MTRN13

MTRN13

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  1. Interview concern

    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 a panel interview after a 12 hour shift. They are...
  2. 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 around setting off random callights all night long...
  3. Please help me figure out what happened to my pt

    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 your patient, and something happens we are both liab...
  4. "The Golden Hour"

    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 make sure they are stable. If the patient is from P...
  5. Sad cases

    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 with it, and talking with us. My family had a really...
  6. Nurses in the path of Hurricane Irene

    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 all.
  7. Not the new grad problem I expected..

    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 difficult conditions. It could be a safety issue. If t...
  8. 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 would have not gotten the job otherwise. I would h...
  9. Concerned! Need Some Advice

    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 behavior. I would stay out of it. Only report what y...
  10. 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 broader knowledge. I would not think twice about th...
  11. End of shift report

    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 pertient information like tests that were ordered,...
  12. Nursing with fibroids

    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 profession when an emergency comes up just as you were head...
  13. 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, CMV, or TB. I would also hope if I were pregnant my c...
  14. 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 completely healed. I want to change departments, but wond...
  15. 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 impress.
  16. More attractive grads have better chances of getting hired?

    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 effect.
  17. $20 per hr New Grad LVN-SoCal

    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 consider it. Good Luck !
  18. Stupid mistake that I can't fix

    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 mistake on thier charting. Plus learning something new ...
  19. i need your help nurses!

    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 a week at a local hospital, and I would recommend ...
  20. Nurses,if it ok to be scared of the hospital ER?

    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 need as well as take good care of you. Don't be afr...
  21. Stupid mistake that I can't fix

    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 your blessings, and try and move on. If I am not s...
  22. vip floor in a hospital

    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 toothbrush and toothpaste etc.., nurse patient ratio is 1:...
  23. 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 cannot even imagine what parent in their right mind co...
  24. Just a reminder to watch what you say!

    That is just bad judgement. I never write anything about work on fb. Though I will say I've had a bad day in general, not necessarly referring to my last shift. I do not list my place of employment or friend anyone from work. I try and keep my info...
  25. Discharged and left to die ????

    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 colonoscopy, and by the time her last PCP had her she had so ...