CannondaleRN

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  1. Weight loss for nurses

    CannondaleRN replied to tortillaRN17's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately being overweight or obese is more common than being "normal" weight. So patients are likely to be overweight themselves so would not ever mention a nurse's weight to her face. I feel so...

  2. It Ain't Like The Movies!

    CannondaleRN replied to madricka's topic in General Nursing

    It kills me that nobody wants to go home after a shift. The characters just stay at the hospital for hours, I guess, not being paid. The physicians sit with the pt all night long in case there a...

  3. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    CannondaleRN replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    No, I do not take the flu vaccine yearly. I have taken it a few times but mostly not. I think it is a violation of my civil liberties. I also think it is better not to have unnecessary chemicals in...

  4. Any shoulder injuries besides me?

    CannondaleRN replied to booboo0331's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yes, I have had a similar injury. Eleven years ago I had a motorcycle accident and fractured my humerus very badly. So the head of my humerus is titanium with several screws. My ROM is limited in my...

  5. Accusing Hospice

    CannondaleRN replied to jeastridge's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am a hospice RN and do a fair amount of teaching concerning the dying process and the lack of need for food, drink and iv fluids. Often the family member becomes angry and disbelieving about this. I...

  6. Do you miss face to face?

    CannondaleRN replied to LevitateMe's topic in Telephone Triage

    I don't miss face to face that much. It is such a relief not to deal with body fluids or trying to lift heavy human

  7. Why I Am Grateful To Be Working On Thanksgiving Day

    CannondaleRN replied to Michael M. Heuninckx's topic in General Nursing

    We get no overtime at all for working on a holiday or any other time. In fact when we work extra shifts the hourly rate is less than our regular pay. But still a great deal better than retail &...

  8. CHPN certification

    CannondaleRN replied to Elle23's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I think the whole point of having a speciality certificate is to show that the nurse has both the knowledge and the experience to earn those letters after her name. There are no shortcuts. I took the...

  9. WHY OH WHY? Every year-------competencies!!!!!

    CannondaleRN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    My company has a annual skills which takes a couple of hours or so that everybody has to do. The day shift gets paid because they are on duty anyway but night shift doesn't get paid because we are...

  10. How long have you been at your current facility?

    CannondaleRN replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been with my present company for seven years. I like having an office job with RN wages. The only down side is I have to commute 60-90 minutes each way. I plan to stay until I reach full...

  11. Do Nurses Get Traffic Tickets?

    CannondaleRN replied to rachelita's topic in General Nursing

    Of course! Any one committing a moving violation can expect a ticket. Often the cop will give a warning but I don't think nurses should expect that every time. I heard sometimes the deputy will give a...

  12. Can nurses collect unemployment?

    CannondaleRN replied to dsanto3's topic in General Nursing

    You certainly have a future in nursing! Being fired is not uncommon & nurses obtain another position afterwards all of the

  13. Two questions...one may be stupid :)

    CannondaleRN replied to Laura in Canada's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    As rebnelsonh mentioned the prerequisite classes can easily add two years to any degree or diploma. It all seems a way for the colleges & universities to make as much money as possible from...

  14. What nursing habits do you take home?

    CannondaleRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Since nursing school I make my bed with hospital

  15. Why do I even bother anymore?

    CannondaleRN replied to SionainnRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I never ever post anything about work on Facebook. It gives me the shudders when I hear about people who get fired for posting stuff about their job on fb. That can happen to anyone not just

  16. What Are The Most Creative Call-off Excuses You Have Heard?

    CannondaleRN replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    PTO is either scheduled or unscheduled so an excuse is not needed or

  17. Unbinding books?

    CannondaleRN replied to Jaynie_Marie's topic in General Students

    The idea of tearing up a book gives me the

  18. Thought I would have a job by now. Getting depressed

    CannondaleRN replied to SWRNUSA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Forget that, we are not retiring any time

  19. Does your hospital ID badge have your first AND last name on it?

    CannondaleRN replied to Deetail's topic in General Nursing

    Our ID badges have our first name and surname. But I never wear it except special

  20. Where can I actually help people??

    CannondaleRN replied to AlphaPig's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey, AlphaPig, Don't give up on all nurses.com. We are here for you when you want to vent. I enjoyed your post and felt much the same when I worked in the hospital. People can be a pain in the neck!...

  21. What is the one thing that turns your stomach?

    CannondaleRN replied to FDW630's topic in General Students

    Colostomy care makes me dry heave. Stuff coming out trachs is pretty awful,

  22. CHPN Exam

    CannondaleRN replied to ajitamamasita's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Congrats, LookUp2Sky! I am so happy for you! It is such a relief when it is

  23. Patient refusing Hospice

    CannondaleRN replied to jammycakesRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Almost everyone with a terminal illness will benefit from hospice services. Death cannot be stopped but hospice can improve the quality of life that is

  24. CHPN Exam

    CannondaleRN replied to ajitamamasita's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am so happy to report that I passed the CHPN exam. It was very difficult. Praise the Lord, it is over!LookUp2Sky, I am pulling for you on 9/18/12. You are going to pass, I am

  25. CHPN Exam

    CannondaleRN replied to ajitamamasita's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi LookUp2Sky, Thank you for your encouragement. Best wishes to you on your exam day. I will be so glad when it is over! I don't exactly have any pointers but I hope we both are studying the relevant...