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  1. How do you answer this question?

    LogCabinMom replied to LogCabinMom's topic in School

    Thanks Minnie - I SO hope I land this job, I am burned out on hospital politics, drama, and scheduling! You gave me some great advice, I am spending the next 4 days practicing my interviewing skills...

  2. What kind of little "Thanks" does your hospital give, or are they too cheap?

    LogCabinMom replied to pattyslattery's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We got breakfast on nurses' week. When the hospital was going for magnet status we actually got magnets. I still think that's what went wrong with our

  3. What you wish you knew before starting nursing school

    LogCabinMom replied to margritamix's topic in General Students

    I would have to say you need to get experience in a healthcare setting to see if it really is something you want to do forever. If you get a bad job, don't be fooled into thinking someplace else will...

  4. Welcome to the Shangri-La: My (Almost) Perfect Job

    LogCabinMom replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Aargh... it's nice to hear your story, because I don't think I'll ever find my Shangri-La - at this point I'm only in it for a paycheck, sad to

  5. A question to nurses with children

    LogCabinMom replied to taramade's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say that after 5 years of nursing, I am sick of working holidays. I've had to work the last 4 d/t staff shortages and I'm tired of not being home with my husband and children - so tired of...

  6. Would love opinions? New age-y wellness, self esteem and wt. loss...

    LogCabinMom replied to kristenncrn's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    @HerbalNurse - were you ever able to successfully start a business in wellness education? I'm an RN very interested in nutrition teaching... would love to hear your

  7. Code Blue

    LogCabinMom replied to newnurseia's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When did I first take ACLS? 4 weeks ago. I am not a new RN, but I wish I had taken it years ago. My point was that ACLS teaches you the basics. I was encouraging a newer nurse. For those who think it...

  8. telephonic nursing with Carenet

    LogCabinMom replied to jenmeister7's topic in Telephone Triage

    I just finished filling out this ridiculous "questionnaire" for Carenet - it is a waste of time, if they spent as much $ on their own recruiters to actually TALK to people than pay some stupid web...

  9. Code Blue

    LogCabinMom replied to newnurseia's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think ACLS is a great start - I disagree that it has become 'watered down' - you really don't get anything about codes in nsg school these days and at least ACLS will introduce you to the meds and...

  10. Problems with prefilled NS syringes?

    LogCabinMom posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all - recently a few pts have had problems such as nausea, vomiting, bad taste, discomfort in the back of the throat, after getting a PICC or port flushed with the 10ml NS syringes. Drawing NS...

  11. Question about magnet hospitals

    LogCabinMom replied to KR11's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a Magnet in NH - and yes, I have an ADN and a BS in business, and no problems getting hired

  12. Cancelled repeatedly - is this normal?

    LogCabinMom replied to CranberryMuffin's topic in General Nursing

    And no, I don't think it looks bad to a prospective employer - just explain the situation

  13. Cancelled repeatedly - is this normal?

    LogCabinMom replied to CranberryMuffin's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at a small critical access hospital last summer where I was called off at least once a week for June and July - needless to say, August 1, 7 nurses were laid off and I was one of them. I...

  14. Never driving to work in snow again

    LogCabinMom replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I know where you're all coming from. I normally have a 1.75 hr drive to work at a large hospital (don't ask- 3 kids in the school system +bad housing market=not going to move) -and 2 weeks ago the...

  15. What tactics do you use with Know All Aides?

    LogCabinMom replied to StNeotser's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have our share of know-it-all aides also - I usually thank them for their input, then tell them I am taking care of it. With your situation, I probably would have ended up saying the same thing....

  16. Green House

    LogCabinMom replied to bethann27's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you're referring to Dr. Bill Thomas' "Eden Alternative" homes maybe? I heard him speak a few months ago and they sound really great; I would love to work in that kind of environment, altho I...

  17. military time vs real time in documentation

    LogCabinMom replied to supernurse1230's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I prefer 24hr time - but we had one "nurse" at our facility who was on a mission to get it banned d/t she couldn't grasp it

  18. How many residents do you care for Per Shift?

    LogCabinMom replied to NCIANurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Fellow nurses, I feel like I have come home. Thank you for sharing. I'm on 3-11 shift. 27 residents, 12 skilled requiring qshift notes, 7 diabetics w/4p/hs fsbs, 2 foleys, 1 picc, 1 nephrostomy, 1...

  19. Help! I am stressed out and need advice.

    LogCabinMom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have not even been a nurse for a year and I think I am already burned out. Or maybe I picked the wrong second career, I don't know. I am so frustrated I find myself almost unable to think straight...

  20. Help! I am stressed out and need advice.

    LogCabinMom replied to LogCabinMom's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much AndyLyn, you have made my

  21. Help! I am stressed out and need advice.

    LogCabinMom replied to LogCabinMom's topic in General Nursing

    thank

  22. Help! I am stressed out and need advice.

    LogCabinMom replied to LogCabinMom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your replies! This is what I need to hear - unfortunately around here there are no ER openings that are 'willing to train' - I would also consider OR nursing, but again - need the med/surg...

  23. Need help with Power PICCs

    LogCabinMom posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hi all - I'm a nurse at a snf, c a resident who has a purple PowerPicc, with clamps. He is receiving vanco thru it q12hrs. Today it clotted off and we sent him to the ER for CathFlo. In talking with...

  24. BP on dialysis pt

    LogCabinMom posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is a very basic question, and I feel very stupid for even asking it. I'm a little too embarrassed to ask another nurse at work. I have a pt at the LTC facility I work at who is on dialysis. She...

  25. Dealing with entrenched coworkers

    LogCabinMom replied to LogCabinMom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thank you - I wasn't even looking at it from the accountability p.o.v, but you're absolutely