Caffeine_IV

Caffeine_IV

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  1. No worries USA. Only healthcare workers will be exposed to ebola.

    Caffeine_IV replied to Raviepoo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Are they really choosing random staff to take care of an ebola patient? Per their statement, they have specially trained staff so I would guess they have had practice with the isolation procedures and...

  2. Post-interview thank you notes - do you or don't you?

    Caffeine_IV replied to klone's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Every job I sent a thank you note for I didn't get. The ones I didn't bother, I did

  3. Wearing scrubs to a funeral?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Beanyamean's topic in General Nursing

    First, I'm very sorry for your loss. Do you own any khaki slacks and a polo shirt? That would be MY preference if I was male and did not have dressier attire. Anyway if you don't, wear what you have...

  4. Help..having trouble with my Charge Nurse

    Caffeine_IV replied to AJ1980's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would transfer to a different area but also go up the chain of command to report that nurse. Emails to have a paper

  5. Word crimes! (No txtng)

    Caffeine_IV replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Love his stuff. He is very

  6. Off going or oncoming responsibility

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

    If I've already given report, then the nurse who assumed care of the patient should address it. That is one reason that I like bedside report, the nurse can see the condition of the patient and have...

  7. Hard Time Dealing With Patient Rights

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

    Helping someone with a urinal is not taking away their rights. There are ways to assist patients and still respect their privacy and dignity. I would have helped him get the urinal situated correctly...

  8. Almost 2 years and Im Exhausted

    Caffeine_IV replied to melliandre1985's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking pharm rep or a home health or hospice

  9. "Floating" IV

    Caffeine_IV replied to Marti17's topic in General Nursing

    I do this sometimes with an IV that won't thread all the way to hub. Gently float in and check for blood return as you

  10. Transport in the hospital.

    Caffeine_IV replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    At night, I have to transport my own patients but usually the rad tech will bring them back which is

  11. Nurses not prepared for report

    Caffeine_IV replied to KatePasa's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I do prefer that the oncoming nurse has some information down about the patient but some nurses will take a LOT of extra time writing down info and delaying me from giving them report. So I would...

  12. Combative/Violent Confused Patients

    Caffeine_IV replied to missmiamoore's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm sorry you had that experience. I been hit at and pinched before. It's no fun. We always tag team when we have a combative person. I think the time off is very nice because that would not have...

  13. 8 or 12 hour shifts (single mom)

    Caffeine_IV replied to sunyata's topic in General Nursing

    8hrs if you don't have family back up. I did 12hr nights as a single parent but had my mother as an overnight sitter and she could do school drop

  14. Staying afloat on a nurse's salary?

    Caffeine_IV replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    Live below your

  15. WGU rn to bsn program

    Caffeine_IV replied to nurse blondie93's topic in Western Governors University

    There's a whole section for this school under the colleges tab with tons of info! Good

  16. is anyone else being laid off, reduced hours, etc?

    Caffeine_IV replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    One of my PRN jobs just hired 5 or 6 new grad RNs. So I expect a reduction in hours in the next 2 months and will be looking for an additional PRN job. There may be 1 or 2 nurses leaving or going to...

  17. Slamming in IVP meds and Running Incompatible Meds Together: Is it as bad as they say

    Caffeine_IV replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient Medications

    I pace myself when pushing meds but I don't slam it in or watch the clock. I always do a pain med slow if I haven't given it said patient before. Benadryl is one that I push slow. There are others but...

  18. I dread going to work- not a new grad. Has this happened to anyone else?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Ativan's topic in General Nursing

    I felt similar to your post OP until I went PRN. I also have an outpatient job that gives me relief from my bedside

  19. Too tired to do anything on days off

    Caffeine_IV replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    I find that adding some type of exercise helped me with this especially when it was cold outside. Even if just a short walk in the neighborhood will pep me up. Get some

  20. Does this make sense?

    Caffeine_IV replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are cutting it close to not be on a daycare waiting list if you have not done this already. Some daycares do have a part time arrangement but it has to be the same days each week. Having a...

  21. Nursing salary and buying a home?

    Caffeine_IV replied to applesbananas's topic in General Nursing

    All great advice here. I have a modest house. Went the USDA route. I refused to look at houses above a certain price range because it easy to talk yourself into spending more when you see what is...

  22. Let's hear about your worst shift ever!

    Caffeine_IV replied to mamax3's topic in General Nursing

    I don't remember all the details but I know it started with 4 nurses (it actually may have been 3) and 1 CNA for 20 or 22 patients and by the AM shift we had a full floor of 32 patients. Back to back...

  23. What are the "rules" about being PRN?

    Caffeine_IV replied to itsdebraanne's topic in General Nursing

    That depends on your facility. The rule at my employer is 24 hrs every 4 weeks. It varies how strict they want to be on

  24. successful becoming a RN as a young single mom?

    Caffeine_IV replied to ladyruth18's topic in General Nursing

    I was a single mom during nursing school. I completed school to become an LPN first and then an ADN program. My mom was my support system and I had a great daycare that was right behind the community...

  25. New Grad RN - How do I obtain a non-bedside nursing job with no experience?

    Caffeine_IV replied to dametraveler's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I wouldn't give up on bedside as there can be areas with not as heavy lifting if that was the issue. OR? NICU? PEDs possibly? I know some new grads that got into GI Lab also. You basically have to...