Caffeine_IV

Caffeine_IV

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  1. RN-BSN is done:)

    Caffeine_IV replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats! That's great. I'm a few months away from being done as

  2. New nurse no training?

    Caffeine_IV replied to EricaFrost's topic in Home Health

    I would not accept the job. I've never had a job with no orientation. Even when I quit a job and later returned to the exact same one (less than 6 months later) they gave me 3 shifts of

  3. Feeling dumped on as new PRN

    Caffeine_IV replied to adpiRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is the first shift off orientation, I would give them a few more chances. I know very little about L&D. Did the changing of patients make you have a difficult night or you just felt

  4. Do you clean bedpans or throw them out?

    Caffeine_IV replied to RNdynamic's topic in General Nursing

    We don't have disposable liners at my facility any longer and haven't for awhile. I hate rinsing them out but I usually do using the lever spray arm on the

  5. Tolerance and acceptace of gay nurses and patients

    Caffeine_IV replied to anon456's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've never noticed any issues. I personally don't have any problem with LGBT nurses or patients. If I did, it shouldn't show in the way that I treat them or speak about them. That's part of being a...

  6. Translator for patients

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

    At my facility, you have to pass a written exam and be certified to translate. There is also a pay incentive for

  7. Areas of nursing you would NOT like?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Nursetobe25's topic in General Nursing

    Pediatrics.

  8. Pain medication and the dying patient

    Caffeine_IV replied to khall7398's topic in General Nursing

    It's not unusual for the orders to be inadequate for end of life patients in the hospital. I have often had to nearly beg for meds that are commonly given in the hospice setting. The best case...

  9. Finished!

    Caffeine_IV replied to NanikRN's topic in Western Governors University

    That's

  10. Best unit to start for new grad?

    Caffeine_IV replied to SamMo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would ask for a longer orientation for PCU and pick that one if they agree. You would learn a lot on each unit. I think an oncology/nephro floor would be physically and emotionally demanding. My...

  11. Advice for per diem rn

    Caffeine_IV replied to CaseyMarieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly wouldn't work another shift until the pay issue is

  12. Downtime=Productivity

    Caffeine_IV replied to Onconurs's topic in General Nursing

    What is the issue with the one specific nurse versus all of the nurse staff? Are you saying that the others are receptive and she is not? I've usually seen the manager send out an FYI email addressing...

  13. Do you carry around your stethoscope?

    Caffeine_IV replied to tarotale's topic in General Nursing

    I carry mine at beginning of shift when I'm doing assessments then I put it

  14. Given a do over, which (feasible) career would you pursue?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Libby1987's topic in General Nursing

    A friend suggested nursing to me. Before that I was really just interested in biology and wanted to do research/science

  15. New Grad - Burnout

    Caffeine_IV replied to bxh5164's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would look for a new position. What is the policy regarding transfers? If you have friends on other units, talk to them and find out the

  16. Demanding patient wanting me to page MD about insignificant issue.

    Caffeine_IV replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would not call for eye drops. They can use their own drops or go without until the surgeon

  17. Just finished school and family doesn't need me anymore.

    Caffeine_IV replied to techtonurse's topic in General Nursing

    Is counseling an option both family and marriage? Or can you speak to your husband separately. I feel he should be helping you transition into their

  18. Would you take a patient's blood sugar without an "order"?

    Caffeine_IV replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I would. Usually I'm checking for hypoglycemia when I do a random check. If the patient ask, I will do

  19. What jobs can you get with 2 semesters of nursing/clinical experience?

    Caffeine_IV replied to BrightLight0's topic in Nursing Career

    Unit Secretary, PCT, Nursing specialty tech (that's what they call the ER techs at my hospital and they have expanded duties), monitor tech (if you take an arrhythmia

  20. non hospital nursing

    Caffeine_IV replied to luvly189's topic in General Nursing

    Why are you giving up on the hospital system? There are other jobs for nurses within the hospital besides telemetry. Maybe you would enjoy a different specialty such as L&D/postpartum or endoscopy...

  21. Charge Nurse Pay

    Caffeine_IV replied to JeffTheRN's topic in Nurse Management

    90 cents. And it is by far not worth the

  22. accused of drug diversion,i do maintain my innocence however i cant afford an attorney

    Caffeine_IV replied to foxynurse78's topic in General Nursing

    I believe you need to consult a attorney, maybe some that will do pro bono or work out a deal for you. We cannot offer legal advice. For anyone else reading, please always have a witness when you...

  23. How many CNAs do you have on your floor?

    Caffeine_IV replied to crx971's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We have either 0 or 1 CNA on a 24 bed unit at night. Poop is poop. If I encounter a dirty patient, I clean them up. I don't love it of course but it's par for the course in most acute care

  24. RIP Betty Ackley RN - Nursing Diagnosis textbook author

    Caffeine_IV replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    So sad. RIP and thank you Mrs.

  25. My favorite med:

    Caffeine_IV replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Dilaudid Ativan Benadryl