Caffeine_IV

Caffeine_IV

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  1. What is hospice?

    Caffeine_IV replied to eflr's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    At night there are always less resources so that cannot be changed. During the day you should discuss the plan of care with the ID team. What would you like to be done? Are his symptoms to out of...

  2. Resigning...again.

    Caffeine_IV posted a topic in General Nursing

    So last year I quit my current job for another out of the area in a differently specialty (ICU). Unfortunately I wasn't up to their standards and didn't make it past orientation. My old job allowed me...

  3. Resigning...again.

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    I am super excited to enter the world of hospice. Why did they let me back? I had a good record at work...I was/am a charge nurse. They had vacancies. They wanted experienced nurses at night and I fit...

  4. Resigning...again.

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Very true. I'm not one that likes burning bridges but I hate to feel that I'm indebted forever. As far as coming back even if I could, I don't think I could bear returning TWICE as a failure. When I...

  5. Resigning...again.

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I feel confident that this is an area where I can settle in...not planning on hopping around. Plus I have my family in the area this

  6. Resigning...again.

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the response. Makes sense whether it applies to me or not. I worked there for 3 years originally before I left the first time and often the most experienced on the floor. I'm not looking...

  7. How many patients do you consider being a safe patient workload?

    Caffeine_IV replied to NurseAsh87's topic in Nursing Career

    In general I say 6 but it depends on the acuity and patient needs. If 3 of the six are getting frequent pain meds and one is getting transfused...that can be overwhelming. All it takes is one patient...

  8. Resigning...again.

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    I feel so silly that I was too nervous to hand in my resignation letter this past Wednesday. I guess because I know that quitting twice is it as far as being rehired if needed or desired in the...

  9. Resigning...again.

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no that isn't possible to do both. They may let me stay on resource pool but that's

  10. My seven month journey in ICU has ended.

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

    I'm sorry you had that experienced. Good luck in your new

  11. called in sick, nurse manager calling back (inappropriate tactics?)

    Caffeine_IV replied to jbaggins's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of such. It sounds as though the NM should have come in anyway even with your sick husband working. Are you all looking for different employment? Sick means sick. I would have...

  12. Assessments every shift?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Ntheboat2's topic in General Nursing

    Do your assessment and chart carefully. Lung sounds change, edema changes, etc. You must have a baseline for your patient during your shift. I have had a patient that a wound location was charted...

  13. How do you pronounce "centimeter" ???

    Caffeine_IV replied to shermrn's topic in General Nursing

    I pronounce it as sent but heard it the other way when I oriented in ICU. It rubbed off on me for a few weeks...along with pronouncing afebrile as a-fib-rile. Maybe they want to sound posh. I live in...

  14. Experienced nurses

    Caffeine_IV replied to anotherone's topic in General Nursing

    I know how you feel. I am often the most experienced with 4 years. I like having the cushion of a more experienced nurse on the floor besides myself but you will also find it empowering that you know...

  15. Anybody LIKE working holidays?

    Caffeine_IV replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    We don't get holiday pay so that makes it

  16. Bedside report

    Caffeine_IV replied to aem31's topic in General Nursing

    I like walking rounds where you simply introduce the next shift. I prefer to get report at the nursing station. However we do bedside reporting. Always seem to get patients that want to ask 15...

  17. Would you become an RN again if you had the choice?

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

    Nope. I would do some other healthcare thing...occupational therapy, PT or something else. I'm not even motivated to get my BSN anymore. I've only been a nurse for 4.5 years and the changes within...

  18. Hourly wage with "normal" hours (South)

    Caffeine_IV replied to oldeddieboy's topic in General Nursing

    I don't want to imagine how much I would have to work to make that here in

  19. Breastfeeding and 12 hour shifts...

    Caffeine_IV replied to 3KittiesRN's topic in General Nursing

    My baby was born on St Patricks day. I've been pumping and working nights again since June. I pump when I can..at least twice a shift. I get caught up and assist coworkers then head off to pump....

  20. Waitressing as a pre-req?

    Caffeine_IV replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I know all about this. Let one family member find out with have snacks in our nutrition room and next you are taking requests from 4 people. "I want a soda. I will have a strawberry ice cream. Get me...

  21. Pregnancy Discrimination - Interview

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

    That's unfortunate some of you work in a non supportive environment but we don't treat one another that way where I work. The moms to be get lots of help, those that are dealing with other family...

  22. Would you do this?

    Caffeine_IV replied to TX.RN.Shannon's topic in General Nursing

    We nurses (some of us) may tread right on the line of what we can and cannot do but don't speak out about it. I'll leave it at that. The nurse that goes by policy and procedure may get on the doctors...

  23. All of a sudden an ASN is no good anymore

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

    I have an ASN so I understand the frustration but I don't share your sentiment. There are crappy and superb nurses at every education level. I won't downplay someone elses degree because I'm bitter or...

  24. Stopping patient care for another patient

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

    So the patient's family was not pleased but we do not know how the patient felt. What was their pain rating? Is is chronic pain? Was their pain relieved? Did they request pain med again and have to...

  25. Does anyone work as Rapid Response?

    Caffeine_IV replied to nrsang97's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds very interesting to me. Our hospital is not large enough to warrant such a position