StrwbryblndRN

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  1. Do nurses have good medical insurance?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to ambermichelle's topic in General Nursing

    OUr hospital has different levels of an insurance plan and also seperate plan altogether. So we have a greater options. The plans that have a deductible and cost more in premiums are better. (at...

  2. Hospital Waste

    StrwbryblndRN replied to gsjules's topic in General Nursing

    We do not use K Pad for PICCS (or at least ordered). I have yet to see one used for this

  3. Hospital Waste

    StrwbryblndRN replied to gsjules's topic in General Nursing

    I use my own ceramic mug at work for everything I drink. I have yet to use a styrofoam cup in months. (well just once when I forgot to bring my mug) I do not automatically get supplies for new admit...

  4. Does anyone here have a baby sitter if you work night shift?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    Alot of what needs to be considered is: what would the sitter be responsible for while you are gone? What is the cost of living in your area? Some places are obviously higher than others. And how...

  5. Does anyone here have a baby sitter if you work night shift?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to BabyLady's topic in General Nursing

    I would not pay hourly. Set a nightly fee instead. Makes more sense since it would not entail tasks. Just the bulk of time. It would also make the job seem worth while if advertised in that form....

  6. New Grad- Where's the nursing shortage?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to pretty_beets's topic in General Nursing

    We mostly have opening for experenced nurses because we do not have the staff to orient new grads. We lost 6 nurses in march and 3 of them were

  7. Should we chart in 24-hour time?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    no one ever needed clarification when I give military time. Some may use the layman time but never questioned if given

  8. dumbest things you have done as a new nurse

    StrwbryblndRN replied to nminodob's topic in General Nursing

    I did not do this but I would not put it past me to do so plus I missed it upon assessment. Pt had two set of IV tubing one was in use on the pump and the other capped off but on the pump also. (the...

  9. Why'd y'all choose the Nursing field? =)

    StrwbryblndRN replied to varg's topic in General Nursing

    It was a calling. I know sounds dumb but something in the medical field was the only thing I wanted to do. MD was my initial thought but I hate school and wanted to be near pt's more. The human...

  10. Need feedback: + or - its okay. My dream is getting crushed

    StrwbryblndRN replied to love-d-OR's topic in General Nursing

    when trying to make pt's happy try to feel them out and see what type of person they are. Not saying change who you are but adjust to fit the pt. I like the idea of making sure you introduce...

  11. Are you concerned about contracting MRSA while working in healthcare?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Caligirl09's topic in General Nursing

    My hubby already has it from abscess he had previously. I make the assumption everyone has it and try to avoid abx. I let my own defenses take care of infections as much as possible and take...

  12. Nursing student getting married

    StrwbryblndRN replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    For something old you could find a vintage nursing pin or something from the "old school" nursing. If no time on ebay, check out antique/vintage stores. A blue pen (not blue ink) or something useful...

  13. assertiveness/confidence?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing I can say. All I know was I went into nursing shy and still shy in most ways. But I was meant to be a nurse and while working my confidence comes out of hiding. Hope you find it for...

  14. Everyone Has Something Likable

    StrwbryblndRN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Call me Pollyanna who likes to play the glad game. But I love to find the best in everything in life. If not possible, I crack jokes. Makes life much easier. Breath in, breath out, breath in,...

  15. ethical question

    StrwbryblndRN replied to MO3BB's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the previous post. Knowing a pt is misunderstanding and not correcting it is unethical. I would hate to have any other nurses for the pt explain otherwise and make you look bad. Not...

  16. Everyone Has Something Likable

    StrwbryblndRN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    To the op, I completely agree. There are a few that I can't seem to find anything good about. I am not perfect. I will take on the most PITA pt there is and love it. But there are a few that to...

  17. OUTrageous Expectations w/ OUTrageous Pt Loads

    StrwbryblndRN replied to dRkazN's topic in General Nursing

    Right now for us the day shift has it harder. We just lost 6 day nurses. But I will try and help with getting ready for day shift as best as possible but not under the scope of it being required...

  18. Your Family in the Hospital

    StrwbryblndRN replied to Cagey's topic in General Nursing

    My hubby would not care. He is sensitive about his information. Nothing special just does not like people to know. If he knew the staff, he would probably confide in me about who he does not want...

  19. Do new graduates RN's get ,easier patients?

    StrwbryblndRN replied to lovehospital's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a new grad I wanted to more difficult pt's. I was not a young new grad and got the idea right off that if I was not given challenging pt's I would be in deep doodoo when I finished...

  20. vent: no money = big screen tvs??

    StrwbryblndRN replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's time for an anonymous complaint to the Health Dept. In the meantime see what ads could be found to get a replacement washer. I know I am selling my dryer in my garage sale for 50-75...

  21. should patients be able to choose to end their life if they are in pain and dying

    StrwbryblndRN replied to melz34's topic in General Nursing

    The question asked of the op may not bring up a big debate here on allnurses. I would guesstimate to say that many nurses are for it. Mainly because of what we see on a regular basis. (I am just...

  22. Charge nurse with less than a year RN experience???!!

    StrwbryblndRN replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in Nurse Management

    I am another who got thrown into being charge. The way I found out I was charge was one night a nurse who was pulled from another floor comes into my new admit room to ask if I was aware of a pt...

  23. Possible Pedo patient and underage visitor

    StrwbryblndRN replied to zoopnever's topic in General Nursing

    You did what you could do for now. I am surprised that CPS does not a least look into it. But I guess there are limits for them. I would agree with the no bed sharing thing though. Just keep you...

  24. "Take care of my mom!"

    StrwbryblndRN replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion I would not even remotely put up with it for an hour. She would have ended up in the ER with many phone calls placed way before I even discover Grandma was incontinent. I understand if...

  25. Nursing Outlook

    StrwbryblndRN replied to CUAnurse74's topic in General Nursing

    I sum it up like this. Nursing school is hard (at least for most). When you graduate you will feel inadequate for a while. Once you realize that there is always going to be something you ask about...