MAISY, RN-ER BSN, RN

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    OK ED nurses, fill me in on the real story.

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to eriksoln's topic in Emergency

    Even if you wanted to hold a patient, it is impossible! Our float nurses call report if we can't. Bed management gives out our beds and they watch how long it takes to call report! In the past the...
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    LPNs and RNs---does your hospital see a difference?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    The biggest differences seem to be in what state/country you work. In the states, each BON assigns what they consider the scope of practice should be. I know in the past LPNs in NJ had a much wider...
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    How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't seen any, just honest answers to the question. Unfortunately caring for patients 24/7 requires staff and places us in that category of public servant. Police officers don't stay home due...
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    Have your feelings about the human body changed?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to learning08's topic in General Nursing

    Funny question, skin in any form doesn't phase me at all.....I think embarrassment of handling, and exposing bodies is the first thing that is lost as we go through the process of caring. If anything...
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    Back Rubs

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to Saifudin's topic in General Nursing

    They are still teaching back rubs in nursing school....even in the ER I have given them to elderly patients who are laying on stretchers or have trouble moving. Very few of the nurses I work with...
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    HELP NEEDED!! Do you reuse bedside supplies?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to nicurn2083's topic in General Nursing

    You know why everything is thown away....LAWSUITS! Hospitals are so afraid of liability they treat everything as if it were infected with the plague! What I find most amusing is that I use, reuse bp...
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    Dealing with unreasonable PTs, SWs etc

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to Tortoiseshell's topic in General Nursing

    This is tough because moving a patient without pain meds makes them less likeley to perform PT-from the patient perspective and care I'd say medicate. HOWEVER Why isn't there advance notice?...
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    Reamed for ordering an ethics consult

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to WalkieTalkie's topic in General Nursing

    There wouldn't be an ethics committee if things like this didn't happen. I'd want you for my nurse any day, and I echo all of the others in their praise for you. It appears the resident and the...
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    Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    I would check my contract verbage and make sure you aren't obligated to allow that to happen. I'd say no, or ask how they planned on compensating me for the inconvenience....such as: are you...
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    How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Almost forgot, make sure you have a full tank of gas if you know snow is on the way. One time it took me 5 hours to get home on RT 80, a drive that would normally take 30 minutes! People ran out of...
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    How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    There are no snow days for nurses-hospitals are 24/7...so is staffing. Plan accordingly...carry a packed bag...you should always have some provisions, and a blanket in the car. I work less than...
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    LPNs and RNs---does your hospital see a difference?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in General Nursing

    The problem lies in the fact that Iv push meds (narcs) require vitals then 15 minute vitals with inital assessements and reassessments. It is a very big deal when you have your own work, and then...
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    would like opinions on this letter please

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to kermitlady's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't read all of the posts, but I agree with writing your letter. ER's need good people to front their triage areas. While not a pediatric ER specialist, I take great care in triaging children...
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    How to deal with nasty LPNs.

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to arabella205's topic in General Nursing

    The higher education bought the RN extra work as the charter, assessor, and the responsible party whether the LPN, or CNA does their work or in this case, does not. You are right, the RN should...
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    How to deal with nasty LPNs.

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to arabella205's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I agree with those who said should be called how to deal with nasty coworkers. After clarifying your post, I have got to tell you it sounds like BS to me. I don't care if LPNs are nurses, if...
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    Nurses with a masters don't do beside nursing ?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone has their gifts and should use them as they see fit. I am not sure the letters behind your name take you away from bedside nursing, they just give you other avenues to practice different...
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    Listing GPA on resume?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to Sensoria17's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on the job! I too would mention graduating with honors and GPA if good, I did. My problem with your comment is that HR actually commented on their previous hires and that they...
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    Saint Barnabas Medical Center Dissolving Baylor Program

    MAISY, RN-ER posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    So....as we all know, no nursing shortage exists. The Baylor program will be eliminated as of January 25, 2008 with no guarentee for jobs. NJ nurses, you'd better start contacting your...
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    ICU fighting admissions?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Our intensivist is the only one who can admit to the ICU, that being said it isn't unheard of that beds are being "cycle cleaned", or whatever else for hours....in an effort to do away with that, our...
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    Going to work sick?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to emilysmom,RN's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on how sick you feel, if you can handle the shift and feel that patient care won't be compromised then by all means go in.....I always feel if I am asking I am not that sick....
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    What kind of nurse are you?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to BroadwayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Geez Patrick, have you worked ER? The minute it becomes a factory paced meat market is when people are in danger of dying and nurses lose their licenses. You can be speedy and communicate at the...
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    When money is low...

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to dipsett08's topic in General Nursing

    Americans value good looks...salaries, jobs, and all those little extras in life are definately boosted by good looks. That being said, anyone stupid enough to be parted with their cash at a strip...
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    Hostile work environment

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to zuzi's topic in General Nursing

    Also check your state laws. Many have laws against workplace violence-physical or verbal. I agree with all of the others too, xenophobia is a crime! Could descrimination be any more blatant!
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    What to do when others wont answer their own call bells?

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to eriksoln's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Where we are everyone is expected to respond if they are in an area to a call light; does it always happen? NO I feel for any traveler as I see the treatment they receive when they arrive at any...
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    Hostile work environment

    MAISY, RN-ER replied to zuzi's topic in General Nursing

    As of January 2009-violence perpetrated in the workplace by coworkers, doctors or anyone is a sentinal event according to the Joint Commission! Report them now! Stand tall, and don't take it! No one...