Erikadawn RN replied to dialysisnurseLC's topic in Urology
There are pts in every dialysis unit like this, just leave him alone and stay away from him. I believe the majority of dialysis pts are so bitter that they are on dialysis, so they hate us, the caregiver. I have also taken care of some that I love to...
Erikadawn RN replied to dialysisnurseLC's topic in Urology
Don't be upset by it, I have been in dialysis for 5 years . I have a pt now that tells everyone I wasn't watching him and he had to go to hospital for a high BP. I did send him to the ER but he conveniently forgets , that it was his "favorite " nurse...
Erikadawn RN replied to OSUFan1's topic in Urology
It would probably be easier to not even start and just transfer if you want to move now. Call the recruiter and explain they always need nurses, I work for Davita also
I just recently relocated about 40 minutes outside of Atlanta. In orientation today I was talking with a traveler nurse, since I have always been interested in traveling. I think it's a good idea to find a traveler to rent a room to. I have 2 extra r...
Erikadawn RN replied to Brittlove.xo's topic in Travel
Taking care of my children, is always the best decision for me. No matter how hard a struggle it is, don't go to the job and sit and be miserable, look at it as your way out and to a better future. I worked at a summer camp for 12 weeks, without a ho...
Erikadawn RN replied to CampNurse10's topic in Camp
We have gotten a few kids with pumps. Our camp is proactive when it comes to kids with diabetes . We have orders from the pediatrician or endocrinologist . Regarding sliding scales, snacks, carb counts etc. We also have the child leave the pump at t...
Erikadawn RN replied to DawnJ's topic in Correctional
The funniest one I got was from an elderly man that said, the marihuana smoke from cell 23, is aggravating his asthma. ( after investigating, it wasn't from him, just someone snitching on the marihuana smokers).
Erikadawn RN replied to Shuggahs's topic in Correctional
I have worked in both, I don't play the penis games. I will write you up and I will confront you about it. Some officers will address it, and some won't . I was the only black RN and they never made it stop. So I handled it my self,
Erikadawn RN replied to nd deb's topic in Correctional
I guess it depends on the company, I worked for a company and the big companies. They both have issues and lawsuits. Keep your practice in with the scope and follow the rules and you should be ok
Erikadawn RN replied to reptilesavvy's topic in Correctional
I worked in corrections for over 5 years, and I have seen 1 nurse lose here license. It was at her per firm job at a nursing home. I can say that , nurses who view the inmates as less than, that's when the dangerous practice starts.
Erikadawn RN replied to bella706's topic in Urology
Philadelphia, I work directly for the hospital and pay is contingent on experience, by the union pay scale. We have call pay 3.15 hour and time/half when called in.
