NeosynephRN

NeosynephRN

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  1. Dying Pts who are still full codes.

    NeosynephRN replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Yes...I coded a woman this morning for almost 3 hours...off and on of course...until the family finally understood what was really happening....and what was never going to happen. Sometimes it sucks...

  2. RNs in plastic surgery?

    NeosynephRN replied to tofunurse's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work for a plastic surgeon part time....did not need anything special...He liked that I had critical care exp...but nothing really needed. I liked the enviorment, but I definately prefer a...

  3. Refusing the On-Call doctor

    NeosynephRN replied to michael79's topic in Emergency

    I am not sure what the policy is...but I do know that I have a couple surgeons that if I came in and they were on...I would take my chances to sit on antibiotics until I could get someone else...cause...

  4. Which state would be ideal for me??

    NeosynephRN replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure this is true in some areas...I just moved from IA to Houston Tx...getting away from the snow!! Yes there are a TON of people here, jobs are plentiful(at least for nurses) and the cost of...

  5. Race during report.

    NeosynephRN replied to emnicams's topic in General Nursing

    I can remember one time I included it....I had a nice woman and when I was giving report her family was in the room...about 15 of them. She was an out of hospital arrest with a 30 min down time, and...

  6. Where do you give your heparin?

    NeosynephRN replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    yup in the abdomen...bellow the

  7. Question about CMA (Certified Medical Assistants)!!!!

    NeosynephRN replied to GlaMoUr_GirL's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly around here the CMA's get about 10-11 dollars an hour. Have you considered going LPN-RN instead...most CMA courses do not count for credit going on to your RN...just a

  8. Help me with my dad

    NeosynephRN replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    too bad I did not have pictures of the patient I had a couple weeks ago...wound on leg, treated at home for a year...awful!!! Ended up on a vent maxed out on pressor's because he was sooooo septic!!!...

  9. Nurse is marrying former patient's husband

    NeosynephRN replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    Well..in this perspective, if I am dead..not sure I am caring to much about it. I hope that if I die, my husband will find someone he loves and can be happy with. If that is the nurse that helped me...

  10. Disposable chux or washable?

    NeosynephRN replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    We also use the cloth pads...I really like them, I think they are super effective!! Hopefully the transition will be

  11. To late to negotiate salary?

    NeosynephRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok here is my question...I am relocating to a new state and was offered a job in Feb, I will be starting in 1 week. When I interviewed I was quoted an hourly rate, however I have now become aware...

  12. standard of living in texas with new grad pay

    NeosynephRN replied to harmonylove28's topic in Texas Nursing

    You could also think the other way around...work in a smaller arena first, get down the basic skills and knowledge and not be thrown in with the worst of the worst...then when you are more established...

  13. Moving to Houston from MO

    NeosynephRN replied to MrsNjoro's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would apply early...alot of the hospitals do internships for new grads..check the websites. They seem pretty competetive so you might want to get in as soon as you

  14. To late to negotiate salary?

    NeosynephRN replied to NeosynephRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow..every post I make you respond like I am a moron...I did my homework...but the new grads just got a raise July first...I was offered my position in Feb..I was just wondering. I may ask..I am not...

  15. Moving to Houston from MO

    NeosynephRN replied to MrsNjoro's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am moving to Houston from IA next week. So I may not have all the answers but I can try to help. Not sure on the pay and if it would be increased by your experience, but I would think it would...

  16. standard of living in texas with new grad pay

    NeosynephRN replied to harmonylove28's topic in Texas Nursing

    You can also live in the burbs and not commute into downtown to work and you maybe able to find much more reasonable housing. But you are right it seems..that living close to the med center is quite...

  17. Getting your need from someone else.

    NeosynephRN replied to Pocahontas98_21's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely not...if my husband were in that postiton, I would be with him and him only that is the promise I made to him when we got married. I am not going to say that sex does not matter, but...

  18. My first medication error-help!

    NeosynephRN replied to LovelyLucky's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am not sure I would have questioned that dosage on a ETOH withdrawl...our protocol calls for librium, but we do sometimes get supplemental orders for ativan or valium, espically in the begining....

  19. odor

    NeosynephRN replied to pmw2007's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure how you are susposed to assess your patient without moving the covers...I mean it does not sound like you made her lay there naked..which has happened on occasion (very very briefly, with...

  20. what jobs in nursing dont require weekends?

    NeosynephRN replied to soroz's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately most 9-5 nursing jobs require experience..maybe you can find a floor that offers 8 hour shifts...and work 7-3, but remember you will have to be back on the floor at 7 the next morning,...

  21. Quick question or thoughts?

    NeosynephRN replied to thegreatone28's topic in Ob/Gyn

    One of the nurses where I work...and have had 2 babies is male and he is awesome!! Sure a patient could refuse you, but I am sure there would be plenty to welcome

  22. A Big Thank You

    NeosynephRN replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you..it is definately nice to hear once in a

  23. Would you hire me back if you were them?

    NeosynephRN replied to 2klkds's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately when you are involuntarily dismissed you may not even stand the slightest chance of being rehired....I mean you were terminated for speaking on the phone after being warned...nothing...

  24. Uh Oh!!

    NeosynephRN replied to NeosynephRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well we are not in Sugarland...we are going to be in Spring...at least for the first year. Who knows where we will land after that!!

  25. this website....

    NeosynephRN replied to dylansmama's topic in General Nursing

    Many times when I respond I do not go out of my way to sugarcoat or coddle the feelings of a poster...I give the information I have in a very straightforward manner...cause honestly I do not sit here...