walk6miles

walk6miles

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  1. Tired of impaired nurses

    walk6miles replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    We went through a full year with a nurse like this...management LOVED her.... BUT, she was a drug-stealing screw-the-patient- thief! So, here is what someone did: they sent a letter to the Sheriff's...

  2. Need Advice/Suggestions for Career Change

    walk6miles posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I wonder if I could get some career advice. I am thinking that with my tenuous health my days of critical care are numbered. I am thinking I have at least 5 good years left on my legs.... then, I...

  3. home health as a new grad?

    walk6miles replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Home Health

    I also agree.... new grads should concentrate on developing assessment skills......... a high temp or headache in the home nursing setting could mean trouble for the patient if the nurse doesn't have...

  4. Tips for Nurses: Dealing With Annoying Coworkers

    walk6miles replied to Bugaloo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Enjoyed the article. May I share something with you? I am a centralized staff kind of girl and I frequently go to our ISC. There is a Charge there who I will occasionally see reading in her office...

  5. Stiff Stethoscope tubing...Ugh!!!!

    walk6miles replied to mcknis's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    We had ours tested; nothing came of it. I am careful not to lay my stethoscope down in any patient's room...I leave it in the top of my "nursing bag" which is plastic lined (and kept wiped clean)... I...

  6. Stiff Stethoscope tubing...Ugh!!!!

    walk6miles replied to mcknis's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    If it is a Littman, go to their webisite... I sent my Cardiac to them for the same thing and they completely refurbished it for 20.00. Use a stethoscope cover if you are going to wear it around your...

  7. Does EVERY LIFE really count??

    walk6miles replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    In most facilities I have worked in, the fault was not under treating (DNR doesn't mean do not treat) but rather, over treating. I found this to be the case especially with no family or care-taker....

  8. Staff pretending to use empty hand sanitizer in MRSA room.

    walk6miles replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Excuse me but I am confused.... I thought we removed gown, mask, gloves in the room - then washed our hands for the required time (twinkle, twinkle little star, etc.)... then, after leaving the room...

  9. Parkinson's??

    walk6miles replied to bill4745's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hello fellow tremor-er! I believe I posted something on this site some time ago. I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's x 5 years. I continue to work 3 nights every weekend (12 hour shifts) and am...

  10. Frustration by lack of respect from hospital admin

    walk6miles replied to Kaetlyn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Why are we so afraid of change? Does your hospital offer a centralized staffing office? Try if for 6 months. You will only benefit from it. You will learn to adapt to new situations; grow in your...

  11. Attitudes towards RN's and lack of respect

    walk6miles replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I have never been in the position of "telling the docs what to do"; however, my opinion has always been solicited and I have had only one or two run-ins with a doc over patient meds/procedure, etc....

  12. Help: hospital wants to run a Credit Check

    walk6miles replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    I would out right ask them why they want to do a credit check. Their reasons could be any of the reasons stated here. You would think that with the nursing shortage, they would not place roadblocks...

  13. Nurse with 30+ years CCU Experience dealing with severe back pain... Need Suggestions

    walk6miles replied to ganursing's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    May I make a suggestion? Before you make any decision, please take the time to visit a website I highly recommend - www.microspine.com. I suggered with severe back and leg pain for over a year until...

  14. If I Murder A Co-worker, How To Hide The Body??

    walk6miles replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing

    I think the general consensus is that the woman deserves whatever she gets......I will post the punishment she gets, if my sources find

  15. A First For Me!

    walk6miles posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    The last night I worked over the past weekend, I was assigned two patients in surgical ICU....one little old man (pit tumor removed) was ready for transfer and discharge...he dealt with his roommate...

  16. A First For Me!

    walk6miles replied to walk6miles's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I wish I were quicker ... that would have done it...what a creep he is...no wonder his coworkers at the post office turned him in for violating

  17. Being "written up"

    walk6miles replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

    Earle 58 your advice was the best bestest bester --

  18. How unprofessional is this NP??

    walk6miles replied to LibertyBellPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Completely unacceptable....document, document, document.....it will save YOU and the other nurses when the proverbial "s..t" hits the fan and believe me, it will. God bless you and the other

  19. Need an Objective Opinion Please!

    walk6miles replied to nicuintern's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You have the right to use a scooter or wheelchair, etc. to help you move around campus. You have the right to pursue your nursing degree....there are many ways to do nursing while sitting... If this...

  20. Arterial/Central Line-CVP Transducer ?

    walk6miles posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    When setting up the pressure bag and transducer for an arterial line and/or cvp reading, is it permissable to use yellow caps as well as blue caps to replace the vented ones ..... aren't the yellow...

  21. If I Murder A Co-worker, How To Hide The Body??

    walk6miles replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing

    Lovely and deviant ideas..... love them....... I have not been sent back to that floor (my request).....wonder how her "meeting with the mucky-mucks" turned out! HeHeHeHeHeHe! Yes, I loved the movie...

  22. I Am Afraid

    walk6miles replied to walk6miles's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Thanks to both of you for your wonderful messages.... I went with the patient by ambulance ( I had to because of all the drips she was on)...I have a lot of support from everyone at the hospital; few...

  23. I Am Afraid

    walk6miles posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have been living with Parkinson's for five years now. It is a miserable disease but I thought I had it pretty well under control. So far, I've been able to continue working in critical care areas (I...

  24. new grad at level 2 trauma center- your thoughts!

    walk6miles replied to glamgalRN's topic in Emergency

    First of all, congratulations on your "get up and go". I admire you for your spirit...you should definitely go for the new grad orientation in the level 2 trauma center. ER can be overwhelming on...

  25. Arterial/Central Line-CVP Transducer ?

    walk6miles replied to walk6miles's topic in MICU, SICU

    We have blue and white in the transducer packs; the manufacturer says they only pack white and blue; however, for replacement we have yellow(non-vented) and/or blue(also non-vented)...I asked on this...