Pompom

Pompom has 15 years experience and specializes in Critical Care.

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1. Delray? West Boca? BRCH?

   Pompom replied to Lola77's topic in Florida Nursing

   OMG "Hellray" I worked there more than 15 yrs ago, it was awful then. The ruddest patients and doctors in the world. Horrible nurse to patient ratio,never enough supplies. Definately a FOR PROFIT...

2. Resident re-education to call bell

   Pompom replied to gabrielle76's topic in General Nursing

   If she redoes your documentation isn't that fraudlent charting on her part? I would leave my documentation as it is, if they don't like the truth it is time to change

3. trying to escape pittsburgh

   Pompom replied to rectal itch's topic in Florida Nursing

   I left Pittsburgh about 2 yrs ago, I am in the Gainesville FL area now. One hospital here AGH is closing but Shands and the VA are still hiring. I don't know about the Jacksonville area. You could...

4. is it normal to feel overwhelmed as new nurse in CTICU

   Pompom replied to cvicu80's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Yes, it is overwhelming for a new nurse no matter where he/she works. Sorry, but I truly believe new nurses need at least 6 mos to 1 yr on a med surg floor before going into any ICU. I say this...

5. How would you make inpatient rooms better?

   Pompom replied to Email4KH's topic in General Nursing

   1. All rooms should be private ! (no more isolation issues) 2. A large shelf for nurses to write on or prepare medicine 3. Large red bins for contanimated items 4. Plenty of plugs within easy reach...

6. VA-Unions?

   Pompom replied to Gottago's topic in Government, Military

   I have worked at 2 different VA's with unions, I am not a member by choice. It seems they only protect the workers that deserve to be fired but we could debate that forever. Many of the nurses opt...

7. New Grad looking for ICU job

   Pompom replied to Umdsn's topic in MICU, SICU

   Do yourself a favor and work at least 6 months on a med surg floor. You will need to gain the experience, become familiar with the facility, learn the doctors, labs, etc. before you take on the added...

8. Gainesville, Florida

   Pompom replied to Valanda's topic in Florida Nursing

   I moved in the Gainesville area 2 months ago. There are 3 major hospitals to work in, VA, Shands, N. Fl. The area is nice but I was quite suprised at how expensive the houses are. We decided not to...

9. Gift idea for my preceptor

   Pompom replied to SoundofMusic's topic in First Year After Licensure

   A nice coffee mug is always

10. Waynesburg College

    Pompom replied to Student_Nurse_WV's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just graduated from Waynesburg's accelerated RN-BSN program. I really like the co-horts, the group you start with is the one you finish with. Small class sizes and every 5 weeks or so a new class....

11. Monophasic vs. Biphasic Defibs

    Pompom replied to SerenityR.N.'s topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We use biphasic defibrillators and defit at 150

12. question about hysterectomy/cholecystectomy

    Pompom replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    I found a wonderful site for women who had hysterectomies, www.hystersisters.com Check it out, I hope it

13. Need your input about fixed shifts...

    Pompom replied to JesL2bRN2007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My personal opinion is that rotating shifts benefit management only. If you choose a fixed shift because if fits your lifestyle then management forces you to switch shifts to meet their needs it...

14. New to VA Nursing

    Pompom replied to Rhonda V's topic in Government, Military

    I worked for VISN 4 and the biggest difference between civilian and gov. hospitals is that the VA has better staffing ratios, plenty of supplies, no borrowing from other ICU's for BP cuffs, monitor...

15. Pittsburgh ICU jobs...

    Pompom replied to SandraDeeRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Why don't you transfer to Presby? I am sure they would love to give you a chance in one of their