BookwormRN

BookwormRN

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  1. I'm Just a Nurse

    BookwormRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    i'm just a nurse "i'm 'just a nurse,' i just make the difference between life and death. i'm 'just a nurse;' i just have the educated eyes that prevent medical errors, injuries and other...

  2. I'm Just a Nurse

    BookwormRN replied to BookwormRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm the OP... Suzanne Gordon is a journalist who has taken it upon herself to speak up about Nurses, the job they do and the challenges that Nurses face. I thought the nurses on this board would...

  3. Renewal cost of your license ?

    BookwormRN replied to Rascal1's topic in General Nursing

    WI requires license renewal on the even numbered year-$66 for RN license

  4. BSN Last Class - Need to interview a nursing leader

    BookwormRN replied to Cindy1ou's topic in General Nursing

    By "nursing leader" you mean......Manager? Charge nurse? DON? floor nurse? Union

  5. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    BookwormRN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually Levaquin is shown with a long e on the packaging, yet interestingly, most nurses I work with pronounce it with a short e. Go figure! I use my Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses...it gives the...

  6. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    BookwormRN replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    My pet peeves with nurses and (mis)pronounciation: metoprolol should be me TOE pro lol not met o PRO lol spironolactone pronounced as "spiral lactone" (what?????) Just my

  7. SNOTTY MA claiming to be a nurse!!!!

    BookwormRN replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    no, i am not a "snotty" nurse. i am a nurse who studied hard to be where i am. we, as nurses are to be patient advocates and educators. i am not rubbing my "title" in-i am letting my patients know who...

  8. SNOTTY MA claiming to be a nurse!!!!

    BookwormRN replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    i usually don't allow myself to comment on these types of threads, as i don't like to add to the conflict. however, after reading this quote, i must comment. "nurse" is not a general term for a...

  9. What is your schedule like?

    BookwormRN replied to Brandy0331's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our unit has all 8 hour shifts. I work 3 8 hour evening shifts per week---I want to be part-time and I love evenings. We all work every-other holiday Example: this year, I work New Year's Day,...

  10. Mispronouncing medications

    BookwormRN replied to californiaRNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I also pronounce it with the short e sound, however, proper pronounciation IS with the long e, as denoted by the mark over the e on the packaging. I would also recommend the Davis Drug Guide if you...

  11. Where in Wisconsin????

    BookwormRN replied to javawren_23's topic in General Nursing

    Antigo-

  12. Room mate acceptance - something I noticed?

    BookwormRN replied to Shenanigans's topic in General Nursing

    I thank God for a hospital with all private

  13. Where in Wisconsin????

    BookwormRN replied to javawren_23's topic in General Nursing

    Wow-I've been an RN for 2 years and make three dollars more than that....in a smaller facility to the north of

  14. Best places and hospitals for nurses

    BookwormRN replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I guess it depends on your perspective. Yes, larger hospitals do care for pts who are more ill... However, I find it stressful to not have an MD at my disposal on-site (other than the ED doc). I...

  15. Best places and hospitals for nurses

    BookwormRN replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    During NS, we did our clinicals at a larger hospital in the region. They have many different specialized units, which is interesting.... I however, work for a very small hospital on the Med/Surg unit....

  16. Do you get these options in Nursing School?

    BookwormRN replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Generally speaking, Nursing school gives you a knowledge base in A&P; disease processes; clinical skills. You have clinicals (Usually) on units such as Med/surg; pediatrics; OB; psych/behavioral...

  17. Acuity Based Staffing Tool in Mother/Baby?

    BookwormRN replied to FemmeRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi FemmeRN, Yes, our hospital uses an acuity based staffing tool for Mother/Baby. I've included a link to the MESH website---this tool is used in our ED/Med/Surg/ICU/OB Hope it's helpful-sounds like...

  18. Where to Job Search?

    BookwormRN replied to MeganAK's topic in General Nursing

    Megan, I know that many hospitals in the Northwoods/Northcentral WI post their positions on their websites. Have you tried Ministry, Aspirus...also some newspaper classified online are good. Are you...

  19. Waiting in WI

    BookwormRN replied to javawren_23's topic in General Nursing

    Jen, Have you tried NTC in Wausau? Not sure what their waiting list is like these days... Just remember: no matter what they tell you about dates, it is not set in stone! I got in a year+ earlier than...

  20. Colour-coded hospital bracelets

    BookwormRN replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    In Wisconsin, there is a push to make all bands the same statewide. We are currently compliant with this: Red-allergy band Yellow-falls risk Purple-DNR White-Pt ID I don't think I've missed any... We...

  21. Fed up with matc milwaukee

    BookwormRN replied to codysfreckles's topic in General Nursing

    I could not make it through the entire post---a bit long and confusing to me....however, I attended NTC in Wausau and in order to get a passing grade, you are required to get 80%. Yes, if you weren't...

  22. Improving patient satisfaction

    BookwormRN replied to cskjjk's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you need a customer service rep. We have one, and for better or worse, the hospital has implemented many "Service Excellence" standards. We have a mandatory inservice each year on this...

  23. So Tell Me About Med-Surg

    BookwormRN replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Another Med/Surg nurse chiming in here... I started on this unit right out of nursing school, after having worked here as a CNA and Nurse Tech. At first it was overwhelming to know that I would have...

  24. ADN to BSN/MSN

    BookwormRN replied to NonstopLearning's topic in General Nursing

    The University of Wisconsin system has an online program...not sure about cost.... Several nurses I work with have gone through the University of Phoenix online... Good luck in your

  25. any one out there doing hourly checklists ?

    BookwormRN replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital is going to be implementing q1 hour rounding on the medical/surgical unit. Focus will be on the "3 P's": Potty, Pain and Positioning. CNAs will round on the odd hours, and RNs will...