MTRN13

MTRN13

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  1. Interview concern

    MTRN13 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi ! I would really appriate any help . I have applied for a position in a training program at my current hospital in another department which is been my dream job. The only problem is I have to go to...

  2. remember the flight attendent who quit creatively?

    MTRN13 replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    Find the largest stereo, and play the song "take this job, and shove it" while singing along at the top of my lungs and walking around the whole floor at 7 AM so both shifts hear it. I would also go...

  3. Please help me figure out what happened to my pt

    MTRN13 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    This was a topic of a staff meeting this last week. We are not allowed to combine breaks. We get 3 15 minute breaks, and one half hour break for a 12 hour shift. We were told if someone is covering...

  4. "The Golden Hour"

    MTRN13 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is a really good idea. Unfortuantely at my hospital we do not have it. Although from 0630-0700 if there is an admission or transfer we only take the vital signs, and a quick assessment to...

  5. Sad cases

    MTRN13 replied to AlisRN's topic in General Nursing

    I see two sides of this arguement from my point of view #1 My Grandma was sick with pnuemonia, possible Colon CA (mass was so big they could not scope her to find out), and CHF. She was completely...

  6. Nurses in the path of Hurricane Irene

    MTRN13 replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    I can't even imagine what your all going through. Good Luck, and be safe. Keep us updated if possible. We will be thinking of you

  7. Not the new grad problem I expected..

    MTRN13 replied to MInurse.st's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would probably do the first hospital. Just from experience of living in snow country for a while. When your tired driving home after night shift is not a time to be off guard on driving in more...

  8. Volunteering at the hospital you want to work for

    MTRN13 replied to pugmom79's topic in General Nursing

    I volunteered at my hospital that took me on as a new grad for 4 months twice a week, six hours each of those days. I did not get hired in the department I volunteered in, but another floor. I know I...

  9. Concerned! Need Some Advice

    MTRN13 replied to promote.health's topic in General Nursing

    It is so far hear say. You have not seen that behavior going on with your two eyes. It probably could be considered slander if it ruined his career. I would not turn in someone without witnessing a...

  10. sticky situation w/current job/potential new job

    MTRN13 replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    You never know what will happen with the office interview. It is always a good idea to make yourself more marketable. Especially in these horrible economic times. What do you have to loose besides a...

  11. End of shift report

    MTRN13 replied to jekajoy's topic in General Nursing

    We actually started a new system at my hospital. We have kardex, written report, and bedside report. I know it sounds like a lot. The evening shift has a form we fill out for each of our patients for...

  12. Nursing with fibroids

    MTRN13 replied to EMcGrady's topic in General Nursing

    I have PCOS and have had fibroids. I use overnight pads, and ultra tampons at the same time. This may be TMI but just in case the tampons are not enough I have back up. You never know in our...

  13. Pregnant nurse working with isolation patients

    MTRN13 replied to Tiffado's topic in General Nursing

    If there was a pregnant co-worker on my unit, and she was assigned an iso patient I would offer to switch assignments if it was ok with our charge nurse. Especially if it was shingles/chicken pox,...

  14. When to make change in career ?

    MTRN13 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi ! I am a med-surg RN. I started out as a new grad at my hospial 20 months ago. I really want to go into L&D. I just came back from 3 months of medical leave due to an injury that is now...

  15. Going to fill out paperwork for new job-Do i dress like im going to an interview?

    MTRN13 replied to wookieRN11's topic in General Nursing

    I dressed in black pants, and a nice dressy sweater that looked nice. I also did hair, and make up professionally. I do not think there is a need to wear a suit. Just dress to

  16. More attractive grads have better chances of getting hired?

    MTRN13 replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Attractive does not = good nurse. Maybe it is the patients who feel better after having attractive nurses take care of them like some kind of placebo

  17. $20 per hr New Grad LVN-SoCal

    MTRN13 replied to MsHelloKitty,LVN's topic in General Nursing

    Many nurses in So. Cal are having a hard time finding any nursing jobs. With a year or so experience you could then move on. I do not know the current going rate for LVN's in assisted living. I would...

  18. Stupid mistake that I can't fix

    MTRN13 replied to SneakySnake's topic in General Nursing

    I think you tearing yourself up because you care about your work. I would not find any fault in that. I also think you would be hard pressed to find a nurse on here who has never made a spelling...

  19. i need your help nurses!

    MTRN13 replied to sofia.garcia's topic in General Nursing

    I would take the 13 credits and focus on getting good grades. Like a few have already said gettting into nursing school is very competitive. Also if you are doing well you could volunteer a few hours...

  20. Nurses,if it ok to be scared of the hospital ER?

    MTRN13 replied to nobody067's topic in General Nursing

    I would follow the advice given to you by the nurse at the clinic. Let your nurse and doctor know that your a little apprehensive about being in the ER. A good medical team will be sensitive to your...

  21. Stupid mistake that I can't fix

    MTRN13 replied to SneakySnake's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot worst mistakes you can make. Try not to worry about it. You are after all only human. It is more important you take good care of your patients, and avoid mistakes in that area. Count...

  22. vip floor in a hospital

    MTRN13 replied to JM RN's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital we have two VIP rooms. It is has hardwood floors, marble sink in bathroom, higher count thread sheets and towels, higher quality patient gown, bathroom amenities ie. name brand...

  23. Noncompliant parents. Do I have any rights to protect my license?

    MTRN13 replied to RNC-NIC's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the through documentation using quotation marks. I would also be writing incident/event reports. Getting my department manager, CPS, and risk management involoved. This poor child. I...

  24. Discharged and left to die ????

    MTRN13 replied to Gabby820's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry. It is a horrible thing to have to go through. My Grandmother died a year and half ago. Her doctors believe she had colon cancer. Her previous PCP did not ever have her get a...

  25. didn't call doc for something significant

    MTRN13 replied to youngnewnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Always follow your gut. It is hard being a new grad. You are always seeing new things, and may not always know what it is. It is overwhelming at first, but it gets better. I also know which of my...