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  1. As a Nurse and a Patient

    KenH replied to KenH's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree that it is not a all or nothing thing, and I don't think it is only a military thing, maybe I should have started the post with "you know your old when". My wife who has been a nurse...

  2. As a Nurse and a Patient

    KenH replied to KenH's topic in General Nursing

    I’m not talking about being mean, on our open hearts you can track the progress they make, how long it takes them to come off the vent, how fast they progress, how soon they walk and so on, by the...

  3. Have you ever had an accident driving to work in a snow storm?

    KenH replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    Of Course you should not show up to work, why should any reasonable person think people in the Hospital need taken care of? Your comfort and inconveniences is more important than taking care of...

  4. HELP! Failed NCLEX-RN 6 times!

    KenH replied to hmctaa0511's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you really want it, get a one on one tutor, test taking is a

  5. How do you get around when the weather is bad?

    KenH replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Dallas just got hit with some really bad ice, lots of semi-trucks all stuck on the freeway elevated sections for 24hrs, saw lots of trucks chaining up on overpasses that were stuck, Had to drive 3...

  6. New grads shouldn't work in ICU?

    KenH replied to Kayla2013's topic in Critical Care

    It can be done ,It will be brutal, You will miss things, make mistakes and it will effect patient care. A lot depends on how or if you can work with your co-worker and get there support, and how...

  7. 5 Tips in How To Adapt to Night Shift

    KenH replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Find a schedule that works for you, I worked full time nights and went to nursing school full time, it was brutal but I had a goal. Some work as many nights in a row as they can and adjust there sleep...

  8. Words of wisdom for a new grad starting in the ICU?

    KenH replied to bmendi's topic in Critical Care

    Be positive. Pace yourself Ask Questions, be teachable. If your asked a question and don't know it, admit it, ask them to teach you, tell them you will find the answer, then ask them if there is...

  9. My interview at a Hospital with the lions

    KenH replied to garn12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm sorry that you feel bad, but YOU failed the interview, YOU need to learn from it so you don't make the same mistakes on your next interview. They took the time to interview you; I bet there were...

  10. Failure to maintain sats on ventilator

    KenH replied to nurseJinicu's topic in MICU, SICU

    Wrong, wheres the doctor, not every hospital has the same equipment or skills to run them, I have seen more damage done from the unskilled, Transfer to a higher level of care. A vent just pushes air...

  11. What do you think of 12 hour shifts?

    KenH replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    12 hr shifts, I love them , others hate them don't care, don't want to work 12's then don't, want to work 8's then do

  12. Help! I don't "get" vents!!!

    KenH replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in MICU, SICU

    Rule # 1 NEVER stand at the foot of the bed, if you do you are just asking to be sprayed Rule # 2 Treat every trach as if they are Dirty, MRSA and mmmmmmm the smell of pseudomonas. why, sometimes it a...

  13. Help! I don't "get" vents!!!

    KenH replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in MICU, SICU

    Here are the Basics Ventilation is just like understanding I&O's, to much or not enough will cause problems Normally we breath by negitive pressure, when a person is intubated the cuff/balloon on...

  14. Am I the only one who hates 12 hour shifts?

    KenH replied to jdubs99's topic in General Nursing

    This one makes me laugh, working as a nurse lets you make your own choices about what works best for each of us. Don't like what you are doing, find something else, don't like that, and then find...

  15. Am I the only one who hates 12 hour shifts?

    KenH replied to jdubs99's topic in General Nursing

    I see some of the younger nurses working the 3 to 11, normal hours for them, sleep in and stay up all night To be young at heart

  16. Am I the only one who hates 12 hour shifts?

    KenH replied to jdubs99's topic in General Nursing

    When I was doing my 6 on & 8 off the hardest day was the third day, then they got easier, I do have to say that being a male helps, my female coworkers spend at least one extra hour per shift just...

  17. Am I the only one who hates 12 hour shifts?

    KenH replied to jdubs99's topic in General Nursing

    I love my 12 hr shifts, if I had to go back to 8 hr shift, I would find another job. Working 3 days a week is like working part time, always time to go places and do things normal people dot get to...

  18. Depression and anxiety in the NICU

    KenH replied to hClickRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    A year is not long enough to transition into a job you love to do, any kind of nursing will change you. The only thing you can control is what happens in front of you, not what happens when you are...

  19. If I don't get this job, I'm done.

    KenH replied to marsqueen's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Retail, hmmm Whether being a CNA or Nurse, it's all the same, what they care about is customer service As some have suggested, you should dress professional and go all the nursing homes in the area...

  20. What to know before your first day in NICU

    KenH replied to lillycat's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Get to know your NRP very good, Find your friendly respiratory therapist to work on your ventilation & oxygen delivery Most of all find a healthy way to

  21. Don't you just hate it when you are scheduled to work on a holiday?

    KenH replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    No I like working the Holidays, premium pay , management has left the building, All but the sick have been discharged If you have the holidays off you have to put up with everyone else that has...

  22. Has Nursing hardened you?

    KenH replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Just another thread about, a new Grad or student complaining of , How it's not fair, how wrong things are, why do nurses have to be so mean, it's just not how I thought it was going to be, why are the...

  23. What motivates you to go to work every day?

    KenH replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I actually enjoy it, nothing worse than having a job you

  24. How old is too old?

    KenH replied to Maryea's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Well I hope you are not too old because that means that I am too old also. You are right thou on the competition with the Kids, plus with everyone trying to get into the medical field for a steady...

  25. My nursing program was terrible and I was too incompetent but I still graduated

    KenH replied to Matilda191's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't give up. Nursing schools goal is to get to pass boards. The transition from being a student nurse to being a NURSE is one of the hardest thing you will ever do I would rather work with someone...