Caffeine_IV

Caffeine_IV

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  1. NURSE work schedule

    Caffeine_IV replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should explore various jobs. Nursing is not a easy degree for those that want a quick buck. Not saying you need to be "called" just motivated enough to research independtly and make a...

  2. Looking to hear your personal experience

    Caffeine_IV replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I worked until 2 days before 36 weeks when I delivered. It was unexpected so I was still planning to work. I stayed out for 10 weeks. I was and am a night

  3. Am I crazy to take a hospice job?

    Caffeine_IV replied to rnjello's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Lol I don't put myself in the older nurse group yet. I'm just 28yo. I have been away from hospital for a

  4. Med Surg Nurses: How many patients do you care for?

    Caffeine_IV replied to cheez1285's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Not in med surg right now but we would have 6-8 on nights. 6 is doable but 7 was really hard. 8 is unsafe IMO. Sometimes we would only have 1 NA and get slammed with admissions. Also recall a night...

  5. Am I crazy to take a hospice job?

    Caffeine_IV replied to rnjello's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I've just started working for a hospice house recently. I like it so far minus their computer system. I'm kinda scared of losing my acute care skills though so thinking of picking up a PRN in addition...

  6. Becoming a nurse with scoliosis

    Caffeine_IV replied to MsPebbles's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have scoliosis and wore a brace as a teen. The back pain is usually tolerable but was excruciating during my pregnancy . Spend the money on good shoes. Exercise and use proper body mechanics. My...

  7. Feeling like a servant

    Caffeine_IV replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well many people feel we are maids and servers that also happen to dispense medications. My pet peeve is family that brings in outside food yet expects us to furnish

  8. Giving meds together

    Caffeine_IV replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

    There is no straight answer. Are they contraindicated...not exactly. Can they cause increase side effect...yes. It depends on your patient, current condition and disease process. So some patients can...

  9. How is the floor/hospital census lately?

    Caffeine_IV replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    No longer working at facility but week I left we were mostly full. One night this month we git 8 admissions which filled us on our specific floor. Medical is always hopping...lots of respiratory stuff...

  10. witnessing a DNR

    Caffeine_IV replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard of such. I think I would much rather code a patient then follow such a policy. It makes no sense having a random person sign a document about code status of someone they do not

  11. What is the maximum number of patients per nurse?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Info(RN)matics's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I may have posted here but our usual is days 5-6 and nights 5-8. I think 6 is a comfortable if you don't have too many fires to put

  12. What makes you want to vomit?

    Caffeine_IV replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Sputum/hocking Smell of gi bleed Funky lady

  13. The math doesn't add up

    Caffeine_IV replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    Next they will include a coupon for 5% off your bill if you send in survey within a week of discharge and refer 2 patients or maybe a free bag of normal saline next

  14. The math doesn't add up

    Caffeine_IV replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    We have those cards pre printed and we sign our name or write a message if you like. Waste of time and silly. When I say thank you and take care at end of my shift that should be sufficient. Anyone...

  15. auditing call lights?

    Caffeine_IV replied to picurn10's topic in General Nursing

    During the day the secetary documents the call lights and patient request to ensure we are doing the 3 Ps. Their conclusion is if your patient is always calling for potty or whatever you are doing...

  16. Do you work at Hilton?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    If anything the nurse especially is mostly always portrayed

  17. Curious about what your job offers

    Caffeine_IV replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    FMLA for 12 weeks or plain unpaid leave if approved. You have to exhaust your PTO first. And after that I had to pay the full insurance premium since I wasn't on FMLA. Actually cost me more money to...

  18. Do you work at Hilton?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    You mean we don't? We have room service. We have silly scripts..."I have the time!" We have personal phones so the patient can call you as much as they please for whatever non urgent need they have....

  19. How much do nurses make?

    Caffeine_IV replied to firefly101's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad in 2008 my base pay was 20.72 and this year it is 23.09. I live in the south and have an

  20. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    Caffeine_IV replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    In my area, no nurses are making 60k right out of school. More like 45k and at my hospital there is no holiday pay. You get your normal wage. They just decreased the weekend shift diff by more than...

  21. If you could pick your ideal job in nursing, what would it be?

    Caffeine_IV replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Ok I see. We are not a teaching hospital but do have over 200 beds. If we call a rapid response...it is the house sup, a critical care nurse sometimes 2 and a

  22. Do Nurses Earn Big Money? You Decide.

    Caffeine_IV replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    That totally grates my nerves. I'm not rolling in money. Just because I make more than "you" doesn't make it big bucks and I agree with the comment of we earn every single cent of our checks and then...

  23. If you could pick your ideal job in nursing, what would it be?

    Caffeine_IV replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    My dream job would be very flexible. I like patient care minus some of the dynamics and drama. Maybe outpatient

  24. If you could pick your ideal job in nursing, what would it be?

    Caffeine_IV replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    That does sound awesome. Our hospital isn't large enough to warrant

  25. What if nursing evaluations were outcome based?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Anoetos's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I would like that. What would be evaluated? We don't decide the course of treatment. We are part of a care team. Would that mean any patients we have that went bad during admission or...