CSHRN

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1. Are you a "Bonified" Nurse?

   CSHRN replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

   Attending physicians don't wear scrubs, most don't even wear lab coats in my hospital and patients know who they are. Residents wear scrubs and lab coats. PCAs wear purple and housekeeping has their own uniform. Nursing is the only department in my...

2. question about 3 "on"/ 4 "off "schedule

   CSHRN replied to anilu's topic in Cardiac

   It depends on the unit and the hospital, but in the units I have worked for in my hosptial the days jump around. Some people request to work 3 in a row to get a few more days off on the end, but it doesn't always work out that way, especially with p...

3. Greys Anatomy episode 10-29-09

   CSHRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Did anyone else get annoyed at the line from Grey's Anatomy last night, October 29th, where one doctor says to Dr. Grey who will be assisting Dr. Shephard in the OR "Sounds like your his *****." Then ends with "Have fun playing nurse." Lines like ...

4. Too Young?

   CSHRN replied to Jennifer0512's topic in General Students

   I get it all the time. I'm 25 years old, a lieutenant in the army reserve and have been a registered nurse for 3 years now. I am tired of the ER population looking at my ID after I have identified myself, or calling me "kid," "son," asking how long...

5. Any Reservists working too much?

   CSHRN posted a topic in Government

   I am an Army Reservist working in an ER on the civilian side. My hospital requires me to work two weekends a month. Add that to drill weekend and it comes out to three weekends a month at work. I am sure I am not the only one who has to deal with ...

6. Are all floor nurses rude to ER nurses?

   CSHRN replied to Andy S.'s topic in Emergency

   I found this older thread looking up an issue I have recently faced, so forgive me if there are newer threads on this topic out there.... I am glad to see that my hospital isn't the only one dealing with rudness from floor nurses. I was once a floor...

7. Left ED job due to unsafe staffing...

   CSHRN replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

   Haven't been in the ER long, but no lunches are common. That hour is critical to recharging the batteries and getting away from the hecticness. Managment is working on hiring more, but the process is slow. I hope I don't get burned out because I l...

8. Good ER leadership

   CSHRN replied to cookienay's topic in Emergency

   We just got an entirely new mangement team and they are amazing. It is great to see management out on the floor helping with patient care when it gets crazy as well as being there to mentor and laugh with. When it gets crazy, the meetings stop and ...

9. ER vs ICU

   CSHRN posted a topic in Career Support

   I have the opportunity to get a position in the ER or an ICU. Both appeal to me. I know each unit has it's own "personality." I need to decide which one fits me better. Can anyone offer advice on those personalities so I can be better informed wh...

10. Jcaho

    CSHRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure answers are going to be generally the same, but what are everyone's thoughts on Jcaho visits? I for one am glad they are here so they can go and we are done with all this for 3 years. The bosses are crazy and the rules are in full force. ...

11. What's the dumbest remark you've heard yourself make...

    CSHRN replied to KidsRNstill's topic in General Nursing

    I was working with a Spanish speaking patient before I got our translation services set up and he says, "I don't understand english" and continues speaking to me in spanish. O told him, "Senor, I don't understand english" I realized what I said as s...

12. Night Shifters!!!!

    CSHRN replied to GreenNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could exercise but I am way too tired. Even on my days off, there is a "leftover" tiredness that doesn't leave and makes it difficult to get up and go running. I had two weeks off a few weeks ago, the longest time off since I've been in nu...

13. Nursing Work Ethic

    CSHRN replied to luvbug9956's topic in General Nursing

    I work someone now that has a pretty poor professional work ethic that has fed up most of my other coworkers. We have brought this nurse's comments and actions, or lack thereof at times, to the attention of the manager. Nothing seems to really be d...

14. Attention Gaylord Focker...

    CSHRN replied to forgop's topic in Men

    Go ahead and switch. I see you already have a sense of humor which will come in handy in this career. Good luck to you.

15. How many new nurses are seriously thinking about quiting?

    CSHRN replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in New Nurse

    I've been working a year and a half and have thought about quitting myself. I don't know what else I would do besides nursing. At first I really enjoyed working and then reality set in. Long hours, sick patients, short staffing, the night shift, w...