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    Waste of Time

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to casper1's topic in General Nursing

    We have these too! Horrible
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    Waste of Time

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to casper1's topic in General Nursing

    Spending wasted time graphing vitals from the computer screen onto paper. Many times you have two patients on pressors each needing Q15 min vitals. Our hospital's ol'-timey computer system bites and...
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    What is the most difficult aspect about being an RN?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to scott.andrew's topic in General Nursing

    There is always "just one more" form to fill out. Admission trifold, flu screen, pneumo screen, DVT screen, bedsore screen, wound screen, TB screen, suicide risk screen, fall risk screen, education...
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    Thats it! I'm moving...where can i get a job?!

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Nire83's topic in General Nursing

    Be careful about some of these "huge" sign on bonuses. They are there for a reason. Many times the nurses are given unsafe assignments and deplorable working conditions. I have worked with a couple...
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    Stressed out and I need a new job

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to nurse grace RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been at my facility for 10 yrs. It has helped that I have been able to move around. Staff nurse on Med Surg then transferred to Tele, then was offered a full time Tele charge nurse position...
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    Major career and life crossroads

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to dthfytr's topic in General Nursing

    Someone mentioned public health. I used to do public health and it wasn't a physically demanding job. It was interesting. I did disease investigations, educated private/public practices on...
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    Days you are glad you are a Nurse

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Getreal2011's topic in General Nursing

    ...when you walk to your car (with aching feet and a sore back) after a fast-paced grueling 13-14 hr shift at the hospital with a smile on your face because both of your patients are stable and still...
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    What I have learned during bedbaths

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to mamamerlee's topic in General Nursing

    I have been known to grab an extra toothbrush to scrub those yucky fingernails! Yes, you can really learn a lot from/about your patient during a uninterrupted thorough bedbath. Too bad many times it...
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    Absence of Teamwork

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I remember team nursing and miss it too sometimes. I was a LVN back then but when paired with the "right" RN, we could bang out a whole bunch work seamlessly. Typically, if I recall (this was about...
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    Advice for "seasoned" nurse moving to ICU

    General E. Speaking, RN posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Making the transition...finally! I have Med/Surg floor experience and am leaving a Tele charge nurse/unit educator position for an ICU staff nurse position. We do open hearts and eventually I would...
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    Advice for "seasoned" nurse moving to ICU

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Wow, what a leap! Awesome that you are trying new things. I am sure you will do fine. Love to hear back form you how you are progressing. Good
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    Wow, is it really a zoo out there?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    Yea, how wonderful is it to know our invaluable services and dedication are lumped in with the room
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    npo after cetacaine spray?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to brownbook's topic in Gastroenterology

    Depends on when the gag reflex
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    Should I become a Nurse?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Bora's topic in General Nursing

    I think you have what it takes. Sounds like you are motivated and have accomplished things in the past. Nursing is versatile. I say go for it! Good
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    mistake - unable to fix

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to lovingRN2009's topic in General Nursing

    One things for sure: you will probably never make this mistake again! At least that has been the case with my fumbles over my 20 year career span. Every now and then we screw up and realize that we...
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    Cell phones and equipment

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks for the great
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    Cell phones and equipment

    General E. Speaking, RN posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    There are signs posted everywhere in our ICU about not using cell phones. I realize that it would be unprofessional to jibberjab through the halls talking, but isn't this idea that it interferes with...
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    Advice for "seasoned" nurse moving to ICU

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    OMG! That would make our lives soooooo much easier! You can understand how much more time you actually have to spend w/ the
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    Cell phones and equipment

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Does anyone else have signs posted in their units? One of our charge nurses goes balistic if he see's any staff w/ a cell phone (even in the breakroom). I am finding it hard to tell family members...
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    Blaming the nurse

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    So
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    Drips

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to A_Simp's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I sent you a private
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    how to deal with this intensivist

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to fiveofpeep's topic in MICU, SICU

    CNL2B: DO NOT TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SYSTEM ERRORS. So true. *Sigh* Seems everything ultimately falls on the nurses shoulders. Consent not signed? Nurses fault Room is dirty? Nurses fault...
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    Why did you if you hate it ?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    :grn: Didn't a similarly themed thread just get closed because of this
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    is laddering worth it?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Flipper911's topic in General Nursing

    This is true, however, I find that every time I do an educational poster or inservice, I learn something. That education travels with me
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    Advice for "seasoned" nurse moving to ICU

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Wow, pulipam, sorry you are dealing with a negative environment. Why some act like this, I don't understand! I am "officially" off orientation and had my first solo shift last Thur. I am desperate...