Ted

ICU/CCU (PCCN); Heme/Onc/BMT

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    How do you handle work stress?

    Ted replied to 4theBetterGetter's topic in General Nursing

    I watch a lot of Dexter. . . . . I watch and learn. . . . LOL! (Just kidding ) It will be interesting to read the varied responses. Me? First, I really do like my job. This helps. (I feel very...
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    Would you feel ok as a patient at your own hospital?

    Ted replied to SNB1014's topic in General Nursing

    Yes and no. Yes, because I know that the staff in my (really small and very unique) hospital is caring. Most also know their strenghts and weaknesses; I know their strengths and weakness! There is...
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    Who Here "Floats" to Other Units

    Ted replied to Ted's topic in General Nursing

    MomRN0913 - Yep! About 32 or 33 beds for the entire hospital. It's small! LOL! :) tntrn - Sounds scary! How helpful is the union in supporting your
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    Am I wrong?

    Ted replied to mickeypat's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that it's ever wrong to practice safely, as well as practice within the scope of one's license. Hopefully your hospital has clear job descriptions to what an RN can do, what an LPN can...
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    Who Here "Floats" to Other Units

    Ted replied to Ted's topic in General Nursing

    It's not cool when inadequate orientation is given (or not given at all), especially for a hospital where floating is an expectation. Not cool. I hope that those unsafe staffing reports are taken...
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    Acuity staffing for Oncology

    Ted replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in Oncology

    I see that this is an old topic started about a year ago, but this comment caught my eye: Could not agree more! It has been about 13 years since I left the hematology/oncology/BMT floor so a lot may...
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    What jobs did you do before nursing?

    Ted replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    1) A Sexton for a church (during high school) 2) A steel factory worker (for four summers during music college; it paid for that college) 3) Cashier & cook at Burger King 4) Custodian for 3...
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    Love the experienced nurses!

    Ted replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    I feel quite lucky to have had a supportive staff and nurse manager when I started nursing 20 years ago. Yes, there were the angry and lost souls who "ate their young" on that unit. But they were...
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    Finally decided to quit nursing

    Ted replied to jennjen512's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I remember reading a similar study, too, a long time ago. I wonder if it could have been the same study. Heck. . . I left nursing during my seventh year into the nursing profession. I was going...
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    Heme/Onc compared to medsurg and ICU's????

    Ted replied to Storm-warning's topic in Oncology

    I guess. . . my first thought is after reading your post is. . . How about asking for direct feedback and/or help and support to what you might think to be your weaknesses? If it's a matter of...
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    1st Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    Ted replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Meet the new nurse, Ralph. He's got a cool nose for sniffing out trouble and can corral any wayward MD! He's a good
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    What motivates you to go to work every day?

    Ted replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    1) I actually like providing care to people. 2) Going to work is just part of my entrenched routine. 3) Of course, I also have LOTS of bills to pay off. . .
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    a positive thread?!?!

    Ted replied to Mr. Murse's topic in General Nursing

    Hello there, Mr. Murse . . . First, it seems that you joined this bulletin board today. I wish to welcome you to Allnurses: Welcome! :) As you probably noticed, this is a HUGE bulletin board. It's...
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    First RN job...nights

    Ted replied to NewRnRn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First, CONGRATULATIONS!! Second. . . Yes! It is seems that most if not all new grads feel like the "don't know ANYTHING." The reality is that you don't know EVERYTHING. No one knows everything!...
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    Will a mandate requring RN's to obtain BSN's contribute to a shortage?

    Ted replied to mttzakr87's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Gosh, it's been a while since I've read one of these ADN verses BSN verses MSN threads. I guess these threads are simply a fact of life for nursing-focused forums. If people need to discuss the...
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    how to leave work at work?

    Ted replied to erhnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is a GREAT question to ask. It seems universal that newer nurses tend to take their work "home" with them when they leave the building. I remember asking THE very same question about a year into...
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    end of life, please??

    Ted replied to RN-ing's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    First. . . I can totally relate to your feeling of helplessness in such situations. Heck, I just simply don't like watching people die. I don't think I'll ever get used to it, or to the pain the...
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    Light hearted spot in busy day!!!

    Ted replied to SandraCVRN's topic in General Nursing

    So. . . a recorded message from your hospital's CEO is what's being phoned to the patient's room. Honestly, I never heard of such a thing! Still. . . I appreciate a "light hearted moment" anytime it...
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    ascultating the lungs of a female patient

    Ted replied to srleslie's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. . . In recalling memories of my first few days on the job. . . I remember hearing one of my first wheezes, heard anteriorly of course. The O2 sat could have been a bit better too. Called...
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    ascultating the lungs of a female patient

    Ted replied to srleslie's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously. . . that's too bad. If that person's intentions was purely professional, then I hope the hospital backed him up unconditionally. We have a job to do. Sometimes it involves getting...
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    ascultating the lungs of a female patient

    Ted replied to srleslie's topic in General Nursing

    Got to remember the right mid lobe. Anatomically, it's heard anteriorly. If there's ever a concern about that right mid lobe, especially patients with pneumonia, it's it seems prudent to ascultate...
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    ascultating the lungs of a female patient

    Ted replied to srleslie's topic in General Nursing

    First, as others have pointed out, communicating what you're about to do goes a long way toward alleviating the patient's (and hopefully your) anxiety. This is true for any procedure as well as...
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    Innovations in Nursing Informatics

    Ted replied to rninformatics's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Hello - I just read the link that you provided regarding a success story of one healthcare facility. The first paragraph caught my eye: I work for a "Critical Care Access Hospital" and, at present,...
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    Do hospitals normally give annual raises?

    Ted replied to qt314nf's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital gives both. There are the annunal raises because of union contract. We also receive merit raises that are tied to our yearly evaluation. This works for our hospital. Without a doubt,...
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    how many hours do you work a week?

    Ted replied to firstyearRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been posting for a few days, now. . . :imbar :imbar I miss allnurses! :) You're doing right, Roy! :chuckle Yep! 40 hours for doing the work of 36! And we STILL can't find the help! Cheers,...