rnanm

rnanm

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  1. 57 and need to start over YET AGAIN!

    rnanm replied to Bailey246's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow! Looks like there are many of us with the same issues. Wait until you hit 60! I have a world of acute care, cardiac, trauma and general nursing experience and am in good health. Can I find a job?...

  2. Did Anyone Go From LVN to RN in CA?

    rnanm replied to SoCalMom0499's topic in California Nursing

    yes, i was an lvn for 14 years then finally returned to complete my rn. the pre requisites were never ending but i finally finished and have never been sorry. i am about to finish my bsn and am...

  3. Going back to the bedside?

    rnanm replied to twarlik's topic in Nurse Management

    interesting and definitely doable. on our unit there have been 5 rn's who thought they would like to leave bedside nursing and try management. all 5 returned to the bedside after varying times and...

  4. want advice

    rnanm replied to hemaravin's topic in California Nursing

    hi hemaravin, i am located on the beautiful central coast of california. there are 4 hospitals within a 40 mile range. 3 are owned by chw and one by another company. i am a registered nurse and...

  5. want advice

    rnanm replied to hemaravin's topic in California Nursing

    welcome to the world of california nursing yes, there are jobs out there. can you tell me a bit more about yourself? experience in what area? what type of unit are you interested in? what part of...

  6. All White Uniform Dress Code?!!

    rnanm replied to keludtke's topic in General Nursing

    i am a professional and conduct myself in a manner that exudes confidence for my patients, regardless of my uniform color. i do however choose to wear white on occasion as our unit patients have said...

  7. Bedside reporting is back!

    rnanm posted a topic in California Nursing

    hi everyone i have been busy with finals but want to ask how many of you are reverting back to bedside report at the change of shift? with jcaho confidentiality laws in place how do we manage this...

  8. What do I do Now???

    rnanm replied to Ms.Rosewood2003's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i understand the stress and dissapointment you are feeling right now, but please don't take this on as a failure on your part. i have known many fantastic nurses who failed their nclex exam and went...

  9. nursing morale going down the tubes

    rnanm replied to sunneeRN's topic in General Nursing

    brava my dear we need more nurses who will speak up for our patients and each other. i too have seen many who complain to each other but are not willing to get involved to make a meaningful change. i...

  10. anyone ever worked at Marian Medical Center?

    rnanm posted a topic in Nursing Career

    i am thinking about taking a travel assignment in santa maria, california. anyone ever worked or taken a travel assignment at marian medical center?

  11. 12 hours, eat twice?

    rnanm replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

    when I work 12 hour shifts the rule of thumb is 2 30 minute breaks. One paid and one unpaid. However, I rarely get one 30 minute break uniterupted, much less even dream of the second one. I work days...

  12. Have you called off work for a sick pet before?

    rnanm replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    Our pets are a member of the family and I would not hesitate to put one of them first if the need were there. I do however have a network of pet loving colleagues and we provide vacation care, medical...

  13. anyone ever worked at Marian Medical Center?

    rnanm replied to rnanm's topic in Nursing Career

    thanks selke! i will do that. i heard from a travel nurse currently on 2north who is anything but happy:nono: and will post on the travel section. i did try the delphi.com site but had no luck finding...

  14. Long Beach Memorial Anyone?????

    rnanm replied to tabymac's topic in California Nursing

    LBMMC is a fantastic place to work and believe me the two years will fly and you will be well served to stick it out and gain the valuable experience and accreditation. If I were in the Long Beach...

  15. pay rates in California (pre-and post tax)

    rnanm replied to Leilah75_RN's topic in California Nursing

    I live in the Central region of California. The cost of living is extremely high and houses start around $350,000 and up. Condos go for $300,000 minimum. The salaries of nurses have not kept up with...

  16. Incident Report Documentation

    rnanm replied to khagerman's topic in General Nursing

    in our medical center we document what our findings that relate to patient safety. for instance, when i went to lunch one of my cva patients found a way to get out of the bed on her own. she was found...

  17. Scripting Nurses?

    rnanm replied to Cindylufus's topic in General Nursing

    Yes we have been bombarded with the "scripting and hourly rounds" I have time for you?? The 3 P's Potty, Position, Pain! God help me I can't practice this type of nursing and refuse to be a Scripted...

  18. Whats to Enjoy about Nursing?

    rnanm replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry you are seeing the many complaints about nursing, but the reality is there for each of us to learn from. It is up to you to decide how you will practiice, set boundaries, give of...

  19. What makes you nervous about or irritated with a new grad or orientee?

    rnanm replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I agree there is a great deal of extra responsibilty orienting new grads, but I love molding them into experienced nurses with caring hearts. Most days I have a new grad or reentry nurse to orient but...

  20. Highest BP you have ever seen on a pt

    rnanm replied to nckayaker's topic in Emergency

    Have been managing a hypertensive patient on the DOU with an admit B/P of 265/128. Lots of Tridil and IV Lopressor later it is hanging it around 170/98. This patient is not

  21. How Did a BSN Help Your Career (Or Not)

    rnanm replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    I am just finishing my BSN after 25 years in nursing:monkeydance: It is a personal goal for me, but in the process I found many new nursing ooportunities as well. Clinical teaching will be my goal. I...

  22. Good Bye to Nursing for me...

    rnanm replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I could have been your preceptor. I love teaching at the clinical level and new grads are the best! Nurturing, challenge and consistency are needed to develop the nursing process in our new...

  23. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    rnanm replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    1. many of the doctors who sat smoking in the nurses station are your cabg patients today. 2. you recognize far too many of the past treatment modalities and laugh 3. your colleagues start asking you...

  24. insulin gtt in heart failure/mi patients

    rnanm replied to voldog's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    yes, we have an insulin drip protocol in our ccu for heart failure patients. i will see if i can get a copy and pm you.

  25. ETOH withdrawal in acute care setting

    rnanm posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am attempting to find information from nurses who treat patients for ETOH withdrawal in acute care. I work in a cardiac step down unit and find our current treatment practice to borderline on cruel...