RNperdiem

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  1. The Perfect Shift: Are cameras on us?

    RNperdiem replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I transfer both of my patients out to the floor. They look good, their families are happy and leave us doughnuts. Since I have no patients left, I get sent home

  2. What do you think? (warning: vent ahead)

    RNperdiem replied to Nursey103's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Some patients think in black and white. You are either the best nurse in the world or you are evil

  3. How do you treat your nursing students?

    RNperdiem replied to perfexion's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Things vary a lot from school to school. In my current job, I was told that I would have a student by my side every shift I worked for 12 weeks. I never saw a clinical instructor; I felt like it was...

  4. Talky Nurse

    RNperdiem replied to HappyWife77's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If talky nurse has a positive attitude, is an entertaining story-teller and knows when to stop, then talky nurse can add a bit of sparkle to a dull day. I can handle it since I am mostly a stay at...

  5. discharge/admit nurse

    RNperdiem replied to ambitiousblonde's topic in General Nursing

    When my son was in the hospital, the peds department did have an admission/discharge nurse. In a floor with really high turnover, I'm sure it is a good thing. I have not seen it anywhere

  6. On Floor Tips for New Graduates

    RNperdiem replied to supernurse2014's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Somewhere, usually on your computer, you can find the hospital's policy and procedure manual. Don't be afraid to read it when you are unsure. I have 16 years of experience,and will read it before...

  7. ventilator associated pneumonia

    RNperdiem replied to RNIZZY14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There is plenty of evidenced based practice about how to prevent VAPs and we nurses have been doing them for years now. Oral care kits right at the bedside and high standards go a long

  8. Third Shift VA Opportunity, but HUGE homelife change

    RNperdiem replied to FreshRN41's topic in General Nursing

    If you are doing fine financially on part time 0.6 at your current job, I wouldn't recommend adding more stress to your life now. Newborn, BSN school work, a husband who is not entirely supportive...

  9. Shepherd Center

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

    A couple of clicks of the mouse and a keyword took me right to their employment website. They even have a couple of LPN jobs listed. Check it out for

  10. Gave it a year...when to decide bedside is not for you?

    RNperdiem replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Nursing Career

    Why not drop down to prn? It sounds like a good financial safety net to have. The vast majority of nursing jobs are bedside jobs, so keeping those skills viable while to try to find your place in...

  11. Is your hospital in the Arctic Zone?

    RNperdiem replied to Joe V's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Blankets, sometimes out of the warmer helps the chilly patients. For me, long underwear, wool socks, and undershirts. I grew up in a world where air conditioning was only found in places like the...

  12. Trach dislodged

    RNperdiem replied to MendedHeart's topic in General Nursing

    In an emergency, you do what you have to do quickly with what is on hand. Airway problems can't wait. In an emergency situation you didn't freeze; you acted correctly. The patient seemed to do fine....

  13. heart code CPR

    RNperdiem replied to darleneball's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    This older, smaller nurse learned how to put her knees up onto the bed and put all 100lbs into those chest compressions. Standing on a stool or on the floor does not give you enough force to compress...

  14. Dealing with dementia residents

    RNperdiem replied to hayley87breanne's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am sorry to hear of the trouble you find yourself in right now. I once worked with people with dementia too; I know how hard it can be sometimes. There is a book I read called "The 36 Hour Day"(at...

  15. Labor and Delivery

    RNperdiem replied to ramosyasmin16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are looking at what specific hospitals require, why not look up their online job postings? That would be a good place to start. If that is not helpful, perhaps you could email a nurse...

  16. Do you wear jewelry to work?

    RNperdiem replied to nurse_jess's topic in General Nursing

    Watch, small stud earring, sometimes a wedding

  17. Are there any nurses happy to be a nurse?

    RNperdiem replied to frequentFLyER's topic in General Nursing

    That is a difficult question to answer. It is like asking someone what it is like to be a parent. Some people will have things easier than others. Some factors have to do with the situation you find...

  18. Are handguns allowed at work?

    RNperdiem replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There is something about humans that make us fear the unlikely. We fear flying, but not smoking. People fear Ebola, but skip the flu shot. Obesity kills more people than shooting sprees. From my...

  19. What's your go to outfit after work?

    RNperdiem replied to nurse_jess's topic in General Nursing

    After a good dinner and a hot shower, my choice is pyjamas, fuzzy slippers and a robe. After a 12 hour day shift and a commute, bed is not far

  20. My husband is in nursing school

    RNperdiem replied to graphicdesigner22's topic in Men in Nursing

    I would be bothered if my husband regularly went out for a drink-up at the bar after spending hours with the same people leaving you uninvited. Marriage requires regular maintenance to survive. This...

  21. Pros and cons of the shift

    RNperdiem replied to marvelmom's topic in General Nursing

    7A-7p days per diem. Pros: get a normal sleep schedule and a life more in synch with the rest of the world. I am naturally a morning person, so getting up early is easy. There is no traffic on the...

  22. Unsure nursing is for me

    RNperdiem replied to newgrad1988's topic in Nursing Career

    Your feelings are pretty typical of a new grad once the newness wears off, the realization that nursing is hard kicks in, and you realize that you don't love your job. My solution was to look for a...

  23. Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    RNperdiem replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    I was sorry to hear the news. I hope Esme starts feeling better

  24. What do you do to stay positive?

    RNperdiem replied to tuxedopenguino's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I look for positives, even if it takes some dark humor to find some. You get to go home at the end of the shift. The patient might never leave the hospital alive. You are getting paid; payday is this...

  25. The Betrayal

    RNperdiem replied to jayrn14's topic in Nursing Career

    It is no different than college. You can major in almost anything. I does not mean that it will lead to a job. The departments will shrug and say that they are there to educate you, not train you for...