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  1. opinions about 1 year "2nd degree" BSN nursing programs

    pghfoxfan posted a topic in General Nursing

    My daughter is applying to a one year "2nd degree" BSN program. Any

  2. Mean Nurses

    pghfoxfan replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    There is a difference between being "assertive" and being "aggressive". A good nurse SHOULD be assertive. "Mean" people are aggressive. The laws today prohibit a hostile work place. When someone...

  3. Winner of the creepiest nursing commercial ever....!

    pghfoxfan replied to RN2B123's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that studies have been done with patients who reuse catheters at home, and there was no increase in infections. The "germs" at home are not the same as the germs in a hospital. Hospitals...

  4. Taking BP on pt. with pacemaker

    pghfoxfan replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Pacers and ICDs are placed in a vein then into the heart via the superior vena cave. (NOT an artery.) Therefore, there would be no issues with the blood pressure on the affective side. There has...

  5. Anybody else catch this?... Glee Male nurse

    pghfoxfan replied to wsuRN09's topic in General Nursing

    Glee is a great show! It's a comedy...treat it as such. (my husband is a "sin against

  6. What is considered the weekend shift for 7p-7a?

    pghfoxfan replied to muesli's topic in General Nursing

    It is 7p-7a Friday and

  7. What would you do??!

    pghfoxfan replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    if offered the other job, I would probably take it. I would tell the other place honestly the reasons. For one, the money. They need to know that 5 mins away, nurses are making close to $10 more an...

  8. luncheon with the CEO.. what should I suggest?

    pghfoxfan replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would ask for more "ancillary" personal. I think most administrators underestimate their importance to our team. People who probably get paid just a little over minimum wage, yet have a big impact...

  9. Giving tylenol to a family member.

    pghfoxfan replied to Tiaj72187RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the sue happy people in this world has RUINED it! I can't stand our legal system when it ignores common sense. If someone is asking for a tylenol, chances are, they know if they have liver...

  10. What are "caring" qualities of a nursing leader/manager?

    pghfoxfan replied to sktrgrl01's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry to reply this way. I was trying to edit something that I wrote, and couldn't figure out how. I just wanted to say, that I have nothing against Degree nurses. I DO have an issue with...

  11. What are "caring" qualities of a nursing leader/manager?

    pghfoxfan replied to sktrgrl01's topic in General Nursing

    I think that a manager should remember what it was like when they were a new nurse, and be a good support system/mentor for their staff. One problem I see is when managers come right out of school...

  12. HELP PSE!! How to read ECG

    pghfoxfan replied to Staffingpool's topic in Cardiac

    I absolutely agree with looking at lead II first when you are learing how to read EKGs. You have to know the basics, before moving on to 12 leads interpretations. Once you understand and can...

  13. Should CVVHD be 1:1

    pghfoxfan replied to kristenallene40's topic in Critical Care

    I always thought that CVVHD and patients on left heart assist should be one to one. I agree that not all patients on CVVHD are unstable, but DANG, the whole procedure itself takes so much time,...

  14. Four 10's or Five 8's? Which would you do?

    pghfoxfan replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    4 10s for

  15. Tired of nurses threatening to quit!!!

    pghfoxfan replied to bradyc's topic in General Nursing

    I say let her quit. I would tell her that the department doesn't need negative people who bring the department down. I would rather work harder without her than miserable with

  16. UPMC vs West Penn?? New Grad needs HELP

    pghfoxfan replied to Priscilla L's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'd say go to West Penn.West Penn Allegheny Health System cares more about the patient. UPMC is all about making money and screwing West Penn Allegheny. They closed one of their hospitals, taking...

  17. Becoming a CEN as a new grad?

    pghfoxfan replied to JasonGCA's topic in General Nursing

    If it helps you get a job, go for it. I think that if you can study and pass the test, the experience will bring you the greatest

  18. Cruise Nurse Great job

    pghfoxfan replied to phdr's topic in Nursing Career

    I too am interested in the pros and cons of cruise ship nursing as well as the estimated pay. I heard that on average, one person dies on each cruise. Anyone else hear this? I would think that a...

  19. Annual Arrhythmia competency testing

    pghfoxfan replied to PrairieRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    If your job requires you to know EKGs then yes. If it is a monitored unit for example. But if it is a Med Surg.Ortho etc floor, I think that not doing something everyday makes it harder to...

  20. Assigning staff vs.floats in ICU

    pghfoxfan replied to evening's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I do not give "Float" nurses a difficult patient when possible. IMO, it is not in the patients best interest. For the most part, they are less comfortable with the routines, doctors, and location of...

  21. takotsubo syndrome "broken heart"

    pghfoxfan replied to caeRn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Broken Heart Syndrome is real. As said above, it can be diagnosed with a negative Cath and an echo. I believe the heart has a specific shape of an hour glass. Their EF is low, but in most cases,...

  22. magnet hospitals

    pghfoxfan replied to becky0124's topic in General Nursing

    I have been to a Magnet Conference. I LOVED IT! Everyone involved had positive attitudes. (I have been a nurse almost 28 years, and negative attitudes are a huge downer.) It was so refreshing! I...

  23. Unhappy nurse? How to be happy?

    pghfoxfan replied to florence09's topic in General Nursing

    As much as I hate to lose a nurse, I would say that after 13 years, you would know if you like the profession. It might be time to move

  24. where did compassion go?

    pghfoxfan replied to jctiabecerra's topic in General Nursing

    I noticed a decrease in nurses with compassion when the economy dropped in certain areas and many people went into nursing for the wrong reasons, ie "money" or job "protection". (Understandable)...

  25. Preggers Cath Lab nurses

    pghfoxfan replied to kyangelrn's topic in Cardiac

    IMO, with proper lead, a person protected. MANY tests have been done with "Baby Badges" (badges the mom wears under their lead) which have shown that there is no radiation getting through their...