SassyRedhead

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1. Med surg nurse x 28 yrs needs advice about taking job in er

   SassyRedhead replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in General Nursing

   I think you should go for it if you want to do it. One word of caution though. *If* your 28 years have been at the same facility, be forewarned. You are in that special group of nurses that gets targeted by administration for termination because it...

2. I got fired.

   SassyRedhead replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

   I think the OP is understandably upset, and sometimes the written word on a message board may not adequately convey 100% of someone's intentions or ideas, so I tend to give some leeway. Being a brand new nurse is difficult, both mentally and physical...

3. New nurse quiting after 7 months of working.

   SassyRedhead replied to TxRNtoCaRN's topic in General Nursing

   Don't buy into the guilt trip. Yes, you knew your situation, but don't kid yourself. Your hospital probably hired you on an "at will" employment contract. So, they can lay you off at any time, and you can leave at any time. As long as you give pr...

4. I don't know if I can handle another 3 months of this. Dangerous doc?

   SassyRedhead replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

   The fact that they are willing to extend this fool's contract is very telling. No matter how much you like the other docs, how much you like the director, etc., THIS SITUATION IS NOT WORTH IT! You know the old adage...crap runs downhill. Do you reall...

5. Affairs rampant among nurses?

   SassyRedhead replied to sugarbush's topic in General Nursing

   I don't have empirical evidence, but having been in the general workforce before becoming an RN, my personal opinion is that nursing is no different from any other profession. People have affairs whether in nursing or other professions. I also don'...

6. Why would a facility over-hire nurses?

   SassyRedhead replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

   I have to give the nurse manager credit for being honest about their reasons for overhiring. I have said this months ago and will say it again, with the "recession" comes a perception that business can do anything they want to employees. Just remem...

7. Completely online ASN degree that I found.

   SassyRedhead replied to CRTtoRN's topic in General Nursing

   RUN don't walk!! http://online.degree.net/accredited-unaccredited-state-approved-diploma-mill/t-must-university-3063.html Check out page 3 of the captured chat log with the "admissions" counselor.

8. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

   SassyRedhead replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

   1) Metropolol instead of Metoprolol (met-TOE-pro-lol folks!!!!!!!!!!!) 2) Orientated instead of Oriented (Or-E-en-ted). Orientated (Or-E-en-tate-ed) is NOT a word! Stop adding syllables! There is no tate in Oriented! It is amazing how many othe...

9. Question about PRN Ativan...

   SassyRedhead replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

   I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I don't know about the specifics of her situation, perhaps she weighed 80 lbs and was given 2mg, or maybe it was a terrible med side effect or even a med interaction, we just don't have enough inf...

10. Help! ideas on getting along with a MD who dislikes NPs

    SassyRedhead replied to westcoastgirl's topic in NP

    My best comeback for that goes something like this: "Why would a nice person like you say something like that?" Then follow with direct eye contact and a long pause where it becomes obvious that you are awaiting an answer, and whatever you do, don't ...

11. Weight Loss Medications

    SassyRedhead replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I don't advocate any pills, get-thin-quick gimmicks. The best, most solid advice is increasing exercise, encourage activities that people enjoy so it's a part of their daily routine. Usually there is one thing that they can incorporate into their d...

12. flushing medications??

    SassyRedhead replied to fgold's topic in General Nursing

    Unless it is a psychotropic med like Lithium for which the blood level depends on a balance of water (Na), then I doubt they are "flushing" their meds. More likely, they like the feeling of their mental illness (aka manic bipolar or the voices they m...

13. Advice anyone...PLEASE?

    SassyRedhead replied to JessicaMarie's topic in General Nursing

    If you can dream it, you can do it. Eliminate the negative from your life, and focus on what you have control over. I would say good luck, but I honestly believe that luck will have little to do with your imminent success! You go, girl!!

14. Inpatient nurses used for outpatient procedures??

    SassyRedhead replied to SassyRedhead's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone who responded. I have a bad feeling about this, and I know if something goes wrong, they will hang her out to dry.

15. Inpatient nurses used for outpatient procedures??

    SassyRedhead posted a topic in General Nursing

    A nurse friend of mine told me recently about how she is expected to carry a full patient load and also be physically taken off her unit (from 5th floor to 2nd floor) for anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours to "help with outpatient procedures." She ...