Pompom

Pompom

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  1. Help Please me.

    Pompom replied to macromage's topic in General Nursing

    When my parents reached the terminal stage I called in Hospice, they were wonderful, both were kept pain free, clean, and comfortable until they died. I can not say enough the care they showed my...

  2. Nnei

    Pompom replied to angel's topic in Government, Military

    I finish my BSN program March 27th. So far NNEI has paid for everything, no problems. My contract spelled out exactly what was expected including 3 yrs. work to pay it back, I knew going into the...

  3. Gainesville ?'s

    Pompom replied to Pompom's topic in Florida Nursing

    Well, I bought a house just outside of Gainesville and will be there in about 1 month. I can't wait, no more snow/ice for

  4. Anyone graduate from the BCC Nursing program??

    Pompom replied to angchick's topic in Florida Nursing

    I graduated from BCC in 1995 and I was raising two young children and going through a divorce at the time. The program itself is very good, and although not impossible it is tough. I appreciate it...

  5. Anyone have an "unsupportive mate"?

    Pompom replied to DermNP2Be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, and I divorced him one month after graduating. It was the best move I ever did. His lack of support only made me more determined to graduate. His constant put downs were his obvious jealously...

  6. top ten reasons i found a new job

    Pompom replied to HyperRNRachel's topic in General Nursing

    1. Salary increase 2. Closer to home 3. Shift of my choosing 4. Self Scheduling 5. Benefits/ Sign on bonus, any other perk 6. Advancement opportunity 7. Boredom, looking for a new challange 8....

  7. Graduation, Traditional or Not?

    Pompom replied to Tara04's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I graduated from my ADN program we had to wear all white, nurses caps and we had a candle lighting ceremony. I am about to graduate from a BSN program but I am choosing not to attend the...

  8. Belittled

    Pompom replied to NicoleRN07's topic in Emergency

    He sounds imcompetent, report him to his superior, document what happened every time. I would not waste my time arguing with an idiot like that, get your risk management involved, he is a walking...

  9. Tips on making that ICU bed look perfect after a bath

    Pompom replied to bluesky's topic in MICU, SICU

    I always change the linens after a bath. I make a bed roll so it is easy when you turn the pt. side to

  10. lose the attitude

    Pompom replied to christen13's topic in MICU, SICU

    The "getting along" you refer to can back fire. As critical thinkers we should not just go along for the sake of getting along. Sometimes people need to be made aware of mistakes so they don't...

  11. Anyone has taken the TEAS?

    Pompom replied to Ltorres5351's topic in Florida Nursing

    To divide fractions, invert and

  12. Help in choosing a nursing school

    Pompom replied to sarkel's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Sounds like "she" needs to do the leg work and visit some nursing schools since "she" will be the one attending. There are many to choose from, check the web for a list and see what they are all...

  13. Accelerated BSN Programs

    Pompom replied to 3Triages's topic in General Students

    I am finishing up my accelerated RN-BSN program, 18 months long,1 night a week from 6p-10p. Sounds easy but there is a tremendous amount of independent work for this program. I truly learned what...

  14. FELLOW Nurses please help with this dilema. I am so upset!

    Pompom replied to sweetnurse2006's topic in General Nursing

    Call some nursing agencies in your area, you would double you pay and not have to work as many hours. Once hired elsewhere just

  15. recieved mail from Children's Hospital of Pgh

    Pompom replied to oramar's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I also received the flier but since Children's is a UPMC facility I just threw mine in the trash. I know a few nurses that worked there and there is a reason they pay well, but not well

  16. Psych nursing as a new grad?

    Pompom replied to blacksheep's topic in General Nursing

    I think if you start is psych you will have a difficult time hiring into another hospital position. Most psych nurses I talked to said they have no clinical skills, one couldn't even function at a...

  17. Staff nurse with MSN

    Pompom replied to NextSummer's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a few nurses who have their MSN and are still bedside nurses. I think if you want your MSN then go for it. Perhaps 20 yrs. down the line you will want to change your career and at least...

  18. charge nurse after only 6 mths?????

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

    I doubt management thinks twice about you being ready or not, if your badge says you are an employee and not agency then you are stuck. There are reasons why seasoned nurses are leaving your unit,...

  19. CDiff Smell?

    Pompom replied to student456's topic in General Nursing

    It is true, there are certaint things that have a distinct odor, my nose can spot C. Diff way before any lab confirmation. Neuro breath, YUCK!, GI Bleeds, YUCK! There has been some recent research...

  20. Am I dumb??

    Pompom replied to jewelsg627's topic in General Nursing

    Dumb no, maybe a tad insecure. Sounds like you will make a great candidate for nursing school. I wouldn't worry about being bilingual, after all we are still in the USA and interpreters are...

  21. Pittsburgh Hospitals

    Pompom replied to tatarn2b2007's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Are you interested in a teaching hospital or a smaller community hospital? UPMC seems to be taking over but I worked for them through an agency and I can say they work their nurses to death with...

  22. Kinda Worried!!! Advice Please!

    Pompom replied to WanaBaNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a nurse for 12 years and have never been treated like dirt. There have been occasions where I had to stick up for myself and my staff but if done professionally there is not a problem. I...

  23. Good Bye to Nursing for me...

    Pompom replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

    You may at one point in you life have to ask yourself if the problem really was you, you may not understand the reasoning yet since you are so new. I am not saying that insulting anyone in front of...

  24. what to say when the RN is contaminating the sterile forceps?

    Pompom replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    Speak up and say, hey you broke sterile field, let me get you another pair of gloves, etc.... Everyone needs to do their part to decrease hospital acquired infections. If the RN throws an attitude...

  25. Wiping Butt...

    Pompom replied to Chicagoan's topic in General Nursing

    There is a big difference between "wiping butt" and "kissing butt". Nursing involved critical thinking skills, time management, great organization skills, ability to remain calm under extreme...