bill4745

bill4745 RN

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  1. What should I do?

    bill4745 replied to ladydame's topic in General Nursing

    Take the new job. A

  2. Coworker as pt??

    bill4745 replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a pt in my ED two times, and have taken care of two fellow ED nurses, and several hospital emplyees. Have never had a

  3. Drug addicted nursing

    bill4745 replied to CAR1962's topic in General Nursing

    Not a legal expert, but spent years running a business, and learned a fair amount. The laws in your state may require you to disclose this your addiction. Even though you aren't giving direct care,...

  4. Need "Luck" (LOL) REALLY want to go back into the ER

    bill4745 replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Emergency

    I left ICU (after ten years) for the business world for ten years. Returned to ICU for one year, and now in ER for almost three. It will all come back to you, and your maturity and management...

  5. What do you *LOVE* about nursing?

    bill4745 replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    I love knowing that I can help people get well and give them comfort. I love knowing that I can handle one of thretoughest jobs there is, and do it

  6. What's your average nurse to patient ratio?

    bill4745 replied to loricatus's topic in Emergency

    Loricatus-I sent you a personal message. We have

  7. What's your average nurse to patient ratio?

    bill4745 replied to loricatus's topic in Emergency

    We have 1:4, with a float RN, charge RN, and two techs (0700-2300) with a total of 20 pts. Sometimes, we even have 2

  8. heparin drip mistake! what would you do?

    bill4745 replied to youngever's topic in General Nursing

    1. NSS and heparin at a total of 62 cc/hour should not ruin a vein. If the pts' veins were that fragile, a central line should have been placed. 2. The facility should have a written policy that 2...

  9. Is this unprofessional?

    bill4745 replied to Emma123's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No scrubs. Either wear something appropriate or reschedule the

  10. Waiting for bed- start floor orders sooner or later?

    bill4745 replied to RNcDreams's topic in Emergency

    Ww have no specific policy. It's a judgment call based on how important the order is and how long before they go to a room. What is a problem is when the admitting doc writes STAT orders but doesn't...

  11. salary question

    bill4745 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    "quick question everyone...if those are the starting salary rates, how much will they go up in 2, 3, or 4 years. so what would an RN be making if say they were a nurse in the operating room for like 3...

  12. I think I've heard it all

    bill4745 replied to kimmie1224's topic in General Nursing

    I recently had a "back pain - no meds in weeks" who had discharge instructions in his pocket from three different ERs in the preceding five days, all with percocet prescriptions. How dumb can someone...

  13. dcotor asked me to leave room

    bill4745 replied to jam2007's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the doctor having the right to ask you to

  14. Team Nursing Approach in ED

    bill4745 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in Emergency

    We each have 4 rooms, but we are always willing to help anywhere we are needed if we are not busy. Somewhat of a team approach, but still with one nurse responsible for each pt. Works well for

  15. Embarrassing moment at work

    bill4745 replied to smurfed_05's topic in General Nursing

    Not a

  16. Need Advice about New Job

    bill4745 replied to KarryRN's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you had a signed contract or letter stating the number of hours per week there is little you can do about this. Without a contract, in most states an employer may change your hours, pay rate,...

  17. 3 Interviews, need advice...

    bill4745 replied to mer_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You are trying to sell yourself. They are each trying to sell (fill) a position. Hopefully, the two managers are mature enough to want to fill another position in their institution even if they...

  18. Any nurses out there who think express care should not exist?

    bill4745 replied to JessicRN's topic in Emergency

    Totally agree. I have 14 years of ED and ICU experience, and at least one shift every two weeks my experience is wasted giving people motrin and cleaning lacerations, not to mention eight ED rooms....

  19. Was I out of line ?

    bill4745 replied to grantw9066's topic in Emergency

    I agree. Place the collar. The doc had not even seen the

  20. Need to know if this happens at your facitlity?

    bill4745 replied to hdhnurse's topic in General Nursing

    We are required to float and give care that we are capable of. ICU and tele nurses are expected to work on a M/S floor in the capacity of a M/S nurse. Occasionally, a tele nurse will float to ICU,...

  21. Would you join in on this lawsuit?

    bill4745 replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    If they are dictating to you when you must work and where, you are an employee. They cannot decide to call you a contractor just becuase they want to. They are doing this to lower thier costs. You...

  22. 75 question on nclex ???

    bill4745 replied to adriane barbosa's topic in General Nursing

    If it stopped at 75, you either passed easily or failed big time. Think

  23. Another triage vent thread

    bill4745 replied to Djuna's topic in Emergency

    At least once a shift I repeat to myself: "If it wasn't for stupid people, half of us would be

  24. Selling myself for an ER position?

    bill4745 replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

    Maybe you should consider 6 months of tele or ICU

  25. ER Interview Question

    bill4745 replied to USA RN's topic in Emergency

    Male rn, former businesss owner - shirt and tie. A jacket is too