Ahhphoey

Ahhphoey

ICU, M/S,Nurse Supervisor, CNS

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  1. have you ever countered an initial salary offer

    Ahhphoey replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

    I've negotiated twice and got what I wanted. Once was as for a nursing instructor position for an LPN program. I informed them that the job I was leaving paid $XX and that I needed a figure closer...

  2. Non-verbal communication board

    Ahhphoey replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    i just saw that diprivan board for the first time at one of the hospitals in the health system i work in. it took me a few minutes to figure out what it was, but it was really neat. to the op, like...

  3. Ards

    Ahhphoey replied to AnnetteWA's topic in General Nursing

    Did you try your school's internet journal access? ARDS is a fairly popular and often researched topic, so I would think there are many articles within 5 years old to use a sources. I am going to...

  4. What injuries or illnesses of yours has been the result of being a nurse?

    Ahhphoey replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    Thankfully, I have never been badly injured, though did have a few muscle strains that only caused mild discomfort. I don't know if this is related to nursing, but I am developing a lot of joint...

  5. Hey you..with the trashy blonde hair

    Ahhphoey replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you've had to go through that. You're a better one than me though because I would have given them what they gave me in tenfold. I know it's childish, but I don't take well to being insulted or...

  6. Duties/Responsibilities

    Ahhphoey posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I am currently a staff nurse in ICU and have been for about 2.5 years. Prior to that I worked in med-surg, and before that LTC. Anyway, I am pursuing a dual Masters degree in Nursing...

  7. How many nurses want their children to be nurses too?

    Ahhphoey replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    I also don't have children yet, but as many others have stated, I would not encourage or discourage my children from pursuing nursing. I'd be happy with whatever choices they make and support them...

  8. have you given supppository to stoma?

    Ahhphoey replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, several times. Kinda freaked me out the first time, but actually the surgeon who had created the ostomy was present and walked me through it. This was good because it was an ASA supp that...

  9. Did I make the right decision?

    Ahhphoey replied to FreddyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others, talk to her about this problem. If you let it go now, thats is telling her she can treat you any way she wants and act childish whenever she wants. If you nip it in the butt...

  10. I am so grateful...

    Ahhphoey replied to AtomicWoman's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I forgot, I am grateful for my cat, Pink

  11. I am so grateful...

    Ahhphoey replied to AtomicWoman's topic in General Nursing

    I am so very grateful for: A loving and supportive family Wonderful friends Relatively good health Being able to work in a profession I love (despite the bad days) A home, car, food, clothing...

  12. I feel isolated and left out

    Ahhphoey replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think the OP is being deliberately left out, but at the same time, I would think the best choice may be to move on. Your co-workers have probably been doing this for years without real...

  13. would you let family take pt to bathroom?

    Ahhphoey replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I would allow this, but only after I or another nurse was present the first 2-3 times the patient was ambulated. If the pt is stable or needs little assistance, than I would allow the family to help....

  14. I am giving up

    Ahhphoey replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

    I totally understand what you're going through. I was feeling kind of burned out a couple of years ago when I was working in med-surg. What solved the problem for me was switching to ICU. I've...

  15. My temporary Admission/discharge position is ending

    Ahhphoey replied to returningnurse2006's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck to you. I can understand not wanting to do bedside nursing after a 9 month break. Bedside nursing can be very stressful. In fact, I am looking for a part-time job now away from the...

  16. What would you have done?

    Ahhphoey replied to NJNursing's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure that is what the meeting is about? Honestly, I see no problem with what you did as he was discharged and it was your day off. I've heard of nurses I've worked with doing this before...

  17. Ortho Floor only takes care of ortho problems?

    Ahhphoey replied to marygirl's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, good catch. That patient was lucky to be assigned to you that day. Also, like some others said, this could have happened on any floor. I've seen a pt discharged from the a med-surg...

  18. Charge Nurses: What sort of nurses working under you do you like/dont like?

    Ahhphoey replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    When I am in charge, the most annoying people are those that are lazy and complain a lot. Like someone else said, it brings down everyone's morale. Fortunately, I have worked with a great team at...

  19. worst night of my 5 year career

    Ahhphoey replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you had such a bad night. I have given Percocet to patients for breakthrough pain when they are on Morphine PCAs, however, the times I gave it, it was an absolute last resort for post-op pain....

  20. patient condition phone calls

    Ahhphoey replied to marygirl's topic in General Nursing

    This can be very annoying and time consuming. In my ICU we also only speak with one family spokesperson. Of course this doesn't always work and not all nurses stick to that plan as they should, but...

  21. Having Trouble telling people I'm an LPN

    Ahhphoey replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly what the OP is going through because I've experienced the same thing. I went to a vo-tech high school studied practical nursing. Upon graduation, at age 17, I took my boards and...

  22. New nurse wanting to know how to deal with co-workers

    Ahhphoey replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others, you need to delegate more to your aide. If I need help and the aide on for the day is just sitting around, darn right I'm going to let her know, respectfully, what needs to...

  23. part time in ICU?

    Ahhphoey replied to Annony RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Every hospital I've worked at has required either previous ICU experience or working FT for at least 1 year before going PT. In fact, I've had two years ICU experience and 6 med-surg, but when I...

  24. Being on the Code team freaks me out

    Ahhphoey replied to Bella RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I used to be very anxious when responding to codes or RRT calls also, but I actually like them now. I tend to work well under pressure, so I love situations where you have to think quick and act...

  25. How To Handle?

    Ahhphoey replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you're having such trouble with your direct supervisor, kinda makes it a not-so-happy place to work. I would definitely talk to her about announcing your personal business in front of patients...