SarHat17

SarHat17 ASN, RN

Outpatient Cardiology, CVRU, Intermediate

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  1. RN in Inpatient Rehab Unit, but want to get out

    SarHat17 replied to nurseindistress's topic in General Nursing

    If there are open Inpatient RN positions at the hospital you are applying to, I'm surprised you aren't getting the interviews. Review your resume and application information. There are a lot of...

  2. Polite way to deal with AWOL CNA’s?

    SarHat17 replied to Beepbeepbeep's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! There is a time and place for potlucks and celebratory gatherings for birthdays with food, Secret Santa gift exchanges, etc. Essentially "bribing" people to do a job they are paid to do is NOT...

  3. Bedside RN- not sure if I want to pursue Masters in Health Administration or NP

    SarHat17 replied to nurseindistress's topic in General Nursing

    Then I would probably not pursue FNP. What would you be doing with a FNP except direct, hands-on to some degree, patient care? I think you've answered your own question. Can you shadow or "interview"...

  4. Is it outside the scope of practice for an RN to tell another RN to call 911?

    SarHat17 replied to Guest688994's topic in General Nursing

    As PP have said, this sounds more like a "capture all the patients for $$" situation to me. This "policy" sounds very unsafe. If the RN who "didn't call 911," when it clearly was indicated for a...

  5. Wound Cart

    SarHat17 replied to MargieGirasol's topic in General Nursing

    We have a similar cart on my unit; let me see if I can remember what is in each drawer. We keep some items on our par in the supply room, but there are more varied options kept stocked in the cart and...

  6. New grad orientation

    SarHat17 replied to newnursemoon's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with other posts that this is a good question to ask in orientation. It was never an expectation at my job to "practice" on each other. I think it's a liability issue as well. We did start an...

  7. New nurse leaving hospital for office job.. advice?

    SarHat17 replied to Cabana's topic in General Nursing

    @Cabana I don't personally have experience with some of those companies, but I thought it might open up opportunities in that direction, while still keeping your advancement options open for...

  8. New nurse leaving hospital for office job.. advice?

    SarHat17 replied to Cabana's topic in General Nursing

    4 hours ago, Cabana said: @Wuzzie Do you think grad school programs like healthcare administration or nursing informatics or something along those lines would still accept someone with...

  9. Job Applications

    SarHat17 replied to jakrob123's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely encourage you to apply! 3.5 years experience as a tech is nothing to discount, and in fact, may make your application more desireable than another with minimal medical experience....

  10. RN vs. EMT

    SarHat17 replied to TaylorJ's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I have no patience with this type of thing. Unless there is some sort of protocol where the EMT is supposed to collaborate with the attending RN and Dr, this EMT sounds out of bounds....

  11. New Unit New job

    SarHat17 replied to SN2432's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on how long you've been working there already vs how much longer you have to wait to transfer. If you are still within the first 30 or 90 days, is there something you can talk to...

  12. How do you structure your day?

    SarHat17 replied to baloo656's topic in General Nursing

    Deep breath! You will get through it! This is a VERY stressful and crazy time, and you are NEW and finding your rhythm. Don't be too hard on yourself, although I know that may sound hollow right now....

  13. EBP Assignment

    SarHat17 replied to BabsRN-BSN's topic in General Nursing

    "...accountability for example if the team leader assists with your patient and something bad happens who is going to be accountable." Does this mean that the team leader passes medications on...

  14. Burnout in BSN & ADN Nurses

    SarHat17 replied to NeophyteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    3. I work Intermediate/Telemetry. 4. "Have you ever used the term/phrase "burnout" or "burntout" in regards to yourself?" Choosing between Never, Maybe Once or Twice, and Every Day leaves a...

  15. Daycare for nurses?

    SarHat17 replied to Mommynurse811's topic in General Nursing

    I only have heard of a very few childcare facilities that are open outside of "normal" hours in my area. (Normal = 6a-630p-ish) Which is kind of crazy, since there are so many healthcare employees...

  16. PA Graduate Registered Nurse Permit HELP

    SarHat17 replied to Newgradgio's topic in General Nursing

    Is the issue caused by you attending a school out of state (you are in PA, attending a FL school, for example)? And then you want to become licensed in PA, so the FL school needs to send transcripts...

  17. Advice

    SarHat17 replied to Dtwjj's topic in General Nursing

    How frustrating! I read through the beginning of your post and was nodding along, because up until fairly recently, I was that person too! I would move to the Charge role on a day we didn't have nay...

  18. In Nursing School, Hoping to Gain Experience as a PCT

    SarHat17 replied to IvanaNana89's topic in General Students

    I agree with Nurse Beth's post. Either unit would be an excellent foot in the door. I have worked at my health system since 2007. I started as a Nutrition Tech, running the cash register and...

  19. Feel Like I’m Completely Failing...

    SarHat17 replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in the same boat so many times, and so much more so recently, due to Covid/staffing issues. I'm not sure the exact situation/facility-type you work at; I'm in a large hospital, working...

  20. Orientation. Advice on precepting

    SarHat17 replied to Sweetheart2005's topic in General Nursing

    That does sound frustrating. Have you talked to her directly about it? Are these specifically things that could put the patient in danger, or just that she manages her time poorly? If it's poor time...

  21. Best practice for locking a central line with heparin.

    SarHat17 replied to kristine_bean's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    First, I'd suggest checking your hospital policies/practices. If you don't find your answer there, or still have questions, talk with your educators and/or manager/PICC RN or team. These are all...

  22. Forced to Return to the Floor

    SarHat17 replied to harumi22's topic in General Nursing

    I would check further into this. (Reporting to the Board, I mean; this isn't the same as refusing a patient assignment or abandoning your patients.) Due to the pandemic, my health system has...

  23. refusing patients due to medical reasons.

    SarHat17 replied to reallyagain7's topic in General Nursing

    Something to consider: I work on a unit in the hospital sometimes as Charge. The Charge independently gets the staffing list from our scheduling program and then the House Supervisor confirms the...

  24. Refusing an assignment 1 day in advance

    SarHat17 replied to Decisions7's topic in General Nursing

    Is it like a "one and done" type patient/assignment? Sometimes there are personal and/or legitimate reasons it would be more appropriate to assign a different nurse to a certain patient/assignment....

  25. Planning to move to Texas

    SarHat17 replied to justleishla's topic in General Nursing

    Try connecting with advisers in your nursing school? Or even in a nursing school in the area you are looking at? They could even help get you connected with resources in that area (housing, childcare,...