Caffeine_IV

Caffeine_IV

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  1. How long before being charge nurse?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Birdy2's topic in General Nursing

    I think it should be decided on an individual basis. I definitely don't agree with throwing someone into being charge with no warning and no training. They don't compensate enough for charge nurse...

  2. Embracing Night Shift

    Caffeine_IV replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Nights are awesome and have allowed me to be very present for my kiddies. I don't think I would have survived hospice, LTC med/surg or any other acute care nursing if not for night shift. That said it...

  3. My experience as a pt on a med/surg floor..

    Caffeine_IV replied to MassED's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I hope you continued to recover well. I had not heard of toradol causing burning and we don't dilute it or have a policy to do so. I always push slowly anyway at a far away port. Thanks for letting us...

  4. It's been so long

    Caffeine_IV replied to sgalvin07's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Congrats on your

  5. Fired and Devastated

    Caffeine_IV replied to SweenyG's topic in General Nursing

    I've been fired before (during orientation as well), it sucks and it's a huge blow to your confidence. I moped for longer than I should have. Get right back in with applying to other facilities. All...

  6. Any SAHMs?

    Caffeine_IV replied to LilBitty's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I forgot to say that I have a preschool age and school age

  7. Is change a BAD thing? (MS nurses doing vitals)

    Caffeine_IV replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I work med/surg night shift and we do our own vitals and other tasks. We don't have any PCTs during that shift currently OR a unit secretary. I almost consider having a tech a luxury so I am used to...

  8. Any SAHMs?

    Caffeine_IV replied to LilBitty's topic in General Nursing

    Not technically a SAHM but I did take a break from FT nursing and work PRN. So some weeks I may work 1 -2 days and occasionally I'll work 4 days. It works for us. I wouldn't want to quit completely...

  9. GIP regulations

    Caffeine_IV replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    What I can recall from working in hospice GIP is meant to be short term and for uncontrolled symptoms such as uncontrolled pain, intractable N/V, seizures, severe agitation/delirium, respiratory...

  10. PC or Mac for WGU

    Caffeine_IV replied to hopeful003's topic in Western Governors University

    I use a macbook with no

  11. RN to BSN @ WGU

    Caffeine_IV replied to Asenath's topic in Western Governors University

    Agree with Commuter. This program is great for independent learners. You can go as fast or slow as you want. I'm a turtle so it has taken me 3 terms but I'm almost there with 7 CUs left (started with...

  12. Best Online Programs under $25k

    Caffeine_IV replied to Bell13's topic in School, College Programs

    Another WGU, not finished yet but this is my final (3rd) term and it will be less than 9k. I received pell grant which offset the

  13. 3 Credits to go! Let the TaskStream stalking begin!

    Caffeine_IV replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors University

    Yay to almost being done! I'm looking at (more) affordable grad school options and I want to attend a school with brick and mortar campus as

  14. Would you quit over white uniforms?

    Caffeine_IV replied to TexMex22's topic in General Nursing

    No, I would not. White was our uniform color at a previous job. I certainly don't prefer white uniforms but it's not that big of a deal to

  15. Black and Job Hunting

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

    I don't think we would have a way of knowing if someone isn't hiring us due to color because the discrimination of today is subtle. So subtle that people like to pretend it doesn't exist. You know...

  16. Anyone else getting SLAMMED with patients?

    Caffeine_IV replied to mclennan's topic in Case Management

    Wow, I had no idea it was like that in case management. I was looking into a couple of CM positions at my facility but I see I would definitely need to ask a lot of questions. From the job...

  17. Do Male Nurses Get More Respect?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    From what I have seen they do at times. It's more like they get automatic respect whereas the female nurses have to prove themselves to receive the same respect. That's not a 100% across the board...

  18. Looking to move somewhere family friendly...where RNs are paid well...

    Caffeine_IV replied to CCRNforlife's topic in General Nursing

    I wish they paid that well now or I'm looking in the wrong

  19. for those who work 12 hour shifts, how long is your lunch break?

    Caffeine_IV replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    30 minutes. I think unpaid. Most of us eat at the nursing station (nightshift) otherwise we may not get the

  20. The Med Room.

    Caffeine_IV replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had an embarrassing moment with this. I was alone in med room about 130am bent over to get a med out of the lowest drawer and one slipped out. Right at that moment (while I'm still bent down)...

  21. 2 part time jobs!!! I need advice!

    Caffeine_IV replied to AliciaS929's topic in General Nursing

    I would either work a PT and a per diem position or a straight FT job (and add a per diem

  22. Shadow People/ghosts at work

    Caffeine_IV replied to name goes here's topic in General Nursing

    I used to see them when I worked hospice. I don't have any creepy story about

  23. Time to give up?

    Caffeine_IV replied to wiwhitedog's topic in Nursing Career

    You will need to find a way to network and will need to update your skills somehow. How are making yourself still relevant in the field? Nobody can answer if you will find a job or not. Of course,...

  24. African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    Caffeine_IV replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I hope you get the position. I've not noticed any issues surrounding hair for me or other black coworkers. I wouldn't worry about it one bit. Whenever I go for interviews I'm always torn on glasses or...

  25. What's your tip for success?

    Caffeine_IV replied to villageRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Another vote for doing something daily. When I haven't done this..days turn into weeks easily. Join the facebook group. Lots of support, tips and