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  1. Shy introverts can be great at nursing!

    VAC replied to RNBuni's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, introverts can become highly skilled nurses, and can be effective communicators, however, in my experience recently management and administration are so focused on patient and family satisfaction...

  2. fired if they don't like the color of your nail polish...

    VAC replied to fungez's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital recently went 'tobacco free'. Some have gotten fired for smoking on the

  3. SRNA Hazing

    VAC replied to daytonscran's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm curious; is precepting voluntary for CRNA's, or is it required of all of them regardless of whether they want to

  4. SRNA Hazing

    VAC replied to daytonscran's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    So, let me see if I understand you. CRNA schools do not have written procedures and processes in place to deal with underperforming students, and therefore intimidation is necessary? Are MDA's and...

  5. The best nursing advice you've ever received

    VAC replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    1. CYA 2. Never assume. 3. A Code is a group project, not a solo act. 4. We do not have the ultimate power over life and death. 5. We cannot change reality for patients, families, etc. 6. In the ICU,...

  6. Does Nursing School teach you what you can and can't say to patients?

    VAC replied to Cathylady's topic in General Students

    Yes, absolutely those topics are taught in nursing school. This is nothing compared to what many hospital employers will expect you to say, or not say to a patient and their families in this era of...

  7. Do nurses get unemployment benefits?

    VAC replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    I know an RN who was given the choice of resigning or being fired near the end of April. (In my nursing opinion, it was over nonsense). First weekly comp check this weekend = $275. Benefits vary state...

  8. Do nurses get unemployment benefits?

    VAC replied to shuubie's topic in General Nursing

    oops, duplicate

  9. Need orientation survival tips

    VAC posted a topic in PACU

    I just left ICU for the PACU after 9 years. At the beginning of the ICU career, I had an orientation from hell that I do not want to repeat, so I'm trying to keep my mouth shut, opinions to myself,...

  10. Sex Discrimination or not?

    VAC posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a male nurse working for almost 2 years on a med surge floor. I recently interviewed for an L&D position. During the panel interview the question came up at to whether I would be able to do...

  11. Sex Discrimination or not?

    VAC replied to VAC's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the discussions on this issue. While I continue to work at my present position I will discuss with HR my concerns with the interview to see what can be done in the future. I really...

  12. Need orientation survival tips

    VAC replied to VAC's topic in PACU

    I'm really glad I made the switch. I loved critical care, but don't miss the 24 hour open visitation ICU climate. There are some days you get slammed in PACU, but it usually doesn't stay crazy for...

  13. Let's dialyze the actively dying pt....

    VAC replied to nrcnurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm not a hospice nurse, so my reply might not sound as sensitive as what you all might say, but in the ICU when a dying patient/family asked me something like that, I came right out and asked if they...

  14. Need orientation survival tips

    VAC replied to VAC's topic in PACU

    I'm almost done :balloons: It took so long because they had me orient through the whole department... pre-op holding, Adult recovery, special procedures= line insertions, and peds, which was...

  15. Will I HAVE TO particpate in abortions if I become a L&D nurse????

    VAC replied to chnc1024's topic in Ob/Gyn

    While these can also be difficult ethical questions, there's a big difference in in not choosing to implement futile heroic measures and actively assisting in care that will end what would be a...

  16. Will I HAVE TO particpate in abortions if I become a L&D nurse????

    VAC replied to chnc1024's topic in Ob/Gyn

    There is a big difference in taking care of people whose lifestyles you do not approve of, and actively taking part in something you consider to be murder. The OP's question is very appropriate. I...

  17. Giving report-rude nurse

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

    With people like this....I keep keep talking, and talking and talking. I go into very lengthy detailed explanations about why I did what I did the way I did.... Very soon they are eager to get away...

  18. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    VAC replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    [i]"has no one told you she's not breathing" "don't try to fix me i'm not broken" "suddenly i know i'm not sleeping, hello, i am still here, all that's left of yesterday"[/i]excerpts from "hello" by...

  19. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    VAC replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    Knockin' on heaven's door--multiple artists oo that smell-Lynyrd

  20. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    VAC replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

  21. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    VAC replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    The same is also true of trusting them to put the correct meds in the correct bins in the pyxis. But I will also say that the pharmacist is one of a nurses greatest resources. after 11 years of...

  22. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    VAC replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds like a OK way to handle it, depending on the reason for the catheter, and pt condition, but I'm not sure I agree with all of what you wrote. On the one hand, the patient can refuse a...

  23. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    VAC replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes!!! you really said that??? (You GO GIRL!!) In my own experience, I've had to restrain myself from flying off at the mouth on many

  24. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    VAC replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    OK, got

  25. What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    VAC replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing