Caffeine_IV

Caffeine_IV

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  1. Float Pool Vent

    Caffeine_IV replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I cannot relate. I haven't worked float pool officially but floated often in times of low census and got horrid assignments. I would much prefer to be on the easier end than harder end. That...

  2. ethics

    Caffeine_IV replied to sassrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To answer your question, I think it has the potential to cross boundaries but not necessarily be unethical. You didn't mention if they were the opposite gender but I would not feel comfortable being...

  3. ethics

    Caffeine_IV replied to sassrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    For free? Or for their regular

  4. Pt having a "friend" over for "special nursing care"

    Caffeine_IV replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You all knock on the doors during the overnight shift when the patient may possibly be

  5. Fake call outs irritate me

    Caffeine_IV replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Working short is working short whether someone is ill, had an accident or they have a hot date. I honestly don't feel anything about it. If someone has a problem with absenteeism, it's up to...

  6. I. Just. Can't....

    Caffeine_IV replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    They won't get anywhere with

  7. Pt having a "friend" over for "special nursing care"

    Caffeine_IV replied to delphine22's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm far from being against sex but it is usually not necessary to partake while in the hospital. I work at night so I don't knock on the door to a patient's room before entering (when doing rounds)...

  8. Going "Above and Beyond" UGH

    Caffeine_IV replied to SubSippi's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We get a newsletter that has stories of employees going above and beyond doing things such as -arranging a party for a frequently hospitalized child that is spending an important birthday or occasion...

  9. Why did you become a nurse?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Valerie99's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't remember but it wasn't about

  10. Holiday Scheduling - how to make it fair

    Caffeine_IV replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Nursing

    The only holiday that was really considered was Christmas Eve and day and we just flip flopped each year. And we also only worked 8 hr shifts vs 12. It's really not going to be fair because someone...

  11. Should Nurses Bill Separately from Hospitals and Physicians?

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

    I don't understand how it would work. Would we end up with an increased workload and more

  12. Mean coworker

    Caffeine_IV replied to Rnfortuna's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would ask for a meeting with the manager and both of you present if you continue to have issues. I don't see this as a bullying incident. It sounded like she was rude or maybe has an abrasive...

  13. The loss of PCPs from hospital setting

    Caffeine_IV replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a nurse, I prefer the hospitalist but I do get the patient's POV. It sucks because they aren't offered a choice but that's the way things have been for several years now. Many of the internal...

  14. Do RT's ever help you with bedside nursing?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Nursetobe25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Such as what? I appreciate it if they get a patient a cup of ice or an extra blanket if needed. Occasionally some will but most don't. I don't expect them to reposition people nor toilet

  15. Going from med surg to telemetry

    Caffeine_IV replied to annieboo444's topic in General Nursing

    I would ask for a longer

  16. Care, compassion,comfort

    Caffeine_IV replied to fissileflower's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would stop at

  17. Do you think you'd be able to do medical school?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea. I wasn't interested in becoming a physician. Of course med school is more difficult than nursing school. But they really aren't meant to be compared. It's more of a time commitment...

  18. More Examples of posting on Facebook and getting fired

    Caffeine_IV replied to RNIBCLC's topic in General Nursing

    They can fire you for various reasons so I'm not shocked about that. I agree people say mean, stupid, negative things all the time and if you want to maintain employment I recommend that you keep...

  19. Infection with normal WBC

    Caffeine_IV replied to Lisa Haney's topic in General Nursing

    Is the differential WNL? Sed rate? What is his baseline? The 8.3 may be an elevation for

  20. So Frustrated I Could Cry..

    Caffeine_IV replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    That would make me mad enough to call

  21. Any chance the Pearson Vue Trick is wrong?

    Caffeine_IV replied to sparklenshine1210's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/2014-pearson-vue-903036.html Here is a 2014 thread with a poll asking something

  22. Your Specialty & Why

    Caffeine_IV replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in General Nursing

    I do med surg and outpatient radiology. No profound reasons behind it. I've also done hospice and I enjoyed my time there but it was also very emotionally demanding. I originally wanted to be an...

  23. What did your manager do for you?

    Caffeine_IV replied to KerriMcDaniel's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I haven't had a great manager yet. They all either micro manage or are so hands off that nothing gets accomplished. I would like a manager that is visible and with an open door policy. One that...

  24. I've been a nurse since.....(fill in the blank)

    Caffeine_IV replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've been a nurse since 2007 before Twitter became popular, before the iPhone came out (it was later in 2007), before the iPad was launched. LPN 2007, RN since

  25. applied for PRN job. Do you have one? Would you?

    Caffeine_IV replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    I don't do this since I moved but I did piano lessons for beginners at one time and provided music for a church youth choir. I'm not talented enough to be super lucrative but it was easy money doing...