StrwbryblndRN

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  1. Should student nurses be required to get the H1N1 vaccine

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Heather Molesworth's topic in General Nursing

    Masks should be given as an option too. It would not be right to have someone who is unable to get a vaccine be eliminated from becoming nurse. At some point they would have to have clinicals during...

  2. Should student nurses be required to get the H1N1 vaccine

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Heather Molesworth's topic in General Nursing

    It should be your right to refuse. Does not matter the

  3. Hospitals cracking down on who can enter

    StrwbryblndRN replied to kbm318's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital is the same. The exception is for end of life or father to be under 18. Only 2 people are allowed to visit at a time. Meaning anyone wanting to see "Bob" has to wait in the lobby for...

  4. New Grad Hospital Preceptor/Training/Orientation Question

    StrwbryblndRN replied to nickynoodles's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted the same but was told that would not be in my best interest for my career and staffing is not appropriate for orientation at night. During the day you meet the docs, PT, OT. The ability to...

  5. Mandatory Flu Shots

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Ghostmedic's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am opting not to get the flu shot. I am wearing a mask (per hospital policy) instead of the vaccine. It will help protect from other flu strains not in the vaccine and other seasonal illnesses....

  6. How would you approach this situation?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you are doing all you can until she can get home. Glad to hear that you are on top of your families care. Not many families could do the same. Hope the transition to home quick. I am...

  7. Administration lacks the reasoning ability of a 5 year old

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Guest219794's topic in General Nursing

    I was just talking about this same thing. In the past week there have been 5 new tasks added to our shifts. Also we were assigned to be on a team where we have to contribute. I was not asked nor do...

  8. The best nursing job ever!!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to MELY13's topic in General Nursing

    I won't say my job is the best ever but I like it. What I like is the shift, 7p-7a. My pay is the weekend plus differential. What I love is my pt's. Luckily our job would not exist without them...

  9. ALL NURSES this affects all of you

    StrwbryblndRN replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Many people are not saying getting the flu shot is stupid. Just respect the choice others have for their reason. You can prevent spread by other means. Besides if everyone is vaccinated but...

  10. ALL NURSES this affects all of you

    StrwbryblndRN replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I support anyone who chooses the vaccine and also anyone who doesn't. Responsiblity is more than getting the vaccine. It is about protecting yourself, family and pt's. The vaccine only does a part...

  11. feel like crap

    StrwbryblndRN replied to horsehobby's topic in General Nursing

    You can't do anything about what happened to others. You felt it unsafe and did what you felt you had to do. I can see why it would bother you though. Whether it is you or someone else, it happened...

  12. ALL NURSES this affects all of you

    StrwbryblndRN replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital mandates flu shot or wear a mask till end of March or "voluntary resignation" I am opting for the mask. If I find I can't handle it then maybe I will get the shot. I have alot of...

  13. What's in your pocket(s)?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to AllieSparksRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a standard: R pocket=Scissors, 4 color ink pen, sharpie. L pocket= lip gloss, nail file While working last night, in addition to the above: roll on icy hot 2 alcohol pads acouple of extra pens I...

  14. 3rd shift roll call!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Markis's topic in General Nursing

    Love nights. Would not do anything different. I am still busy but do not have the noise of management, PT, OT, CM, family (sometimes), ya'll know the deal. We do get alot of frequent fliers who...

  15. Need help with priming PCA tubing

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Soneshine's topic in General Nursing

    I can see your concern. One thing that our hosptial does is require verification with anther nurse during set up. By doing this you will can relearn without so much fear and catch any

  16. A physican where I work called a patient a "FAT PIG!"

    StrwbryblndRN replied to JomoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Horrible was he said but he is till human. I can understand the outlash under the right circumstances. Does not make it right but possibly

  17. Ideas for ways to save $$ on our unit

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Mudwoman's topic in General Nursing

    I always ask the pt what do they need.. I do not ever get toiletries in advance. I do not even get a wash basin in advance. Some a/o pts who are observation do not even need it. It is those small...

  18. Favorites...

    StrwbryblndRN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    I see where to OP is going. Hope it changes at some point for the better. We had a similiar problem also. Luckily everyone loved our NM but she had a following of nurses.(They were good and most...

  19. ICU nurses attitude toward med-surg nurses

    StrwbryblndRN replied to smallboat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree you do not see this behavior with physicians but you will see a similiar behavior. (I did the other day, it was weird, and these were older well established surgeons, not the point here ) I...

  20. Nursing and Raising Kids

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Blondie24's topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is it is doable. Just have to find your niche. I will say one thing, I chose to work nights/weekends and many new grads are hired to work days. Unless you want to work nights, it is...

  21. What would you change about Nursing to make it better?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to RNman09's topic in General Nursing

    The biggest thing I want to see change (on top of a list of others) is to allow nurses the ability to do a job without the extra BS. I can't seem to figure out why new paperwork is developed and adm...

  22. Ever had a premonition?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to 86toronado's topic in General Nursing

    If I did have the numbers you would not see em posted here. My premonitions are silly. Never about anything significant But I have been able to prove it to

  23. I haven't a clue

    StrwbryblndRN replied to shamari's topic in General Nursing

    For me it would be wearing beige too but also what helps is to wear boy shorts. On me it does not show the underside of the butt line . My pants are loose enough that where the undies end the pants...

  24. questions ya wanna know answers to

    StrwbryblndRN replied to BethrnGA2CO's topic in General Nursing

    Love the one about the full

  25. Affairs rampant among nurses?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to sugarbush's topic in General Nursing

    Just to clarify the grocery store affairs. All (that I know of) just flirted in the store and had rendezvous elsewhere. But I could see how thoughts could go thru your head while walking thru...