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  1. Will somebody PLEASE tell these doctors....

    jo272wv replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    6. When you stop yelling at me and talk to me like I am a human being, then I will let you in on a little secret...... YOU HAVE THE WRONG

  2. RN's who cover an LPN

    jo272wv replied to yumaRN1990's topic in General Nursing

    Ok point taken, after reading my message I do realize it sounds like I am downing the LPN's which I did not intend to do. I have much respect for all the LPNs I work with and would not offend them in...

  3. I feel really, really stupid

    jo272wv replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Nursing

    Take it easy on yourself, I to was an over achiever in school. (just graduated last may). I always hoped to be in the top 10 of the grading scale but found out fast that trying to memorize everything...

  4. Sign On Bonuses...Are they real?

    jo272wv replied to NurseyPoo's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above poster. Right before graduation most of our instructors told us to watch out for sign ons because there is usually a reason they need to offer

  5. RN's who cover an LPN

    jo272wv replied to yumaRN1990's topic in General Nursing

    We do not get paid extra but the only things we have to do for the Lpns are to administer IV meds and assess any new admits (after 8pm). The only problem I have is that you do not truly know their pts...

  6. Crazy night...

    jo272wv replied to vamedic4's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me that since you knew the history and the vitals were stable, you and the other nurses did what any prudent nurse would do. I think this is called critical thinking. Good

  7. Non compliant and frequent flyer patients

    jo272wv replied to dona4jc's topic in General Nursing

    The ER is not to blame I understand that, If they send a frequent flyer home and the symptoms become worse or overlooked, the ER Docs are liable if something seriously goes wrong. Most of the frequent...

  8. You know your pt is a jerk if........

    jo272wv replied to traumamomtx's topic in General Nursing

    This is going to be hard to stay positive... but forgive me to all my 98 % of good pts. You know your pt is a jerk if...... 1. he gets to the floor from the ER and his first sentance is " I need my...

  9. New Grad with Question....

    jo272wv replied to Hooligan's topic in Medical-Surgical

    most of the grads in my class that only wanted part time went into float pool. They are pleased with their choice because they can generally work when they want and they get a wide variety of...

  10. Ethical Death Issue

    jo272wv replied to dinkysam's topic in Medical-Surgical

    eventhough I have not been in this situation as of yet, I would not have a problem telling a pt it is ok to go. My sister told this to my mother when she was end stage and two hours later she died a...

  11. Is night shift easier?.....

    jo272wv replied to RN1263's topic in Medical-Surgical

    There is pros and cons to both days and nights. Days have to deal more with family, Drs, Baths, meals, and getting pts ready for procedures but also usually have more help such as more nurses, NAs,...

  12. What is your nurse to pt ratio....and how many is too many?

    jo272wv replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am on nights on med surg and the average is between 5 and 6. Add admits and call offs it can go to 7 easily. I am ok with 6 but after that I go home with the feeling that I did not give the best...

  13. 8 hr shifts vs. 12 hr shift

    jo272wv replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I love my 12 hour shifts, not only does it give you 4 days off a week but you can also pick up an additional shift here and there for the overtime. I am tired after a shift but look at it this way, if...

  14. How can nursing student get summertime position in a hospital???

    jo272wv replied to Earlygirlie's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in nursing school I worked my Junior and senior year as a nurse extern in my local hospital. You were required to work 24 hours every two weeks but could also request call ins. Most...

  15. Contracts

    jo272wv replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    When I got hired for my floor it was a one year verbal contract which I will honor. I would have shyed away from a 2 year contract because you just do not know the true working conditions or even if...

  16. Does this ever happen to you?

    jo272wv replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    Part of becomming a nurse sets us up for these types of questions from family and freinds. When I am asked any question the first thing I ask them is what the Dr. said. If they have not seen the Dr. I...

  17. Physicians bullying patients...

    jo272wv replied to Nurse`Chief~Chickie's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen Drs. point blank tell pts who go outside and smoke that if they continue they will be asked to leave AMA or their pain meds will be cut off because obviously they are not in pain if they...

  18. fear of vomit?

    jo272wv replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    I know that this is a real problem for some nurses, but I have to laugh a little at the situation. I do not have anything that truely makes me sick so I do not know what you go through. I find it...

  19. Pinning ceremony, now that you're an RN, was it worth it?

    jo272wv replied to Halinja's topic in General Nursing

    Mine was 8 dollars a ticket for your guests. We had it in the theater on campus with refreshments afterwords, which is why we had to charge. We also had 65 students being pinned. They did have to...

  20. ashamed today

    jo272wv replied to susiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I too have not seen this type of behavior where I work but sure it goes on behind the seen some what. Most of the Dr.s and residents are pretty professional and would be offended should they get a...

  21. what is your hospital doing about JCAHO to keep hallways clear?

    jo272wv replied to laurie62's topic in General Nursing

    I guess its a never ending battle. My nurse manager generally comes in and starts clearing the halls, she does fuss but in reality I think she realizes that hampers, Bp Machines ect are important to...

  22. How does your nurse manager stack up?

    jo272wv posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am new to nursing, just graduated in May. I work on a med surg floor where the break room looks like a note grave yard. small notes all over asking such things as "did you check 2 identifiers...

  23. Rocky road for older new grad

    jo272wv replied to cjj0603's topic in General Nursing

    If it is time management then that can be corrected. Find ways to organize yourself. I just grad nursing school in May and am 48, I made two forms that I use religiously to guide me through the shift....

  24. New Nurse In Tears...

    jo272wv replied to RNNURSE23's topic in General Nursing

    I to grad in May and had the same experience a few months ago. I can not tell you that it will not bother you for awhile, or that you can simply try to forget it. I still think of that night and...

  25. Would you consider this a big deal?

    jo272wv replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    Write an incident report and send a copy to risk management of the hospital you work in. The MAR can be compaired to the pixus by them and prove you are telling the