not abandonment. First, do 2 things: Contact your Union Rep if you have one. Next, contact the Board of Nursing yourself and report what happened. You will need to document everything...

  14. Butting Heads with Doctors

    Have Nurse replied to RN4it's topic in General Nursing

    I must respectfully disagree with this idea. She is not in a good position to over-step the Physician and speaking with the parents. I do however think though, that since nurses are patient...

  15. Butting Heads with Doctors

    Have Nurse replied to RN4it's topic in General Nursing

    Take this to the Medical Director and/or the Patient Rep. And do it

  16. Blood Pressure Fail

    Have Nurse replied to blabla19's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I don't mean the speed at which to squeeze the bulb, rather, not waiting in between attempts to do a pressure check. Example: You place the cuff get things in place and begin to pump. You slowly...

  17. Did I make a med error?

    Have Nurse replied to Emilythenewgrad's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with NurseInProcess. No error that I can see. Not sure why your boss thinks you made an error. Did she specify what the "error" was? You can't be made responsible for another nurse or...

  18. nursing diagnosis about Mi, URTI

    Have Nurse replied to auyu002's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Instead of us doing your assignment for you, it would be better to empower you with encouraging you to use your critical thinking skills. What is most important and most life threatening that needs...

  19. Blood Pressure Fail

    Have Nurse replied to blabla19's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If I understand your post, it sounds as though your Instructor did not allow a full minute between readings for the arteries to recover. (According the the American Heart Assn) Not doing so will give...

  20. yes or no?

    Have Nurse replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    You should be directing this question to either an accountant or the IRS. Your agency won't tell

  21. How hard is it to get with agencies

    Have Nurse replied to syjet1229's topic in Travel

    It won't be difficult to get on board. They are screaming for people. But be advised what the recruiter will not tell you, or lie about: You will be paying taxes in more than one state unless it's...

  22. Research - Nurses working in Hospitals

    Have Nurse replied to zurita.a12's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I would help you with this if I could as I worked in several for over 18 years. But I don't do that

  23. Alone at health clinic, Australian Nurse treats self for heart attack

    Have Nurse replied to sirI's topic in Nursing News

    All I can say is

  24. Horrific news item

    Have Nurse replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I'm hoping for more than that. This hospital is in deep deep

  25. Horrific news item

    Have Nurse replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It breaks my