PPHawk

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1. i stopped at 75! help me im nervous..

   PPHawk replied to kryssie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   When I took the test, and it stopped early, I was in a panic. Then I realized I wasn't stupid enough to fail that quickly. Neither are you. Relax...your congrats are in the mail (so to speak)....

2. Why are male nurses looked down on?

   PPHawk replied to USCUAmber's topic in Male Nursing Students

   Not all women are willing to have male doctors. I think, at least in some cases, it's male vs female, not nurse vs doctor. On the other hand, I don't know what age group you work with, but we still...

3. What is the silliest complaint someone has ever made aboutyou?

   PPHawk replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Before I post the silliest complaint, I want to assure you that I'm not joking and the complaint was completely untrue. I also had not had any trouble with the CNA who made the complaint. Nor had I...

4. scrubs: yes or no for an interview?

   PPHawk replied to RNJess10's topic in Nursing Career

   LOL...I'm originally from Jersey and I was shocked at first too. But after dressing up in the beginning, I realized that "dressed up" and 110 degrees, dry heat or not, don't go together. Of course,...

5. Updates

   PPHawk replied to RNLisa's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I didn't realize that you'd hung it so close to your shift end. I still think you did fine and I wouldn't have called the doctor back that soon either. Maybe she just didn't sleep

6. Medical terms you'd rather see changed....

   PPHawk replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

   Nightly chart checks never caught it. The order was hand written on the MAR at first and whoever prints up the new ones wrote what the nurse had transcribed instead of catching it on the POS. The...

7. Do You take your patients out for smoke breaks?

   PPHawk replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

   We have employees who smoke and they will take residents outside which also gives them an extra smoke break. I'm fine with that, but I will not take anyone out to that area. I quit 16 years ago and...

8. Updates

   PPHawk replied to RNLisa's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I think you did fine. What you need to think about as your shift comes to an end, is that you're leaving any problems for a nurse who doesn't have easy access to help, other than 911. Most of the...

9. CONTINUED IN WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON Why are they all leaving?

   PPHawk replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Pass it on to the next shift!!!!!!! You haven't seen a dirty look till you've tried that one! Chasing your tail and never catching it. Too darn

10. CONTINUED IN WHAT IS THE MAJOR REASON Why are they all leaving?

    PPHawk replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a SNF...I always have since I love the geriatric population. But I also have anywhere from 21 to 36 patients depending on which floor I'm on. I left one job because I got tired of the holes...

11. scrubs: yes or no for an interview?

    PPHawk replied to RNJess10's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd suggest street clothes reflecting the usual dress code of people in your area. Here in the southwest I've worn shorts to an interview and gotten the job. I've seen people interviewing with...

12. Hospital Reputations in Phoenix

    PPHawk replied to Sunlover's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I don't see any comments on Paradise Valley Hospital. I've never been a patient or employee, but everyone I've ever mentioned them to, says, "Just let die where I am...don't take me there." Is it...

13. Shocked At Nurses Actions Tonight

    PPHawk replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with emsboss and jill48 completely. The only other comment I'd make is that she can't be fired for abandoning her patient if she was sent home as the original post said. There are some people...

14. Medical terms you'd rather see changed....

    PPHawk replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    If you don't like the abbreviations or terms, just stop using them. Eventually someone will ask why, and when you explain, you may convert them and you'll start your own revolution. As to expire, I...