BookwormRN

BookwormRN

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  1. Has your health declined since becoming a nurse?

    BookwormRN replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, my mental health has deteriorated since I became a nurse. I have worked other fields and never felt this stressed! I know other nurses who feel the

  2. Procedures for Admissions

    BookwormRN replied to maestrotee's topic in General Nursing

    I work Med/surg and of course, this can be an issue. However, nursing is a 24/7 job!!! If I get an admit at 2200, I will get the pt settled, check orders for anything STAT or NOW, and go from there. I...

  3. scrubs help

    BookwormRN replied to needscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    We buy our own. I shop tafford.com and

  4. Am I right for this job?

    BookwormRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I need to bend your ears (eyes?) for a bit here..... I am an ADN prepared nurse and am contemplating applying for a position as a CNA instructor. ADN is the minimum requirement for this...

  5. Changing jobs

    BookwormRN replied to nursejennie76's topic in Emergency

    Good for you! Go for it!!! It is awful that you have to worry about the things you mentioned in your post!!! You sound like a confident nurse, and should be treated as a professional. Good

  6. Best Holiday Gift Given by Your Hospital

    BookwormRN replied to zoopnever's topic in General Nursing

    The last two years we've gotten a small bonus at the end of the

  7. WI Nurse Refresher Courses

    BookwormRN replied to Mickey15's topic in General Nursing

    Well, Mickey, have you applied for any positions at this point? If so, and have been turned down due to your time away from the field, then I guess I'd seriously consider taking a refresher. If you...

  8. Good Joke!!!

    BookwormRN posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    i got a good chuckle out of this-thought you'd all appreciate it! the pastor asked if anyone in the congregation would like to express praise for answered prayers. a lady stood and walked to the...

  9. Hey CHICAGO Nurses $$ ?

    BookwormRN replied to 80sNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, you have been out of nursing for >10 years (if I read correctly). I know that you took refreshers, but a lot will have changed in 10 years. I'm wondering if that has anything to do...

  10. What if I want to quit the union?

    BookwormRN replied to 1Tulip's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We have a union, but you DO NOT have to join and if you don't, you DO NOT have to pay dues! Of course, we have many RNs who enjoy the benefits the union brings to our facility but they don't pay...

  11. Foley Catheter

    BookwormRN replied to WingsEarned21's topic in General Nursing

    Please someone correct me if I am wrong... Backflow will happen only if the Foley BAG is higher than the bladder. If it is hanging on the bed, below the level of the bladder, the urine will continue...

  12. Thinking about nursing school, but I'm not sure if it is right for me??

    BookwormRN replied to maybeanursesoon's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a young, surrounded by many nurse family members, I felt the same way you do now. Somehow, I ended up in Nursing school after having a family and being a stay at home mom. Yes, I was...

  13. Continuity of the Pen Addict Thread

    BookwormRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    I just don't know what I'm going to do when the drug reps stop handing out pens. My new fav is a purple and yellow Levaquin pen-writes like a

  14. What is your most memorable interaction with a Doctor

    BookwormRN replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    There always has to be one to throw in a dark

  15. What is your most memorable interaction with a Doctor

    BookwormRN replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    I just thought of another story!!! :) My Dad died of cancer a few years ago. I had a bad gallbladder and about 2 1/2 weeks after his funeral, I had a lap chole. During a pre-op visit, the surgeon...

  16. What is your most memorable interaction with a Doctor

    BookwormRN replied to lpnflorida's topic in General Nursing

    A couple of years ago, I was in the MDs office with Fever of Unknown Origin. (happen to have been a nursing student at the time and worked with this Doc at the hospital). Temp of 103...stupid me-went...

  17. Admin RX

    BookwormRN replied to Carla25's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know anything about that computer system; however, I am always having to look up meds myself. I carry a pocket size med book in my cargo pocket at work. I don't have time to go to the desk for...

  18. Report interruption

    BookwormRN replied to vernRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't mind being interupted for a question or two. What I do have a problem with is the on-coming nurses having side-conversations while I'm trying to give them report. I've had them get up to go...

  19. Would you work in a hospital that pays less if nurse:patient ratios were better?

    BookwormRN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    No, I would not take less pay for lower nurse/pt ratios, because I do not think pts should be looked at in terms of ratios. I feel that a universal acuity system is in order! Our hospital staffs...

  20. Union Dues, How much do you pay?

    BookwormRN replied to wonderbee's topic in General Nursing

    Our union dues are 1% of our pay. Also have malpractice insurance at $.46 every two weeks through the

  21. Anyone work in a "no smoking " facility?

    BookwormRN replied to ruralnurs's topic in General Nursing

    We absolutely have a person sign out AMA---you CANNOT have a person on a Morphine PCA leaving the floor unattended to go smoke! You are still responsible for them. If they demand to go smoke, we bring...

  22. Can an instructor do this???

    BookwormRN replied to tele jelly's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN!

  23. do i really have to do med surg

    BookwormRN replied to lflyew's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking from my perspective as a Med/Surg nurse: I think it is extremely beneficial to work this area prior to a specialty. Especially in a small hospital, I DO have peds, hospice, surgical, medical,...

  24. Can an instructor do this???

    BookwormRN replied to tele jelly's topic in General Nursing

    I question the instructor waiting so long before printing a test on paper! This happened when I was in school-we took tests in the computer lab- could not access the tests. It was only about 10...

  25. My Feet are KILLING Me!!

    BookwormRN replied to BeachGirl08's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.nursingsolution.com/nursingshoes.htm Here is my favorite shoe EVER for work! They are RClogz Light by Cherokee. I've also added the link for your convenience. I used to wear Nikes, New...