huggietoes

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1. What are my rights..

   huggietoes replied to beausud's topic in General Nursing

   Had this woman insisted vehomently that her husband with hx of CVA that lives in nursing home, walk to BR. Can not even sit up in bed without assist, she tells me that she will speak to my manager because I was denying her husband his rights. So I ...

2. Why do I feel so guilt-ridden?

   huggietoes replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks so much for your heartfelt words of wisdom! They were desperately needed and much appreciated. You have more patience, intelligence and compassion than many of the people I work with. I can not for the life of me understand why as nurses we...

3. Why do I feel so guilt-ridden?

   huggietoes posted a topic in General Nursing

   I use about 2 sick days per year, this week alone I had to call in 3 times for vomiting and diarrhea. Like on the bathroom floor in a puddle of my own vomit, can't stand up because I am too dizzy from dehydration sickness, yet I feel guilty for call...

4. ER first assignment for new RN?

   huggietoes replied to MichaelSSSS's topic in General Nursing

   I am an ER nurse and I definitely do not recommend going into the ER right out of school. You really need that year of Med/Surg to get your feet wet, acquire instincts, learn to provide care to multiple patients as well as assessment, hospital polic...

5. What happens when you lose a patient?

   huggietoes replied to Salus's topic in CRNA

   I do not think I completely understand the question. Do you mean after a code? I can not speak for the OR, but usually, if the family is present someone speaks to them and counselling is offered, then the Red Cross 1-800 number has to be called so ...

6. What was your first position as an RN?

   huggietoes replied to Katiesun's topic in General Nursing

   Started in Med/Surg on a VERY busy floor. Great experience, learn how to juggle and multi-task. Could not have asked for a better staff to work, learn and grow with. Working nights out of school will not be a problem, trust me. They tend to hire ...

7. Anyone from Syracuse NY?

   huggietoes replied to SyracuseNY's topic in General Nursing

   OK, here goes. Upstate pays the most, but you the only tolerable places to work are the units. Crouse is a hole, I do not recommend at all. I hear wonderful things about St. Joe's but have never personally worked there. Community General Hospital...

8. ER vs ICU, how did we get there?

   huggietoes replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

   Well said Pamela g c, my thoughts exactly. I am ER nurse but I also live by the Golden Rule. I have also worked in the units and on floors as a float, therefore, walking a mile in other's shoes, so to speak. I understand the unit's frustrations bu...

9. new grad not happy in peds ER

   huggietoes replied to Bailarina's topic in Emergency

   Life is too short to worry about a one liner on a resume. At an interview you can always justify your leaving, I do not feel it looks at all irresponsible. Instead it looks gracious, facilities do not appreciate a nurse "sticking" it out with the f...

10. Reducing misuse of Emergency Departments!

    huggietoes replied to hmccartn's topic in Emergency

    Yes, love the "near syncope", or the syncope that fails the 'dropped arm test', the seizure patients that can open one eye to make sure that you are getting a preview of their academy award winning performance, the drug addicts that can sit calmly la...

11. Did I miss my calling?

    huggietoes replied to gotaluvtheER's topic in Emergency

    So know where you are coming from, I have even had nurse friends of mine lately tell me, "you weren't this bitter when you worked med/surg". As much as I hate to admit it they're right. When someone comes in with menstrual cramps via ambulance, whe...

12. I apologize in advance....

    huggietoes posted a topic in General Nursing

    Search is not working and I need some advice. How are night shifts to work? I am currently an evening person and it is reaking havoc with my life, or lack of one I should say. I am so wired when I get home that I don't get to sleep until 3am then ...

13. Frequent Flyers in the ED

    huggietoes replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    There are no protocols especially if you are a community/county hospital. Even though they wear your patience to the bone, I try to remember that even the drug seeker who is taking your time from the truly ill and is usually rude especially when the...

14. Rubs me the wrong way

    huggietoes posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm....ever meet up with that one particular coworker that is out to create discord and tension everywhere he/she goes, lives to undermine, and seems to only work when the NM is present. Well, I have met alot in my short time as a nurse but this on...

15. Give yourself a little pat on the back!

    huggietoes posted a topic in NICU

    I am currently an ER nurse and while I do not find it totally rewarding the excitement keeps me coming back for more, I am considering a part time position as a NICU nurse so that I can continue in ER but pursue an area I had considered since graduat...