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  1. trouble finding a job in ICU in CT

    barbyann replied to Dawn7's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Stamford Hospital is looking for ICU nurses. Call nurse

  2. Violent Sex Offender on our unit (long)...

    barbyann replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Protect yourself and your patients from this situation. Speak with the Head of Security each shift. Ask them what you should do if he gets "lost", if he gets visitors, if he makes creepy...

  3. Haloperidol ...

    barbyann replied to rninme's topic in General Nursing

    The manufacturer is covering his butt by putting IM only on the vial. The hospital is covering their butt by making policies in regards to Haldol IV. And yet I still see nurses give Haldol IV "cause...

  4. Haloperidol ...

    barbyann replied to rninme's topic in General Nursing

    I just put my lawyer cap on and it is all very clear. If the vial states IM only, then you would have a heck of a time convincing the jury you acted in good faith. I have been in many arguements over...

  5. Stamford RN Bonus

    barbyann posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I work at Stamford Hospital. They started a new bonus program called 10/10. If I recruit an RN who will work either ICU, ED, Psych, Endo, PACU, SCU and they have at least 1 yr experience in the field...

  6. Stamford RN Bonus

    barbyann replied to barbyann's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    My floor just recently hired an LPN and are footing the bill for her RN training. I think the hospital has an excellent track record of supporting further education. The cost of living in Stamford and...

  7. Questioning a Docs decision...long

    barbyann replied to emsboss's topic in Emergency

    We had a similar case at our ED a few months ago, but the outcome was not a good one. Pt remains mentally altered after crani to evacuate bleed. Now everyone is getting multiple (hours apart) CT's...

  8. Contents of a resignation letter-help!

    barbyann replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I would keep the resignation letter short and sweet, regret to inform you, blah blah blah......and if you feel the need to express your frustrations to management I would keep it positive at an exit...

  9. Jcaho Medication Reconciliation

    barbyann replied to SEOBowhntr's topic in Patient Medications

    I am in the same mess as SEObowhntr. We are expected to "come up" with a rationale on the med recon. sheet. How the heck should I know what the doc was thinking? It is a great idea in theory but since...

  10. Patches

    barbyann replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    I have always written directly on the patch before applying it to the pt. I would never cover with tape or tegaderm for fear of affecting the dosing

  11. Has anyone given Haldol IV?

    barbyann replied to lorster's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital policy states nurses on all units are not to give Haldol IV. This policy may have been created because of mix ups between the sodium based version and the decanoate version. The vials of...

  12. Putting RN on license plate???

    barbyann replied to Kalico's topic in General Nursing

    I attended an inservice training on personal protection and the police warned against this practice. They sited a history of violence against nurses. They warned us not to hang our stethoscopes from...

  13. RN's who cannot insert IV's being Fired???

    barbyann replied to maidy's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if in this situation the phobia is considered "work related" and the nurse is able to be compensated under workmans comp

  14. RN's who cannot insert IV's being Fired???

    barbyann replied to maidy's topic in General Nursing

    Not crap......I was being sincere and truthful. I would like to think that I am a kind and empathetic nurse who puts her patients needs ahead of her own. I want to get good at IV starts. I want to...

  15. RN's who cannot insert IV's being Fired???

    barbyann replied to maidy's topic in General Nursing

    lndrnsandi......thanks for your support. I would never refuse to try and perform any task in my job description. It is interesting to note that when I started with this hospital there was an IV team...

  16. RN's who cannot insert IV's being Fired???

    barbyann replied to maidy's topic in General Nursing

    I am not good at starting IV's. I am not ashamed of that truth. I am so glad starting IV's was not on the NCLEX. Maybe I get 40% of my attempts after trying twice. Should I leave hospital nursing, or...

  17. RN's who cannot insert IV's being Fired???

    barbyann replied to maidy's topic in General Nursing

    I was not taught IV skills in nursing school. I am terrible at putting in IV's. I only work two days a week and get very little chance to "practice". I feel so bad having to stick my patients multiple...

  18. What is the answer to this crazy question?

    barbyann replied to peaceful's topic in General Nursing

    I say it is option A. The law I believe they are referring to is one that requires the employer to provide PPE (personal protective equipment) to any employee who has to handle visible blood or body...

  19. Calling in Sick

    barbyann replied to Jesskanurse's topic in General Nursing

    True story......A few winters ago I was getting ready at home for my 12hr shift (7p-7a). My last thing to do was get my uniform out of the dryer in the basement. I opened the basement door and a cloud...

  20. Ever have one of your patients threaten to sue? Scared!

    barbyann replied to nurscee's topic in General Nursing

    You can't rewrite your documentation but you can certainly place an OOS (out of sequence) note in the record. If you feel there are details that were not placed on the record go ahead and write more....

  21. Wearing white

    barbyann replied to bklynborn's topic in General Nursing

    I wear print scrub tops and not white for one simple reason.....I spill/dribble my coffee on the way to work. I like the look/idea of nurses wearing all white, but it is just not practical. Maybe I...

  22. Have you ever refused to care for a particular patient?

    barbyann replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    I have found myself in situations where patients are being "traded" by nurses. You know, "I'll give you my schizophrenic and take your CBI tonight". I just find that in poor taste and cringe when...

  23. Jobs worked to get through school

    barbyann replied to nursethelma's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in the human service field while in school. I was a residential group home worker serving adults with mental retardation. I worked the overnight shift and I could SLEEP! There were two of us...

  24. Moving to CT. Advice pls!

    barbyann replied to jchRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Let me be a bit bolder and clarify my stance. St. Raph's pays better than St. V's and offers more off shift differentials and work package deals. That is why I would go to St. Raph's first, St. V's...

  25. Moving to CT. Advice pls!

    barbyann replied to jchRN's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Both hospitals are great places to work. Real estate is a tricky matter in the area. Ask the hospitals if they would house you for a short time while you find a good apartment that is reasonable. I...