Nursetom1963 BSN

Isn't that what "CS" behind you name is? 

ICU is not a place to learn basic nursing, you have to put an ever-changing puzzle together all day long. Get some med-surg time behind you, a year or more. If nothing else, you need to learn how the hospital works.

Come to think of it; whenever anyone asks me, or even just suggests they are thinking of going into nursing; I advise them to get there CNA and work, or even just be a volunteer. Get an eyeful of what it's about before you go sinking 4 years of your...

Agree with most of what is said here, I have to admit though; at first it was just a paycheck for me (CNA) But the work never ended and they never stopped asking me to work overtime, in 30 years. I will point out; those "rush moments": you are PERSO...

Read through twice; did your manager actually SAY anything to you? She or He may not be as wrapped as you think; you say this isn't this nurse's first time undercutting someone; could be they are known complainers and this is just another example. ...

We use Rocuronium for intubation (up to the doc) and very rarely Vecuronium for some vented patients. I think they used to do it a lot more, even drips before I came to the ICU. We used it alot more during Covid; and interestingly it seemed to help ...

I want to suggest you speak to the director, but you kinda already put the squash on that. He sounds like a real winner for sure, but there are few other options. Kinda gotta agree with him on one point; ICU is advanced, and you need good foundatio...

Wow, forgot I posted on this way back then. I do take my time, and understand what and why I am giving what I am giving, perhaps I didn't realize the level of failure discussed here. My near-misses come down to having to sign on to 2-3 layers of com...

I would like to hear what experienced ER nurses say about this post

20 some pages of discussion; I just hope this is discussed in nursing classes throughout the country for years. And maybe a few changes in the whole medication administration process; with the voices of actual floor nurses. If this thou...

Thank you, that was hilarious!

I have no idea what my coworkers make, and I would have to print out a pay stub to be sure of what I make per hour. My union is always trying to get more money for us, except me; I tell them "I don't want more money, I want more hospital, adequate e...

Why don't you see if you can spend a little time with the PICC Nurse and get some feedback? And maybe a crash course on current PICC indications, care, and whatever else?

Gonna say that after reading your post, I think you should wait. Needing lots of support on a general m/s floor says your organization skills and general nursing skills need work, ICU can be pretty intense, and you have to be fairly strong in those ...

Very interesting thread! Here's a thought; write up an incident report (I assume you have a system for it) send it in, keep the tracking number or a copy, and drop it. You did your part. And if you are ever asked (by an inspecting agency) you can ...

Just curious; why are you leaving bedside nursing? Probably obvious to most of us, but I would like to hear your particular reasons.

I would offer to send you mine, but Im ICU and LTC is way different. Well, maybe I'll see if I can attach it. Nope. Mine is simply a Word document with body systems on the left side, a few other words space/tabed to where I want them; I print it, a...

My only thought would be to document the time it takes you to do this and show it to management, but also think about moving on to a better hospital.

Talk with your employer, though I doubt they would me much help, it will be interesting to see what anyone else thinks. But since I stuck my head in here; I would be comfortable taking the co-workers word for any of this, unless you think the person...

What else are we willing to have shoved down our throats? The "Science" on the vaccines seems to wax and wane; and there are many ways to look at and slice research data. She did her research and made a choice for her own health, isn't that what we...

The family member you can't help/stop; the supervisor should know better if this is an actual policy. You could say,"no, Im not sure, but Im doing a med pass right now, and don't we have a policy that Im not supposed to be interrupted?" (with your b...

Never been hunting, but would like to, haven't fished for years, but if you like it; go for it. I think harvesting your own meat gives you a greater appreciation for it than just plunking down a $20 at the grocery store. Hunters are some of the mos...

I worked with a nurse, years of experience, who would uncap and RECAP needles in her teeth; she said she was trained that way.

How about the patient's saliva? LOL BEST Laugh of the week!