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  1. Med error could cost my job? Need help!

    gitterbug replied to dmwRNpa's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry for your trouble. I believe you but like other posters, the facility feels like it has a duty to keep drugs strictly accounted for and rightly so. Seek legal advice, do everything...

  2. Could you tell me about Med-Surg?

    gitterbug replied to BerthaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Med/surg teaches quick assessment, time management, treatment skills, meds, IV's, how to monitor tubes to the lungs, kidneys, liver, and other areas, irrigations, how to assign patient loads, and...

  3. Attire for a job fair??

    gitterbug replied to fleur-de-lis's topic in Nursing Career

    Clean neat dress pants, tailored top or plain sweater, low heeled shoes, minimal makeup and jewelry. Hair neat and clean. Nails neat, no purple polish. If pants are not the thing, then a simple...

  4. What to do?

    gitterbug replied to middlekane's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Speak to the nurse and ask her why she did this. If she does not have a good explanation, talk to the NM. Do not expect too much action on this unless your facility is nurse poor. I think she just...

  5. have you ever lost it at work?

    gitterbug replied to lannisz's topic in General Nursing

    Every nurse, new or old, loses it sometimes. It is just a matter of getting back in the flow, remember we are all human and subject to stress and emotional changes sometimes. Good

  6. How crazy is this??...no contract

    gitterbug replied to Michellex1013's topic in Travel

    Be very careful regarding this situation. Too many red flags, too many hitches before you even start. Good

  7. Don't want to do this anymore

    gitterbug replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I hate computer charting. It takes too long and has too many fields to pass to get to where you want to be. I don't think whoever designed it knew the first thing about

  8. any comment?

    gitterbug replied to unwanted RN's topic in General Nursing

    Will the school give you a part time position? Christian schools are less sstringent on some issues. Check on day care that delivers and pick-up the kids, then check on LTC 0800-1600. She loves it....

  9. Agency Work

    gitterbug replied to MsKieshaRN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    The newspaper there seems to be full of advertisments for agency work. I would check on the sites of some of these agencies and get an idea of what they offer. Money seems to be good and if benefits...

  10. Wonderful to be wanted

    gitterbug posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Just got a call from a local agency I worked for a few years. I was kept very busy when I worked for them and it seemed at the time I was well liked where I was sent. The lady who called me said she...

  11. Green Bay area & LPN's employment availability?

    gitterbug replied to Roozeyk's topic in General Nursing

    Daughter lives in Green Bay. She has said there is no real shortage there for nurses. Pay is good if you have a job but there is no real demand since most people stay with the job. I have heard...

  12. How to get to work in a snowstorm?

    gitterbug replied to AfloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    Made it to work many times when other staff who lived very close called off. I did what was expected, was never offered any special treatment or perks, and went home when I could. All of that...

  13. Mountain State LPN to BSN

    gitterbug replied to LightCommaStix's topic in General Nursing

    Knew a couple of nurses who went there, sort of pricey, but not too bad. They enjoyed it and felt it met their needs as working mothers. Good

  14. "You're gonna need to learn Spanish...."

    gitterbug replied to smkiya's topic in General Nursing

    The two most awful patients I ever had were non-english speaking, older women, both in terrible medical shape, no family present, and I needed to insert a foley . One was Japanese, the other Arab....

  15. Phenergan IV changes in policy

    gitterbug replied to RNKPCE's topic in General Nursing

    Lordy, I am so glad I hae been giving phenergan in 25cc NSS for lots of years, a bunch of us just started mixing it and giving it this way because patients lots so many IV's and c/o pain/soreness to...

  16. Genesis healthcare

    gitterbug replied to nurse&mom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Went to a LTC to pick up an application for a friend and was "held prisoner" until I talked with DON and HR person. I was sort of interested in what they had to say but I really got negative vibes...

  17. MBON aggravation AURGH!!!

    gitterbug replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I hope you get this problem solved soon. Most BON's can give you a

  18. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    gitterbug replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    New grads here are starting out at around 20.00/hr this spring. Experience puts you at 25.00 to 28.00/hr depending on unit. Add shift diff, w/e diff and many are looking to 30.00/hr. COL is...

  19. Need advice for a friend/new male nurse. HELP!

    gitterbug posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hello one and all, I am not too sure how to begin or actually where to begin but here goes. Recently I was approached by a guy who is/was a good friend to my daughters, he is an LPN and finished his...

  20. Why are male nurses looked down on?

    gitterbug replied to USCUAmber's topic in Male Nursing Students

    P.S. My 6', red-headed, hazel eyed grandson and his green-eyed, blonde, 6" brother call me "weird Mommaw" anyway. The other 3 grandson don't even bother to comment anymore. I am working on the...

  21. Why are male nurses looked down on?

    gitterbug replied to USCUAmber's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I like male nurses, never have to look down on one here, heck, never met one here less than 5'10" and that sure beats my height. NO really, most of the guys I have worked with have been just great,...

  22. Need advice for a friend/new male nurse. HELP!

    gitterbug replied to gitterbug's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hi Roy, Thanks for your advice. He has decided to stick to the job until May. He is going to do some PM's, the crew is more laid back, and he feels like he will be able to do a better job. He was...

  23. Genesis healthcare

    gitterbug replied to nurse&mom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    More than one within 100 mile area here, none have too good of a reputation. Always need help, scare tactics and threats to staff seem to be used frequently, pay is not great here, and patients get...

  24. Has this happened to anyone before??

    gitterbug replied to Purdue_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Get a medical check up and quick. Daughters have both been hit by this and are still reeling. Both have to have some surgery after the inflamation clears up. Hope you feel better

  25. dealing with perverted patients

    gitterbug replied to shock-me-sane's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Shock-me-sane Nursemike gave you some valuable information, attempt to use it in your practice. Crude remarks, cursing, inapproiate touching do not need to be tolerated. Make sure you do make an...