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  1. Getting the CNAs to see priorities

    talondora1 replied to BonnieSc's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I quite understand your dilemma, however, let's re-group here and consider some things: CNAs are not nurses. They are not taught theory. They are just what they are taught to be, assistants. If you...

  2. Disturbing incident in triage .....

    talondora1 replied to DiannaK's topic in Emergency

    My daughter was misdiagnose with the same thing. She was only 14 at the time. I did some investigating and had a chat with a pediatric nuero/endoncrinologist of all things. (She is also diabetic)....

  3. **Start Celebrating! A new RN is born!!!** =)

    talondora1 replied to SoReady4CRNA's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well done, Kiddo! When I got my RN license in the mail, I opened it, and dropped to my knees! Praise the Lord!! WE made it! Now the fun

  4. Was I out of line ?

    talondora1 replied to grantw9066's topic in Emergency

    I disagree. The doctor is the one who was out of line. True we are suppose to be a team. Not all doctors feel that way. If she misunderstood, fine. She didn't. Any physician who says to a nurse,...

  5. Was I out of line ?

    talondora1 replied to grantw9066's topic in Emergency

    You are correct in quoting the physician. If this case ever ended up in a court of law, quotes are appropriate. You have a license to protect, and so does your facility. The doctor should have...

  6. Recruiter Interview After Manager Interview?

    talondora1 replied to MackNJacks mom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It could be that the Interviewer has certain criteria she has to follow with H.R to be compliant with the hiring process. I wouldn't worry. Sometimes facilities do things

  7. job interview

    talondora1 replied to ICRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't say anything negative about anything regarding your previous job. Perhaps you could say that you needed a change and would like to expand your horizons, so to speak. This tells them that...

  8. Unanswered Questions Pleas Help Delaware

    talondora1 replied to brezyblaze's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most hospitals don't comment on wage as many are governed by how many years of experience comes into play and Union rules regarding pay. Just a hint: Don't ask about pay right off the bat when you...

  9. pleas help/Nursing on call

    talondora1 replied to MYDOGEARL's topic in General Nursing

    Most facilities have a policy regarding this issue but it isn't always the same. Is your facility a Union facility? If it is, the Union has their own rules about this. Most facilities pay minimum...

  10. "The Jesus Factor"

    talondora1 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Jesus commanded believers in the Bible before He went up to Heaven and told them "Go to all the world" and share the message of forgiveness and love, eternal life. It is an act of obedience she is...

  11. How many times can you take boards?

    talondora1 replied to angela.rnbsn2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Contact your state nursing board to be

  12. Manager expects me to stay once I graduate

    talondora1 replied to nickikh23's topic in General Nursing

    Stop eating our young!!!! She will see wisdom in time. It isn't fair to stand on your soapbox and ream her out when she is still finding her place. Knock it

  13. Manager expects me to stay once I graduate

    talondora1 replied to nickikh23's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you have really thought this through for quite a while. If you are able to privately share your concerns in a respectful yet direct way with your manager, it may help. If you feel that...

  14. "Only" four patients yet so crazy!!!!!!!

    talondora1 replied to christvs's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In our hospital we make a practice of letting the Charge nurse know not to assign patients with too many issues all at once to a nurse. Example: Divide up the load more evenly when possible....

  15. Blood Pressure Question

    talondora1 replied to astone1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    The inner "bladder" of the cuff is designed to inflate a certain way. It needs to be placed correctly for accuracy. Many times the readings aren't accurate due to incorrect placing. The same holds...

  16. Upper Management

    talondora1 replied to abbaking's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Sounds like the Night nurses need to sit down and have a Pow-Wow with her. Do it as a group, it's more

  17. Is this a big deal or not?

    talondora1 replied to VegRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It's always a big deal when a narcotic comes up missing. It reflects on the whole floor as the count is off and no one is suppose to leave until it is resolved. It becomes a trust issue that can...

  18. tid dressing changes

    talondora1 replied to snwflknurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have always done them twice on my evening shift, as in our part of the world they are done around 0800, or with an am bath, 1600, and hs. Check with your floor policy as facilities times may vary....

  19. Newbie Needing advise

    talondora1 replied to MedicGA's topic in Medical-Surgical

    While one can get alot of great experience in Med/Surg, I must disagree with the advice of going there first. The O.R. environment is nothing like Med/Surg. The need for O.R. nurses is great. Both...

  20. Am I crazy? having 2nd thoughts....

    talondora1 replied to lesrn2005's topic in Medical-Surgical

    No, you are not crazy. Most hospitals will link you up with a preceptor for a couple of weeks. There is nothing wrong with making a change now and then. It helps prevent burn-out. In my 17 years I...

  21. Is this my fault?

    talondora1 replied to labcat01's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It's hard at first when you are doing clinicals. You are still feeling your way around a floor that is known to be chaotic by nature let alone being "new" in the field. It is true that we are all...