Caffeine_IV

Caffeine_IV

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  1. What is more exhausting - floor nursing or SAHM?

    Caffeine_IV replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    They are both exhausting and there really is no comparison for me between working and taking care of my kid

  2. Working crazy hours

    Caffeine_IV replied to francoml's topic in General Nursing

    No I do not work crazy hours like you are describing and never have. I would if it was absolutely necessary. I have 2 PRN jobs right

  3. What setting is best for a new nurse grad?

    Caffeine_IV replied to vregino36's topic in General Nursing

    I find in nursing we kinda have to be chameleons. Whatever the patient needs at the time is how I approach them. Your patient may need a little humor and another may be no nonsense and just what you...

  4. Would you deliver your baby at your place of employment?

    Caffeine_IV replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I would and did. My insurance would not have covered me going to an out of network hospital. The nearest would have been 45 min-1hr away. And overall I was very pleased with the care, nothing "wow"...

  5. Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    Caffeine_IV replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The last 2 places I have worked, they don't even allow your credentials beyond RN to be on the badge. So I don't know who has what type of degree unless the topic comes up. When the studies conclude...

  6. So...any Clinical Documentation Specialists?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not one but congrats on the position. Is this position where part of the duties including audit of the chart to ensure the physician documentation matches the treatment plan and diagnosis or some...

  7. No more glucose checks by CNAs/PCTs

    Caffeine_IV replied to Paws2people's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    PCTs can do the fingersticks at my current employer but at a previous hospital, they could not. It has been helpful to me when I have 2 or 3 diabetic patients. That said, we rarely have a PCT so I'm...

  8. Would you be insulted by this?

    Caffeine_IV replied to jannjul76's topic in General Nursing

    Not insulted nor shocked. I certainly would not buy one. They used to give us a little $5 gift card to a fast food place for our birthday and we got taxed on it! So they cut it out. I say keep your...

  9. Describe your 10/10 pain. Piggybacking off of recent pain discussions.

    Caffeine_IV replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I have had 10/10 pain experience though labor was very close. My approach to pain is as many have stated....I want to manage the pain not try to make patients have a higher pain...

  10. What has your workplace done to retain nurses?

    Caffeine_IV replied to MikeydzRN's topic in General Nursing

    This type thing doesn't sway me but we have monthly birthday celebration and people bring in food/snacks to share in our

  11. if you hate nursing, what would you rather do instead?

    Caffeine_IV replied to ceccia's topic in General Nursing

    This is me exactly! When I was younger I wanted to be a writer and piano teacher..both things I enjoy and flexible but not necessarily steady pay. i I hate many of the changes that are taking place in...

  12. Describe your 10/10 pain. Piggybacking off of recent pain discussions.

    Caffeine_IV replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly I don't focus on that. I put down what they say and medicate per the orders. I think some people feel if they rate the pain higher, they will get the higher dose of medicine or we will...

  13. Personal Information

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

    My last name is on my badge so that's no big deal. For other personal details, it depends on the vibe. Sometimes I tell the truth, sometimes I omit things, sometimes I stretch the

  14. To leave or not to leave?

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

    I would stay put for the full year. Then I would remain on per diem status just in case home health isn't your cup of

  15. New nurse just doing screening, frustrated!

    Caffeine_IV replied to Bikernurseof3's topic in Nursing Career

    What type of skills are you wanting to utilize? Do all the nurses rotate between admitting and pre OP? I understand your frustration but as a lightly seasoned nurse...sounds like my kinda thing. The...

  16. How Does Your Hospital Decide Who is Called Off for Low Census?

    Caffeine_IV replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    The order PRN, part time then full time. The full time goes in a rotation by who was called of when and it is written in a book. Another place I worked would take volunteers ex if there are 5 nurses...

  17. What constitutes "comfort care" at your hospital?

    Caffeine_IV replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Nursing

    Meds for symptom management (pain, ativan, scope patch or robinul etc), suction prn. Turn unless family refuses, foley catheter possibly. Vitals are optional. Comfort care inpatient at my hospital is...

  18. Do Your Coworkers do this?

    Caffeine_IV posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Bad mouth people who do not want to work overtime to cover call ins Complain about the lack of time per diem people work Guilt trip people into working extra/overtime Just curious as it is slightly...

  19. burned out

    Caffeine_IV replied to NrsAmanda's topic in General Nursing

    I would keep going while in school mode. Life happens, excuses are made and things get put to the

  20. "Saunameters"

    Caffeine_IV replied to Pachinko's topic in General Nursing

    Only people I've heard pronounce it were a certain group of pretentious ICU nurses I worked with in the past. Sounds silly although I do pronounce it that way to annoy my

  21. Do Your Coworkers do this?

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

    That is a nice problem to

  22. am i reasonably resigning?

    Caffeine_IV replied to wakeuptothesun86's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Usually the notice is 4 weeks for nurses...around here it is. I would not quit but drop to PRN status at a minimum. Can you transfer to another

  23. Do Your Coworkers do this?

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

    I can count on one hand how many times I've worked extra in 5 years. I'm not one for the guilt trips but it is irritating to witness and see someone be grilled about why they won't work extra. I want...

  24. Top 10 Reasons We Get Fired: Sleeping on duty

    Caffeine_IV replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    We were having to clock out during our break and give our assigned phone to someone. So if someone wanted to nap it shouldn't be an issue because I would come and wake you up to take back your

  25. Night shift help

    Caffeine_IV replied to bargraphix's topic in General Nursing

    What is your sleep schedule? There is a learning curve for our bodies when adjusting to night shift. A month or so more or less depending on the