Mattigan

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  1. Is there anybody on here from Southern Illinois just curious

    Mattigan replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I grew up in McLeansboro. I live in a different state now. I've thought about moving back but I've heard health care is not a booming business in McLeansboro. I wonder about Mt.

  2. Holiday schedule....

    Mattigan replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    The only holiday we are guarenteed off is a Christmas- either day or eve. You alternate those year to year but you can trade with someone with the same skill level if it doesn't involve OT....

  3. 2 Nurses needed???

    Mattigan replied to BrandieRNq's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Strictly enforced policy at my

  4. Utilizing I.V.'s in the foot or lower leg?

    Mattigan replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    I work Peds and use foot veins in babies not walking or standing on their own all the time. If they can stand or walk I only use it as last resort for fluids or meds and as soon as crisis is over I...

  5. Albuterol vs. Xopenex....

    Mattigan replied to deespoohbear's topic in Patient Medications

    Our kids do alot better on

  6. RN floating as a CNA

    Mattigan replied to ohbet's topic in General Nursing

    Have done it alot- love it. Great work if you can get it. Lots of time with patients and none of the

  7. Sent home after 4 hours...AGAIN!!!!

    Mattigan replied to NURS4GOD's topic in Agency Nurses

    We don't use agency nurses but it is not unusal for an FTE to be sent home or called in to stay home. If they want a full check they have to supplement with benefit time. On my unit it works out kinda...

  8. Do you wear gloves

    Mattigan replied to mellow's topic in General Nursing

    I am horrible at it. I always use them for adult stuff but I never seem to put them on for peds blood draws or IVis . If I ever get anything it is my fault. If I use them for IV , I confess i cut the...

  9. that song that bashes nurses

    Mattigan replied to galenight's topic in General Nursing

    Did anyone noticed I have finally figured out how to guote and use smileys? That was a first time for me.I know it sounds like a small thing... but for me and my computer skills it's a significant...

  10. that song that bashes nurses

    Mattigan replied to galenight's topic in General Nursing

    :roll :roll ... you gave me my first laugh of the day. Glad you are here

  11. If You're becoming a Nurse for the Money......

    Mattigan replied to Kaelie's topic in Nursing Career

    I could never work at Kohls. On payday, I'd owe them

  12. Can Someone Be a Nurse Without Jean Watson??

    Mattigan replied to Q.'s topic in General Nursing

    I haven't even thought of "nursing theory" since grad school ( went thru BSN in the olden days and didn't have to worry about nursing theories). They make my head

  13. The Dangers of Baby Oil......

    Mattigan replied to live4today's topic in Pediatric

    Baby powder is bad,

  14. Indian Health Services

    Mattigan replied to Sugarcrystal's topic in Government, Military

    My best friend from school works IHS and has 1983. She worked in OK., CA.,Montanna, and now in Arizona at Tuba City. She realy likes it. She is Native American (Seminole/Choctaw) and has liked it...

  15. Want to be a nurse...but too stupid?!?

    Mattigan replied to Worthy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been an RN since 1983 and you would not believe how primitive my math skills are. I have no problem with dosage calculations. I also did chemI &II, organic chem and biochem math without...

  16. cracking at corners of mouth

    Mattigan replied to Kim-rn's topic in General Nursing

    Happens to me- doc says is Vit B(&niacin) deficiency and anemia is usually R/T the

  17. Does your company pay for CPR certification?

    Mattigan replied to melissa24's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital has a nurse on each unit who is CPR instructor and it's free for employees (as is everything required). This hospital aslo pays for ACLS,PALS,NRP - all available inhouse. They paid me to...

  18. Question for House Supervisors

    Mattigan replied to RoaminHankRN's topic in General Nursing

    ok- rppms is rooms and that is a current surgery

  19. Question for House Supervisors

    Mattigan replied to RoaminHankRN's topic in General Nursing

    All we use are the "house papers", carry them in my pocket when I cover house. They consist of a current surgery , current and next shift staffing summary, a list of all hospital rppms - out beside...

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

    Mattigan replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    I drive 0.9 miles - if I get a parking place up close, if not then I have to drive

  21. RN signatures after LPN's

    Mattigan replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    Canoehead is 100%

  22. Are nurses held to a higher standard?

    Mattigan replied to nell's topic in General Nursing

    Nell- No! They don't. Never gave that a thought. I guess it's only nurses who are publically

  23. Are nurses held to a higher standard?

    Mattigan replied to nell's topic in General Nursing

    My teacher friends and relatives can lose their teaching certificates and /or jobs for the same type of things as you listed

  24. Are you ashamed of being a nurse?

    Mattigan replied to Mijourney's topic in Nursing Career

    I look at it as a very exclusive club. I love

  25. FULL NAME required on name tag???

    Mattigan replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We have first name and title only. Too many problems the other way. I had a scary incident resulting from me turning a family over to Child Protective Services. They made a lot of threats and did a...