RNfor26

RNfor26

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About RNfor26

RNfor26 has 25 years experience.


I have been an RN for 25 years working mostly Med-Surg but also a little home care

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  1. Nurses Smoking

    I do not care if a nurse smokes. That is his/her problem. However, they should not smell like smoke when caring for patients. It is almost impossible not to smell like smoke if they come right back...
  2. Yes, you are right in that the BSN RN has more education. I was required to take another Math class, 2 English writing classes, 9 credits of Humanities.......I could go on and on. More than half of...
  3. I was an ADN RN who went back to school for the BSN. I learned absolutely nothing in the BSN program that made a difference to my bedside nursing. Management pushes you to go back to school and get...
  4. Ever have a patient comment on his lack of size?

    How about the other side of the coin? I have worked on a Surgical floor for years and given discharge instructions which include lifting restrictions. I have had more than one man ask me, when told...
  5. How much is your pay?

    I live in Michigan. I am an RN with 26 years experience. I have worked for my current facility almost 19 years. The top pay at my hospital is $34.10 (I know because I just asked yesterday). After...
  6. The only time I would leave the bad IV in before I started a new one is if I was going to start the new site IMMEDIATELY. The rationale for this is that if you have to use the same arm to start the...
  7. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    Orientate is in the dictionary and it means "to orient". Doesn't that make it a
  8. I am a RN with 25 years experience on Med/Surg floors. After today I am still feeling some of the feelings you are all venting. Of course I am much more comfortable in my roll than a lot of you are....