DallasRN

DallasRN

ICU/ER/Med-Surg/Case Management/Manageme

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DallasRN specializes in ICU/ER/Med-Surg/Case Management/Manageme.


RN for 34 years

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  1. I didn't say you made comments on med-surg nursing. Merely providing food for thought/my opinions. Again, best of
  2. Interesting. I bet there are more than a few of us (with a few [or even many] years under our nursing belts who would disagree with that hiring manager. From my perspective, given the choice between...
  3. So true! The healthcare landscape has changed dramatically and hospital nursing is no exception. In my area, hospitals have started programs in which medically stable patients are discharged home...
  4. I did something similar way back in the day...ER volunteer. It was a definite plus when I applied to an
  5. I'm astounded to read these comments. I work as a PDN (private duty nurse) for a company I wish I had found a few years back. Great management/supervisors, very decent pay for the work. I'm in the...
  6. Is your schedule busy ?

    Thanks you for responding. I wholeheartedly agree with you when you say you "don't recommend private duty for young, ambitious nurses. It does not provide the wide range of clinical experiences a new...
  7. Is your schedule busy ?

    I agree with much of what you say...but not everything.I think you'll quickly see what I don't agree with. 😅 I am an older (seriously older!!) nurse. For financial reasons, I re-entered nursing...
  8. 12-Hour Shifts Led to Fatal Crash

    Every word you wrote was well said. Thank
  9. 12-Hour Shifts Led to Fatal Crash

    Being awake 17 hours isn't unusual. However, being awake for 13-14 of those hours with the added stress of nursing is a different ballgame, IMO. On your feet, go-go-go, praying you don't make med...
  10. How Much More Can Nurses Take?

    🤣😁 Oh, my, goodness! I've got a 40+ year hx, too, and can really appreciate your comments. Your experiences outdo most of mine, but I know exactly what you're talking about. Talk about a...
  11. Calling off. When is it too much?

    I agree with RubyVee. Everyone has "a lot" to deal with, but when you have a job, you have to set priorities. I assume your move wasn't an overnight/sudden happening. Did you discuss time off with...
  12. Made a huge mistake as a new grad

    I especially like the comment about keeping notes on things to pass on to the next shift. So easy to forget things in the hustle-bustle of shift
  13. Contraband found upon admission detox/ recovery

    Just a curiosity question...what should be done with illegal drugs/contraband found during the admission process in an ICU or med-surg
  14. Question about Boundary of RN License

    Excellent point. Sadly, many clients have uninvolved family members. Fortunately, this particular client is very intelligent and probably more "cognitive" than me. But your advice will be used for...
  15. Question about Boundary of RN License

    Thank you! That has been my assumption, but I wanted to be positive I was correct. For example, I recently had a client who obviously needed professional wound care for her lower extremities. While...