DeLana_RN

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  1. "Hidden" cameras on the floor--do you have them??

    DeLana_RN replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    I once worked on a horrible floor where all pt rooms had cameras that showed the pt's bed and immediate area; the pts were informed on admission, but did not have a choice re. camera use. A tech...

  2. Dialysis interview next week- NE FL

    DeLana_RN replied to LovelyDragon's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    As a former dialysis nurse, I can tell you that you are well qualified for the job; they will train you (otherwise they would have specified "experienced only"), and you don't have to know a lot about...

  3. Nurse volunteers: Do you sign "RN"?

    DeLana_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, all, I volunteer at a healthcare facility, although not as a nurse (i.e., I don't perform licensed nursing tasks, although I do assist with basic pt care such as repositioning, baths or feeding)....

  4. Nurse volunteers: Do you sign "RN"?

    DeLana_RN replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You should be fine, but always - no matter if you're in paid employment* or volunteer work (or even giving advice to a neighbor) - carry your own professional liability insurance. It will cover you...

  5. Nurse volunteers: Do you sign "RN"?

    DeLana_RN replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the responses, which helped me decide that it's probably best not to use my RN title on my volunteer reports; there's always a chance that someone may want to sue anyone with a license who...

  6. Nurse volunteers: Do you sign "RN"?

    DeLana_RN replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I know, and that's why I maintain my own insurance coverage. And yes, I am very careful (especially as I'm also not covered by workers' comp). Thanks!

  7. Tell me about your "brain" or "cheat sheet"

    DeLana_RN replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my first job out of nursing school I was responsible for 8 stepdown pts at a time (that's right, 8). So I made up a sheet with 8 columns (I normally used 2 of them, to account for new admits after...

  8. I just can't do anything right.....

    DeLana_RN replied to Gently.me's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree that the offender is a "great nurse". He is seriously lacking something.... if someone treats anyone the way he treats you, he is anything but "great" (more like a sociopath ). Best of luck...

  9. After termination: A Great Update

    DeLana_RN replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations, that's excellent! I wish you success in your new position, please keep us updated. If you don't mind my asking, as it could help nurses in a similar situation, how did you deal with...

  10. New grad asked to resign during orientation need advice

    DeLana_RN replied to Roxy518's topic in General Nursing

    Best of luck to you, Roxy, you will find something much better. DeLana

  11. That is IT; have had it with nursing...I'm going insane!

    DeLana_RN replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    What's not to love about a profession where you have to go to work deathly ill to avoid getting fired? This happened to a good friend of mine, an ICU nurse. Due to back issues (previous workers' comp...

  12. New grad asked to resign during orientation need advice

    DeLana_RN replied to Roxy518's topic in General Nursing

    A few pp have implied that the OP (or a nurse in a similar situation, and we all know that she is far from alone) is somehow to blame for not making it in such an unsupportive environment with...

  13. New grad asked to resign during orientation need advice

    DeLana_RN replied to Roxy518's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with others that it's a bit premature to suggest that someone is not cut out for acute care because of one bad experience in a toxic hellhole (which the majority agree OP's unit was). OP,...

  14. New grad asked to resign during orientation need advice

    DeLana_RN replied to Roxy518's topic in General Nursing

    I think the stigma of having been terminated - a question on just about any employment application that I see nowadays - is worse than forfeiting unemployment benefits; OP didn't earn money prior to...

  15. New grad asked to resign during orientation need advice

    DeLana_RN replied to Roxy518's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, why do they continue to throw new grads to the wolves/eat their young? I've been there, done that. First job - 7 pts on oncology, no orientation (this was 1998 and the "6 week orientation"...

  16. My first true rant... my new job STINKS. :(

    DeLana_RN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Epona, I remember you have had a difficult time, but you owe it to yourself not to put up with this crap. This new job is toxic, no doubt. I don't think it would ever get better, no matter what you...

  17. A vent thread for patients- what can we do better?

    DeLana_RN replied to canoehead's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Great thread, we're all patients at some time! I have a major problem with staff who don't tell me their title. "I'm Suzy" doesn't tell me anything. Suzy the housekeeper? Suzy the lab tech? Suzy the...

  18. Ever since the economic nose dive spiral...

    DeLana_RN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I would work for free (for a limited time) to get a chance at the job I want.... (I volunteer there now) - never thought I would have to consider that as a nurse. It's brutal out there. Those of you...

  19. I wasn't hired because I failed the personality test???

    DeLana_RN replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, this is another example of the excesses of a pure employer's market (wildcat days)! They are doing all they can to weed out people.... never mind they're throwing out the baby with the...

  20. Possible termination for HIPAA violations

    DeLana_RN replied to Magnolia619's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Congrats, you are very lucky to have found one of the few employers who will give someone a second chance. There used to be more of them, but nowadays it's rare.... But I have a general question for...

  21. "Forced Out"

    DeLana_RN replied to ICUenthusiast's topic in Nursing Career

    All good advice for the OP.... but how can someone who has been forced out find another job? How do you answer the question "Have you ever been terminated?" on the application? What do you give as...

  22. ER vs. Dialysis (New Grad)

    DeLana_RN replied to DysrhythmiaRN11's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on your decision of taking the ER job, this acute care position (with good orientation/training) will give you many opportunities in the future. Just a word of caution re. the dialysis...

  23. frequent fires

    DeLana_RN replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    What you're describing is sadly true for too many healthcare organizations.... and the best nurses (in my book) are at highest risk - those who are pt advocates, who refuse to take dangerous shortcuts...

  24. fired... where can a bad nurse go to find a job?

    DeLana_RN replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I have seen a lot of truly crappy nurses, and the funny thing is, they all thought they were great nurses. Somehow, I just don't think this applies to the OP. OP, I getting fired is a very...

  25. ER vs. Dialysis (New Grad)

    DeLana_RN replied to DysrhythmiaRN11's topic in General Nursing

    As a former dialysis nurse I have to say that I don't think dialysis is a good choice for a new grad, for various reasons (this topic is discussed a lot on the dialysis specialty forum on this site)....