Caffeine_IV

Caffeine_IV

LTC, med/surg, hospice

Member

  • Content

    1,198

  • Visitors

    18,197

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    17

All Content by Caffeine_IV

  1. IS THIS TRUE???

    Caffeine_IV replied to nurse2211's topic in General Nursing

    We did the sports bra and shorts assessment but nothing more than that. I do recall an older retired nurse saying in her nursing school days...they did all skills on each other including NG tube. I...

  2. Threatened by patient

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

    I'm glad someone intervened. I would be disappointed as well. We have a code silver that we call for these situations and security responds. The charge nurse doesn't override the nursing supervisor so...

  3. I don't know if I want to be a nurse anymore

    Caffeine_IV replied to RelleyRN's topic in General Nursing

    What other areas have you tried? What do you mean by mentally demanding? You mentioned outpatient but can you be more specific? I would think that an outpatient setting would fit the

  4. Watching my friends leave :( Question about future.

    Caffeine_IV replied to Levitas's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It really depends on what your interests are. ED is demanding, fast paced and requires lots of flexibility. ICU is also demanding depending on the acuity of the patients and the pace can be fast but...

  5. Interview next week....UM/UR

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in Case Management

    My interview went well. The position is pretty much the same as a clinical documentation specialist. I'm shadowing someone next week and then we go from

  6. How to handle a coworker who is giving poor care

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

    Do you have any examples? Is it something you can prove? I have worked with slack nurses but never had to report anything. One I recall got fired for neglecting to hang

  7. Do nurse managers and recruiters actually listen when an employee gives a verbal referral

    Caffeine_IV replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    I've never referred anyone but I know over several people that got hired that way. Networking is very important for some coveted

  8. Twelve hour shifts. Are you doing 3 or 4 days a week?

    Caffeine_IV replied to NursePooda's topic in General Nursing

    When I was FT, I just did my 3 12s. However in a previous position we were scheduled 1 OT shift every other week. I got burned out quickly. Holiday pay is Time and a 1/2 I'm prn now and I work the...

  9. Interview next week....UM/UR

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in Case Management

    All of it will be new for me so I will be sure to ask a lot of questions. Maybe they will let me shadow someone for a half day since I'd be an internal

  10. Nursing Dose

    Caffeine_IV replied to guest449786's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes I've heard of it. I've never had anyone recommend that I do it as that is outside our scope. I'm sure some nurses do it and they would be wise not to speak of it. I don't think it's good...

  11. Convicted of murder as a teen and now a nurse

    Caffeine_IV replied to TheGooch's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it's possible that becoming a nurse was a way of paying a penance so to speak. (I may not be using that phrase correctly). I took a life now I am helping preserve/improve

  12. Interview next week....UM/UR

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in Case Management

    The title is Case Manager RN and department - Compliant Documentation Management. I will look through the QI section as well. AnnaN5 At a previous employer, we had the position you described and they...

  13. Interview next week....UM/UR

    Caffeine_IV replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in Case Management

    Thank you for your response. I will find out more info during the interview. One of the preferred qualifications listed UM/UR experience and being familiar with Medicare MS-DRGs/PPS. I won't list the...

  14. Need Help with IV Insertion

    Caffeine_IV replied to bruceirving's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't recommend a student that isn't comfortable with the traditional technique to go off using a bevel down technique. The IV/jelcos we use have a notch for you to slide the needle off the...

  15. Convicted of murder as a teen and now a nurse

    Caffeine_IV replied to TheGooch's topic in General Nursing

    The lady has already been outed otherwise it wouldn't be so easy to find her name. I found it yesterday in under 3 minutes and there are blogs dedicated to this case. I admit I got sucked it but I...

  16. Convicted of murder as a teen and now a nurse

    Caffeine_IV replied to TheGooch's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I'm sure people with lesser crimes have not fared as

  17. What makes a nursing contract binding & official?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Kit.Kat's topic in General Nursing

    I would consult a lawyer. Did you not talk with your mother or anyone before signing something? I hope you have a copy of everything you signed. Not paying for orientation is unacceptable to

  18. Need Help with IV Insertion

    Caffeine_IV replied to bruceirving's topic in General Nursing

    Remember the needle is your also your anchor and guide. You have to advance just a bit more after the flash then slide the catheter off the needle. If you try thread it too soon, the flexible catheter...

  19. How early you can give your resignation letter?

    Caffeine_IV replied to nursefromcali's topic in General Nursing

    4 weeks is

  20. Convicted of murder as a teen and now a nurse

    Caffeine_IV replied to TheGooch's topic in General Nursing

    She paid her debt to society...though the sentence seems quite minimal for killing a teen classmate in a violent manner. I don't think she should be a nurse but it appears she has gone of to live a...

  21. PLEASE HELP! fired/demoted RN still on orientation

    Caffeine_IV replied to jrobbin44's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck! I hope you get the other offer. All of those issues are things that can be fixed. Time management will come. It would help to have 1 or 2 preceptors for consistency. Research doesn't...

  22. isu

    Caffeine_IV replied to mzmary66's topic in Indiana State University

    I would go on their official website. To be successful in online courses, you will need to be resourceful and computer savvy enough to seek out contacts and other

  23. Patients family in the medical field

    Caffeine_IV replied to dreamer30's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree it can be a positive or negative just like with any non healthcare family. With any family, I try to meet them where they are. If someone says they are a nurse or MD, I always ask them about...

  24. Why can't i get a job???? US RN

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

    Where are your classmates getting jobs? I would try to find out tips from them and also network even more. You may have to expand your search. Have you applied for only FT spots? I would apply for PT...

  25. RNs on MDMA

    Caffeine_IV replied to g2255lw's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot believe you are really asking if nurses can pop molly on their days off. For anyone else that wonders we can also : lick fentanyl patches, swap percocet for tylenol and sell it, and take...