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  1. JCAHO and Clogs

    Nursonegreat replied to RoxanRN's topic in General Nursing

    i dont think its a JHACO issue...but it is definitely an OSHA issue!!!!! that being said, i wear my crocs, altho, i have limited pt care as i am in pre-op admission. i did read an article from OSHA,...

  2. Circ on a 2yr old?

    Nursonegreat replied to Danianne's topic in Pediatric

    my husband has a cousin who didnt have it done (reasons i dunno and dont care...) but apparently the boys who saw him called him the headless horseman. kids can be so cruel. that did not influence me...

  3. Question about travel assignments

    Nursonegreat replied to jamonit's topic in General Nursing

    i dont know how it works now, but when i was a traveler, about 5 yrs ago....u had to have 1 yr experience in the area u wanted to travel. i think there was also a rule about having 6 mos in a...

  4. OR patients bypass PACU for ICU

    Nursonegreat replied to fedupnurse's topic in PACU

    when i worked PACU, all vented cases went str8 to ICU unless they were full or it was the crazy anesthesiolgist going thru her crazy phase (came and went with irreularity). then we had to bring a pt...

  5. looking for guidelines for self scheduling

    Nursonegreat replied to nurse8585's topic in General Nursing

    one place i worked, we self scheduled and it worked well....there was of course many people that worked on the floor...our manager divided us into 2 groups...a and b. one one schedule fill out...

  6. Wisconsin new grad relocating to Buffalo/Niagara Falls area

    Nursonegreat replied to NewYorkRN2B's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi there, i actually live just outside of buffalo and work in an ambulatory surgery center. i dont know about the recipricocity factor, so u will have to contact board. i could tell u which hospitals...

  7. Ambulatory Medication Reconciliation...help plz

    Nursonegreat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone who works in an ASC using these forms? does the docs have to mark next to each med to resume after surgery??? does the pre-admit nurse do this in the patient interview (which is how i am doing...

  8. Medication Reconciliation Are all hospitals doing this?

    Nursonegreat replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    i was told by my NM that it isnt a REQUIREMENT yet but soon will be in the future, so we made up our own form and have started using it. PITA. anyone from ambulatory surgery using these

  9. Medication Reconciliation Are all hospitals doing this?

    Nursonegreat replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    anyone out there that works in an ambulatory surgery center and doing

  10. Hospital Recommendations in Denver???

    Nursonegreat replied to Drexelgrad07's topic in Colorado Nursing

    i was a traveler in denver and did one at st anthony central...dont highly recommend it...i did a 6 mo stay at st joe's and it was good, located in the city...and i worked at swedish medical in...

  11. Medication Reconciliation Are all hospitals doing this?

    Nursonegreat replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    We just started using these forms as well, and i am told they are not required by JAHCO yet, but they will be. i work in an ambulatory surgery center, not affiliated with a hospital, so not just...

  12. Difference between travel and agency??

    Nursonegreat replied to nursern20's topic in Agency Nurses

    when i was a traveler, i did so for about 3 yrs...i spent just shy of 2 yrs on the same floor per my chosing...at the 3 facities i worked..all 3 paid me my checks and they charged the company. i was...

  13. 5 Rights

    Nursonegreat replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    The 5 "Rights" Because medication safety encompasses so many areas, it's helpful to have an intuitive way to break down the process. One way of doing so is to examine the "five rights." Says Dr...

  14. Generation wars in your OR?(this is a rant..)

    Nursonegreat replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    i have seen some crusty older nurses and i dunno...is it cause they have been in one place for so long and have seen so many new RNs come and go that they dont want to put forth the effort/teach/be...

  15. first night on new job!

    Nursonegreat replied to followyourbliss's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    in my opinion, u learn about 10% in school and all the rest in due time...best thing to remember is that there no stupid questions...never be afraid to ask because with the answers come knowledge and...

  16. Med-Surg qualifications

    Nursonegreat replied to EasyDoesIt5692's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I feel for u here...when i worked in PACu not too long ago, they said when we were short we would be floated to the floors. now, i was very upset cause ONE i personally hate floating...TWO the floor...

  17. seen from the other side of the bed- what's the best way to communicate this?

    Nursonegreat replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    Everything that happened was shameful and neglectful. please take the time to write/call all who has been said in above posts. if every pt who was treated like this complained, perhaps nurses would...

  18. Can a Pregnant RN be in Recovery Room / PACU?

    Nursonegreat replied to PollyPutTheKettleOn's topic in PACU

    thanks polly, and go for whatever u want!!! the last week was the worst...every time i got up from a sitting position i had to pee and it took me a few extra seconds to get to the bedside of my...

  19. Can a Pregnant RN be in Recovery Room / PACU?

    Nursonegreat replied to PollyPutTheKettleOn's topic in PACU

    I worked in PACU while i was pregnant...and did on call until 1 mo before delivery. i worked up until 4 days before i delivered. the gases are pretty much gone by the time they get to the PACU from...

  20. I'm about to crack...read this and help!!!!

    Nursonegreat replied to SaharaOnyxRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i traveled after working on a nursing unit for 1 yr. was a great experience...saw many different sites and how things can be good and bad.... i think that we do make a difference in many peoples lives...

  21. Is ICU experience a requirment for PACU?

    Nursonegreat replied to NessaNurse's topic in PACU

    i went from med surge to a GYN PACU. no icu here. they sent me to heart classes, then i moved out of state and into a full PACU (all cases including ICU cases and ICU holds. i was sent to heart...

  22. Large hospital=worse care?

    Nursonegreat replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    i worked at a larger hospital (10 floors) and i felt that the hosp in general gave very good care (i floated a lot and worked a few different depts full time) and i worked in a smaller hospital and...

  23. It's that time again! Working Christmas?

    Nursonegreat replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    very well put. i work in an ambulatory center now and no weekends or holidays, but i can remember when i worked those days...and it seemed like those were always the best days to work...as the census...

  24. What's special about male nurses?

    Nursonegreat replied to GBS_Fan's topic in General Nursing

    i have noticed when we get a male nurse when its been just a bunch of women the extra amounts of testosterone really do do wonders for the moods and aura of the dept. perhaps its cause i love to have...

  25. Best Advice for Successful IV Sticks

    Nursonegreat replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

    I remember when i was first in nursing i couldnt stick someone unless it was an 18g with veins the size of tunnels. we had this really great IV starter on my floor. i went to her if i couldnt see the...