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  1. informed consent

    nimbex replied to ageless's topic in General Nursing

    Per AMA guidelines... hope this helps, it IS NOT IN NURSING SCOPE... we are witnesses Informed Consent E-Mail Story Print Story Bookmark Page Informed Consent Informed consent is more than...

  2. How much should you pay for a nursing convention?

    nimbex replied to nehi's topic in General Nursing

    I've paid about $125.00per each day for seminars, some cheaper. Plus hotel. I find a buddy to goto conferences with to split the hotel and the manager will pay us for our time, not the seminar. Know...

  3. Embarrassing moments...

    nimbex replied to RoadRunner's topic in General Nursing

    Have one more, happened to a peer. Two patients with the same name were admitted to our hospital about the same time, one to MICU, one to our CCU. I'll call the patient billy bob. Two very different...

  4. Embarrassing moments...

    nimbex replied to RoadRunner's topic in General Nursing

    long one sorry.... had a patient expire. seven plus children, only one present. Waiting for 3 local to arrive, view body before funeral home could pick up, sister told them dad had just died, they...

  5. Should Nurses attend patient funerals

    nimbex replied to Hayden's topic in General Nursing

    My CCU staff does attend funerals... Naturally this is because a bond between the nurses, patient and family occurs. There are many patients and families whom I will never forget. They do not attend...

  6. Does your company pay for CPR certification?

    nimbex replied to melissa24's topic in General Nursing

    Not only does mine pay for CPR. ACLS, CCRN, and any classes you want to sign up for, it will pay you the hourly wage to attend. I have been to 2 cardiac symposiums, last one at the cleveland...

  7. Question-how far do you travel for work daily?

    nimbex replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    dees, like you I have looked at a change that would take 60-90 minutes of driving vrs. the 10 I do now. All you 60 min. plus drivers, any have any problem staying awake? Ever regret having to do the...

  8. Should I take a supervisor position?

    nimbex replied to RNinICU's topic in Nurse Management

    sorry, didn't answer fully, you asked for likes/dislikes. I think this response will vary with everyone but here's mine. Likes; Ability to encourage and nuture growth in ways other than clinical...

  9. Should I take a supervisor position?

    nimbex replied to RNinICU's topic in Nurse Management

    Have you considered following two different managers, each for one solid day? This should give you time to ask questions and get a brief feel for the job. If you decide to do this, network, reach out...

  10. High Acuity, Low Staffing

    nimbex replied to RNinICU's topic in General Nursing

    Debi, Document, Document, document... and keep a copy for yourself. Being from management, there are laws about employee protection from "a hostile work environment". When you document this jerk's...

  11. High Acuity, Low Staffing

    nimbex replied to RNinICU's topic in General Nursing

    AAAAHHHHG! It's shameful that unsafe staffing is occurring. I have been on both sides of the fence as management and staff nurse. As management, I stopped looking at acuity numbers with in the first...

  12. Telemetry newbie

    nimbex replied to Amyi's topic in Cardiac

    hey, welcome and congrad's on the new career choice. Advise is excellent... I have one thing to add... Don't freak OUT !!!!! After you are told or pick up a "bad" rhythm.... go assess your patient!...

  13. chest tube removal

    nimbex replied to corkyrn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Your state board of nsg. must approve this, then you must have a didactic training, lecture, then demonstrate competency 3 times with a "checked off" nurse prior to pulling on your own. I would never...

  14. Do you approach patients or families about code status?

    nimbex replied to RNinICU's topic in General Nursing

    Morning, It's my belief that every hospital "dictates" the culture in who addresses code status. So pay attention to the culture first, second, ask a seasoned nurse there what is their normal...