cappuccino

cappuccino has 15 years experience.

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1. This would be the most devastating thing.

   cappuccino replied to tookalongtime's topic in General Nursing

   Wow that is really

2. preparing to be one of them????????????

   cappuccino replied to RN2B73's topic in General Nursing

   I'm sorry your grandmother didn't receive the care you thought she deserved. I've been in that situation myself. But what I also know is that some family members are unrealistic in their...

3. Is Joint Commission more hindrance than help?

   cappuccino replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in General Nursing

   The paperwork is out of control. Period. The joint commission continues to mandate so much that we are drowning in paper. It is absolutely laughable how much responsibility is placed on the nurses...

4. Nurses that write their own orders

   cappuccino replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

   You're welcome. I believe you can render care without jeopardizing your license. It can be so FRUSTRATING at times. That goes without saying. In your case , what if irrigating the catheter didn't...

5. Coworker causing problems...

   cappuccino replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

   Stay far away from her. She'll probably self

6. Nurses that write their own orders

   cappuccino replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

   I absolutely would not go ahead with any patient procedure or treatment without md orders. Period. You're just basically opening yourself up for potential

7. Best shoes while on the floor???

   cappuccino replied to ICURN08's topic in General Nursing

   I think they're called Quacks. They're light weight clogs. Very

8. How often do you wear a set of scrubs

   cappuccino replied to SashaO's topic in General Nursing

   I have enough to last the week. So approximately 5-6 of each-tops and pants. Also some jackets for cooler

9. Can a narc count be invalid if the offgoing nurse counts the meds instead of sheets?

   cappuccino replied to tybutler74's topic in General Nursing

   Well just let this be a learning experience. When we count at my job, we're both looking at the amount that's being counted. I like to take the meds out and count them w/ the other person so...

10. telephone nursing

    cappuccino replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    No way would I do something like that. You're liable for the advice you're giving someone. Just be careful when you're putting your license on the line. I would be weary of that kind of...

11. Doctors telephone orders???

    cappuccino replied to danursern's topic in General Nursing

    Our orders include date,time,doctors orders(w/only approved abbreviations) doctor's name and the nurse taking the order. Verbal orders have been phased out. We only take verbal orders in emergent...

12. Doctors Enter Their Own Orders??

    cappuccino replied to longforseaair's topic in General Nursing

    We do have computerized orders. Basically all the orders print up after the doctors enter them into the computer. The stat orders print up in bold lettering. Essentially it's the unit clerks job to...

13. Union nursing jobs vs non union

    cappuccino replied to cappuccino's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thanks

14. Union nursing jobs vs non union

    cappuccino posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    How many of you would say hands down that a union nursing job is better than a non union and why? I've been working in a non union job for many years. The nurses were treated wonderfully until this...

15. Need to vent about my horrible night!! UGGG long

    cappuccino replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely would've called the md if the patient was in a lot of discomfort. I mean we all try not to call mds at 4am. I just crack up when these doctors get worked up about stuff like that. I'm...