rnin02

rnin02

Telemetry, Nursery, Post-Partum

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  1. Had my first doctor scream at me today

    rnin02 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think the big issue is that "The Doctor" yelled at "the Nurse", I think that the problem is anyone yelling/screaming/throwing a fit when dealing with some one on a professional basis. The...

  2. Had my first doctor scream at me today

    rnin02 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've gotten pretty lucky too, I've never been screamed at. Talked to in a condescending manner that makes you feel like dirt, yes. Screamed at, no. I've heard some great stories from other nurses I...

  3. Why not Nurse Practitioner?

    rnin02 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse Practitioners work a lot more, need to have a TON of knowledge, so much more responsibility, plus the additional school, no thank you! I'm surviving with my income, I'd gladly take more, but we...

  4. Partial Birth Abortions--NOT an abortion debate

    rnin02 replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    Has the original question be answered? It would be nice if anyone else had more facts to share, in a polite way of course. I posted that quote earlier, and some info I had found, but I still don't...

  5. Partial Birth Abortions--NOT an abortion debate

    rnin02 replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    I've been reading up on this today, from what I can gather from my reading (is it okay to post links here? you can just PM if you want the links to what I read) it seems that the doctors prefer this...

  6. "Customer service" and nursing

    rnin02 replied to LilPeanut's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's horrible. Wow. Glad no one's

  7. "Customer service" and nursing

    rnin02 replied to LilPeanut's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What do you mean by "you get dinged for the last two names"? I'm totally in agreement that administration at some hospitals goes totally insane with customer service BS, and they care way too much...

  8. No. VA RN Salaries

    rnin02 replied to Anjann's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I think new grads at INOVA Loudoun are making $22/hr. I think! Its been about 5 years since I started, and we weren't INOVA yet, and I got $18/hr, but was able to get a couple of "steps" pretty...

  9. "Customer service" and nursing

    rnin02 replied to LilPeanut's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You made a few good points. I especially like the idea of administrators bringing in coffee and donuts to the waiting rooms. I don't understand how writing your name and the date on a dry erase board...

  10. "Customer service" and nursing

    rnin02 replied to LilPeanut's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So, you have nothing in your patient's rooms where you at least put your name? I would think everyone knows the board is not the priority when you are busy with critical patients, but if you're not...

  11. "Customer service" and nursing

    rnin02 replied to LilPeanut's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I like the idea of this board. It may take a little bit of time in the beginning, but it seems worth it. It seems like it would cut down on a lot of questions and confusion for the patient. We have...

  12. on call pay?

    rnin02 replied to Pray's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We get $5.50 currently, but I think L&D gets $7.50, and I'm pretty sure the OR on call people get $7.50. And then we get time and a half if we are called in. I don't mind $5.50/hr to sit at home...

  13. PKU testing

    rnin02 replied to doglover21's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We wait (when possible) till 24 hours after the first feeding, or longer. With a 24 hr discharge (doesn't happen alot, but sometimes) we do it immediately before discharge. We usually tend to wait...

  14. Do nurses only "eat their young" in certain departments?

    rnin02 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are misinterpreting. I especially don't agree with #3. I think people are basically saying there are alot of jerks out there, and when you work with someone for 12 hours at a strech, be...

  15. "Customer service" and nursing

    rnin02 replied to LilPeanut's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There is one issue about customer service, that will never, ever be solved. Its the way people, both staff and patients ("customers") percieve things. Everybody puts a different spin on what they...

  16. Babies overnighting in moms room

    rnin02 replied to crissrn27's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our moms have the option to have the baby room-in with them, or hang out in the nursery and come out for feedings (or we bottle feed if requested). For whatever reason, we do not super encourage...

  17. Time allowed for medication administration changing.

    rnin02 replied to veegeern's topic in General Nursing

    We have an hour before and after. Quite handy! Also, we don't need an order to change a med admin time, but because we use a computer med charting system now, pharmacy has to be willing to change...

  18. breaks

    rnin02 replied to charlies's topic in General Nursing

    On day shift they can't eat outside the rooms, but at night we can usually get away with it. But we do occaisionally get talked to. But how can they not let us have drinks at our stations? If they...

  19. breaks

    rnin02 replied to charlies's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds like a perfect solution. Then the other nurses don't get over burdened, and you know your patient is getting any needed attention. Too bad so many places probably wouldn't make the room...

  20. breaks

    rnin02 replied to charlies's topic in General Nursing

    Let me clarify my feelings. And this is just the way I feel. Nurses are entitled to breaks. There are very few shifts I get thru without eating something more than a handful of crackers from the...

  21. breaks

    rnin02 replied to charlies's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I get paid for my time. If I feel that I didn't truly have time to take a break (I still don't always leave the floor but there are nights I could if I wanted to) I write "No break" and I get my...

  22. Quiz for Ya

    rnin02 replied to JUMACK's topic in General Nursing

    Willingness to learn, ask questions, listen to patients. The ability to remain patient (or appear to!), focused, organized, and keep a sense of humor. Don't over react, stop and think first. Ask for...

  23. breaks

    rnin02 replied to charlies's topic in General Nursing

    I usually find time to eat, but not a true "break". I bring soup most of the time, and eat while charting, etc. When I worked with adults, it was easier, because there were other nurses floating...

  24. Why do nurses eat their young?

    rnin02 replied to cinthern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I guess I don't see how your coworkers are "eating their young"? They don't want you to go to day shift, so what? Its up to the unit manager to decide if you can transfer to another shift, not them....

  25. How long do you typically stay?

    rnin02 replied to CrunchyLaborRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I currently work in the nursery, and we are 99.9% of the time waiting by the time clock at 7:15. The latest I have left there has been 7:30. L&D is usually walking out the door with us. When I...