PiPhi2004

PiPhi2004

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  1. Please help, orientation problems

    PiPhi2004 replied to pupnurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    i'd have to disagree. i started as a new grad in icu and this seems to be the biggest thing that preceptors have issues with when it comes to precepting new grads. it will just take some extra time...

  2. Vented Patient Should A Minimal Experienced Nurse Be Caring For A Vented Patient?

    PiPhi2004 replied to SOMA's topic in MICU, SICU

    Our unit is a 16 bed unit and on average, about 14 pts will be intubated. If RNs without a lot of experience werent allowed to take care of vented pts then there would be nothing left! My first vented...

  3. Do You Announce That You're a Nurse?

    PiPhi2004 replied to SDS_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have never really had any problems with being sick, I have rarely been in a doctors office for myself for anything other than a well-visit checkup. However, my husband is a different story. He...

  4. Money, Money, Money, Moneyyyy.

    PiPhi2004 replied to indiawhitaker's topic in General Nursing

    There will always be room for nurses, you will always be able to take a job. Might not be what you want exactly, but you will always be needed. Not much better than now. Like many threads before this...

  5. The Best Hospitals List

    PiPhi2004 replied to DanFNP's topic in General Nursing

    I also work at Duke and am proud of

  6. Uterus transplants?

    PiPhi2004 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I'm off today and I am watching Dr. Phil and there are 4 docs on the show answering health questions and the topic of womb transplants was brought up. For OB nurses (or any nurse for that matter),...

  7. what jobs in nursing dont require weekends?

    PiPhi2004 replied to soroz's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest going into nursing school with an open mind. There ARE jobs out there like this but they are few and far between and often dont pay as well, like in clinics. Also if you are planning...

  8. Has anyone considered going all the way?

    PiPhi2004 replied to Aariah's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the other posters on this one. If you are starting a program soon you will know why this is so offensive. I also feel I have quite a bit of autonomy in my profession and I know...

  9. A year in and its not getting better!!!

    PiPhi2004 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I will reach my year anniversary in Oct, and I have been doing rotating shifts almost a year and it is not getting any better. I love my job and I feel I am progressing but my schedule is so erratic...

  10. Tired of impaired nurses

    PiPhi2004 replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

    I say if youre willing to work and stay clean while you're working and follow all rules and regulations within your institution then I am thrilled to have ya!! It makes me angry that so many of our...

  11. New admits at shift change

    PiPhi2004 replied to megananne7's topic in General Nursing

    I really enjoyed reading this thread for some of the great responses out there from ER nurses! I have had this happen to me quite a few times in ICU where I'll get an admit at 6 but I just try to take...

  12. This Should Make You Feel Good About How Much $$$ You Make

    PiPhi2004 replied to JoeTheNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Really now? I am taking it that you are a male and havent worked very hard or very long. I dont think there is a shortage because we have a small number of people going into programs, they are...

  13. Nurses expectation of a unit clerk

    PiPhi2004 replied to ChobeeStudent's topic in General Nursing

    Well I am definately not a 'seasoned' ICU nurse by any means, I have only been an RN for almost 1 year. However, I have to agree with everyone else's comments about we expect from our unit clerks....

  14. nurse doesn't believe in life-sustaining measures for herself

    PiPhi2004 replied to shelly304's topic in General Nursing

    Kind of makes me think of the story of the guy in the flood. This guy was trapped on his rooftop after a horrible flood. First, a man goes by in a rowboat and says "hey, you need some help?" The guy...

  15. The Names are changing

    PiPhi2004 replied to egglady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Mwyfanwy? Can you do a pronunciation of that one for me! I've tried and my tongue gets tied up

  16. Good Looking Enough to be a Nurse?

    PiPhi2004 replied to casey1988's topic in General Nursing

    I really think you have some serious issues if this is your MAIN concern with nursing. I also want to advise you that nursing is a very stressful profession and that you may want to get some serious...

  17. What's competitive?

    PiPhi2004 replied to MedicineMan23's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    We have an advanced practice nurses specialty where you can get many answers to all your CRNA questions. Have her get on there and take a

  18. Can you apply for a temporary practice permit if you didn't pass the NCLEX?

    PiPhi2004 replied to PA_CoffeeFreak's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Nope I seriously doubt

  19. Should I? - Surgical Tech Program in 1 year before NS?

    PiPhi2004 replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    Why work if you dont have to? Believe me get your rest because if you want to be a CRNA you will need GREAT grades and while you may be smart you will need a lot of extra time for studying that IMO...

  20. Can a nursing student use the word "code"?

    PiPhi2004 replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, seems like you had a pretty eventful day. You seem to have done everything right and you did an excellent job. I dont see why you couldnt use the word code, it will definately get someone's...

  21. Okay, Okay, Okay. Is It A Joke?

    PiPhi2004 replied to walk6miles's topic in MICU, SICU

    I agree with other posters, how can you hear your alarms? If you arent that busy you should be using your time to help someone who is! We dont have speakers on our computers and no one would dare...

  22. ER nursing in NC

    PiPhi2004 replied to awpanda_99's topic in Emergency

    I definately second this opinion! WS is a really nice area and in my opinion a lot better than Raleigh!!! King is a quiet little town and I absolutely loved it there and the cost of living is a lot...

  23. ER nursing in NC

    PiPhi2004 replied to awpanda_99's topic in Emergency

    I work in the Durham area in ICU and started around $20 as a new grad. Basically, the pay in NC is crappy and the cost of living is about average making for a bad situation. Also if you have any type...

  24. How many nurses say they want to be a CRNA?

    PiPhi2004 replied to Annieee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    When I got my BSN most of the students wanted to be NPs, and half of those NPs wanted to be midwives. I only knew of about 5 or 6 of us (100 or so classmates) that wanted to be a CRNA someday. Most...

  25. I dont know what I did wrong?!?!

    PiPhi2004 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Soo I got this nasty-gram from my preceptor in my email from my last shift. My patient was vented and supposed to go to CT and MRI. Our MRI unit closes at 10pm, and I arrived at 7pm for my shift....