Pompom

Pompom

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  1. Redeployed to ITU and hating it

    Pompom replied to MVH119's topic in MICU, SICU

    You must have great skin care knowledge, I know that myself along with many other ICU nurses could benefit from your knowledge. What about offering to to start a skin assessment team? Focus on what...

  2. I freaked out

    Pompom replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

    You can't unring a bell, just go about your business as usual. Soon someone else in your unit will do something that everyone will talk about and forget about your

  3. They Win!!!(long)

    Pompom replied to emsboss's topic in General Nursing

    I hate nurses like that! Gender aside, she should have been counseled for her attitude, did you discuss the greeting with the nurse manager? Was it just blown off? What a shame! I hope you like...

  4. Illegal Alien- frustrated!

    Pompom replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

    If you believe they are committing fraud then turn them in. I just do not understand how an illegal immigrant is entitled to ANY care at taxpayer

  5. I feel like my future is a mess

    Pompom replied to texstudent1's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't think it is unusual at all. Many students do not realize how much of their time needs to be given to studying, class time, clinical time, and of course more

  6. Discrimination...You think??!!?!

    Pompom replied to Jamie Dale's topic in Men in Nursing

    I wonder if the DON meant that having a strong male nurse would benefit the other hall also? Since that bothers you so much you should talk to her about it. Maybe she did not know she offended you....

  7. dilemma, need advice...

    Pompom replied to linzz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There is no way I would accept that job! That ratio of patients to totally

  8. ADN to BSN?

    Pompom replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    There are a lot of RN to BSN programs both classroom and on line. You just need to investigate what is available in your

  9. Working During Nursing School

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

    It is hard but it is also possible. I worked full time night shifts and went to school, had 2 small kiddos and went through a divorce. What doesn't kill us makes us stronger is an

  10. Man, I blew it

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

    Can you transfer to another area of the

  11. im giving up..;( any advice? please

    Pompom replied to davoni444's topic in Florida Nursing

    What about on line

  12. Non compliant and frequent flyer patients

    Pompom replied to dona4jc's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked with some wonderful physicians that tell the patients that unless they are compliant no pain medications will be ordered. If they truly in pain the agree if not and just drug seeking...

  13. Shadow a nurse

    Pompom replied to jenni82104's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Why do you want to shadow a nurse, is it a requirement for a class? If so, then your school should be able to set up a shadow date for

  14. So fed up:( Could use some help:(

    Pompom replied to Nikelbee's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Wow, that is awful! It is no wonder why so many floor nurses transfer to the units. I would not stay in that unit, start looking for another job pronto. You could also go agency for a while. Good...

  15. #%@&$ Flu Shot!

    Pompom replied to JaneyW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My employer offers the flu shot if you want it, they encourage it but it is not

  16. feeling threatened

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

    I would look them straight in the face and tell them if they have something to say about me to say it to my face! Tell them off, let your nurse manager know what is going on. You need to stand up for...

  17. change of career specialty

    Pompom replied to joannep's topic in General Nursing

    One of the benefits to being a nurse is the ability to experience different working areas. If you are bored or burned out, change can be

  18. Day shift/Night shift rivalry?

    Pompom replied to LNDRN19's topic in General Nursing

    That battle has been going on for years. Of course if you work alterating shifts you see how both work and are less

  19. Anybody else hate the time change?

    Pompom replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't like the time change, the kids are at the bus stop in the dark in the morning and get off the bus in the dark. Originally I believe the time change had to do with farming but HELLO, we have...

  20. How do you run K+??

    Pompom replied to mariedoreen's topic in General Nursing

    If it is a peripheral line it must always be mixed in 100ml/NS and run on a seperate pump. If you have a central line you could use a 50ml bag. If you are using a 100ml bag set the pump for 100cc/hr,...

  21. I have a question for all of you ICU nurses...

    Pompom replied to christvs's topic in MICU, SICU

    I believe that the physicians should speak to family on a daily basis and in language they can understand. Tell the truth! Do not sugar coat how bad their prognosis is to their faces then come to the...

  22. Change in BSN requirements

    Pompom replied to texan's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I have had my ADN for 11 years and in 5 months I will have my BSN. The "BS" part of the degree is obvious, having my BSN does not make my nursing practice any better, in fact there was almost no...

  23. School Accreditation

    Pompom replied to fuzzie's topic in General Nursing

    Most jobs require graduation from an NLN accredited school. I would not waste my money on any program that

  24. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    Pompom replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am finishing up a BSN program and I can honestly say it does not make you a "better" nurse. The BSN program is really "BS", all research and writing, very little to do with nursing at all. I think...

  25. What is the major reason nurses leave?

    Pompom replied to saguaro13's topic in General Nursing

    All the above plus the health problems you develop over time like herinated