RNperdiem

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  1. RN, ADN being obsolete

    RNperdiem replied to lovewaves's topic in General Students

    I read about a lot about a widening gap of inequality in the USA. I think the way the ADN plays in to this is that in areas that are not thriving economically, where the population is aging, young...

  2. Nursing Fields

    RNperdiem replied to Jessecor's topic in General Nursing

    Per diem nurses have a lot of flexibility with their working days. In my hospital, the minimum work requirement is one 12-hour shift in a 2 week pay period plus one winter and one summer holiday. For...

  3. Hospital or privet practice

    RNperdiem replied to mdavis2018's topic in General Nursing

    Does private practice mean doctors offices? Medical assistants run the show in most places. I have run into the occasional LPN , but most nurses in that setting are nurse

  4. Which areas in hospital least physically demanding?

    RNperdiem replied to TinyDancer01's topic in General Nursing

    From my observation, preoperative holding is very popular among older

  5. Fear-mongering in nursing school?

    RNperdiem replied to nursiee's topic in General Students

    People come to nursing school with differing levels of maturity and responsibility, and sometimes an instructor needs students to realize the responsibility they carry. A lot of people get into...

  6. Help!! Question about new grad program personalities

    RNperdiem replied to Cacharlie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a bit of an outsider on my unit because I am a bit older, ASN(would never be hired these days), and honestly not that ambitious. I like the energy and intelligence the "hot shots" bring to the...

  7. Is it possible to go to LPN school while living on your own with a part-time job?

    RNperdiem replied to Kohai's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    A lot depends on the cost of living in your area. My sister did live on her own and put herself through community college, but she had to work full-time at a night job to do it. The area she lived in...

  8. new grad 2nd job

    RNperdiem replied to hopern84's topic in General Nursing

    Nobody is interested in people's previous jobs. Don't bring up the topic. If it does come up, a vague "bad fit", will do. Unless you did something that made the news, there shouldn't be

  9. need advice: new RN with doubts

    RNperdiem replied to newRN02's topic in First Year After Licensure

    For many new grads, the less desirable jobs and shifts are the ones willing to hire. We have to start somewhere. There is a period of depression that hits many new grads once the newness and...

  10. Working on More than One Floor?

    RNperdiem replied to GentheRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a new grad, your choices will be limited. If staffing is tight you might be able to pick up overtime shifts in your department. Many of my coworkers pick up extra shifts in different departments....

  11. Any RNs considering medical school?

    RNperdiem replied to Jstimmm's topic in General Students

    Being a student is a different world from being a doctor or nurse. There will be a lack of support if you talk with such disdain about nursing; a superior attitude does that. If you want to change...

  12. What do you promote high-value care?

    RNperdiem replied to guest940422's topic in General Nursing

    It sound like the source of the problems is not in nursing. Nursing seems to be doing its part in scanning supplies and not being wasteful. What you describe comes from doctors' orders. Doctors have...

  13. Getting Sick as a Nurse

    RNperdiem replied to EdwardE's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of call outs are for sick children too. It depends on the demographics of your unit. Also, there is no room to take it easy for a physically active 12 hour shift requiring a high level of...

  14. Friend is sending FB requests to all ICU/ER nurses

    RNperdiem replied to NurseSince2014's topic in General Nursing

    I suspect this is where people misinterpret job advice that recommends networking as a good way to land a job. It is who you know, so why not "friend" everyone in the department?. There is a lot of...

  15. Should prn get weekend or holiday diff???

    RNperdiem replied to rechell1215's topic in General Nursing

    In an employers market there are all kind of things they can legally do. That time and a half holiday pay and extra $10/hr weekend pay are important to me. I would look around for a better offer at a...

  16. Need strategies for dealing with my kryptonite

    RNperdiem replied to Nurse Magnolia's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't do anything specific, but the gagging and aversion just went away on its own. These days, I have no problem at all with sputum. There is even big satisfaction in suctioning out a big pocket...

  17. Crisis of confidence

    RNperdiem replied to Lostsoul123's topic in General Nursing

    You say straight out that you have grown to hate your job. I don't see any salvaging that. Take your time to find yourself a job that you are better suited for and make a new start somewhere else....

  18. The life or death squatty potty

    RNperdiem replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    This is where I tell a patient. I don't ask. I am the world's least assertive person, but I have learned to say "Mrs. B, this piece of hospital equipment is needed elsewhere right now. I will return...

  19. Is it wrong to start infusion that will not finish till next shift?

    RNperdiem replied to Capp's topic in Patient Medications

    The only thing won't do right at the end of shift is give a laxative suppository. Antibiotics? No

  20. Organization junkie-how do you keep your stuff?

    RNperdiem replied to Mrs.D.'s topic in General Nursing

    Luckily my ICU has well-stocked patient supply carts in each room. I like to keep pens, alcohol swabs, scissors, lip balm and the brain sheet in my pockets. My work bag stays in the breakroom, and it...

  21. gauze left intentionally during surgery?

    RNperdiem replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes a patients comes back to the Surgical ICU with an open abdomen. The abdomen is packed and sealed with the idea of another trip or two to the OR before an abdomen can be closed. Sometimes...

  22. How do you know it's time to change departments?

    RNperdiem replied to nz71's topic in General Nursing

    How do you know the problem is you? With 10 years of ED experience, you have valuable skills that can be taken almost anywhere. It couldn't hurt to scout out what other jobs are out there. Maybe ED...

  23. How do you stay warm at work?

    RNperdiem replied to Vfernandes's topic in General Nursing

    I swear by silk long underwear pants. They are warm, fit neatly under scrub/uniform pants and are never bulky. A tank-top camisole in a soft fabric is something I always wear. Again, it fits nicely...

  24. Which job would you take

    RNperdiem replied to Nurseelle9's topic in General Nursing

    Ask to shadow for a day on each unit. Look for those intangibles. Do the nurses seem to get along? Does staff get a lunch break? What are the interactions with the doctors, aides and other staff like....

  25. Student loans for off campus housing?

    RNperdiem replied to NYCNative21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Living with my parents during school let me pay my way through and graduate debt free. I was in my mid-20s and managed to work, go to school and have a social life. What I would find depressing is...