walk6miles

walk6miles

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  1. Attitude Problem

    walk6miles replied to AngiePansRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I don't want to add gasoline to the fire (ADN versus BSN)....my experience and continued education speak for me. I love having a tech's help but I never, ever feel they are MY TECH....my friend is one...

  2. Did I do the right thing? *long*

    walk6miles replied to nursesaideBen's topic in General Nursing

    Indeed, he has adopted a lousy attitude; perhaps the State Board of Licensing should review his attitude. I like to say that some physicians take the "hypocritic"

  3. Did I do the right thing? *long*

    walk6miles replied to nursesaideBen's topic in General Nursing

    I am at a loss as to why the cardiologist didn't come in and place a temporary pacemaker..... is he of the mindset that cancer = death sentence? Without knowing more details, it sounds like he is...

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

    walk6miles replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing penetrated that thick hide; I did let her know I heard what she said and she became very quiet .... never entered my rooms again... I love the woodchipper idea! If the hurricane (Dean) comes...

  5. I Would Like Your Opinion.... am I right?

    walk6miles posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I have previously posted on a co-worker in my new assignment - she left one night (she had 2 patients, so did I) and when I discovered she had gone home without saying a word to me, I called our...

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

    walk6miles replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all of you for your wonderfully funny suggestions; as I checked out this morning, the coordinator for staffing told me that they had had 4 complaints in 2 daysand they would be holding a...

  7. I Would Like Your Opinion.... am I right?

    walk6miles replied to walk6miles's topic in MICU, SICU

    Update: my evaluation was all high marks including a lovely compliment at the end of the individual categories... I actually spent time speaking with her about the events leading up to my leaving her...

  8. New to Florida

    walk6miles replied to GARY.RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey Gary, I am from Baltimore (White Marsh) Maryland.... I love the NO STATE INCOME TAX here... I always let the nurses leaving "biker's town" for Baltimore or Maryland in general about the "piggy...

  9. New to Florida

    walk6miles replied to GARY.RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Golly Woody, couldn't you find ONE more thing to paint a terrible picture of Florida.?? Here's my take on Florida: I have a great job in a great touristy town.. yes, traffic is tough, and the...

  10. heparin drip mistake! what would you do?

    walk6miles replied to youngever's topic in General Nursing

    Are they writing you up, or just calling you up and making STUPID statements? This is the dumbest thing I have ever heard!! A central line is always the preferred access in an icu setting but if you...

  11. Does insurance pay for AMA?

    walk6miles replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

    We have used that as a "behaviour modification" tool..... I wonder if they pay? By the way, we had a Baker Act (72 hours mandated by state of Florida in pschy institution) leave -- she threatened me...

  12. I Would Like Your Opinion.... am I right?

    walk6miles replied to walk6miles's topic in MICU, SICU

    I know (I was informed) that the middle manager (who will do my evaluation) is very close friends with the DON - I am willing to go to the hospital ceo (he has told other nurses to come to him...

  13. Anyone work on a Liver Transplant ICU?

    walk6miles replied to dorie43rn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Just saw your post.... I worked at University of Maryland as a traveler.. I loved the work, the patients, fellow nurses, physicians, etc. The unit, and the hospital I did not like (an issue I will...

  14. I Would Like Your Opinion.... am I right?

    walk6miles replied to walk6miles's topic in MICU, SICU

    Update: Well, the joke is on me! I received a call from my last "supervisor" in the unit I left (see above) ... are you ready?? through some "fluke" the supervisor I reported for not writing...

  15. Do you allow Tele patients to leave unit to smoke?

    walk6miles replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    My first position was in a tele unit in Massachusetts; the "clinical coordinator" was crazy. One evening we were looking for her and suddenly someeone said; "oh there she is out on the smoking pad...

  16. back injury advice please

    walk6miles replied to deehaverrn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I will be happy to give you some educated (I mean I spent 6 months looking for a solution) advice on back surgery. I was a runner most of my life; I suddenly began to have intractable sciatica down my...

  17. TB Skin test positive -- help!

    walk6miles replied to peace07's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, why so long for the chest x-ray results.... I would insist on a reading (you have the right) way before the 8th of August.... Next, don't worry about the positive Mantoux.... I had the same...

  18. Abuse During my first few months as a new Graduate Nurse.

    walk6miles replied to muffin416's topic in General Nursing

    Leave immediately but give the proper notice. Ask for, actually INSIST on a meeting with whomever the hospital has assigned in HR to speak with nurses who leave and give them your complaint in...

  19. Tired of impaired nurses

    walk6miles replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    I lived with this situation for almost 9 months at a position where I recovered Open Heart patients. This nurse was hired by the hospital (we found out later that they KNEW she had TWO prior...

  20. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    walk6miles replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    :welcome:In response to your request for info about our monthly meetings: we have a very active (and vocal) group of nurses. As with most of us, we appeal to our inner hunger (ha, ha) and hold our...

  21. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    walk6miles replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    :welcome:In response to your request for info about our monthly meetings: we have a very active (and vocal) group of nurses. As with most of us, we appeal to our inner hunger (ha, ha) and hold our...

  22. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    walk6miles replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I remember very well how long and how hard I studied for my CCRN. I consider it an important "badge" - it isn't "just a certification"; the CCRN behind your name indicates to your patients and your...

  23. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    walk6miles replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    I remember very well how long and how hard I studied for my CCRN. I consider it an important "badge" - it isn't "just a certification"; the CCRN behind your name indicates to your patients and your...

  24. I Would Like Your Opinion.... am I right?

    walk6miles replied to walk6miles's topic in MICU, SICU

    An update. Nut-cake is still working in the center. However, I think, I think, her days are numbered. This is why: The charge nurse on one of the intensive care units that I float to asked me to...

  25. Did I do the right thing, or did I not do enough?

    walk6miles replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    I give you all the credit in the world!! I don't think I would have done as well! I might be tempted to growl and show my teeth... o my god, I am living with a pack of dogs ... see what happens??!!...