Caffeine_IV

Caffeine_IV

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  1. Weekend option non-bedside positions?

    Caffeine_IV replied to calivianya's topic in General Nursing

    I think you would be lucky to find a weekend bedside position. The only ones I know are home hospice and home health as

  2. I can't smell c-diff

    Caffeine_IV replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I can smell c-diff but have noted that not every patient with it has that distinct smell. Some don't. GI bleed..yes

  3. Working for two hospitals

    Caffeine_IV replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in General Nursing

    I did before. I worked outpatient Per diem and med surf per diem at 2 facilities. It was

  4. Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    Caffeine_IV replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I often had to stay over when I worked LTC. Once you accept the assignment it is yours until you get relief. Her threats are ridiculous but they do put you in a bad

  5. Is this unreasonable?

    Caffeine_IV replied to EricaAngela90's topic in General Nursing

    The stories and poor practice would bother me. However I would not want to create an environment where being a team player is frowned upon. I expect that any other nurse on my unit is competent to...

  6. Did you marry a doctor?

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

    No but I have seen it get awkward when a nurse and MD go from being "bed buddies" to not. Meaning..oh Dr Seuss is on call, can you talk to him about my patient

  7. Brian Short News

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

    Sad news. I really don't know what to say other than my thoughts are with those personally affected and those who knew the family

  8. Am I burned out?

    Caffeine_IV replied to happy_life's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't sound like you are burned out. You said you are bored. Do you feel you aren't learning anything? Is it too

  9. Burnt out

    Caffeine_IV replied to mmeesh15's topic in General Nursing

    You have nothing to lose by applying to clinic jobs so go for

  10. Food Pressure: Coworker Edition

    Caffeine_IV replied to OhioMary's topic in General Nursing

    My coworkers are not that pushy. I always get asked and when I decline, that's it. I do appreciate being included as you never know when I might want to indulge. I would just continue to decline...

  11. O2 protocol 89 vs 90%

    Caffeine_IV replied to man23SN's topic in General Nursing

    That's pretty standard from what I've seen. Our wording may differ somewhat...ex: supplemental O2 up to 4L/NC for saturations less than

  12. Is there a test to determine which area of nursing you are best for?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    I got school nurse. That's not for me at

  13. port accessing tips.

    Caffeine_IV replied to busybee04's topic in Oncology

    Great tips. I always inspect the port with clean hands before I do the sterile stuff. The deep ports still give me issues but holding it stable and stretching the skin taut often

  14. how to leave a job...gracefully

    Caffeine_IV replied to eternalbride's topic in General Nursing

    Are you saying you want to work your notice without people knowing you are leaving? That's a bit hard and would likely lead to more gossiping IMO. Anyway, I'm not phased by gossip or fake interest...

  15. Every other weekend

    Caffeine_IV replied to emtb2rn's topic in General Nursing

    As a night shifter, I preferred to have the Friday night off at a minimum. If Thurs night was off, even

  16. Feedback desired orienting new nurse

    Caffeine_IV replied to Rnwithwings68's topic in General Nursing

    I think it helps to set goals during the orientation (long and short term). That has worked for me as both the trainee and preceptor. The nurse sets her own written goals and the preceptor writes down...

  17. Med-Surg sentence

    Caffeine_IV replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Medical-Surgical

    That is totally unacceptable to have someone sitting with a patient while their assignment is uncovered. Anything could have occurred within that time frame. What happened after you stopped being a...

  18. What is the least stressful high paying nursing specialty?

    Caffeine_IV replied to celtickimba's topic in General Nursing

    If I REALLY wanted 6 figures and low stress, I would look outside of the nursing

  19. Interview next week....UM/UR

    Caffeine_IV posted a topic in Case Management

    Hi all, I have an interview coming up for a CM position in the compliant documentation management dept. I am figuring that this will be similar to utilization management. What type of questions should...

  20. Interview next week....UM/UR

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in Case Management

    Yes, there are 4 or 5 of us plus a lead specialist. I'd love to cross train but I think this will be quite intense from what I've been

  21. Interview next week....UM/UR

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in Case Management

    Well I did end up getting the job and start next month. My title is Case Manager RN lol. The other traditional case managers are also managed by the same

  22. So excited!!!

    Caffeine_IV replied to Hotfornursing's topic in Quality Improvement

    Congratulations! I will be working in a very similar role (the job title is slightly different). The training here is in partner with JA Thomas. I'm very excited and nervous as

  23. So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

    Caffeine_IV replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    -Starting IVs (love me some blood return) -Foleys -End of shift report -Giving IV pain meds -Wound care (not ALL of them) -Post mortem

  24. Pt asks: Is my surgeon any good? Your response is...

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

    I just say something simple like "you're in good hands and we'll take great care of you when you return to the floor" I don't elaborate on anything. As stated, patients just want some comforting...

  25. Day shift or night shift

    Caffeine_IV replied to TNT_RN09's topic in General Nursing

    Nights isn't quite as hectic however there are less resources. It just depends on what you like. Maybe you can work a shift or two at night before you commit to