HiddenAngels

HiddenAngels

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  1. Has anyone left nursing job due to COVID19 virus?

    ...and that's the thing.. that is the biggest problem now. The symptoms are showing up much later and by the time we realize it they are on a vent and we are trying to backtrack and see where this...
  2. What is it like in your hospital right now?

    Things are changing rapidly. Initially yes they were telling us to not wear mask unless caring for patients on precautions. They even started saying no mask or gowns for MRSA VRE CRE etc. Now upon...
  3. Wish I could help. The same is happening in my dept. We are being debriefed constantly but yes people are listing their reasons why they can't care for COVID patients and rightly so. The PPE is...
  4. COVID-19 Testing

    Unfortunately we are all risking our lives at this point. Sometimes even with the best equipment out there we can never be too careful. We could catch it at a Target while shopping for toilet paper...
  5. You could try a couple of stylish beanies and use them like work wear (wash and wear). I've used these at times but I'm not sure if you can find them cheap
  6. HELLLLLLLOOOOO, Retirement !

    CONGRATS on your retirement! Man, that must feel good... That cartoon was altruistic... loved
  7. School cancelled pinning and graduation...

    Awwww I’m so sorry for this... Hang in there.... Maybe try to get creative with a few friends from school after everything has passed and take a nice vacation and celebrate somewhere... CONGRATS!...
  8. What is it like in your hospital right now?

    I will say this. After reading these posts I feel less alone. Yes I work with nurses but I don’t dare say my innermost thoughts.... (all of you do and I get the warm and fuzzies)... Same situations...
  9. Crises Pay

    Yes some of the hotels have discounted rates. However they seem deserted, also most of the amenities are closed until this is over so make sure you have your own toiletries and
  10. Disappointed by colleague

    This is the first but not the last time you will cross paths with someone who makes comments about your actions. Who cares what they think. If he says something to you, then you never be afraid to...
  11. So you're an RN - you must be earning big!

    What a crock! For all the time we spend and how on point we have to be over the course of 12 hours or 8 hours or whatever your shifts are.. Doctors current salaries are where ours should be. I don't...
  12. So you're an RN - you must be earning big!

    First I will laugh at this headline, then I will read the
  13. Oh no you didn't

    Ah ha ha ha ha! This is hilarious! I do 100% wish you well but this is freaking comical! I wouldnt go, but you gotta go. Please keep us
  14. Dealing with Stress at Work

    These are some really good stress relievers! When I get stressed at work, I usually take 5, grab my phone and headphones and go to a lounge, empty rrom, etc and play one of my fav upbeat songs. When I...
  15. I'm a little shocked your docs are okay with
  16. Yeh that was my question.. Were they admitted ICU status. I have seen overflow from PICU and such but not 9 or 10. This would concern me.. I wouldn't end the shift without speaking to
  17. NCLEX is scheduled for April 11, 2018

    First, Good Luck!!!! You got this! In theory, really put yourself in those situations with the questions. What are you going to do as that patien's
  18. Adults who prefer wearing diapers

    Sour Lemon I'm dying with "the big burly man".... Ha ha
  19. Adults who prefer wearing diapers

    Ummm so yeh, get him to the floor
  20. Opioid Crisis: 5 Options for Action

    This is a very touchy subject for me, not because of personal experience but mostly in my line of work. Too often I have seen patients code either at home and resuscitated by EMTs or at work, and we...
  21. E-mails aka nastigrams

    Same as above. I would weed through the stuff that's pertinent and forget about the rest. Obviously her managing style is not direct
  22. Should I look for a new nursing job or wait?

    If you're afraid of applying then yeh, trust your gut on this one. Just try to hang in there and meantime tune into your creative side of
  23. Hoping I did the right thing for my patient

    Wait. Did the scanner prompt you with an error? How did you know they were
  24. IV incompatibility error

    Aww. This sucks. Yes double check compatibiity. Some places have posters near the pyxis. And start a new line preferably opposite arm if no limb
  25. Missed a break

    Ha ha ha! "But do you really think it's broken". No it's broken for fake... Jeez be late for your appt and take him to the