WeakAnkles

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1. Pulling Cannulation Needles and Labs

   WeakAnkles replied to WeakAnkles's topic in Urology

   I appreciate your response, it helps clarify a few things for me. I too desire the patient's safety first. I agree with others rushing, it only seems to create more chaos than is needed, and less gets done as a result.

2. Pulling Cannulation Needles and Labs

   WeakAnkles posted a topic in Urology

   New to dialysis and had a few questions! What's you policy on pulling needles and why? Is it one at a time or both? I see people pull both at the same time and use clamps for pressure. Would this increase their risk for clotting the access? I know...

3. Acute Pay

   WeakAnkles replied to WeakAnkles's topic in Urology

   Thanks you, it does help. At least it gives me somewhat of an idea. I'm still hopeful more people will respond with hourly rates, diffs, on call pay, etc. I'm sorry about your "drafting" to your new position, and I do hope it works out for you. It ...

4. Acute Pay

   WeakAnkles replied to WeakAnkles's topic in Urology

   Can anyone help me out with this? I have tried searching on my own, and can't find any answers to my specific questions.

5. Would I have any problems being a nurse with an associates degree?

   WeakAnkles replied to pinkstar17's topic in ADN/BSN

   I proudly have my ADN and it has never hindered me on my career path. I have worked ICU/CCU/ER. I have also been a Hospital House Supervisor and I never felt my degree held me back from any of my pursuits. I really think if you have an RN, that's ...

6. Acute Pay

   WeakAnkles posted a topic in Urology

   Hi All! I am two months into my training as an Acute Dialysis Nurse, and I am loving it so far! I am curious though what the average pay would be for a nurse with years of ICU/CCU experience, but NO dialysis experience in Acutes? I am working in the ...

7. Dry, cracked winter hands

   WeakAnkles replied to RN ColbyJack's topic in General Nursing

   Cutemol was advised to me from a Dermatologist. I went specifically to him for this problem. My hands were bleeding at work, and I thought I might be getting a latex allergy it was so bad. No script needed for it. It's not cheap, but actually is,...

8. Anyone Else Experience Mobbing?

   WeakAnkles replied to WeakAnkles's topic in General Nursing

   i forgot these from the quotes: references auerbach, j. e. (2001). personal and executive coaching: the complete guide for mental health professionals. ventura, ca: executive college press. davenport, n., schwartz,...

9. Anyone Else Experience Mobbing?

   WeakAnkles replied to WeakAnkles's topic in General Nursing

   there have recently been studies done on mobbing in the workplace. i suggest interested persons google the topic and read up/educate themselves. i have found this myself, and other material i have read supports it: who mobs "the literatur...

10. Anyone Else Experience Mobbing?

    WeakAnkles replied to WeakAnkles's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I have to disagree with you. That's like saying someone's who's stoned to death in Iran had the power to stop it? Or, they empowered the mob to do it? Are you serious?

11. Anyone Else Experience Mobbing?

    WeakAnkles replied to WeakAnkles's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is the first step towards change with this. However, I also think this is what started turning "the mob" against me to begin with. I didn't join the mob at the beginning of my employment there while they were ganging up on someone el...

12. Anyone Else Experience Mobbing?

    WeakAnkles replied to WeakAnkles's topic in General Nursing

    There is another side to me that feels we should really create an awareness about this too. Bring it into the light. Until we can identify it readily as it occurs, we have no chances of stopping this from happening to others after I leave. It is a...

13. Anyone Else Experience Mobbing?

    WeakAnkles replied to WeakAnkles's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse, I have seen it occur at all my workplaces. Maybe I have been unlucky? However, as I contemplate leaving this job, it has actually led me down another path too. That of leaving nursing completely because of it. Give me hope! Are the wor...

14. Anyone Else Experience Mobbing?

    WeakAnkles replied to WeakAnkles's topic in General Nursing

    I know I need to leave and will begin job hunting. However, I am still wondering how often this occurs to other nurses? I am also curious to know other people's experiences with it, and how they resolved their situations.

15. Anyone Else Experience Mobbing?

    WeakAnkles replied to WeakAnkles's topic in General Nursing

    Also, read this link for a better idea of mobbing and nurses specifically: http://www.leymann.se/English/12310E.HTM