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I know that we can not give medical advice over this forum. In lieu of that fact, I must say to you that if it doesn't feel right to you that she was released please educate yourself. Learn exactly what is going on in a patient with CHF. Talk to a physician. Find your own suitable advice. If the situation bothers you, please empower yourself.

The subspecialty of nursing that focuses on this very issue is Nursing Informatics. You can even receive a MSN in this field. it is also possible to get involved on a BSN level. There are several programs that are out there and are up to date with technology. I understand your grief over this issue. In fact, the computer charting at my hospital is easier to use without the mouse. This seems insane. However, you must realize that computer charting programs can not just be bought in the same way as a home office program. They are leased from the company that produces them. For this reason the cost of such programs are astronomical. Hospitals have to prioritize money in order of importance. Hospitals spend a lot of money to stay competitive in imaging equipment, recruitment, and building renovations. I would much prefer a pay raise than new charting. However, it would be great if there was an affordable 21st century charting program. If this problem really bothers you, I would suggest getting involved in informatics. The pay is competitive and as we move on to the future the demand for nurses that can help develop software will be great.

So, are you any good at softball?

I honestly think I like the title supreme commander. This truly could only be reserved for male nurses. It has a better ring than 'nurse'. I think that I am going to start signing my charting with AWilhelm, Supreme Commander. I wonder how long it will take anyone to notice?

Dude, Nurses don't get lunch breaks.

I chose nursing because while I was an EMT I saw nurses do incredible things in the ER. I wanted to become a paramedic, but because of the large pay differences in being a paramedic and a nurse, I chose to be a nurse. I love nursing. I find it hard that some people only focus on the engative aspects of nursing and do not find enjoyment in it. I coul not see myself do anything else. Starting pay for male and female RN's is the same. I have heard, not witnessed, that men are often considered for managment roles over women.

Timothy, WOW!!!!! That was brilliant! I agree with you 100% I hate NANDA. I hate that doctors don't read what we write. Can I quote you? We oughtta make a whole new forum somwhere and have what you just worte be the topic.

I know you are a retired RN and I commend you for being a nurse when it was difficult to be a nurse. Nursing salaries are pretty good, they are not as good as they should be, but they are good. I am not beign disrespectful in any way shape or form. There was a time when money really helped. It has been proven, however; in many studies, that pay has nothing to do with retention of nurses. If one hospital raises salaries, then all others follow suit. More is needed than just money. I would go to webistes and see what facilites are doing, but we are suppposed to be writing about a novel idea. Anyone have any ideas other than what has already been listed that would get you to stay at a hospital. Any benefits that you would like to have? Would having shared governance in the hospital help? Etc.

With sound thinking I would have to say that if the pt cut the foley tubing with a box cutter, the saline in the balloon would have drained. Thus allowing him to pull it out. If you say that it wsa intact I would say it was intact. The baloon was probably deflated, probably a 99% chance, when the foley was pulled out. You saw what you saw. If for some reason the foley was not intact and a piece was left inside of his urethra or bladder then it would just be a mistake. That is not negligent. To be neglegent you would have had to have a duty to act, and fail to do so. There is nothing for you to fret about too much. The one thing that I would worry about is that you are working for a hospital that would allow things like that ot happen in the first place. If a patient says no, gets a consult, and says no again and the physician orders versed and puts the foley in anyway, it is considered assault. Which is something to worry about.

They interviewer understands that you are a new nurse, so please don't fret about possibly sayign the wrong thing. There are many other units in that hospital and every state has hospitals in pretty much every city. You learn by trying. Don't worry. I have answered some questions pretty badly and still had job offers.

I don't know where you go to school, but every school library that I know of keeps a subscription to a few nursing journals including the American Journal of Nursing. Go to the library and check a couple out. You will find plenty. My universtiy has an online indeses to articles and you can view, via the internet, pretty much every medical and nursing journal via keyowrd lookup.

I agree that most people do not view the nursing profession as a universal calling. Hey if women want to be in the senate, why can't men be nurses? I worked at WalMart during my schooling and it felt like all the people who worked there felt sorry for em because I wanted to be a male nurse. It was almost as if they looked down an me and thought I was a p**sy because I wanted a "woman's" job. It is rediculous.

The best thing to do, in my opinion, is call all the hospitals you are interested in and ask to speak with Human Resources. Do not ask to speak with a nurse recruiter. Ask them what their starting pay is for RN's. Every hospital that I have called has told me. I will tell you that most hospitals that are actually worth working at pay between 19 and 20 dollars an hour. I have found that if the hospital has a good reputation and you want to work there, money does not matter. In the end what is one dollar more per hour if you hate your job?

I think that the student wants to put something in the paperwork for the insturctor. At least I hope this is true.

I think I was misunderstood. I did not coin the term. I am a nurse. I never have refered to myself as a murse. I am proud to be a nurse. My friends heard the term on the TV sitcom Scrubs and thought it was funny. They also call me burse for -Big Nurse. Not to worry, I did not take it from a confrontational POV. I jsut wanted to hear what people thought about it. Also, don't you kind of hate it that everytime someone talks about you that they refer to you as a male nurse. I don't know if anyone else has ever noticed this. My father, when he speaks of me to his friends, says that his son is a Male Nurse. They know I am male. Oh well.

I am a seniro BSN student and a few students and I are doing a research project on what aneseptic technique best prevents infection prior to IV cannulation. We have found, suporting several other studies, that chlorahexidine gluconate with a combination of alcohol works the best. Our problem si that a few of the hospitals that we have worked at do not currently use a solution of this type when cannulating IV catheters. What does the faciltiy you work with use?

Hello everyone. I was wanting to get all of your perceptions on the word MURSE. All of my high school friends and life-long friends always refer to me as a murse. This does not offend me in anyway, shape or form. I have; however, encountered some nurses that think this term is negative. Can I get your feedback?

Thank you for your input. These things are all great and I expected these responses when I asked my question. Having adequate staffing and humane working conditions would, without a doubt, help nursing retainment. The only problem is that you would have to retain nurses to keep adequate staffing. What are some things that could be done in the first place to help keep nruses at their jobs.

I have heard private parts refered to as "Secrets". Also, when I was young my parents used the word "cecil" to refer to member. I thought nothign of this until the 3rd grade when low and behold someone with the name of Cecil was in my class. I thought it was so funny. To me is was if someone named their son member. I will not use cute names for bosy parts with my children.

Hello, I am a senior BSN student from eastern Indiana. I graduate in a little over a month. For out nursing managment class we are required to do a business proposal. I am doing mine on the retention/recruitment of RN's. I am posting this thread with the hope that all who reads it will reply and give some feedback on what would help retain them at a specific job. Also I would like to know what would recruit you to another hospital. I would greatly appreciate any comments. Thanks