smalltownnurse2506 replied to 2BSure's topic in General Nursing
I used to work in a very small ICU, and there would only be two nurses on at a time. If there was something going on in the family or my husband was out of town I would leave my cell phone at the desk...
smalltownnurse2506 replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing
Do you honestly think that your average patient even knows what a BSN is? I don't think so, but then again I live and work in a hicktown where there are a good number of people who can't even read....
smalltownnurse2506 replied to Jayhawk4Life's topic in General Nursing
I currently have two dogs, a golden retriever and a golden retriever mix. I got the mix while I was in nursing school. I was living with my boyfriend at the time so there were two of us to take care...
smalltownnurse2506 replied to Jean1313's topic in General Nursing
The facility I used to work at has no policy as to how long they can hold your transfer. They just hold you as long as they can which can really stink. I was held for 5 months when I transferred from...
I just thought of another good one. I had a doctor tell me that my ventilated patient's sats were low because she has sleep apnea and it is night time. I'm glad the respiratory therapist was in the...
When I used to work as a unit secretary, the hospitalist asked me the cause of death on a recently expired patient. She said "Did she stop breathing?" I would assume
smalltownnurse2506 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing
I have lived in PA all my life so I am well aware of how the weather is here. Knowing this and being a nurse, I would never purchase a vehicle that is not 4WD or AWD. I just take it slow when there is...
smalltownnurse2506 replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in General Nursing
When I worked med/surg the rule was enacted that LPN's had to have an RN listen to report with them there was often more than one person that you were giving report to. Numerous times I would walk in...
smalltownnurse2506 replied to Giant Panda's topic in General Nursing
In some areas of the country you would definetly be a commidity if you were fluent in Spanish. On ocassion I have even seen job listings for bilingual nurses. The schooldthat I graduated from offered...
I work for a small rural hospital. I recently applied for a job with the home health agency that is an affiliate of the hospital. However, they function as seperate companies so I have to go through...
smalltownnurse2506 replied to NrsheartTS's topic in General Nursing
I agree that is good to take breaks, but 45 minute breaks are ridiculous. Even when I quit smoking I would take "smoke" breaks just to get out and get some fresh
smalltownnurse2506 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing
Where I work, when it is time for tubing changes or a I have a new patient I only get the number of tubings that I need. I run things on the same tubing if they are compatible. I don't know why I...