Pompom

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  1. cutting weekend premium pay

    Pompom replied to oramar's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    What hospital do you work at? I have not heard of cutting weekend premium pay at the VA,

  2. Yahoo! Don't have to wear a nursing cap for grad pics!!

    Pompom replied to Alice b.'s topic in General Nursing

    I find it hard to believe that nursing schools try to force graduates into wearing those antiquated, horrible hats. I was one of those unfortunates that had to wear one, I wore it once for graduation...

  3. Disturbed Energy Field? Yes or No?

    Pompom replied to VickyRN's topic in Holistic

    Hard to believe that people put effort into writing so much , hmmmmmmmm, what is the word, hmmmmmmmm,

  4. How Did a BSN Help Your Career (Or Not)

    Pompom replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    I have 2 classes left in my accelerated BSN program. I decided to pursue the BSN since my employer paid 90% of the tuition and I do not know how much longer my old back can hack bedside nursing ( I...

  5. Observations of a blizzard refugee

    Pompom replied to nrcnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for the health care workers and all emergency workers too! I've only been stuck one extra shift at work due to snow so I have been lucky. I keep a complete change of clothing, shoes,...

  6. Christmas Gift for your unit from docs

    Pompom replied to fetch33's topic in General Nursing

    One small can of mints that dayshift devoured. At least us night nurses don't have to clean up after day shift anymore, LOL

  7. Float pool, ideas on making it better

    Pompom replied to wjf00's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that self scheduling is the top incentive, well maybe second to

  8. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    Pompom replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    A positive attitude, ability to listen and not judge. A desire to learn with the realization that you will see experienced nurses that are wonderful and some that aren't, and hopefully you will know...

  9. Share Your Experience in Accelerated BSN program

    Pompom replied to coopsc1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am in my last semester of an accelerated RN to BSN program. My program is 18 months, one night a week from 6p-10p. There is a lot of personal time needed for studying, research, etc... I work...

  10. Not Ready for being left alone...

    Pompom replied to NurseWi_JennJenn's topic in General Nursing

    No matter when you are put on your own it is scarey. I believe than many new nurses quit because of the lack of support they recieve, I hope that is not what happens to you. Management needs to...

  11. Best lotion & hand soap?

    Pompom replied to mommy2boys's topic in General Nursing

    I recently bought some gold bond lotion and it really has

  12. Not worth hurting someone or losing my license

    Pompom replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately there are times when compassion takes a back seat to tasks at hand. LTC is notoriously short staffed and therefore you will have much less personal time with patients. With experience...

  13. Latrobe, Pittsburg, or Natrona Heights

    Pompom replied to daniw603's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Latrobe is a beautiful area. Another plus is that it is in Westmoreland county which = lower real estate taxes. Pittsburgh is a nice small city, areas around Pittsburgh some are nice others aren't....

  14. How is this fair?

    Pompom replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    And management wonders why us peons call

  15. How has nursing affected your marriage?

    Pompom replied to feisty_lpn's topic in General Nursing

    Financial independence, job security, job options= better relationship due to less financial

  16. Help - defer or support partner going on Sutent?

    Pompom replied to Alex3's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school demands 100% of your time. Since you have already said that your partner is your first priority you may have a difficult time in school at this time. That does not mean it is...

  17. Does Magnet Status make a difference?

    Pompom replied to abbythetabby's topic in General Nursing

    Seems to be a feather in the cap of management if magnet status is granted to the hospital. I don't see much change for nurses except for no

  18. preventing VAP and CSS?

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

    We use CSS and also have a second suction source available. If the second source is not available then we clamp the CSS line and open the other suction line. This is fairly new to our unit and I...

  19. What are N-to-P ratios on your units?

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

    Our unit staffing is 2:1 unless they are PRISMA 1:1 or balloon pump 1:1, or other especially sick pt. could be 1:1 depending on the

  20. Harder for males to get into BSN or ADN programs?

    Pompom replied to maverickemt's topic in Men in Nursing

    I do not think that is an issue with school admissions. Getting your application and fees in early, line up your source of payment, have good grades and maintain them and you should not have a...

  21. "I'm NOT going to support his habit...." LONG

    Pompom replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps a pain clinic consult would be in order. Other than than premedicate with the medication ordered, chart that you notified the physician and nurse manager that patients states c/o inadequate...

  22. You Don't Qualify! Try Again Next Year!!

    Pompom replied to DarciaMoonz's topic in General Nursing

    I am wondering if you Aunt is older than the others promoted. Could this denial be age

  23. Question for experienced nurses about caring for "marginal" clients.

    Pompom replied to PHStudent's topic in Psychiatric

    You know the old saying, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink. Same with patients you can point them in the direction of care and counseling but it is ultimately up to them to...

  24. Problems with LPN... just need to vent.

    Pompom replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with making an assignment sheet for him and stipulating that he must check with you before leaving to catch up on anything that is last

  25. What do nurses really think of CNAs?

    Pompom replied to ccyrrus's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked in a facility that had CNA's some were wonderful, they actually worked, turned patients, answered lights, gave baths,etc. however, the majority were never to be found and the nurses...