meownsmile

meownsmile BSN, RN

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  1. How many units does it take?

    meownsmile replied to scnewgrad06's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, i agree with the above. Most people dont know what or if they want to specialize until they get out of school. But, any good advice includes staying in the unit your hired in for at least the...

  2. A possible dilemma - need your expert advice

    meownsmile replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Nursing

    Most immunizations that they give at a clinic like that should be a prefilled syringe from the pharmacutical company hopefully. But i agree, if you didnt draw it up,, i wouldnt give it. They arent...

  3. Not sure what to do.......Long post

    meownsmile replied to returningnurse2006's topic in General Nursing

    YOu know you arent feeling anything different than any other new grad. I think even nurses that have been out for a while and come back into an acute care setting feel like new grads because...

  4. Elopement policy

    meownsmile replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    Somehow i dont see this policy standing. Maybe on a locked psyc unit, but if this is a general medical facility you have a big battle on your

  5. Nurse manager email - Opinions?

    meownsmile replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think by the gossip reference it was her way of saying she didnt want to hear all the snapping and complaining about having to attend a mandatory meeting. We all know how people get when there is...

  6. Need Advice

    meownsmile replied to Mangolynn's topic in General Nursing

    Yep id say they are pushing out the seniority people in leu of decreasing payroll in those areas. They are probly just starting so be very careful. And i do agree it sounds like some major lawsuits...

  7. Wouldn't you consider this stealing???

    meownsmile replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Im right in there with the rest. It's despicable the way people presume just because its in the facility it(the facility) owns it or they are somehow entitled to it. You did the right thing, they...

  8. Please I need some help

    meownsmile replied to rnmommy23's topic in General Nursing

    I dont know what kind of facility you work but if this was an alzheimers patient isnt it very possible he got ahold of someone elses pills? I know people are supposed to be careful but like many...

  9. Nurse manager email - Opinions?

    meownsmile replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a mandatory inservice to me. Better make sure you attend one of the sessions. Yes it could have been worded better and with a little less threatening tone since if you read between the...

  10. Somebody please set things straight for me!

    meownsmile replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I agree some surgeons can be unreasonable for sure. We dont necissarily give up chairs for them. However, we are limited on how much room we have and where they can use the dictophone so sometimes...

  11. Customer Satisfaction Surveys: Tell me what you think

    meownsmile replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Believe it or not i have seen some very positive comments come back from our patient surveys. But there have been negative ones also. Most of ours are posted in a binder on the unit for people to...

  12. which shift do you prefer 3-11 or 11-7?

    meownsmile replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    Welll,, considering you have no children 11-7 would work good. That schedule would still allow some sort of social life. 3-11 is ok if you have problems sleeping during the day but leaves a lot to...

  13. money is evil (rant)

    meownsmile replied to cardsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Been there done that too. I think sometimes these people are experiments in time. To see how long we can keep them until they get a big MRSA/VRE case and we can keep them (then in isolation) for...

  14. silly question, can LPN's Teach

    meownsmile replied to blardyblardyhelp!!'s topic in General Nursing

    Just my input, but if you are confused by your NPA and other answers you get then my suggestion is make sure you know the Policy and procedure manual inside and out at the facility you are going to...

  15. I have some questions about some classes at Rend Lake College

    meownsmile replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I didnt attend there, but if its like most community colleges you wont really be required to get up and do any speeches or anything. All these classes require committment and time to learn the...

  16. Help with p/p on removal of JP drains.

    meownsmile replied to bogworks's topic in Orthopedic

    I dont know what p/p you would need. The doctor writes the order. I would think its a matter of staff being familiar with the equipment and that can be done in the form of inservice. There is...

  17. Has anyone taken the Hesi before taking the Nclex-Rn?

    meownsmile replied to roro13us's topic in LPN to RN

    I wouldnt expect that someone just starting a program would be able to score much better. Not really sure what the need for it at entrance would be but i guess you can look at it this way, you will...

  18. Anyone here in an RN program eligible for LPN boards?

    meownsmile replied to Mandarella's topic in LPN to RN

    It probly has more to do with you not having graduated from an accredited program. RN graduates have the diploma in hand,, as do LPN's from a LPN program, you have neither yet. So the facility is...

  19. how many break(s) in your 12 hrs. shift?

    meownsmile replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with fergus,, if they are unpaid breaks, make sure you take them at some point. I know sometimes its easier said than done, but a unit that routinely staffs short enough that you cant get...

  20. Night Shift

    meownsmile replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    Good idea about the white butcher paper for those who have ordinances in their

  21. Med/Surg Standing Orders

    meownsmile replied to military girl's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We too have preprinted admit orders with meds etc. However, we find the docs dont use those correctly either. They either wont mark the meds and add the patients home medications(expecting us to do...

  22. I have a question about financial aid

    meownsmile replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yes depending on the school the FAFSA may be all you need to fill out for financial aide. You need to check with the finacial aide office at the school you are going to and have them help you. I...

  23. Night Shift

    meownsmile replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    The next step is aluminum foil or construction paper of some type taped over the window to block the light (ill add this for those who maybe have city ordinances about foil on home windows---hopefully...

  24. how many break(s) in your 12 hrs. shift?

    meownsmile replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    On nights we get 2 15 min breaks with no lunch. That is for 7P to 7A shift. I guess they figure we dont need a lunch since we may have time to sit and eat a bite on the unit depending on

  25. Med/Surg Standing Orders

    meownsmile replied to military girl's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Due to joint commission we have very few to no medications that are standing order. I wish we could use suppositories such as dulcolax as a standing order but not anymore. We have a list posted but...