"nursy"

"nursy" RN

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  1. Seeking advice of correctional nurses

    "nursy" replied to AnonymousDeleted's topic in Correctional

    So your coworkers are being judgmental about their patients, and you are being judgmental about your coworkers. While I agree that it is not really appropriate to be judgmental about anybody, most...

  2. Distractions & interruptions: ICU vs. other units?

    "nursy" replied to Lemon Bars's topic in Critical Care

    Regardless of where you work, time management is one of the most important things to master. I have found (and most experienced nurses will agree) that one of the most helpful tools is a form that...

  3. Mistake

    "nursy" replied to Marie63's topic in General Nursing

    I truly feel sorry for the pain that you have felt through the years. You say that you have been in counseling. The amount of pain you are feeling is pretty disproportionate to the event that...

  4. Thoughts on vegetarian/ vegan diet

    "nursy" replied to bs76247's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a vegan for 8 years and in great health. I have NEVER had any inclination to preach to anybody about diet issues. Long before I became vegan, it was obvious to me that people are...

  5. I need a change!

    "nursy" replied to Nrs4Sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    How about home health? You're out and about, you're one on one with the patients, you're

  6. How to retain nurses?

    "nursy" replied to old&improved's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, that's the thing.....the last hospital I worked at had the LOWEST employee satisfaction scores for that organization in the country. And coincidentally it also had the highest profits, and of...

  7. Why do you love your specialty so much?

    "nursy" replied to AbbyLane's topic in General Nursing

    This is a tough one to answer because not only do you change as a nurse as your career progresses, but nursing itself changes over time. My first job, 40 years ago, was in ICU, and I loved it. My...

  8. Bitter and Out of Options

    "nursy" replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    You state that you've told your unit manager about your status, but you have not indicated that you've actually officially applied for a position as an RN. Your unit manager cannot "hire" you as an...

  9. Thinking about relocating.

    "nursy" replied to NJSassyCat's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've been a nurse forever, so my salary is good, I can't really speak to starting salaries though. I do know that at times the hospitals have offered up to fifteen thousand dollar hiring bonuses...

  10. Most frequent complaints protocol

    "nursy" replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    With stomach ache: Did you shovel lunch down as fast as you could and then go outside and run around? This happens all the time, I give them 5 min rest and then out the

  11. Thinking about relocating.

    "nursy" replied to NJSassyCat's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well I live in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and we need nurses desperately. Spanish speaking is definitely a plus. It's a great little city of about 100,000 people, very friendly and laid back, low cost...

  12. Wants to Quit RN to be an MA

    "nursy" replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    In your position, you're just going to have to be honest but frame it in a positive way, i. e. " I love the medical field, and I love being a nurse, but nursing school didn't prepare me for the...

  13. Wants to Quit RN to be an MA

    "nursy" replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    There are so many other things you can do as a nurse. I got completely burned out by hospitals and now I'm a school nurse., and I absolutely love it. Doctors offices, clinics and specialized centers...

  14. HS and MS nurses, have you ever met a very manipulative student?

    "nursy" replied to Avill's topic in School

    Never. My students are all perfect angels, and would never engage in this type of behavior

  15. Grant Input

    "nursy" replied to LikeTheDeadSea's topic in School

    I recently did some classes to promote handwashing. I did it by having the students touch all area of the classrooms, then touch their fingertips to a culture medium so that microorganisms would...

  16. Asthmatic emergency

    "nursy" replied to nicole.schoolRN's topic in School

    As previously mentioned, the Pso2's aren't always a reliable indicator. One of the tools I use is the 1-10 indicator: One is perfect, ten is you're really scared something bad is going to happen....

  17. Vaping

    "nursy" posted a topic in School

    Any school nurses out there come up with a program or some teaching tool dealing with vaping? Are you seeing students come in with any effects from vaping? I haven't seen this addressed very much...

  18. Pay scale placement

    "nursy" replied to Locken2's topic in School

    I'm pretty lucky, I'm on the teacher's pay scale, which goes by years of experience. Been a nurse for 40 years, so pretty maxed out on that scale. Can't

  19. The Healthcare Hierarchy

    "nursy" replied to Pallspice_NP's topic in General Nursing

    My 2 cents is it would be helpful to open to all professionals, as this is not unique to minorities. I do find that a lot of that is influenced by the culture of wherever you work. If people higher...

  20. Why do RN injuries keep happening?

    "nursy" replied to GeoffPT's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'll probably get a lot of flack for my comment but here goes...I totally agree with all of the previous posters, we need all the training, equipment, etc. But it also helps if you are in good shape...

  21. Help me with Health Office Protocols

    "nursy" replied to stephrooth's topic in School

    I guess I'm in the minority but (and will admit to a longstanding chapstick addiction) some of these kiddos have not just chapped lips but that red inflamed line around their mouths and if they want...

  22. The Big Chill

    "nursy" replied to beachynurse's topic in School

    I am well aware of the parameters of when to use ice and when heat, and the reasons why. However, having had physical therapy for orthopedic surgery, I can tell you they use ice after every session....

  23. 41 yr. old business executive going to Nursing School

    "nursy" replied to ESP808's topic in General Students

    One thing you mentioned in your post is you wanted to do something meaningful. It's gotten very hard to feel like you've made a difference, when everything is either mandated by a check off list,...

  24. What's the biggest challenge being a school nurse?

    "nursy" replied to Rocio8809's topic in School

    Stress, and/or the response to the work environment is greatly influenced by your own frame of reference. I see a lot of postings about nurses having to deal with goofy things like paper cuts, or two...

  25. Those parents who believe everything their kids say

    "nursy" replied to MHDNURSE's topic in School

    I had a mom call the principal and complain that we asked darling daughter TOO MANY QUESTIONS!!! I told mom that my psychic powers and crystal ball weren't working that morning (in my head.) I'd...