SICU Queen

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  1. Hospitals and the aging nurse

    SICU Queen replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, not where I am. I am actually on "light duty" (no patient care - just paperwork) due to an injury sustained on the job. Hospitals seem to only improve the things that increase their revenue......

  2. Who's leaving nursing?

    SICU Queen replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, leaving. Definitely. What will I do? I am still contemplating that. I have an ASN so I'm in a bit more of a predicament when it comes to making a decision. Either way, though... I'm

  3. Do you understand your paycheck??

    SICU Queen replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I do. After getting shafted a few times (and only realizing it because someone else was in a similar scenario and got more money), I went to payroll and had them go over exactly how it all works....

  4. Racism in Nursing

    SICU Queen replied to lpnnursingstudent33's topic in General Nursing

    Nah, I'm definitely not hypersensitive. Been around too long for that. The whole tone in your post is what brought me to that conclusion that you could POSSIBLY be sounding racist. Again, I'm...

  5. The doctor will see your credit now

    SICU Queen replied to LydiaNN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear lord. That is just scary as hell to

  6. Pay rates

    SICU Queen replied to Ash123's topic in General Nursing

    Working on a contract in New Orleans can get you around

  7. Question for "seasoned" nurses - how do you control your emotions?

    SICU Queen replied to my3kids's topic in General Nursing

    You've gotten some good advice here so I can't add anything new, really. Just know that, in time, you WILL develop enough of a "thick skin" (I hate that phrase too, but it is what it is), enough that...

  8. Do You Tell EVERYONE You Are a Nurse?

    SICU Queen replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    My relatives all know, of course... as do the neighbors that live near me. Other than that, I tend not to announce it. I am not interested in having to be an RN while I'm off my hospital's

  9. Non-Judgemental, does this often equal Enabling?

    SICU Queen replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think probably what is meant is that you should treat the patient as well as you treat every other patient that you're caring for, and that you're not MORE harsh, or treat them badly, because you...

  10. How marketable are you.....

    SICU Queen replied to kodydc's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're EXTREMELY marketable. You're now an RN with many years of nursing experience behind you, as well as a "mature" adult with a lot of life experience as well. Go get 'em... you should...

  11. Help Please!!

    SICU Queen replied to rachel33138's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP: I don't have any answers for you, but good

  12. Anyone go from ICU to med-surg?

    SICU Queen replied to TraumaGirl1018's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're not giving yourself enough time. There is no way in 7 months that you're going to be 100% comfortable taking care of the critically ill. You WILL get there; just persevere and educate...

  13. Racism in Nursing

    SICU Queen replied to lpnnursingstudent33's topic in General Nursing

    okay, I am not getting why you'd get upset over an instructor asking you questions about your aspirations. I really hope there's more to this story than you've stated... because if there's not, I'm...

  14. Do you remove occluded or infiltrated IV right away or wait until new start done?

    SICU Queen replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    Take it out. It doesn't work, so why leave it? All that does is open the patient up for potential harm, because it can possibly fool another nurse or MD into thinking that the access is patent and...

  15. Fired

    SICU Queen replied to Blades's topic in General Nursing

    Omit it. I've been "fired" before, during the first 90 day period, and that job has been omitted from resumes, etc and it's never been a problem for me. If you feel you must include it, simply say you...

  16. A different kind of Nursing injury

    SICU Queen replied to miwachiru123's topic in General Nursing

    You've GOT to be kidding me. Really? Totally ridiculous... totally.

  17. UGGGGG!!!!!!!(rant)

    SICU Queen replied to gagezoie's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I'm just an old grouch... because when someone has the nerve to call my home on my day off and tell me "You will do _________" I simply reply right back "Oh no I won't." They can fire me....

  18. Personality question for the guys (and any gals who might have an opinion)

    SICU Queen replied to phoenixfire's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hey, it's all good... and I do understand about those two "groups" and the set who show up and bug the mess out of the rest of us who want to learn... I think that's a universal affliction; it was the...

  19. To be an RN or RT..Help!

    SICU Queen replied to deebee12's topic in General Nursing

    :hhmth: Loogeys are EXACTLY why I am not an RT. Give me diarrhea and vomit

  20. What injuries or illnesses of yours has been the result of being a nurse?

    SICU Queen replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    I also meant to point out that NURSING is the occupation with the highest incidence of musculoskeletal-related

  21. have you ever countered an initial salary offer

    SICU Queen replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have, and I was successful in getting more money. Always try. All they can do is tell you no and then you can decide if you're willing to work for their offered pay. Remember that they are...

  22. Personality question for the guys (and any gals who might have an opinion)

    SICU Queen replied to phoenixfire's topic in Male Nursing Students

    In my haste to post I didn't read this thoroughly... and I do appreciate your clarification. Good luck with school... and I agree with the poster who said you need to work in the OR. The surgeons...

  23. Personality question for the guys (and any gals who might have an opinion)

    SICU Queen replied to phoenixfire's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You know, it strikes me as... I dunno, judgmental maybe?... that you use terms like "prom queen" when describing what is probably a young and pretty, albeit rude, woman... and how you refer to the...

  24. What injuries or illnesses of yours has been the result of being a nurse?

    SICU Queen replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    I wanna be Stevielynn when I grow up!!! LOL!! Injuries... well, right at this very moment I am suffering with a lumbar back strain and a hip flexor strain that has kept me on light duty and walking...

  25. You Know You're a Young(er) Nurse when...

    SICU Queen replied to cristina26houston's topic in General Nursing

    Eeek... I was reading this old as dirt thread and hit thanks by mistake, which I did NOT mean to do... but since I did, I might as well reply and revive an oldie. Razorback, I think if you look at...