Caffeine_IV

Caffeine_IV

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  1. Experienced RN Job Market.

    Caffeine_IV posted a topic in General Nursing

    How are those with 1-2yrs of experience fairing when it comes to finding a new position? I have been looking/applying for one and it seems to be the same situation as it is for new

  2. What type of lifestyle can a nurse afford?

    Caffeine_IV replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it's not about how much you make...but what you have to do with that money. If you are debt free..a nose job should not be a problem for an

  3. Doors to patient rooms: open or closed?

    Caffeine_IV replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

    I ask them if they are A&Ox3. Confused/fall risk patients..the door is left open unless a trusted family member is in the room even then I prefer it to be

  4. I just got fired... what the hell happened?

    Caffeine_IV replied to NocturneNrse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry this happened to you. That is one of my huge fears. I trust no

  5. Experienced RN Job Market.

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    That's was funny Sunshine! It's truly about WHO you know and I don't have any inside connections to get a foot in the door...I'm trying to get back in contact with some old classmates in the

  6. How far do you drive for work?

    Caffeine_IV replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm 10-15minutes away from my current job..in fact all three of my nursing jobs were REALLY

  7. Floor Emergencies

    Caffeine_IV posted a topic in General Nursing

    When your patient is going down and you need my assistance, please tell me quickly and briefly what is going on so I can bring the proper materials to the room and get my mind prepared for whatever...

  8. New RN who doesn't want med surg

    Caffeine_IV replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    You can start anywhere they will hire you. If you can sell yourself and feel comfortable starting in critical care..I say go for

  9. What would nurses like from families on holidays?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    A thank you, personal recognition on the survey or by letter/card. No HOMEMADE FOOD

  10. What kind of holiday bonus do you get?

    Caffeine_IV replied to cbcle's topic in General Nursing

    We got $50 last year and it was taxed. It's really a slap in the face. I'd much rather just get a $10 restaurant gift

  11. Floor Emergencies

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    ^^Oh I wouldn't want someone yelling in the hallways. I'm referring to a phone call on our personal work phones or if you use the in-room calling system..it's not blarred out to everyone

  12. post code icu stay mandatory?

    Caffeine_IV replied to RN2B123's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if it's written anywhere as in a protocol but that is our standard. If we code someone, they were just dead so they are at risk for coding again until the cause can be determined at the...

  13. Experienced RN Job Market.

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    When I was an LPN and applied at an agency..I got a callback quickly but not as an RN. I do have a job currently but I have been wanting to

  14. All preferences aside, what is the best "track" for a new nurse to learn?

    Caffeine_IV replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Nursing

    I would say a telemetry unit would be a good start. It's similar to med-surg but you (obviously) get a good helping of cardiac patients, some drips and looking at monitor strips. The patients are...

  15. Some people should just stay quiet!!!

    Caffeine_IV replied to StephRN08's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds rude to me. Of course we don't know her tone or demeanor when she was speaking to you but the comment was unnecessary. Sometimes it's those nitpicky things that will TRULY get to you. I...

  16. *Vent* RN's make toast?!?!?!

    Caffeine_IV replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    What's next: Brewing the tea for your unit Making Fresh squeezed orange juice Ironing the hospital gowns Walking around with choices of flavored creamers for pt/visitor

  17. *Vent* RN's make toast?!?!?!

    Caffeine_IV replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    As if we don't have enough to do.... There would have to be some sort of guidelines. Toast only on Saturday morning and only on 1 patient per assignment. I didn't even think toast was that

  18. Hospitalists?

    Caffeine_IV replied to YankeeHater's topic in General Nursing

    I love the hospitalist system. These MDs get paid to be available at night. They are in-house admitting patients and available to see a patient on the floor if they are going bad. I haven't had a...

  19. IV starts in nursing school

    Caffeine_IV replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    It was voluntary if you wanted to practice on each other when I was in ADN school. I opted out of that portion lol! We practiced them in clinicals and we all had done at LEAST 1 by the end. I'm a...

  20. Those in Med Surg

    Caffeine_IV replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    Nights..we are staffed by a grid. Generally it's 5:1 with or without a tech. Of course we prefer to have at least 1 and we will have 2 if we are LUCKY! With the colder season here and our census...

  21. Followed MD Order--Now Do I Look Incompetent?

    Caffeine_IV replied to LaurenBoog's topic in General Nursing

    I think you did everything right and even went above and beyond. You spoke with the MD on more than one occasion of your concern. We get patients like that on my medical unit and they don't go the ICU...

  22. Working while pregnant

    Caffeine_IV replied to Nightingale11's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have light duty at my job either. If you aren't able to do the work, you can start your FMLA early if the MD puts you on leave. As far as being too early or not..that is up to each individual...

  23. Job offers after months of nothing/zip/zilch/nada/zero

    Caffeine_IV replied to JoblessNewGradRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the new job....be sure to post how you are doing at some

  24. Bedside reporting

    Caffeine_IV replied to becca001's topic in General Nursing

    We have been doing it for about 4-6months now. At first it was a pain but I'm starting to half-like it. At the very least, it gives me the chance to lay eyes on all patients before the shift gets...

  25. Was This a HIPAA Violation?

    Caffeine_IV replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it could be but if Jane is not upset..I wouldn't waste my emotion on