rierie

rierie

Adult Care- Neuro ICU, Ortho, IRU, Pedi

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  1. 1st time Pregnant Nurse...how do you reveal to boss

    rierie replied to rierie's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes I am a nurse. I am an LVN with 15 years acute care experience. I now teach clinical for an LVN program. I understand your post because I wasn't clear on my title. I can't stand when CNA's/students...

  2. 1st time Pregnant Nurse...how do you reveal to boss

    rierie posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I work on a very physical unit (Rehabilitaion) with head injuries, post CVA's and some orthopedics. At orientation we were told that there were no "light duty" positions. I have been at this position...

  3. Students having your contact info...

    rierie posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    What are the "rules" surrounding contact with prior graduates as well as current students? I recent got myself into a bind because I was contacting prior program graduates to check on status of...

  4. I'm so embarassed but I know I shouldn't be...

    rierie replied to RN1982's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Very good advice and

  5. Facility closing...pregnant...freaking out! HELP!

    rierie posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Okay tonight I found out that the facility I am working in will be closing it's doors within 2 weeks. We never recieved our permit from the state and have been unable to bill for services to...

  6. Facility closing...pregnant...freaking out! HELP!

    rierie replied to rierie's topic in Nursing Career

    WOW!! I was a bit nuts then huh? I was just looking back at my posts and saw this. I wish I could have told my old self that it would be okay and believe it. Update: PRN job for a month, took a new...

  7. Students having your contact info...

    rierie replied to rierie's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks guys this makes me feel like I was making the right

  8. Medication Administration with Facility Staff

    rierie replied to rierie's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks for the replies from everyone. This help

  9. Medication Administration with Facility Staff

    rierie posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Just a quick poll from the clinical educators out there (especially in Texas). Is it common practice for you to designate a floor staff nurse to go with a student to pass medications after that...

  10. 4th day of school, and the instructor hates me...

    rierie replied to HorologyGirl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Things have a way of working themselves out...thanks for the

  11. Thinking about leaving hospital nursing, need advice

    rierie replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can see where you are coming from and know what you mean about maintaining that professional behavior. Those that can stay out of the BS in the nursing field are much better off in the end. I have...

  12. I'm so embarassed but I know I shouldn't be...

    rierie replied to RN1982's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Don't be embarassed. I think the majority of nurses suffer from depression at some point in life. It is our personality...to take care of others before yourself. Remember the better you are the better...

  13. New Nurse Nerves

    rierie replied to perbd's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I was you 14 years ago. And if I say so myself you are going to be a fabulous nurse! I was trying to talk myself out of nursing for the first 4 years of my career and one night a young man with a...

  14. anyone else feel kinda lonely in this job?

    rierie replied to bennyRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Nights is killer if you are a single girl. I suggest finding things out of work to occupy your time. This is going to sound crazy but when I worked nights I really enjoyed on-line dating. I could...

  15. Thinking about leaving hospital nursing, need advice

    rierie replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's insubordiante and hostile for a nurse to be that way. But yes unfortunately that title may follow you. I have been labelled as "getting to personal" and no matter how many times I have proven my...

  16. Thinking about leaving hospital nursing, need advice

    rierie replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your co-workers are your family now...dysfunctional as most. You will not see eye to eye on all days but they need to know you a bit more and honestly I believe I will make the team work better. You...

  17. What are some of the dumbest things you've seen or heard from another nurse at work

    rierie replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Overheard from a student nurse during foley catheter check off--- "I don't know who made up this sterile stuff...it's stupid" I think she thought it was something like a Japanese tea ceremony...she...

  18. 4th day of school, and the instructor hates me...

    rierie replied to HorologyGirl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm an instructor and we know the info that we give you should be the most current and updated as possible. I don't think you intended to be malicious and be a "know it all" but just trying to get the...

  19. ADN/Magnet Hospitals/Ability to Find Work in the Metroplex

    rierie replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am not sure where you live in the area, if you would be willing to relocate for the experience I can recommend ETMC-Tyler. They are the only level 4 trauma center in East Texas and they hire new...

  20. Proper technique for perineal cleanse for foley insertion

    rierie replied to goingback's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    When we teach nursing students we stick wth the FNC technique. Furthest, Nearest, Center...of course for female. This leaves the meatus being the last cleaned prior to insertion. We use...

  21. NLN Membership benefits...what are they?

    rierie posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am new to being a Clinical Educator (2 months!) and we are also a new LVN program (only 1 graduated class). We were turned down from a clinical site at a VA hospital due to not being NLN accredited....

  22. Good nursing Supervisors

    rierie replied to emsboss's topic in General Nursing

    Be fair and leave personal issues with staff out of decision making. If you help answer call lights you get my utmost respect! Bless you for taking this on and good

  23. What I Love About Nursing Is....

    rierie replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    1. When I can infuse appropriate humor into my patient care and education for family members. 2. When I don't spend the entire commute home having anxiety/crying about what I couldn't do that day....

  24. Frisco, texas hospitals?

    rierie replied to alex1's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would say the last response is wrong. North Dallas facilities mostly pay more than in Dallas. I loved working at Medical Center Plano. They paid well there and they care about their nurses. I have...

  25. Moving to Texas is not a good deal for nurse

    rierie replied to John123's topic in Texas Nursing

    John you have been posting here for awhile about moving to the North Dallas area. I know I have responded to you before about the same type of questions. I accepted a position in Plano this week for...