Ahhphoey

Ahhphoey

ICU, M/S,Nurse Supervisor, CNS

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  1. How to get report without chasing call lights???

    Ahhphoey replied to NYNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think your floor is understaffed with techs! For a floor that size, my hospital would allow up to 4 techs. Of course getting additional staff is likely not gonna happen:uhoh3: But, my hospital's...

  2. Should I call or email???

    Ahhphoey posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, just wanted to get a little advice from some fellow nurses here. I am currently on a job hunt for a full-time job (I am currently working two part-time jobs as this worked better for me...

  3. Should I call or email???

    Ahhphoey replied to Ahhphoey's topic in General Nursing

    Yay, I got the official call! Now just negotiating salary as the position I'm in as a supervisor with this organization has a higher salary range than the job I've been offered (which surprised the...

  4. Should I call or email???

    Ahhphoey replied to Ahhphoey's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so I called the recruiter that had called me initially to set up the interview just to ask if I would be notified either way and also if she had heard anything from the manager. She said she had...

  5. Nurses and Coffee

    Ahhphoey replied to studentstorm's topic in General Nursing

    Not so into Starbucks other than their chai tea latte. I actually drink more coffee from Wawa and 7-11, cheaper and tastes pretty good. Also, not sure why, but I love McDonald's coffee. I haven't...

  6. Who Draws blood from a-lines??

    Ahhphoey replied to bran1101's topic in MICU, SICU

    In the ICU where I work, only the RN and RT can do anything with the a-lines. In the hospital where I supervise, though (another hospital system), the nurse care partners can draw off of a-lines and...

  7. they know when they're ready . . .

    Ahhphoey replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Too funny! Unfortunately, the only patient I ever had to extubate herself was far from ready and had to be emergently reintubated, and later

  8. Inappropriate ICU admissions

    Ahhphoey replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yeah, we get these all the time. Just the other day I got one from the ER with a diagnosis of sepsis, who was afebrile, blood pressure fine, alert and oriented (though not very mobile due to previous...

  9. I've signed up for the CCRN

    Ahhphoey replied to JayVArn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Good luck! I've been wanting to take the test for over a year, but can't get off my butt and study. My excuse before was I wanted to finish school first (I just finished grad school for my MSN/MHA)....

  10. OB department closing-house supervisors role

    Ahhphoey replied to tranquility00763's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I came from a hospital that had closed their OB department. The supervisor had not additional responsibilities or requirements. I think the ER staff should get the NALS as they are the ones that...

  11. nurses that have fibromyalgia

    Ahhphoey replied to lovinowls101's topic in General Nursing

    I know a nurse who works in ICU and has fibro and let me tell you she gets around great. She is also very overweight, but she can give any one of her coworkers a run for their money. I have seen her...

  12. I think I bombed my second interview :(

    Ahhphoey replied to RNStudy's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry about the job. Don't take it personally, though. The chosen candidate may have just been better qualified or was presumed to be a better fit for the position and the employer. Keep your...

  13. groupone sucks

    Ahhphoey replied to persephone714's topic in Texas Nursing

    What is

  14. Clinical ladders

    Ahhphoey replied to vanlo001's topic in General Nursing

    My organization has a more vague clinical ladder. I honestly wouldn't even call it one, but one of the hospitals received magnet status with this ladder. There are the staff RNs, then Clinical Nurse...

  15. nurse manager-request to work on the floor

    Ahhphoey replied to trulynurseatheart's topic in General Nursing

    I think that's a great suggestion, but am not sure how well it would be accepted by your manager. Your manager should have a good understanding of her unit and its problems, including the staff's...

  16. Hilarious Joint Commision Video

    Ahhphoey replied to niculonghornrn's topic in General Nursing

    Too

  17. Not sure what to do...

    Ahhphoey replied to Bella RN's topic in General Nursing

    While many management jobs do prefer management experience, you can't get any experience until you're hired into that first position. My point is, apply for management jobs anyway. You say you moved...

  18. staple removal postop day#2 on knee replacement pt?

    Ahhphoey replied to ARRR10's topic in General Nursing

    I would have clarified with the doctor and documented the convo just to be on the safe side as I've, personally, never seen staples from any surgery removed so soon post-op. And, sometimes docs make...

  19. Burnt out

    Ahhphoey replied to vivicaq's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely love nursing and could not see myself doing anything else. However, I am getting burned out from the bedside arena. I first felt burnt out only five years into my career, so I switced...

  20. Should I tell my manager I applied at another facility?

    Ahhphoey replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently looking for another job and I did tell one of my managers. However, I am working two part-time jobs (one in ICU and one as a house supervisor) which I did to break up the monotony and...

  21. Loan Repayment

    Ahhphoey replied to ohmylove's topic in General Nursing

    I owe a little over $60,000, too, but that includes my ADN, BSN, and a dual Master's degree. My previous loan for undergrad is out of deferrement, so I've already resumed payment on that, but I have...

  22. Interesting*insert sarcasm* day at Clinical

    Ahhphoey replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Students

    Wow, I would hate to have that person as my nurse. That BP and blood sugar were very significant and you were right to report them. Now, there may be some good reason why he BP is not alarming to...

  23. Job Dates:Very disapponted, for a couple of reasons, just need to vent.

    Ahhphoey replied to MBsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck with the job. I've had that same issue as I've worked several jobs simultaneously as prn or part-time in the past. What saved me though, is that my last several jobs were in the same...

  24. getting pushed out

    Ahhphoey replied to karabug's topic in General Nursing

    That sucks, especially in these economic times. Talk to your

  25. Should I follow up?

    Ahhphoey replied to Rabid Response's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, definitely call the manager and let her know what happened. It will reflect badly on you or make it seem as if you were not serious in your inquiries about working in that department. She must...