bellehill

bellehill RN

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  1. What is the ER really like?

    bellehill replied to bellehill's topic in Emergency

    I have no problem with a busy shift and actually prefer to be busy...my main job right now is convincing 5 family members they don't need to stay overnight and pushing pain meds q2-3 hours on our...

  2. Suggestions for Night Shift Survival

    bellehill replied to bigwavedave's topic in General Nursing

    I always found it easier to work my shifts in a row so my sleep pattern stayed the same for three nights (even though it was messed up). Eat breakfast when you get home in the morning and I try to...

  3. Anyone know what the status of the "no more overtime for RNs" bill is?

    bellehill replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    I think it was at

  4. Question for all travel nurses

    bellehill replied to New CCU RN's topic in Travel

    Some hospitals don't care and some do. A lot of times you will run into a rule set by the hospital that you must live a certain distance away, usually 50-100 miles or more. Just make sure the...

  5. 50 mg of Phenergan IV push!!!!!!!!!

    bellehill replied to nursenatalie's topic in Medical-Surgical

    nursenatalie...funny that when I worked in NC that was the pain control choice-Demerol and Phenergan. I haven't given Demerol in the 2 years that I have been gone. Thanks for the trip down memory...

  6. Anyone know what the status of the "no more overtime for RNs" bill is?

    bellehill replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to know the outcome too since I forwarded that petition to everyone I know and have agreed to a ton of

  7. How Hospitals CREATED A Shortage of Nurses

    bellehill replied to Brownms46's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Excellent

  8. Anyone concerned about pt. care?

    bellehill replied to tiliimnrn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have never had a problem telling the public and management what kind of night I had and where improvement could be made (when they care), what kills me is the nurse who was complaining all night to...

  9. Salary per person

    bellehill posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have always thought I make pretty good money, not as much as I want but enough to live on. Then my friend figured out how much we make per patient....$3.71. I make just under $4.00/patient to...

  10. Accuity Vs Staffing Needs: Are They Taking Us Seriously?

    bellehill replied to Tadpole's topic in Medical-Surgical

    What acuity rating? It is up to the nurses to tell the charge nurse that their group is heavy and should be split up. Night shift is real good about doing it, day shift isn't. My floor doesn't...

  11. C3--C6 Spinal injury ??

    bellehill replied to Cubby's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, CT and a neurologist should do

  12. Male vs. Female

    bellehill replied to CarllS's topic in General Nursing

    Why not ask the patient if she is okay with you doing the procedure? I have asked my male techs to cath men I didn't feel comfortable cathing for various reasons. Protect yourself first, if you help...

  13. Anyone concerned about pt. care?

    bellehill replied to tiliimnrn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with you, most of my job is paperwork and I am tired of it. Heaven forbid there is a patient on the floor who is doing well and doesn't require much care, they get neglected so we can deal...

  14. Did you work while going through Nursing school?

    bellehill replied to Maliatc's topic in General Nursing

    Luckily my job was very flexible with my hours. I worked full-time and went to school full-time...when I graduated I didn't know what to do with all that free time! I also knew this is what I wanted...

  15. Graduate Nurses vs. Experienced Nurses

    bellehill replied to newgrad2004's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't consider myself an experienced nurse until I read this, very

  16. Graduate Nurses vs. Experienced Nurses

    bellehill replied to newgrad2004's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't consider myself an experienced nurse until I read this, very

  17. lifestyle of a RN

    bellehill replied to indulgentmom's topic in General Nursing

  18. How are "older" grads accepted?

    bellehill replied to MryRose's topic in General Nursing

    I love new nurses no matter what their age, as long as they are willing to learn and be a team player. I haven't seen any age discrimination so

  19. AIDS Question

    bellehill replied to graduatemay2004's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There is definitely a stigma among some healthcare workers who care for AIDS/HIV patients. Personally I don't care one way or the other, they are my patient no matter what their problem is. I would...

  20. How many nurses do their own vitals???

    bellehill replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    You're not talking to yourself, I agree completely. Getting VS on 7 patients, calling the MD for various problems, doing neuro assessments and passing meds is a little stressful. Forgot to mention...

  21. How many nurses do their own vitals???

    bellehill replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    It is so much help if the techs get the first set of vitals and on my floor they do all the vitals. I work neurosurgery and these patients need q1h vital signs for 4 hours. If the tech is busy I...

  22. Increasing our workload once again!

    bellehill replied to Sadie04's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The class was 16 hours with a test after...awarded me 19 CE hours. It was a very helpful class. The opposite is happening with us, we get these patients who have no business being on telemetry and...

  23. I am so UNHAPPY!!!

    bellehill replied to altomga's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry you are unhappy, it is hard to go to work knowing you are in for a rough night. I used to work in NC and was considering coming back, which hospital are you at? I took out max on school...

  24. Isn't pain whatever the patient says it is???

    bellehill replied to momcats3's topic in Pain Management

    From one frustrated nurse to another...keep at

  25. A quick vent

    bellehill replied to bellehill's topic in Pain Management

    Thanks for the support guys, you are right about documentation. I documented so much about both patient and daughter. It feels good to hear people say I did the right