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  1. West Virginia CRNA Programs

    gitterbug replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    nope. new

  2. How to explain that I resigned after 2 mos?

    gitterbug replied to wfperseus's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The truth shall be a shield and a banner for you. Do be ashamed or anxious. Your leaving a situation that was wrong for you and for the facility averted problems for all involved. As for a glowing...

  3. Heparin in an emergency-to draw PTT or not?

    gitterbug replied to Shell5's topic in Medical-Surgical

    thanks, Zash, agree, a baseline is needed and does not take long to

  4. I Need Advise, please help!

    gitterbug replied to miko014's topic in Nursing Career

    teaching.

  5. Heparin in an emergency-to draw PTT or not?

    gitterbug replied to Shell5's topic in Medical-Surgical

    draw it. most docs will sign the verbal. good base

  6. Rn coming 2 NC

    gitterbug replied to lexus380's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    From talking with 2 nurses who went to the area and returned, neither of these places are very highly recommended. Good luck but maybe a new search is needed. Personally, I think a lot of facilities...

  7. West Virginia CRNA Programs

    gitterbug replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    But WVU is the real top dog in this program. ALways has been and always will be. This program is very difficult to gain entrance. There are so many who have left and applied for work then school in...

  8. Preceptors-What's the real deal?

    gitterbug replied to zahryia's topic in General Nursing

    Being a preceptor is hard work. You have to take into account the new nurse's lack of experience, the type of unit, amount of staff, expectations of unit and facility. I was assigned to preceptor,...

  9. Can a suppository be given via a colostomy?

    gitterbug replied to floatRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    yes, have given supp. per colostomy. must be careful, must remember where colostomy is. if empties too soon, then no

  10. A nurse ate me as her young and I'm still paying for it

    gitterbug replied to RNnewgrad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You need to speak to the HN, explain honestly and fairly what took place, remind the HN you are a new grad, not having had a orientation, and yes, you should know that when heparin is given IV a...

  11. Over 20 years at the hospital, left and not even a "thank you"????????

    gitterbug replied to 27YearRN's topic in General Nursing

    Being a good experienced nurse and a good employee are not mutually beneficial. Experience is now thought of as much of a burden as a

  12. MRSA, VRE, C-diff??????

    gitterbug replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    Following hospital policy and protocal are the only protection you have for if in the future you become infected with any of these. Too often we think we will not be touching anything in the room, so...

  13. CAMC-Putnum General take-over

    gitterbug replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    Noryn, I agree there needs to be change, accountability, and more oversight at PGH, and in general, most of the HCA facilities in this state. Selling them to a counterpart under the corporate...

  14. Question for Ohio RNs

    gitterbug replied to alicia9178's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Most facilities want a BSN today. But many more are realistic and will hire to fill the need, especially staff, without the BSN. Good luck and I am sure you will be able to get a

  15. CAMC-Putnum General take-over

    gitterbug replied to gitterbug's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you on most of your statement, but CAMC has made some bad choices in HN's, and people may have had a big change in circumstances or in the behavior and life style, so I am more the type...

  16. Turn Down Because Of Their Skin Color.

    gitterbug replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    No. Is there proof of this? Report it to the state and federal agencies, that will cause a different tune to be

  17. Docs need to grow up! (Long post!)

    gitterbug replied to HillNPStudent's topic in General Nursing

    This is why every nurse needs an answering machine and caller ID. Never answer the phone on day/time off unless you know for sure who is calling and what they are calling

  18. Need some moral/ethical (?) input

    gitterbug replied to momdebo's topic in General Nursing

    Remember the Golden rule. I think your hubby is a smart cookie. I know we all have to make decisions we do not like or want to make at times, but you are already questioning this employer's ethics,...

  19. Let's play I Remember When.....

    gitterbug replied to RNSue's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone pick up the fact that patient load was heavy but work was completed? Of course, there was support staff to assist the nurse and our jobs gave us a sense of pride. Remember when every...

  20. Lap chole

    gitterbug replied to cndrn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Agree with above guidelines. Post discharge they should avoid driving x week, no heavy lifting, no greasy food, report any fever, change in wound status, increase in pain, or

  21. "I Come Into Work Sick! Why Can't You?"

    gitterbug replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    Earned sick time is to be taken when sickness occurs. It is unrealistic to think we never need a day off, sick or not, so I am sure call-ins happen when its more emotional than physical. I never...

  22. Ever Walked Out On An Assignment????

    gitterbug replied to NurseJacqui's topic in Travel

    In the end it is your license. Do what you must do to protect it. These companies know the really terrible places, they know your complaints, they have heard them many times before. Being a...

  23. Over 20 years at the hospital, left and not even a "thank you"????????

    gitterbug replied to 27YearRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the most we can hope for is a kind remark or two from a person or two we have worked with for a long time. I do not think anyone in management cares if we stay or go, just keep the slot...

  24. Quadriplegic Question

    gitterbug replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the clarafication on your situation. I do not think you are jumping from man to man, a woman does not give much thought to her actions or the future outcomes when she is a roamer....

  25. What W.Virginia towns/cities do you recommend working in and why?

    gitterbug replied to fd5151's topic in General Nursing

    Can one work non-benefitted, per-diem rate and the other work regular staff? Living is cheaper and slower. Views are better too. Good