walk6miles

walk6miles

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  1. I might be in trouble. I will not use restraints, care planned or not.

    walk6miles replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree Perfect Nurse needs a reality check... she has waay tooo much time on her hands... what IS her problem! I think you are treating the patient with dignity and love, BRAAVO for

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

    walk6miles replied to walk6miles's topic in MICU, SICU

    RitaPhil Honest to goodness - she is still working there... the immediate boss over us covered up her actions - I still don't know why - UNFAIR - God will take care of

  3. I am canceling my contract after one week

    walk6miles replied to lmessajumper's topic in Travel

    Imessajumper: Please consider contacting modestneeds.com for financial help.. your situation with the car/Katrina/etc. makes you a perfect candidate for help from this wonderful organization (I have...

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

    walk6miles replied to walk6miles's topic in MICU, SICU

    Well, the big boss decided it was unsafe for one nurse alone with 4 patients so therefore, they will have an aide and a secretary... makes me very

  5. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    walk6miles replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    ESOKANE You are a very special person - I am proud to have you share your story with me (us) - God

  6. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    walk6miles replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I had a very nice career going when my husband was killed in a car accident; I eventually re-examined my life and applied to a nursing school locally. They told me I was too OLD (27) and too DUMB (I...

  7. Singled out because I gave too many narcotic analgesics??(long)

    walk6miles replied to JessicRN's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, you sound like my kind of nurse..... I spent two of the most miserable years of my life in severe, breath-sucking PAIN... only two surgeries finally relieved my pain - at several times...

  8. Florida nursing salaries - seriously????

    walk6miles replied to centralflorida's topic in Florida Nursing

    Absolutely possible to earn good money in Florida.. experience, Baylor, shift dif as well as certs and ACLS all add up..... Don't be

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

    walk6miles replied to walk6miles's topic in MICU, SICU

    I did scream up the chain of command; I believe that is why I was granted immediate change of job (a good thing) instead of having to work two weeks notice with the same supervisor. I wish I knew...

  10. Nervous Nelly!

    walk6miles replied to RachelLeeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Welcome RachelLeeRn - one Florida "oldtimer" to a Florida newbie.... wish I could precept you -- I have never forgotten how I was treated at my first hospital in Boston....not nice, not nice! Don't...

  11. Diprivan Off Label for Seizure Suppression(?)

    walk6miles replied to CCUnocRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I am learning something new everyday..... question, if the order was to be for seizure control, why not use a pressor for increase/control of

  12. Giving report-rude nurse

    walk6miles replied to Blackcat99's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I like Vac's idea too - I have one who tells you what color nail polish the patient wore in 1940 to the prom.... Just kidding --- too much detail... I read the chart as soon as i am able.... I assess...

  13. bolus dosing of femerol nerve block catheters

    walk6miles replied to rpearson's topic in General Nursing

    Please explain this; I am curious about the use of the catheter - nerve??Thanks,

  14. What do you think

    walk6miles replied to purple1953reading's topic in General Nursing

    LAWYER TIME LAWYER TIME DON'T WAIT -- RUN, RUN, RUN TO THE NEAREST LAW FIRM..... PAY THE MONEY AND HAVE THEM WRITE THE JERK A LETTER... what an arrogant idiot.... her lawyer should also write the...

  15. seeking input from critical care nurses

    walk6miles replied to evans_c1's topic in General Nursing

    I am a firm believer that moving on (and UP) is as important to a person's knowledge base as is a big fat raise! Why not put yourself in a situation where you will be precepted in the ER (very...

  16. What to do when on the hit list????

    walk6miles replied to brwneyegal's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, what group of adults (besides women - meow) would engage in this childish and frankly silly behaviour. Having said this, I wonder if a talk with the "upper management group" would help....

  17. Your Suggestions Solicited, Please!!!

    walk6miles posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    I have posted on the network previously about a co-worker who ABANDONED her patients on one occasion; took 5 hours on the clock lunchtime (shopped at the mall), and I photographed her sleeping from...

  18. how do I resign?

    walk6miles replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with P..RN - short, simple, no mud slinging... always leave a door open cause you just never

  19. Ever had an ex-boyfriend, or someone you didn't like as a patient?

    walk6miles replied to preciousbaby621's topic in General Nursing

    Here is my story: Two days after 9-ll, I had to care for a "rule out myocardial infarction" .... here are the details: he had shipped his family back to Saudi Arabia two days BEFORE 9-ll. I had to...

  20. night shift and dogs

    walk6miles replied to adnstudent2007's topic in General Nursing

    I have always worked nights - and have always had plenty (that's all I will say) of rescued dogs. My dogs stay in a "dog room" (large play room with tiled floor). They sleep with me during the day...

  21. Urgent Advice Needed

    walk6miles replied to CRV's topic in General Nursing

    It comes down to one basic premise: SAFETY - SAFETY - SAFETY!!! Yours, the patient's and the patients in the surrounding area. I would go up the chain of command - alll at once - then, find another...

  22. Nursing with lymphedema

    walk6miles replied to CASailorGal's topic in General Nursing

    I have Parkinson's which is not (duh, of course) the same; however, I worried myself sick when I was diagnosed. I needn't have because my Coordinator told me that as long as I think I can work, that...

  23. Co-workers doing your work behind your back?

    walk6miles replied to RachelRN25's topic in General Nursing

    What you are experiencing is TEAM WORK!!! And what you are having problems with is giving up some of your control..... get over it! Unless someone is giving your patients food or water or meds...

  24. Should I take a job with more opportunity but an unprofessional manager?

    walk6miles replied to NurseRotten's topic in General Nursing

    Stay, stay, and STAY where you are... you are not going to find that pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, especially when the rainbow is nothing more than a prop on a stage set for disaster. You want...

  25. What nursing shortage?

    walk6miles replied to labfreak's topic in General Nursing

    Come to sunny Florida! I transferred from one IMC in the hospital I currently work for to a smaller unit and I still see my friends from my old unit... they have 34 beds and on the night shift they...